- Inform The Police. Before you take the legal route, let the authorities know of what is going on. …
- Gather the Evidence. If the police route doesn’t work, you have the option of the court. …
- File A Small Claims Suit. …
- Show Up In Court.
Your ex took your dog after you broke up. We all understand that pets are members of the family, and the thought of being without them is heartbreaking. Discover some of your options in this article if your dog is taken or stolen by an ex. This also holds true in the event that your roommate, a friend, or other acquaintances take your pet without your consent.
How to find a lost dog with a Tractive GPS Dog Tracker
Here’s how to find and bring your dog home safely if your lost dog has a Tractive GPS Dog Tracker:
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A lost pet has a better chance of being returned to you if they always wear a collar and an ID tag with your name, address and telephone number. To further ensure that your dog makes their way home should they ever become lost, ask your veterinarian or local animal shelter to microchip them. Just be sure to keep your contact information up to date with the online microchip registry site, such as the Michelson Found Animals Registry.
Your dog might frequent a location, but be too fearful or traumatized to approach you or other people. Start putting food and water in a secure location in the vicinity where your dog frequently goes (food can be protected from rain by a large plastic storage container turned on its side).
Petco Love Lost is a national database that uses facial recognition technology to search thousands of found pet listings from users and shelters across the country. Simply upload a photo of your dog to start the search.
When your beloved dog is lost, it can be a traumatic experience for both of you. But dont panic—you need to think clearly, act quickly and create a game plan for recovering your pet based on typical lost dog behavior and your dog’s personality.
Don’t give up!
If your dog disappears for any length of time, it can be simple to lose hope. But many anxious dog parents in your position have eventually succeeded in being reunited with their cherished pets. Do not give up hope that you will eventually find your dog, no matter how long it takes—it could be hours, days, weeks, or even months.
See the video below for some heartwarming accounts of dogs that were misplaced and later found by their owners.
FAQ
What do I do if someone won’t give me my dog back?
There are two main options available to pet owners as a last resort: you can try to negotiate the pet’s return. Alternately, you could bring a lawsuit to establish the animal’s legal ownership and order its return to its rightful owner.
What are the chances my dog will come back?
93 percent of lost dogs and 75% of lost cats were successfully delivered back to their owners. Only 6% of dog owners and 2% of cat owners discovered their missing animals at shelters. 15 percent of dogs were discovered because they were wearing tags or microchips for identification.
Will I ever get my dog back?
Your dog might even come back by themselves, using scent to direct them. Even the most domesticated dogs are capable of making long journeys while surviving on scraps of food and water until they return home. Fear not. Your chances of finding your dog again are excellent.
How do I get my dog back after giving it away?
Unless there was a specific agreement that stated otherwise, the person who adopted the animal or bought the animal is typically not required to return the animal. People can file a lawsuit to try to get their animal back if they believe it is being wrongfully withheld.