Bristol, CT asked in Animal / Dog Law, Communications Law and Criminal Law for Delaware

Q: A person gave me a cat because they couldn't keep it. Then started harassing us for it back. What can be done?

We have documentation in emails and texts showing where they gave us the cat. They are now harassing us and putting info out on social media that the cat was stolen and said we did it. We've had the cat for 2 weeks and they just now went to the police. They called us and asked questions about the cat/situation but haven't heard anything else from them.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: So, what will happen if you give the cat back and stay completely away from the people?

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