We moved out of state almost 9 months ago now. Sil and Mil live on same property but different houses, and before we left, we all discussed that mil would take care of our dog while we’re gone until we move into a house and can bring him. Since we left, we have sent well over $500 to sil for his food and ear drops.
Now, three months ago, I told EVERYONE we were coming in may to pick up our dog. We already have all of his stuff to make him at home here. Kennel, bed, toys, everything. My 4yo daughter has constantly asked about getting our dog because she loves him so much he is so good with kids, next thing you know, this lady is saying ‘no one’s coming on my property’ ‘he’s not leaving’ ‘coyotes are coming on my property’ ‘he’s not your dog’
YET WHEN WE LIVED THERE, EVERYONE ALWAYS AGREED HE WAS OUR DOG AND WE TOOK CARE OF HIM. WE ALWAYS HAVE. I’m so pissed, and she said ‘you guys need to find me a new dog first’ which I did. And she ignored me for a week when I was telling her to go get it. I blocked her on everything because I told her if she’s fighting us on our dog, then she will not speak to me or my children. She’s done shit like this too many times.
My fiancé called her yesterday and apparently she told him his uncles giving her a dog and he told her we’re getting our dog this weekend LIKE WE TOLD EVERYONE we would do. I’m so stressed because now we’re not going to our home town to visit, we’re meeting my parents half way while they bring our dog because I’m not seeing his family. They’re not seeing my kids.
This is a bit scrambled but I’m so pissed. I have the receipts of everything. Every penny we’ve spent on him, he’s literally registered as our dog at the animal clinics in our home town, he’s OUR dog. I’m just so pissed.
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Pets are considered chattel and belong to the person who has paid for them. If you have to go to the police, they will be on your side and force them to return your dog.
You’re not overreacting. If I were in this position, I think I’d have all of my information on hand about my dog and contact local law enforcement. Let them know what’s going on and have an officer accompany you when you go get your dog. Good luck!