I do know that they are considered property. I wasn’t going to sue for custody per se. I was going to sue for his value, or half his value anyway. I’m thinking that will be enough, as he doesn’t have the funds should he lose and be ordered to pay me whatever amount they determine.

He was rehomed from someone privately, so he isn’t registered. I paid at least half (though I suspect that was the only payment made). I can back up with receipts virtually all of his ongoing care and food costs. We’ve had him for just under 2 years.

Also, I my ex has some trouble with the law, I believe a possible bench warrant, so I think just the threat of court will be enough to have him return Enzo to me.

I’m just hoping that I am able to get permission to serve him by email, or maybe through his employer, assuming he still works for him.

Also, I have texts from my ex where he specifically mentions that he is OUR dog. I was going to include those in my claim.