Q: my mother let my dog loose and is being charged with animal cruelty but the cops will not give my dog back
He is microchipped and when he was found i wasnt contacted they tried to take the dog home and my mother refused to let it on the property. So the cops took my dog and now refuse to tell me where he is will not give him back or anything i was not part of the animal cruelty as i had no idea he was let loose as i was not at the house at the time of the incident. I have many people or places my dog can stay at or with that i trust while everything is being done. What can i do can i sue for not giving my dog back when i did nothing wrong please help
A: Contact the animal rescue league or any similar group in your county and see if they can intervene or help. Not sure why the police won't tell you where the dog is. Try the DA's office Victim Assistance Coordinator.
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