However, they could not afford to buy it. Now, they let it run all over the place every day, cars speed through here every day,I have taken it to the vet twice, both times they could pay nothing, for necessary care... It comes to my front door daily and I just let it come in and go play with ours in the back yard because it's safer than the street. It runs across the street every time I come out the front door. It eats at our house daily,sometimes it looks thirsty when it comes over and goes right for the water. I had a talk with them about taking better care of her...but nothing has changed. What a mistake. Is it unethical of me to find her a better home before she gets run over ?She's only 5 months old! I don't want neighborhood conflict, but I can't stand the idea of her getting run over and it being preventable. I don't want them to know if I get her a new home, I feel they have no business with a puppy. Am I ethically in the wrong if I do what my heart tells me to?
2006-07-08 11:11:47 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Legally, if you gave them the dog it is theirs. But if the dog they allow to run loose was to disappear and absolutely no one saw you take it, who's to say what happened to it...
I'm sure the nice family who "finds" it would take much better care of it.
2006-07-09 10:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If the people that you gave your dog too aren't taking care of it then yes you should secretly find a new home for it. When you give a pet to someone, you expect them to love it and take care of it. Sounds like they are not very responsible. Find the dog a good home and be sure that the new owner will take care of it better. Forget about telling your neighbors about what your doing, seems they forgot to take care of the puppy, they won't really miss it. After the puppy is in it's new home, inquire to the neighbors about the missing pup. Even offer to help them look for it, this way they will not suspect that you found the dog a new home and don't worry about being wrong. It would be wrong to not do any thing. Another thing that you could do is to call the humane society or a dog rescue group. Alot of times you can get in touch with them throught your vet. Reporting them would cause a conflict and it's kinda hard to move, so I would go for the first idea that I had. You can never tell any one in your neighbor hood what you did. Just keep the secret to your self and have the satisfaction that you saved the little dogs life. :)
2006-07-08 11:36:52 · answer #2 · answered by seeker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really feel for you in this situation. I would have felt bad for them if they couldn't afford to pay for the dog too....but I also would have thought twice about even giving the dog to them if there was any question as to whether they could afford vet bills and general care for the dog. In addition, since the dog is running around loose and since when the dog needed veterinary care and they weren't willing to pay for it, yet YOU did, it's pretty obvious that they really don't care much about the dog. It's a rough situation being that you are neighbors. I would go to them and explain that you feel that they aren't up to the responsibility of the dog and that you only gave them the pup because you thought they would take care of it properly including vet bills. But that you would like to have the pup back since it just seems that they really can't take care of it the way it should be. Mention the vet bills you have paid for the dog. If they refuse to give you the pup back you can employ other options such as involving animal control. Just taking the dog without their permission could cause you legal problems. Now me? I would take the pup to the local Animal shelter anonymously and tell them I found the dog running loose. Chances are they won't bother to look there and if they do they will have to pay to get the pup back. The pup will go up for adoption and 99% sure it would get a new home.
2006-07-08 11:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by Ginger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the neighbor couldn't afford to buy the dog how did you think they could take care of the dog? You know, premium pet food, vets. Yes, take the dog back and find it a home where the people can afford a dog.
2006-07-08 11:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get the dog or keep it next time it comes over. Just tell them you changed your mind and they can't have the dog if they say anything. The dog is in danger. You will feel really bad if something happens to that dog. It is never the wrong time to do the right thing.
2006-07-08 11:23:01 · answer #5 · answered by fishermanswife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to someone you know while the neighbours are away. Don't let them see you with it and when they come home and ask you about it tell them you haven't seen it in awhile (not a lie because after you drop it off with a friend - or new home), you haven't seen it since you left it there). Let them just conclude that due to their negligence it got lost or stolen. If they ever get another dog maybe they'll be less neglectful.
2006-07-08 11:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by Dellajoy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter where you live, you could face felony dog theft charges, so I suggest you talk to animal control or the SPCA in your state. Those who say to steal it back quietly are wrong. After all, it is not them who might go to jail for a very long time. It is the person who does it, and just what if the owner of the dog is reading this stuff?
2006-07-08 13:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by jusmiteno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who gives a holy crap what those people think about you taking it back. They are WRONG for treating her that way! They don't deserve her and she needs to be in a loving home that will love her and protect her. TAKE her back, odds are they won't even know she is gone by the sound of things. Please help that puppy, she can't ask for help and what a miserable life she is leasing right now. A Chihuahua should be an INSIDE ONLY dog, they are to small to live outside. Please help her... all us animal lovers beg you.. If I knew where you lived I'd take her and find her a forever home.
2006-07-08 11:18:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can hide it at your house. But please take the puppy when they're not looking and find it a good home. It's not going to make it otherwise. Chances are, they'll never even miss it. To make yourself look blameless, go over after a few days and ask them where the puppy is. They'll probably lie and say it's in the house, but then they won't ask you if you've seen it, either. Just make sure the next home you find is a good one.
2006-07-08 11:20:44 · answer #9 · answered by NannyMcPhee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genetically that is achievable, regardless of the indisputable fact that the darn dogs ought to need a step ladder. I did a glance for when I study your question and this question has been requested multiple circumstances. the answer is continually sure, yet I easily have not began to be sure a photo of one or listen of it taking position. i assume the total Dane ought to ought to really sit or lay down...and the Chihuahua ought to favor some intense HOPES! i'm attempting to image the doggies. If it ought to correctly be executed...we are able to eventually see it.
2016-11-06 01:47:16 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to pay them for dog; get the dog or it will be dead. Sorry, it will be. You don't need to be a fortune teller to see this coming. But, no matter what you do, they can alway just get another dog & you get to watch it suffer. Nice world, hey?
This may not turn out well and there could be "ill neighbor feelings" about this one. But this is one of the results of breeding dogs. Hard lesson for you to learn.
2006-07-08 11:43:59 · answer #11 · answered by momma dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋