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Inquiry "Reptile Domicile" rescue in Spokane?

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Quick version:
Going through a divorce and ex husband is being nasty. I'm without a vehicle capable of moving our two rack systems that house the snakes. He promised he would hold them until I could come get them.
He lied, and gave my snakes away to a rescue-"Reptile domicile" in Spokane, WA. I have a friend who said they are flippers, and as such I'm very concerned that my snakes may be sold without my permission.
Does anyone know anything about this rescue? Any information would be appreciated.
 
From their facebook page a few days ago:

Reptile Domicile
May 29 near Town and Country, WA via mobile
Just got in 5 ball pythons and 2 corn snakes due to a divorce. The other party is suppose to come get them. If not I will have them sexed and they will be posted and adopted out. All are healthy and very friendly. I will update the situation.
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Sounds like you need to get on the phone asap.
 
What are my legal rights here? I paid for the snakes with my money and took care of them. Husband agreed they were mine. He gave them away without my permission--didn't even tell me he was doing it until they were gone.
If they sell them to someone can I sue them to get them back? They don't have the legal right to even own them right now! They were MINE and hubby gave them away.
I contacted them and SAID I WAS GOING TO GET THE SNAKES and they're still saying on Facebook they're planning to give them away.
What can I do, legally, to stop this?? This is theft! I've told them several times.
 
Rachelle,

Some practical advice: Calling the rescue and hiring someone with a truck to go get them *tomorrow* might be a good idea.
 
I don't have the enclosures--husband has them and has blocked me on internet as well as shut off my phone. I also have no money--he took it out of our bank account before he closed it.
 
Um, if they're stating:
...the other party is supposed to come get them...
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then it sounds to me like you'd best do that pronto. Either rent a truck or find a friend with one.
 
They stated that because ex husband said I would when he knew I could not because I was out of town.
 
I also called and told them this, and they said they would hold onto them for me, told my mother as well. But Facebook page is saying different.
 
shelliebear said:
I also called and told them this, and they said they would hold onto them for me, told my mother as well. But Facebook page is saying different.
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The handwriting is on the wall, if you do not get them immediately they will no longer be available. Perhaps you can get some snake friends to loan you enclosures.
If you have no money, would having them adopted take some financial pressure off of you? If not, get them right away.
 
Lucille said:
The handwriting is on the wall, if you do not get them immediately they will no longer be available. Perhaps you can get some snake friends to loan you enclosures.
If you have no money, would having them adopted take some financial pressure off of you? If not, get them right away.
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This. Know anyone locally who keeps herps, who might be willing to help you out? There was a thread around here a few days ago for people from that area, I believe.

Dug it up. It might at least be a place to start, though there are no guarantees obviously. :shrug01:
http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=382997&highlight=washington

Not sure what can be done legally. The retainer fee for the lawyer will probably cost much more than what it'd cost to find someone to help you go get them, I'd imagine. Divorce sucks.
 
Being as how Reptile Domicile's name is on this thread, I went ahead and sent them a link to it. Perhaps they can give their perspective.
 
You need to get a good divorce lawyer, what he is doing to you is a form of abuse. You also really need to go to a victim advocate and explain to them what is happening to you. They are completely free and will help you find the resources that you need.
 
Sgt Breen said:
You need to get a good divorce lawyer, what he is doing to you is a form of abuse. You also really need to go to a victim advocate and explain to them what is happening to you. They are completely free and will help you find the resources that you need.
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:iagree:
Your ex is a serious jerk. Good on you for making him an ex.
 
Hi all! Just an update, I got my snakes from Reptile Domicile a few weeks ago, thanks to the help of my parents, and they all appear healthy and were fed twice while there. I gave a monetary donation--not much, but what I could do--to say thank you for what they did.
If anyone is looking for a good reptile rescue, Reptile Domicile was terrific. They were nice, they took care of my animals when my ex dumped them there without warning, and for that I am forever grateful.
Thank you!
 
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