I need legal advice about my puppy?

My ex boyfriend bought a puppy for me and his daughter. I picked out the dog, paid for him, and have the bill of sale in my name. He did later reimburse me the money for the dog, b/c it was a gift. since that time, I have had to leave the relationship, I took my other dog and the pup with me. He has health problems and is unable to care for the pup. He also only gets his daughter every other weekend. I have been the one to provide food care and love for the pup. He's been away sick, and I have the pup in my posession. Now he is calling threating to come and get the pup, or that i have to return him. Stating that it is his daughters dog and not mine. I know he is only doing this to hurt me. BUT I need to know if he does in fact have legal right for the dog. I have told him I would pay him back for the dog. But he states its not mine. Even though, there were conversations that the dog was mine too. HELP!!I need legal advice about my puppy?
Don't fall for it. Keep the dog.I need legal advice about my puppy?
Sounds like a problem for Judge Judy.
It might be a good thing to just give him the pup. You mention you already have a dog and that he is sick AND that his daughter has attachments to the dog too. Seeing that he is sick it might be good for him to have a friend around (pup), it also may teach him some responsibility. He reimbursed you for the dog so there's no financial loss there. I'm not a lawyer but sometimes it's better to just let go. I understand you may have attachments to the pup too but just let it go. You don't have to ';win'; this. You're right and he is wrong and acting out. He sounds like a tired, sick man who lost his lady and his dog. Do him a favor, give him the pup, wish him the best and be done with him.
It just depend on your determine !!!!
No legal advice here. However, have you ever thought that he is asking for the dog back for his ';daughter'; and not to hurt you.
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Real simple deal. It sounds as though the pup was indeed a gift. Advise him that if he wants the pup back that he will have to take you to court, further advise him that you will counter sue for boarding the pup. Ultimately I do believe you would win a court decision just based on the fact that you have a bill of sale showing proof of ownership. As long as when he repaid you you did not give him a reciept or accepted payment by cheque money order etc.


This may seem a little underhanded but that is life.


I hope this helps.


Best of luck with your problem.
If he is unable to care for the dog then you should keep him, get a restraining order if you must. However, if he can care for the puppy then you should be the bigger person, give the dog to the child and get the man out of your life forever.
Tater---


Seems to me that all the answers are in the above threads... Use your head and not your heart and the right thing will prevail. I know your strong enough and with patience and diligence your worries will soon disappear. Do what you know is right.








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You have the receipt. And...you have the burden of proof. Don't pay the freak for anything. You have the daughter and the puppy stays with the child. Explain this in court. You should be fine.