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Establish Legal Ownership of your pet.
Set up a pet caretaker.
Create a Pet Custody Agreement.
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Q. What happens when a person (or boyfriend, ex-spouse, or roommate, etc.) finds your pet and wants to keep it…Even if it is microchipped?
A. Most of you would say, “Well, that is too bad, it’s my dog and the microchip prove it.” Guess what? You would be WRONG! Microchips are not SOLE LEGAL proof of ownership.
Being a responsible pet owner is actually a great way to prove you own your pet.
Paws Legal Group will establish you as the legal owner of your pet.
Microchips and AKC Registration does not prove ownership!
Did you know that a client is considered the person that brings an animal into a vet. The client may not be the owner. A pet recovery database, who is committed to reuniting pets and their owners says, "microchipping a pet and registering with a recovery service helps to identify a lost pet, but by registering the pet, it does not mean proof of ownership."
Eric Flowers of the Indian River Sheriff’s Office says under the law, just a microchip alone is not proof of ownership.
“We don't have the ability to say, yes this belongs to you, this belongs to you. We rely on the courts to make the determination. The law views a cat essentially as property, a unique piece of property as well because it's one that can get up and walk away,” said Eric Flowers.
Law enforcement can typically only get involved with a criminal investigation, although there are exceptions.
“Obviously the laws and rules about this are terrible,” said Gary Brooks.
About Paws Legal Group
Our Mission
At Paws Legal Group, our mission is to provide affordable and accessible legal services to our clients, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. We are on your side! We make sure you have everything you need to prove that YOU are the legal owner of your pet.
EVERYONE in a temporary living arrangement (girlfriend/boyfriend) should have legal paperwork in place.
Our Expertise
Unfortunately, legal disputes can arise over pet ownership. Our team of experienced lawyers can represent you in court and help you resolve any legal issues related to pet ownership.
Did you know that under most state laws, your dog, cat, or other companion animal that you love and who loves you is only regarded as a piece of property? Under the laws of the state of Florida, similar to others, your wonderful companion animal is just a piece of property, like a toothbrush.
YOU HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO PROTECT WHAT IS YOURS