5 months ago I rescued a dog from the street. I treated him for diseases, trained him, etc, all in the purpose of finding him a home, because we have a cat, and we are in a flat. The cat never accepted the dog and we kept the rooms in the flat separated at all times. Plus, the dog was a large dog and he needed space, which we didn't have. On the balcony he kept barking, so we had to keep him in a room. Finally, we found a nice family with a house with a garden who took him. The kids love him and play with him a lot. He also loves them, although he cried when we went to visit him and he wanted to come with us. The only objective problem with them is the possibility to lose the dog, if they don't lock the garden door, or in the holidays, and I think they are not very careful, because they have already lost another dog this way. The problem is for the last two days that we gave the dog I keep seeing him in my sleep and crying when i am awake. I miss him too much. Should I get him back?
2006-12-31 22:11:15 · 12 answers · asked by cpinatsi 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Regarding legal issues etc, the dog is still legally my property.
2006-12-31 23:41:12 · update #1
To happy2love: he is indeed still mine, because these days have been non-working days and it was not possible to change the owner's name on his electronic ID. Actually, although I told the new owners this must be done, they never bothered to ask how it would be done etc. So the dog is registered legally to my name. And in any court - although I doubt we would reach such a thing - I can prove he is mine, because my name is on his microchip.
2007-01-01 04:38:13 · update #2
Wow I kinda know how you feel.
Someone rescued one of our dogs. She lived in a small apartment with cats. The dog she fell in love with HATES cats. We adopted him and now she comes to see him every now and then. Maybe you can see if you can still come see the dog...like a set date. The girl who rescues him cries too but he's such a sweetheart and licks the tears clean.
On the other hand...if you really love him that much...take him back and let the cats get used to him.
2006-12-31 22:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. The dog is in a wonderful home... and it's clear you cannot provide the type of environment he needs. The cat doesn't accept the dog, the dog was a larger breed and you live in a flat, and the dog was a public nuisance (barking).
You honestly want to rip him away from a wonderful family where he has plenty of room to run and kids to play with so you can keep him locked in a room (because he barks on the balcony)?
You did a wonderful thing...take solace in the fact that you helped this dog find a home, and don't be selfish. Leave him where he is and perhaps take his finding a home as a sign for you to open up your home again to another dog in need. Try fostering with your local shelter or rescue groups?
2007-01-01 06:20:34 · answer #2 · answered by strayd0g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is often the way we feel when we bond with any living creature and then re-home it. You are having normal separation anxiety.
On your next visit to see him, mention to the new family that you are having these feelings and want to be sure that they don't run into the same mistake as last time. Check that the gate has a spring to pull it firmly shut. If it doesn't mention to them that your "friend" put on one their gate to solve this very same problem. If they say, we don't know how or some lame excuse. Ask them if you can help them with it. You are correct that generally people just repeat the same stupid stuff over and over, like it's a big mystery.. So try to resolve this gate thing to your satisfaction. Be a little pushy if you have to, sometimes people are just NOT thinking.
He is better off with a somewhat lame family and a garden and children than he is with a room and a cat and all of your love and attention.
I find that having a photo of my beloved really helps me get over re homing a pet. I look at the photo and feel better. Ask them to send you updated photos of him with the new family and to email you stories of how he's doing. Most people love to talk about their pet so get them to talk to you about him, listen and don't judge.
The dreams, worrying and crying are a normal reaction.
You have done right by him in finding him the best home available.
Happy New Year!
2007-01-01 09:32:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always ask. It never hurts to ask. However, don`t be angry if the answer is no. You will never know unless you ask. However, the friends or owners may not be your friends anymore afterwards. You remember why you got rid of the dog in the first place also, and has anything changed in your home to make space available for the dog? If not, then I don`t think it is a good idea to bring him back to be cooped up. Think! then act.Maybe you might want to buy a leash or a latch for the gate or a underwire fence that stops him from crossing the fenceline. If he seems to have a nice home.
2007-01-01 06:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by Starr H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is really sweet that you rescued this dog and restored him back to health . You should be commended for doing so. But you gave the dog to those people so he would have a good home and obviously they love the dog and he loves them. So they leave the gate open. You need to let go of your connection and let the dog truely be happy. You will see that he is fine.
Besides if you go trying to get the dog back there could be legal problems. I hope this helps you in your decision
2007-01-01 06:27:03 · answer #5 · answered by babygreeneyes1976 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need to ask for the dog back and if you gave him away, no he is NOT yours any more. You gave him away, and if you go to court, the judge will say the same thing unless you made an arrangement with the family that you will pay for all of his needs, vet, food,etc. If you are so worried that they will lose him you should have checked them out more thoroughly to begin with!
2007-01-01 11:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, I would say that you should NOT ask for him back. If he were safe it would be one thing. It is important to put the dogs needs first -- a happy loving home, who will make sure he goes to the vet when he needs to, who will make sure he has food and water, who will play with him and who will love him. And if he is happy. The dog of course misses you, he hasn't been away from you that long, but has grown to love you. (as he would his new family). But since you miss him so much, and you are genuinely worried he won't be properly looked after, I think you have legit reason to ask for him back....
2007-01-01 06:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by Katherine L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow you really love that dog. I know it hurts but think of it this way is it fair to keep him locked up cause of your cat or the space issues or is it better to see him happy and doing what dogs do best running and rolling in the grass. Hope I helped I know this has to be hard
2007-01-01 06:14:27 · answer #8 · answered by kelly_420_brian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you gave the dog away, you are no longer the rightful owner. The people who owns the dog DOESN'T have to return the dog to you.
2007-01-01 07:38:18 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want your dog that badly try asking nicely that you miss him so much, what do you have to lose but the answer no.
2007-01-01 06:15:08 · answer #10 · answered by Diane H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋