Q: My dad wants to take my dog to the pound but I am the legal owner of the dog. Can my dad take him?
I've had the dog for about a year and I'm trying to put him in obedience classes so he stops peeing in the house, but my dad wants him gone.
A: If you're the legal owner of the dog (provable through registration records, vet records, and micro chipping - not an exclusive list), you're dog can't take the dog anywhere without your permission.
A: If your dad surrenders your dog to the shelter they have the right to rely on his representation that he is the owner and the dog will legally become the shelter's to do what they wish as soon as he hands the dog over which could mean euthanasia. Make sure your dad does not have access to your dog.
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