Q: Xfriend gave me his dog to take care of for 2 weeks.2 and a half years ago..never showed up now wants it bck. can he?
I registered and microchipped her after trying to contact him for 4 months..he even told me i can keep her (later said it was a joke) i have no.proof of that text since its been 2 yrs but when he first gave me the dog he also gave me her medical records and said he will help with the expenses..he never did that either.now after 2 and a half years he's threatening me with lawsuits cause he suddenly decided he wants the dog back..does he have any chance? Please help I don't want to lose my dog
A: It sounds like he abandoned the dog and thereby seemingly relinquished ownership in so doing, especially under the circumstances you describe. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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