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Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris are involved in a custody battle over their Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Charlie.

Hefner, who says he “missed a bullet” by not marrying Harris, has frequently posted about the puppy on Twitter, and was overjoyed when his former fiancee brought him back on Father’s Day.

“Crystal brought Charlie back because she thinks he’s happier here,” Hef tweeted. “I appreciate it, because I really missed him.”

But apparently Harris had a change of heart, and Hefner says they are still going back and forth over who gets permanent ownership.

“We both love the puppy,” Hefner told PEOPLE magazine. “I told her if she wants to keep the ring and the Bentley, then maybe I can keep the puppy. I we will work it out.”