A Perth woman has discovered that the best way to prove
ownership of your dog and avoid costly legal disputes is to keep
Fido's registration up to date.
The State Administrative Tribunal recently decided on the case
involving 'Goldy', a white-gold cavoodle or spoodle, who
found himself in the Wanneroo pound with two owners claiming
ownership over him.
Goldy was originally owned by a Mrs Jeffrey before being given
to a person known as 'Donna'.
Donna microchipped Goldy in 2010, but later returned him to Mrs
Jeffrey for personal reasons.
Mrs Jeffrey then gave Goldy to Ms Stevens, the applicant in the
case. Ms Stevens registered Goldy in late 2012.
After having her second child, Ms Stevens gave Goldy to her
friends, Mr and Mrs Palmer. Mr and Mrs Palmer did not know that
they had to re-register Goldy after the registration expired in
October 2013.
