Hi all, posting on behalf of a friend.
Long story but the bones of it are, friend was in abusive relationship, has finally got out. While they were together 'they' bought a pedigree puppy. (She paid, him spending all her money was part of the abuse)
Both their names are on the paperwork, however shes the one who has done all the care, training classes, vet visits, and payment.
The only connection they have now is the dog, until the last connection re: their business was gone,he had no interest in the dog, never even asked about her. She, the dog doesn't appear to miss him at all, but then as I said he did little to nothing with her except taking her to the pub occasionally.
In the last few days he's called wanting to see the dog, wanting to take her out.
She's afraid that (a) he'll not bring her back and as his name is on the papers the police will be no help. My thinking is that he actually wants to use the dog to find out where she's moved to, he knows the town but not the address, and the dog would lead him right there.
He's started muttering about his rights etc and calling solicitors etc, does anyone know where she stands legally, can she change the registration papers to take his name off?
Any suggestion etc, thanks in advance.