Q: My mother purchased a dog but does not pay for any of his food or flea medications, she still claims it is her dog.
She had him off of the leash one day and he was hit by a car. She doesn't take care of her other animals and I am moving and want to take the dog with me. He would have a much higher quality of life with me. He has a microchip in my name but for his leg surgery he went under her name at the vet, as she had to take him in after getting his leg broken. She says she will call the cops on me if I take the dog. If the microchip is in my name do I legally own the dog? Also how can I make sure I legally own the dog?
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