Customer: We want to get our dog back and are considering replevin (we need to do it asap he is with someone unstable and on a lot of drugs). People who believe that their animal is being wrongfully withheld can contact the police, although the police do not usually intervene in pet custody disputes.A writ of replevin is a prejudgment process ordering the seizure or attachment of alleged illegally taken or wrongfully withheld property. Emergency replevin actions are filed in district court, not small claims court. An attorney will help you present your strongest case. Report potential animal care violations. Learn about the city's animal laws. This should be filed in the Justice Court. Once filed, you will request a form called a Summons. Mitchell brought this replevin action against his girlfriend, Snider, to recover possession of Django, their black lab.