legal advice? How to repossess a dog - Page 3

Shelley's route...I've done it-- with a horse.  I sold a "friend" a very nice colt on generous terms...she didn't pay me for the horse, and didn't pay her stable bill.  The owner of the stables was about to repossess MY horse and take it to auction to pay for back stabling fees (I heard this through someone who also kept their horse at that stables).  I showed up, took the horse out of the stall, walked out with my horse, loaded it right up in my trailer and took him home.  I got a lot of crap from her about the horse, lots of threats, and she took me to small claims court.  The judge ordered her to pay me for the horse, and to pay me for boarding--- or to forget it, I keep horse and what I was paid so far.   She paid. 

Veronica

Molly, this was a barter arrangement and I personally don't think you have a foothold to stand on without a contract in place outlining services rendered vs. services gained.  Also putting a monetary value on each and every "service".  You are out of luck here.  The only thing I think this post might serve for the public if you named the person that was so dishonorable to you and to your puppy dog.

I am sorry this has happened to you and to one of your treasured babies.

Maren

you are right it was a barter arrangement - however the deal was broken when the litter agreed upon did not take place.  I did not "give" the dog for free - a payment was agreed upon.   The payment was not rendered, and I retained ownership legally (akc papers in my name) until payment was received - it was not received, so I demanded the payment or the dog back.  Neither happened, now I should have the legal right to repossess MY dog.  I hope that is the case - if not it is definately a hard lesson learned for me.

molly

Molly,

Without anything written and signed, it's all he said she said.  Been there, done that.   Even with a ton of emails...all stating she would hold up to her end of the bargin.  She kept a dog that did not belong to her and had a litter of pups. 

There are some real scum out there.  Think of it as a lesson learned and drop it before you're out a lot of money.  

Molly...

Contact Kathy Mocanin. She repossed that dog from that guy...remember??? I bet she would have good advice since it also involved two states. You need a big Italian guy to go shake 'em up??? I have one handy....

Where DOES one find those big Italian guys with lumpy overcoats?  Just for future reference!  Veronica

LOL Bob doesn't need a lumpy overcoat to look big and tough  - yes Kandi, I would appreciate his help if he's willing - first have to get that address.

molly

Don't forget to take gloves, bolt cutters ("The Master Key" and a double-ended snap in case you have to cut the lock off a gate chain and there's another dog behind it that mustn't get loose. Once you get the location it wouldn't be a bad idea to get somebody else to cruise by and case the joint so you'll know what you're going to need. Your big honking truck sticks out like a sore thumb, especially with crates in the back. If they suspect you are coming they'll on the lookout for that truck.

Good luck.

SS