Dog custody law in California for non married couples? Who gets what and how??

A friend broke up with her boyfriend (who bought the two dogs for her) and now they split. She has always taken care of the dogs and they go wherever she goes. Now he is mad and wants them back. Are there any laws regarding pet ownership with non-married couples??Dog custody law in California for non married couples? Who gets what and how??
Sadly yes, as far as I know, everywhere, pets are still considered property and/or ';goods';. If they were a gift they should go to the person to whom they were given. Its not like an engagement ring which is a ';semi'; gift.





I think it would have to be settled in court. Tell your friend that things like what name the dogs are registered too, who is the main contact for the vet, etc will go a LONG way.Dog custody law in California for non married couples? Who gets what and how??
pets are property and i imagine that will have to be settled in court.......
Well I am guessing that if they were given to her then they are


licensed in her name etc..if not tell her to do it immediately for


proof of ownership. I don't believe there are any specific laws


but that is a guess. I think her mad boyfriend is SOL unless he is rich and wanted to sue her. In which case he would probably loose anyway. He's a poor looser and just trying to upset her cuz he is mad would be my guess. But tell her to keep them safe. She should also consider a microchip in the event they go missing.

john masters