Q: Can someone keep my dog if they found it on the street but hes chipped under my address?they dont wanna give him back
Because they are not answering my calls the vet called me saying he found him and took him because he was too skinny,my friend called him under a different number because he wasn't answering, and the guy that has him said he wont give him back because suppostly he was too skinny,and if i try to get him back he will call the cops on me,can he do that?and will i get in trouble ?he did loose weight but it wasn't because i didn't feed him i have another dog and hes in good shape..can i still get him back?
A:
You can call the police and report the dog stolen. Also, make a demand upon that they return your dog. If your demand is refused, bring a Small Claims action.
If you could convince a Small Claims judge that the dog was stolen from you, you can recover the value of the dogs and/or its return. If you sue, bring all evidence that the dog is yours (veterinary records, records of the terms of your adoption/purchase, the terms of your friend's agreement to hold onto the dog, photos, etc), along with some kind of proof of value (receipts, offers for sale of similar dogs, etc.).
Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court; Form SC-100 (Lawsuit for monetary damages)
Request for Court Order and Answer; Form SC-105 (Request for Return of Property, filed with SC-100)
Order on Request for Court Order; Form SC-105A
Proof of Service; Form SC-104
courts.ca.gov/forms.htm?filter=SC
No guaranties that these are the appropriate forms or that a Small Claims Judge will rule in your favor.
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