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Originally Posted by Balbrt1  I know all about stray dogs. I worked with a shelter and I worked at a vet clinic before is retired so I am not a kid. You don't have to tell me . I know people steal dogs but in this case i do believe she was only trying to help the dog. I want to say thank you for helping the poor baby. If there is an owner trying to find her. They will show up. |
Yes, I agree she is trying to help the dog. But what I disagree is that you cannot just pick a dog up and claim it as abandoned and neglected. There are certain common laws practices that must be followed. There may not be laws on the books about lost animals but could be referenced as "lost chattels" and that in some states this comes from old English common law principles.
There might not necessarily be law on the books regarding lost animals but a dog is considered property. Which means that be a common law principle of finders of lost chattles (money or goods) i.e. lost dog, money, or other items and an effort needs to be made to find the proper owner.