Ok so my sister plans on moving out and taking her dog. The problem is...she doesn't even clean up for herself. Her dog is an aussie and she spends about 30 mins. with him a week. So i'm trying to take the dog but I know she will just end up with him back.
If an animal shelter (such as SPCA) takes a dog, is it possible for family to have first choice to adopt them?
Is it still stealing if I took the dog (with my parent's permission {my sis is 23}) and got him licensed under my name and micro chipped under my name?
2006-11-01 01:58:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ok well he's on our property and in my sister's name.
2006-11-01 15:31:47 · update #1
The dog *is not* in your name, correct? You were thinking about taking the dog and registering him in your name, correct? Can't your parents step in, since the dog is currently under their roof?
If he's in your sister's "care" and you take the dog without her permission, yes, it is theft. Dogs are still considered property and unless you can have him taken by animal control or the ASPCA, he is your sister's dog. From what you've said, there probably isn't ample reason for ASPCA to take the dog. Mental neglect is not usually a factor. As long as the dog has food, water, shelter, and vet care, they will not take the dog, generally.
Talking to your sister about it will probably just anger her. If she doesn't know that she's doing the wrong thing, then she certainly isn't going to care when you lay it out for her. I think that the best option is a version of what was suggested above - offer to take the dog for awhile and constantly tell her how happy the dog is with you. Tell her how you are able to play with him for an hour EVERY DAY, like aussies need, and that you'd be happy to keep the dog, but that you will bring him over to her any time she wants to see it. Urge her not to get another dog until she has more time to spend with one.
My other concern is that you are probably young as well. What will happen to the dog when you move you? What if there are no apartments with pets allowed? Your parents were not too bright in letting her get a dog in the first place and don't seem to have any control over the situation. Unfortunately, now it's the dog that suffers.
Try to find a diplomatic way of dealing with this and see if you can get your parents to back you up. After all, they are probably the ones who will be paying for food & vet bills and will 'inherit' the dog once you've moved on. Good luck to you and I hope you find a situation that's best for the dog.
2006-11-01 03:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oy, this is a bad situation. Allow your sister to take the dog, and keep an eye on the dog. Check in on "your sister", but really scrutinize the dog's health/well-being. If you notice that its not working out, tell your sister nicely, that you would "let her dog stay with you until she gets situated". This lets her feel empowered, rather than you're "taking" the dog. If she agrees, periodically ask her if she's ready for the dog to return. She'll either get it together, or allow you to keep him.
Yes it would be stealing if you took the dog - even if you have good intentions. You don't want to lose a sister over a dog...
Good luck..
2006-11-01 02:06:00 · answer #2 · answered by diney2u 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
who is the dog currently registered to??
I never think kids should be the owners of the family pet.. the parents should be the owners..
laws are differnt everywhere - what country are you in?
Austria? Argentina? Australia?
shelters give the "owner" the opportunity to claim the dog back first.. then if claimed you can request to be given first option to adopt
you generally cannot remove a dog from its owners property but if it wanders off you can but must take it to the SPCA to give the owner a chance to claim it... if you simply took it and registered it under your name and she can prove she is the owner then you could be charged with theft...
very few places will allow a dog so she might have to leave it behind anyhow
2006-11-01 02:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi if the dog is registered with a chip under your name & the license is in your name then in the eyes of the law the dog is yours...HOWEVER you have to be able to prove the do is in your name & remeber that possesion is ine tenths of the law...so if the dog is with you then you have the upper hand...the SPCA is another question & the are under no way obliged to let you have first choice & they would have to take it for a valid reason to have it in the first place & unless there are grounds for this dog to be taken without any doubt in their minds it would be with a courts permission...this means that your sister ould possibly be getting prosicuted for bad treatment to the dog...
This is not as easy as you think it is & you would have to prove a whole lot before they would even think of acting on it...
If the dog is being looked after at the moment by you then you would have no grounds to get te SPCA involved...
THE BIGGER PICTURE IS...this dog is in your name & the only one that would hold up in court to be prosicute would be YOU..as the dog is in your name & you are therefore souly responsable for this dog...*****Tricky***** & you could land yourself in lots of trouble involving SPCA...not a smart idea but seeming the dog is registered to you then take it home if you must & care for it yourself as legally it is your dog...Regards Jake
2006-11-01 02:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by Jake 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are not stealing, but you are dealing with a tricky area. Now that you have your name on all of the papers you are liable if the dog bites someone or is running in the street and causes an accident. You also can be held liable for the condition of the dog if the animal humane services in you area find the dog in poor health or unkept they will look directly for you. Speak to your sister about your feelings and if she will not let you keep the dog you need to get all papers out of your name immediately!!
2006-11-01 02:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by mommy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds as if he is legally your dog since he is licensed and chipped under your name. Call your local SPCA to find out the information you asked us here. I know it's hard since it is your sister, but you have to do what is best for the dog. Have a long talk with your parents regarding this situation, hopefully they will see your point, and help you.
Good luck.
2006-11-01 02:38:17 · answer #6 · answered by Zodiac_Child 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Then he's yours girl. That license and microchip info is all you need. Take the dog if she has a problem call the spca they will scan and call the microchip hotline to find the registered owner.
Often if there is no reason to deny someone an adoption of one of my fosters (but I just don't like them) I will have the microchip in my name. Then if they screw up and lose them he comes back to me and not them. Often if the pet is a special situation that I really fall for I will have them in my name. I bet I have pages of animals with our microchip company
2006-11-01 02:24:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like the dog is neglected, not abused. Yes, it is a sad situation, but yoiu should not take matters in your own hand. If you stole the dog and sis came to visit, don't you think she would regognise her dog. Just try to talk her into giving the dog to you.
2006-11-01 03:37:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I'd sit down and have a conversation with my sister and point out to her that she doesn't spend enough time with her dog. I would let her know that I'd really like to have the dog and would take good care of him and that she can visit him any time she wants. Perhaps you should get your parents involved in the conversation.
2006-11-01 02:39:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would try to take the dog. Yes it is stealing. Don't call a shelter- you don't know what will happen.
2006-11-01 02:08:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋