Dog ownership please help !!!

[dublingirl66]

I paid for a dog With my ex

When we left we took the dog

He is now saying we stole it three years ago and is taking me to small claims court

Please any ideas or where I can get info please??

You have more than enough evidence.
Please try not to let him control you by making you worry.

Thank you

At first I thought haha as if

Then I re read the email from the solicitor and I have been so unwell since

Continuing his coercive behaviour

He won't stop

I just want the scum in jail but he will lie his was through it all I know he will

But these have given me reassurance

He can take you to small claims court, a dog is a chattel, property..

The first thing they would want to know is has he been contributing to the dogs costs, assuming he agreed to the dog staying with you but remaining his dog..

Has he got evidence of that?

If he claims you took the dog without permission, he would have to demonstrate you reasonably knew and understood the dog to be soley his property, again he would need to provide evidence of that, for example, paying all of the bills, dog registered and insured in his name, etc.

IF that were the case he would also be asked why it has taken him three years to challenge ownership of the dog...

And he'd fall flat on his face. The courts, even small claims, are not stupid, and would easily see that this is an attempt to further abuse and hurt you by using the dog.

Thank you

Gosh what clear posts here about how this could work out

I could. Not see beyond further legal fees and my dog being taken

This man has me shaken so badly and he knows it

Is your ex at the same address he was when the dog was microchipped, has the microchip been updated to his current address?

I ask because you cannot simply change the address on a microchip, they WILL write to him and ask if he agrees to the change, and if they do successfully contact him, it is likely he is going to say 'no she stole the dog'..

So actually, DON'T change the microchip at this point.

Is your vet aware your dog is chipped? I would speak to them, explain that your ex is trying to use the dog to hurt you and could they microchip the dog AGAIN in your name.

That will then give you the paperwork to demonstrate the dog is chipped to your address.

Oh,., unless the dog is actually chipped in BOTH names in which case don't mention him at all to the chip company, just ring up, say you've moved and want to change the address.

Ok fantastic !! Yes thank you

That is great to hear!!

I had. No idea

I had no idea at all becasue I was being abused by the bas---- so I did not think of any of this
Was just so relieved when he lost interest in the dog and agreed that the dog was better off elsewhere

He was open when he said it and I was so relieved

The poor dog was traumatised at his mood swings and the risk he would be left alone in a small flat again for almost A full day

Sounds as if he is out to cause you distress and is using your dog to this end. Let him take you to court and explain why he waited 3 years to try to take possession of him. Sounds like one big bluff.

So miracles of all miracles

My father has a stash of paperwork
Just found the microchip details that my father paid for with the vet (along with puppy checks etc)
My address here is on it and his name is on it !!

Do I ring up the company ?
The dog is known as mine at the vets
I paid for it
I literally pay around 200 month for ev thing inc bills and ins
He has the pet passport I think

Which. I also paid for

This man is out of this fcking world

His ie the demons name
Not my fathers

But my mobile number on the paperwork at least

I have to request the change in writing only

Tried to do it online

Will write to them in the morning as the option to do it online is not available

Is that ok for court ?
Yes but the period they'll look into was before you seperated, ie. 2was the dog more yours than his when you were together. That's the case he will make, so who paid what then.

You said you paid for the dog, do you have written evidence of that?

I also don't think he really intends to take you to court, it's just a threat. What will be his defense for not doing everything in his power to get the dog back sooner?

It was joint for a few months

Then mine for three years with me Covering everything

I have paperwork with the microchip will send back the update details section to my name and pay 15 quid to do so

Did not sleep at all

He is winning In his quest that's for sure

If 6ou had it jointly for less than a year but you had him alone for three, his chances are nil.

Don't stress, he is only doing it to frighten you. It's lovely to read how much you care for that dog.

This dog is my saviour

He is still traumatised from what he went through as am I but strangely we helped each other so much

Thank you
For clarification with this

Just all so deeply upsetting

Well we can totally see how he is your ex.

He is doing whatever he can to squeeze out that last bit of fear, last bit of control, last bit of worry.

You’ve got some great advice on this thread. Standing alongside you and wishing you and your hound well. I hope love and sense will prevail. x 🐾

Thank you lovely people

This site has helped me so much
In many ways

Now he continues to abuse and coming on here for this help means a lot to me as I am still so afraid of this lunatic

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

My old beloved dog saved me too.

She was my everything and my reason to live.

Stay strong sweet

Sending off the paperwork shortly

So glad we came across this last night.

Vet trying to help now too

Told them the story as he has asked for dog to be left outside of the vets or ELSE !!

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What a horrible thing for him to do
Anybody will see this is an act of spite

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Hopefully he doesnt know where you live.

I would be worried about him breaking in and dog napping.