Previous owners want the dog back!

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6 months ago I bought a lovely bullmastiff called Bella. The reason for her previous owners finding her a new home was that she was moving in with a boyfriend who had a elderly black Labrador who didn't get on with Bella. I met up with the dog who I already had and bella, made a couple of visits to see her and finally she came home with me. Since bringing her home she has brought nothing but delight to me and is spoilt and loved very much!
This morning I had numerous texts and phone calls off her previous owners saying how her boyfriends Labrador had been put to sleep last week and her child was crying she wants Bella back. The previous owner had told her daughter that Bella was on holiday and would be back next week! She tried to guilt trip me saying how upset her daughter was, tried to offer me money and then threatened to find me and come take her off me! She has been harassing my phone all day and honestly I'm fuming! Dogs are not toys, dogs are nothing something you sell then want them back! They are living animals. Bella is part of my family and I would never ever think about rehoming her.
AIBU to be absolutely furious and refuse for them to have her back?

The most important thing before you contact the police is making sure that your message to her makes it clear that she is not to contact you again. Once you've done that its easier for the police to do anything - speaking from experience with a horrendous neighbour. Then log with the police, the chances are they won't do anything unless she keeps contacting you but its important to get that step in.

I wonder what’s happened? I hope the op’s silence is not because something awful is going on.

Hello everyone I'm so sorry for not updating quicker!
I went to the police station yesterday, took all evidence of texts and phone calls. Took Bellas vet bills and took her microchip details confirming they are in my name. The police officer was very helpful and explained it was harassment even though the contact she was trying to make with me was not for a significant amount of time. I explained how worried I was and that I lived on my own with the dogs. my father offered to help but obviously could not be there all the time.
He took the evidence and her contact details and her address and agreed to send a letter to her address with a warning about contacting me again and if she did the consequences would be taken further.
I have also sent a request for a new SIM card and number which will arrive on Monday.
He assured me that Bella was MY dog and in no ways or means she would be able to get her back.
This women has not tried to contact me again since and I am keeping a eye on both dogs and taking someone with me on each walk I take them on and always supervising them when in the garden.
Thank you so much for everyone that commented! You really helped me through it and I couldn't be more grateful!❤️
Thought I would add a picture of Bella and badger🐶💞

That's brilliant news. You must feel relieved. Lovely photo.

That's a good update.
The police were helpful and that's great.
Have love and snuggles with your lovely dogs.

Excellent update!

Beautiful dogs.

Adorable dogs , glad all turned out well OP

Great news and thank you for the photo; they're both adorable.

Lovely picture. You must feel a bit happier. Let’s hope this woman has given up and also that she never gets another dog. I’m so glad that gorgeous girl ended up as yours.

Only seeing this now but great to read!

Good for you for taking it to the police - hope she leaves you alone now OP.

Lovely looking dogs you have there!! 🐕 🐶

Bella looks lovely, very dignified.

Hope the warning from the police lays this all to rest for you.

Great news and hello to your gorgeous pupsters x🐶X🐶

Puppies, Squeeeee. hehe.

Very happy to read the update, see the Pic and I hope she leaves you the F# alone.

(((Hugs)))🐶🐺🌻

Thank you everyone! 💞❤️

Just seen your update - so pleased. A letter from the police will make her pipe down! Pleased that a quiet life with Bella should now continue x

No more contact from her OP?

So happy for you and Bella ❤️🐕

Great news op.

So good that the police were so helpful and took you seriously. Bella is gorgeous. Dogs are amazing hey OP !