Jackson, NJ asked in Animal / Dog Law for New Jersey

Q: A breeder gave me her dog over a year ago to keep. Now she is saying she wants it back. I'm not willing to do that.

The dog and I are very close and he is happy. She gave him up to me because she had no more room in her kennels and wanted him to have a better life. She has the paperwork, but for the past year he has lived with me and I have taken care of him. Including vet visits.

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A: You have some rights here based on your description of the facts. Feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation.

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