Desperate Redditor Seeks Advice On What To Do After Her MIL Reported Their Dog As An Illegal Breed, Causing Police To Take It Away

"I feel absolutely heartbroken and am terrified they will kill our poor baby for absolutely no reason"

Filip

• Published in Interesting
• September 26, 2023

Mothers-in-law are usually special kind of people who always know everything and gladly share their advice even though no one asks them for it. And if someone doesn't need their opinion, well, the MIL will explain to them that they surely want it, but the thing is that they weren't aware of it.

You can't fight against these kindly creatures, but you are allowed to do everything you can to discreetly avoid MIL. Here comes another story of MIL and her ways to prove her point.

The OP explained she and her family are in distress because they are facing an unexpected and traumatic incident involving their dog, Zara, a 2-year-old Staffy x Lab, who is deeply cherished by the family.

Following disagreements with the OP’s mother-in-law, who blamed the OP for various family breakdowns, the situation escalated unexpectedly when the police arrived at the OP's door.

Police explained that someone reported Zara was an illegal pitbull breed, so they came to measure her and, despite protests that she was a Lab mix, they took her away for further tests, leaving the OP fearing euthanization. So, the family is now in a legal battle to get Zara back.

To make things worse, the OP's husband received a message from his mother right after Zara was taken, revealing that she was the one who reported the dog. He got mad and broke his phone.

The OP is devastated, worrying about the irreversible loss of their beloved pet for no valid reason, and is seeking advice and suggestions on possible ways to retrieve their dog.

Here is the OP's issue:

The OP said they have a dog which they love as their child:

She also explained that her MIL had blamed her for various things, but the situation seemed to calm down:

But then the police came and took their dog as someone reported them for having an illegal dog:

Later that horrible day, her husband got a message from his mother saying she reported their dog:

"This action of hers proves how unstable she is"

A Redditor shared how they managed to save their dog

Their vet could help them to save their pet

Pit bulls shouldn't be illegal anywhere, but they should hire a lawyer

Get a restraining order on that lady""

The OP's MIL is the psychopath and everyone should know it

It could work

"There is no coming back from this"

The OP's MIL proved her cruelty and took away their dog. The best they can do is to hire a lawyer to help them prove that their dog is not illegal.

Redditors also advised the OP to take a screenshot of MIL's message in which she admits that she is the one who reported their pet; it could also help. Besides, their vet must keep track of their regular visits, and he might be able to help also.

As for MIL, they should show the whole family what kind of person she is.

Filip