Geppetto’s story
A life beyond the court papers.
A greyhound. An established circle of care. An ongoing dispute over his future.
For the people caring for Geppetto, this is about the dog they know and the everyday life shared with him. The ordinary bonds of care matter, even when his future is being discussed in court papers.
His adopter says he adopted Geppetto in September 2021 and never sold, gifted or permanently transferred him. He says he surrendered Geppetto in August 2026 to comply with a New York court direction.
His adopter seeks his return through the court process and a prompt hearing where both sides can present evidence on ownership, caregiving and welfare.
About this account
Family account updated November 2, 2026. Ownership remains disputed. No final ownership ruling is established by this summary.
Sources: campaign-reviewed rescue documents dated October 27, the adopter's written reports of October 28, the sent November 2 status inquiry and written records responses dated October 28 and 29, 2026. This account reflects the records reviewed, not an exhaustive current docket.
Latest developments
The rescue supplied adoption documents and written confirmation that Gregory adopted Geppetto in September 2021. This supports the adoption history; it does not decide the present dispute.
Gregory reports presenting corrected proposed court papers seeking relief. Court acceptance, judicial review, a new hearing and a signed order are not verified in the records reviewed as of November 2.
A written status inquiry was sent asking the court to confirm receipt and routing of those papers. As of this update, a response and next steps remain pending.
Relevant records. Respect for privacy.
On October 28, NYC Health denied the dog-licensing records request on stated privacy grounds. On October 29, a veterinary clinic declined to release requested records, stating that consent from its registered client or a direct court order was needed.
Those are the agency's and clinic's stated positions. A registered-client entry does not establish legal title, and these responses do not establish neglect, unlawful withholding or a current veterinary finding.
Care Counts asks for practical, privacy-conscious access to relevant records and continuity of necessary care while ownership is disputed.
A chance to be heard.
His family asks for Geppetto’s return and a prompt, fair hearing. For every family facing a dispute, the process should make room for the everyday evidence of care.
A fairer process for every family.
A timely, fair hearing.
Timely hearings and fair notice give both sides a meaningful chance to be heard.
Care that stays continuous.
Continuity of necessary care and stable bonds should remain central while a dispute is pending.
Evidence of daily life.
Caregiving and relevant evidence help decisions account for ownership, welfare and everyday care.
Let care count. Share the story.
Ask lawmakers to improve procedures for families facing these disputes, not to intervene in a pending court decision.