Question
Can I sue the people I gave my dog to for abandoning him ? Yesterday night I got a call from a lady miles away from where I live saying they found my dog. The new owners abandoned him and when I called to ask if he has escaped they lied and said the dog was with them. The day I gave my dog to the new owners I gave them a lot of stuff so that he would be well taken care of.
Answer
Animal abandonment is against the law. Animal abandonment complaints should be made to the police, SPCA, and any other entities in the state with authority to enforce animal abuse laws. Generally a person who gave away his/her animal has no further claim to the animal and would likely not be entitled to any compensation if the animal were subsequently abandoned or mistreated.
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