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  1. #1
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    Default Nonpayment For a Dog

    My question involves animal law for the State of: MA

    I recently sold a Great Pyranees to a woman. She gave me a down payment and the contract stipulated that she would then pay me $100 in 3 installments of which she has paid nothing.

    Am I in my legal rights to reclaim the dog or do I need to go through small claims? I would strongly prefer to reclaim the dog especially after hearing from neighbors that the dog is either confined for hours at a time in a mudroom or on a 6 foot lead.

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    Default Re: Nonpayment For a Dog

    You can sue her for the money she owes you through small claims court.

    I doubt that there's anything in the contract that would give you the right to "repossess" the dog.

    If the animal is being mistreated, consider reporting her to the MSPCA , animal control, or a similar organization.

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    Default Re: Nonpayment For a Dog

    does not sound like the animal is being mistreated to me. You can sue in small claims and then ask the court to give you some time to talk to the defendant - then make the defendant an offer to take the dog back instead of any additional monies. The defendant might agree at that point. Many people will say things but when up against a court case they soften up.

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