Query
My former roommate and I each shared custody of our canine nonetheless, he was abusive to the canine, and the canine was scared to loss of life of him and so he verbally instructed me that the canine was now mine. I moved out and he’s mad at me and so he’s now attempting to say that I took his canine and his threatening to file a police report. What ought to I do?
California, USA
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Individuals whose animal is being abused ought to take away the animal from the abusive family. All too usually folks wait till a relationship ends earlier than actually serving to the animal who shouldn’t be dwelling in worry.
Individuals who give away their animal (or their “share” of their animal) usually haven’t any additional rights to that animal.
Many extra people who find themselves concerned in an animal custody dispute threaten to sue or to contact the police than truly do. Additionally, the police don’t normally intervene in these issues. Within the meantime, it could be useful to collect and have readily readily available proof of “parenthood.” Proof of the canine being gifted (even texts and emails) and/or proof that your former roommate moved and left the canine behind with chances are you’ll be useful. Proof that you’ve been the canine’s main caretaker and have been paying for the canine’s wants might assist too. Proof that your former roommate abused the canine may assist in a custody case or if the police inquire (resembling affidavits from neighbors and different folks). Adoption or buy information (in case you are listed because the canine’s adopter/purchaser) could also be useful. Veterinary information, microchip, and canine license may assist (in case you are listed because the canine’s “mother or father”).
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