How would I go about getting money owed to me that was court ordered but never enforced?

My puppy was attacked by a pit bull and the plaintiff was ordered to pay the medical bills, etc, it was never paid. Several complaints to the court judge have gotten me nowhere. First I was told that there would probably be an extension. Then the extension was ignored as well. Spoke to the judge in person and was told that I would have to take matters into my own hands and pay fees to go to small claims court. I asked why they could not handle it (contempt of court?) and possibly garnish wages and judge said "Well, you would have to know where she works, wouldn't you?" I think this is a ridiculous answer and feel that they are being very unfair. Nothing about this case has made sense yet. Please advise as to what steps to take next. Thank you.