Q: Is there an international custody form I can fill out for someone to take custody of my dog in the case of an emergency?

A: Your love for your canine may be such that you don't want to hear any of this, but, as a dog-lover myself and a lawyer, I think it is good news. In the U.S., a dog is property. Immigration law, adoption law, and custody law have nothing to do with the issues. The only problems I would foresee in an unauthorized person taking your dog are: 1) a claim of theft, which, for most dogs would be a misdemeanor; and 2) public safety issues about bringing a live animal across national boundaries. To cover the first, a simple note that undercuts a claim of theft should do it, like a letter to the proposed "custodian" to please come get your dog. For the other concerns, you may want to peruse the Canadian and Mexican regulations on transporting animals. In any event, this is not a question for U.S. lawyers practicing international law, adoption, immigration, or, even animal/dog law. You need a Canadian customs lawyer, and I don't think they hang out on Justia. Best of luck.

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A: Your question was incorrectly posted under immigration law.