Q: My sister's ex boyfriend's family gave us a dog almost 3 years ago. They had another dog who they gave to a shelter
because they were moving and couldn't keep them. My sister and I moved out about 2 years ago and she couldn't keep our dog so I've had her and taken care of 100% of the finances and vet bills alone. My sister and I had a fight and she now wants the dog back and has gone back to her ex-boyfriend's family to have them help her take my dog back. She's threatening that they are going to call the cops on me to get the dog back and give it to her, but I have proof of all my vet bills and expenses over the last 2 years, as well as the documentation from the breeder they got her from as well as the vet bills for her getting spayed because they GAVE her away to us. They're saying that the dog is microchipped in their name and are going to take her from me. My dog is over 4 years old and they gave her to us when she was 1 and I've cared for her for about 2 years of the 3 years that we've had her. I just don't know what my rights are.
A: Go to Court and ask the court to give you an Order authorizing your vet to remove the microchip. Best of luck.
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