Q: My ex and i broke up, He has a dog, and he hardly takes care of him. Is there anyway i can fight to own his dog?
A: Very unlikely. Animals are generally considered personal property and you will not likely be able to get legal ownership by claiming abuse or neglect. However, animal cruelty is a crime and you may have a chance of convincing your ex to give you the dog by threatening to report the neglect to animal control. However, if you do report the neglect, it is more likely that the animal will be removed from his possession and taken to a shelter. You may or may not have the option to take ownership.
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