If I’m the registered owner of a dog that I had to give away but now I can give him the best care, can I get it back?

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If I’m the registered owner of a dog that I had to give away but now I can give him the best care, can I get it back?

Asked on January 7, 2013 under Business Law, Texas

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Under the laws of all states in this country once am item is given away the item no longer belongs to the giver. As such the only way you can get back the animal you gave away is to have the new owner give it back to you as a gift or as a sale.


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