Well, I called the family yesterday with no response. So after all night, I thought this out.
I called the police dept. in her town (after NO response from them) and let them know of the situation on my end and told them to try to get their story end of things; I explained that I didn't want to take a dog from a home that it is had for a year, but would like to work out something. They called back and said that they talked with the people, yes they have him, but, they were not willing to give the dog up and if I wanted him that bad I would have to take it to court as a civil matter.
In the meantime, I got a call from the humane officer (I guess when I called and left a message last night with the family they immediately investigated) that picked him up as a stray; she said she tried contacting everybody that his tag referenced to (about 5 different places?) and did "everything by the book" when it came to looking for his owner, etc. So then they put him up for adoption. And I have no recourse (law-wise) because even though there was A contract with the original dogsitter that I "gave" (<humane officer words) him to, I would have to go back and sue them and still NOT get the dog back because nobody claimed him within the few days that they had him at the shelter?? and they did it "by the laws"....
Regardless, the family will not contact me no matter what I am assuming. I had offered through the police officer to do "custody" arrangements with him so we both had an opportunity with him. BUT, I would at least like to know for myself that the dog is doing well~the police said he is a therapy dog now~ Which I am happy for that is great! I would leave well enough alone, but I would just like to visit with him here and there
This dog really did mean alot to us, and we went thru ALOT to get him. Obviously out alot of money, which is besides the point, but hard to replace.
what I don't understand is that the "microchip" never even had the kennel name, vets name that placed it, etc. The only thing she referenced to was: alot of "kennel warehouses?" that (I am assuming) probably just had that tag in their facility, BUT she was stating them as puppy mills? This I don't believe....The kennel was Double J Kennel from MO and I at least thought they got their puppies from "onsite" not other breeders?
All and all in the end, I am heartbroken (as is our family) all over again, and really wished I would have never looked back into this. But I was looking into finally replacing him and figured I owed it a shot to try to locate him again being I found all his information.
The humane agent is going to try and help us locate something that may work with us, as I have possibly found another from a rescue league (Col. Potter) that is good with kids, BUT rescues barely send them with kids under 12.....But I have submitted an application with them, so we will see what happens. I have no idea how long the process takes, and if we find something in the meantime then we do I guess??
If anyone has any more advice on the situation Feel free to post away.
In the meantime, I am possibly looking for a good breeder of the Cairn or still searching for a yorkie
(near PA of course, Ohio, Virginia, WV are all possibilities) If you have anything or possibilities please message me!