Jessica12345
New Member
- Jurisdiction
- Massachusetts
My ex and I were together for two years and living in my home. During this time we acquired two dogs which he paid for ($3000). He also did various small renovations around the house. Last month he left the relationship and moved out, leaving the dogs with me. I have registered them under my name and their vet records are also in my name. He is stating that if I do not pay him $9,000 (what he feels he is owed for work on the house, vacations, and the dogs) that he will take everything back he left there, including the dogs. He stated that the local police will see his receipts for the dogs and come to my house and remove them. After checking with local authorities I learned this isn't the case and told him so. Now he said he will sue me and win possession of the dogs back because I have no legal claim to them. Not sure what my rights are. He left them in my care and moved to a place where he is not allowed animals. He left no money for their care and has threatened to possibly sell them when he gets them back. He paid for them and his name is on the AKC paperwork, I have them registered to me and have been caring for them for over a month. Do I have any legal claim to the dogs?