Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Inc. v. Lydia Lira and Alfonso Lira

OPINION

J. BRETT BUSBY, Justice.

A German Shepherd dog owned by ap-pellee Alfonso Lira and his sister, appellee Lydia Lira, escaped through an open garage door of the home they occupied. BARC, the City of Houston’s animal con trol agency, 1 found and impounded the dog. When no one had appeared to claim the dog within the time specified by City ordinance, BARC transferred the dog to appellant, Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Inc. The Liras learned the dog was in appellant’s possession, and they asked appellant to turn the dog over to them. Appellant refused, and the Liras filed this…