Family claims boarding facility gave their dogs away without warning

SMYRNA, Ga. — A Cobb County family is suing a local dog-boarding facility for $250,000.

The family claims Bark Avenue in Smyrna got rid of their dogs without a warning.

"They're our family. We just want them home," said Chandler Dollahite. "It's three little dachshunds and a Pyreness."

Dollahite is suing the longtime business, claiming malice and fraud. She says the boarding facility gave her dogs away without proper notice.

"Its been a long time since I've seen them, but I just refuse to give up hope," she said.

Dollahite told Channel 2's Chris Jose that her father dropped off the four dogs at Bark Avenue on Memorial Day weekend. Dollahite said she was in Texas for the month on business and her father had emergency surgery. Due to her father's medical condition, Dollahite said he was unable to pick up the pets.

"You think that your dogs are okay and all of a sudden, they're gone," said Dollahite.

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Dollahite claims her father never signed any paperwork. She says there was no agreement on payment or the number of days the pets would stay.

Jose spoke to Bark Avenue's owner, but her attorney advised her not to comment on pending litigation on-camera. The owner did tell Jose that she made every attempt to contact the family to pick up the dogs.

When they failed to pick up the pets, the owner told Jose the dogs were given to an animal rescue group.

"I never wanted any of this to happen. I just want to see them," said Dollahite. "I just want to make sure they're safe."

Dollahite said the lawsuit isn't about the money. She told Jose her family just wants the dogs.

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