My sister and her ex got a puppy together three years ago. They both helped pay for the dog at time of purchase and were on all documents together except the microchip. My sister partially filled out the info with her ex's name and phone number, but didn't go back to put her phone number in as well. They made a verbal agreement when they got the dog that if one of them ever cheated then the other party would keep the dog.
The dog has always lived at my sister's house and has never lived anywhere else, aside from being boarded for a week during home renovations. My sister works at a groomer's. She has always bought all the dogs food, covered grooming fees, and all vet bills. The dog is registered and licensed under her name. The only thing remaining in the ex's name is the microchip.
She is extremely concerned that the dog will get out and that her ex will be called, even though the dog has never run away. I was there today when she called the microchip company to see if we could switch over the phone number or change the name on the microchip and they said they couldn't do a single thing without her ex's approval. Unfortunately, if they tried calling him, he would never approve the change of information. And my sister said she could probably login with the old account information to change things online, but she doesn't feel right doing that since it's under his email, even though she was the one who set up the account.
After an emotionally, mentally, and financially abusive relationship ended last year, the ex was claiming he'd take her to court if she didn't get back together with him, barring that, then he wanted the dog. Mind you, he was cheating on her for 2/3 of the relationship with multiple women, but he told her that the dog was his and that he wanted time with her, but that he also wanted money and whatnot. She sent him the money he claimed she owed him and blocked him. The dog has never known any other home but my sister's and she takes care of the dog in its entirety.
So, I guess I'm here trying to give her peace of mind because she's worrying herself sick thinking the one good thing that came from that relationship might somehow get stolen from her. Advice? Ideas?
If my sister has the dog registered under her name, could a vet, in theory contact the company on her behalf to change the information on the microchip? I saw that comment on similar posts, but I am unsure if it would work?
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