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I am with Hotel for Dogs and Cats, a 501(c)(3) rescue organization in Pensacola, Florida. We have been operating for 17 years. My question concerns a microchip dispute. Another rescue organization microchipped a dog seven years ago, kept the chip registered to their rescue, and then adopted the dog out. After seven years, the owner surrendered the dog to us in poor health. We were aware that the dog had a microchip and contacted AKC Reunite three times. The dog’s new adopter also contacted them. On the third call, we were told that the chip had been “locked.” AKC Reunite then contacted the original rescue, which claimed that, even after seven years, the dog should have been returned to them. Meanwhile, we had the dog re-microchipped, and our veterinarian advised the new owner to register both chips. We never imagined that another rescue organization would respond this way...

I made a mistake, and I want to take it back. I lied to the animal center about a dog I said I found wandering on the street, even though I actually knew the dog. It hurts so much that I cannot sleep, and I have not been myself. The situation is making me depressed and miserable, and it has mentally affected me a lot. Please help — I want him back with me.

Hi! My roommates, neighbors, and I have been taking care of several neighborhood cats. We have all purchased food for them at different times, but I bought the outdoor cat house, treats, and toys. I spent many days bonding with one cat in particular and allowed him to come into my room, where we bonded even more. He got used to waiting for me on the porch and coming into my room at night to sleep under my bed. I also have pictures of him. I recently found out that my roommate took him to be neutered (although I am not sure if that is true) and then gave him away to someone else. My questions are: Can I file a police report, and can I get the cat back? Thank you for your time.

In the state of Georgia, does an animal shelter have the right to neuter my dog if I do not want him to be neutered? My dog got out one day and was taken to the animal shelter. They told me that he has to be neutered before I can get him back.

I am a foster for a rescue that adopted out a bonded pair of 6-month-old kittens nine months ago. In October, the adopters claimed they had not bonded with one of them and asked to return him. I told them that the kittens were bonded and must be returned together. They agreed to work with him more and provided updates that things were improving. Two weeks ago, we received a phone call that the kitten they had tried to relinquish was sick. After a vet visit and agreeing to help take care of him, they relinquished him to my care. They also agreed to give me back his brother as long as we reimbursed them for the vet bill. Two days later, they decided they wanted to keep his brother at any cost. What can we do to get his brother back? They are very bonded, and this is a breach of the agreement because the first cat was very sick for two days before they took him to the vet.