Q: What kind of trouble can someone face for keeping a service dog from someone who has an emotional service dog
I have an emotional support service dog. My ex who has the mother and father/brother of my dog does not have any type of papers showing ownership of my dogs parents, he is refusing to give me my dog back I do have Shiloh tagged and license and have an ID number for her to be my service dog.
A: Emotional support animals are assistance animals, not service dogs. This is an important legal distinction to keep in mind. You would need to go to Court, small claims likely, and ask for the specific performance of having the dog returned. You will want to bring all evidence that the dog is yours and not theirs, as well as verification from your medical provider that you need the dog. Which not necessary, the verification may help.
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