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. Consider first a lawyer letter seeking return of the dog to avoid litigation.I won a replevin to get posseion of my dog back from my ex who stole her from me in our breakup. She has filed a appeal. Kara files a Writ of Replevin civil suit against Emma and there is a preliminary hearing with testimony from friends and evidence. Replevin is an effective civil remedy to get your dog back. Appellant brought suit in replevin in the court of a justice of the peace on October 31, 1927, to recover possession of a certain dog. You need to file a replevin action with the Court of Common Pleas of your county. Replevin is an effective civil remedy to get your dog back. You have to appear or otherwise respond to the lawsuit, counterclaim against him for wrongful taking of your dog (replevin).