Q: My girlfriend, let her friend watch , checked in rehab a week later lady gave it away. What can I do?
The lady that watched the dog encouraged my girlfriend to go to rehab that she’d watch the dog and that she was doing the right thing by going to rehab and getting herself clean and then a week later decided that she could take care of the dog and gave it away now she’s saying she doesn’t wanna give it back it’s done made a home somewhere else in two weeks well we’re not gonna accept that and that’s not right and I think that should be against the law I’m asking you is that against the law and can I do something about it as a boyfriend my girlfriend gets out and one week and we want to get a dog back legally
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You have a valid concern regarding your girlfriend's dog. When someone agrees to watch a pet and then gives it away without permission, it can be seen as a breach of trust and possibly a legal issue. The first step is to gather all the details, including any messages or agreements between your girlfriend and her friend about watching the dog.
Document everything, including your girlfriend's entry into rehab, her friend's agreement to watch the dog, and any communication about giving the dog away. This documentation will be important if you need to take legal action.
You may want to contact local law enforcement to file a report about the situation. Additionally, consulting with a lawyer who deals with pet custody or small claims court issues can provide guidance on how to proceed with getting the dog back legally. This situation is distressing, and having professional legal advice will help in navigating the steps to retrieve your girlfriend's dog.
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