Q: A rescue has my dog & refuses to return him. I've provided all proof of ownership & they still refuse to return him.
My dog went missing and somehow a rescue got him. They never posted him as found. I saw him posted up for adoption on the rescues Facebook page. I contacted them & gave all proof of ownership but they refuse to give him back. They are known for doing this and charge $400 for purebred dogs. My dog is a purebred pomeranian. Since I have provided proof of ownership and they don't deny that it's my dog & still refuse to give him back, isn't this theft since dogs are still considered property in Texas? I went to the police but they say it's a civil matter. They really don't know much about how to proceed with something like this...
A: You may file a civil suit, request a restraining order which prohibits sale of the dog and its return. Contact a an attorney in your area. Good luck.
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