Under New York Law, replevin is the correct cause of action to bring against a person who refuses to give you your comfort animal back. A writ of seizure through a replevin action is one of the few ways the law allows animal owners to recover the family members that they love.Replevin can be given with, or without notice to the defendant. Replevin is an effective civil remedy to get your dog back. A replevin action for a pet, known in Minnesota as a claim and delivery action, may be brought when there is a property ownership dispute. Attached are the forms you need to file to begin an action for replevin. These forms must be filled out and submitted to the Clerk of the Court together. You have to prove irreparable harm, a clear legal right to the property, and no adequate remedy at law. A replevin bond allows an individual to take back possession of his property in a replevin action before a trial can begin. In a replevin action, the plaintiff seeks the return of property, not money damages.