How would someone go about getting their dog back after a breakup if their previous partner kept it? ?

Alright, so I'm trying to help my friend get her dog back.. She moved back to Hawaii from Washington, but her dog had to stay in WA due to quarantine laws. Her dog was staying with her ex bf but now he won't ship the dog to her in HI. How could she go about getting her animal back ? Could an animal control person go and repossess the dog if she had papers? Or what? How would someone go about getting their dog back after a breakup if their previous partner kept it? ?
Proof of ownership is all you need.





Vet bills in her name, maybe....





OR my personal favorite - Microchip or Tattoo. No better proof than that. Hopefully your friend was wise enough to have it done.How would someone go about getting their dog back after a breakup if their previous partner kept it? ?
She will have to check with the state of WA dog laws. Many times the partner will claim the dog was left with them or given to them. A lot of States consider dogs property and possession is 9/10 of the law.






She would need to speak to a lawyer and produce a receipt to the fact that she paid for the dog and the dog is in her name.
Watch Legally Blonde 1. When Elle goes with Paulette to get her dog back. FUNNIEST THING IN THE WORLD!