Rosana,
I agree with the other poster who posted before me, you definitely will need some legal help to make this guy go away and leave you and Rex alone.
Sorry to post so soon...but, I had another idea. Sometimes in the US if an abusive previous owner tries to regain custody of a now well taken care of pet who is happily in a new and well regarded home, that abusive owner can be scared off at the prospect of paying MAJOR AMOUNTS of MONEY for any services rendered by the new owner. Sometimes the thought of them having to pay mega-bucks will make them drop their foolish behavior.
Again, let me reiterate that I think you need a lawyer before doing anything. But, I wonder what the lawyer would have to say about telling Mr. Last owner that he'd have to pay you major money for any and all services you or others you hire provide for Rex. For example, top dollar amounts such as $50/hr for your pet sitting services, $20/for each walk, pay for all food, toys, and vet services, phone calls, internet services, your time, the time of any animal behaviorist who post to your requests for help on this website, and to reimburse you for your legal fees, and any fees. Make sure it is a huge dollar amount/invoice that he would never ever pay!
(If the guy is a drug dealer, if he has lots of money on hand, this might not be a good tactic and could backfire; so, talk to the lawyer before trying this or any other tactic.) It probably would not hurt to keep all the receipts of what you spent so far and records of your time just in case you need them.
Is there anyone at the shelter (where you mentioned previously that you volunteer) who really knows swiss dog laws regarding abandoned dogs who can help you with specific advice? Do they have contacts and relationships with law enforcement such that they can make a few phone calls to get you some help to drive away this awful man?
I can tell by your posts about how Rex is reacting to you that he already loves his new home with you. You are probably the first human being who has ever treated him with love and respect. I can tell that you put much thought into his care and you are treating him in the way in which he deserves to be treated. I am so furious that this man has the audacity to try to mess with you in this way! It made me so sad that at first, Rex had no clue what to do with a dog toy. Poor Rex deserves a happy life with you and I hope that the laws of Switzerland will make sure that is what takes place.
I hope the jerk gets what he deserves for his evil ways. Somehow the forces of the universe have a way of coming back at these types of despicable individuals by making them pay dearly for the harm they inflict on others.
Please keep us informed.
Best regards,
Anna Lisa
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