This is immigration; not licensing - moving accordingly.

You would need to sue in replevin to recover your dog. Name the breeder and the foster.

"Well I have paid $7000 towards my car?" How would we know? If that is supposed to be a statement, how much did your aunt pay towards the...

You may well have rented an illegal apartment. The Building Inspector would make that determination.

Call your AG's consumer protection division. It may get things moving.

In the highly unlikely event he actually sues, counterclaim for rent and the cost of caring for his dogs in your answer.

Your "caregiver" is likely long gone with your money. IF you can track her down, sue her in small claims court.

"I was given a dog by a friend who runs a dog training company the dog was supposed to be my service dog..." IF the dog was truly given to you,...

Moving to general practice. Yes - how is it an issue for you?

"i paid $1500 cash..." and, it seems zero documentation, particularly as to ownership or insurance, still less vet records. CA has a "puppy...