Me and this female used to be really good friends, even were roommates ( she was a horrible roommate too, used to leave my apartment a mess and let her dog shyt all in its cage all day). I had known her for over 3years and I thought we shared a pretty good bond. That is until she started using me and taking advantage of my kindness, but never being there for me when I needed her, so I decided that the friendship was over ( it got pretty ugly too). Long story short, we fell out of friendship, I tried a few times to rebuild it, but she would just curse me and ask me to forget her number, and so I did. Now, 3mons later I get a text out of the blue saying "Do you want my dog? If not I'm taking him to the home on Friday, because I'm leaving." Honestly, it's a good dog and I'd hate to see it possibly go to the pound and never come out. But I'm wonderign why me of all people was asked to take him. What would you do in this situation? I have my own dog now too?
2007-01-16 02:49:50 · 8 answers · asked by Y.a.S.L 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Her dog is 2y/o, mixed breed not sure with what. Not a very cute dog, but has plenty of love and sweet. He's not potty-trained, but can be taught. Has a history of being abused/neglected. I'm just afraid that he may go into the "home" and never come out. Plus I'm not sure if the dog will legally be mine or if she'll want it back later. Plus we're not friends anymore, so what if she wants to see him?
2007-01-16 02:51:46 · update #1
Take the dog, but require her to hand over all identification, vet records, etc. with him and inform her she will not be allowed to contact you or see the dog. Work with the pup until he's recovered from his ordeal, and decide if you want to keep him or find him a loving home.
2007-01-16 02:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The reason that she contacted you probably is because that everybody else she asked turned her down and she knows that you will give the dog a good and loving home as you were her LAST resort. I would take the dog if I were you because he is an innocent in this situation and shouldn't be made to pay for his mother's past bad choices. Also when she comes to give you the dog have 2 copies of an agreement that she is GIVING you her dog and is surrendering ALL legal claims on the dog once she turns it over to you and make sure that SHE SIGNS THE AGREEMENT (use carbon paper between the pieces of paper) as she has to only sign one time, with each of you keeping a copy of the agreement. Also if she does leave the dog with you and doesn't come back after 2 or more months to visit him or most importantly give you any money to support the dog, well be abandoning him at your place of residence and will have no legal claim that way either. Any court will side with you, even though it will be better if you have a written agreement that you are going to be the dog's new parent (owner). Make sure that she does clearly understand that she can't not under ANY circumstances reclaim the dog because she has had a change of heart (this she should have done before asking you to begin with!)
Good luck with giving this dog a truely loving home.
2007-01-16 11:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously your heart is in the right place if you're considering taking the dog even though your friendship failed. Most importantly you need to make sure that you can afford the additional expense of another dog. Also, make sure both dogs get along. I'd suggest taking them to a neutral place and let them get to know each other. If all works out well, take the dog. However, you need to make sure that you have a full, written agreement that the dog is now yours, she has no right to request visitation, etc.
2007-01-16 11:19:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like drama, that you don't need.The dog may be cute, but not potty trained,so don't let that dog get your dog out of a routine.He may not even have any of his shots.You may be right on it never being your dog legally.Why not ask around at work and see if someone needs a good yard dog and tell them about it.They can work out the details and then handle her if she comes back.She knows you are kind-hearted and you may be getting set up for something you don't deserve.....
2007-01-16 13:15:25 · answer #4 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Introduce the 2 dogs and see how it goes first. If they get along and you can afford to keep 2 dogs I would go for it. If she was adopted by your friend, ask her if she has the adoption papers and have her make a note on them with her signature that she is giving ownership to you.
2007-01-16 12:23:36 · answer #5 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the dogs get along - it would be nice of you to take her. Not nice to this girl (screw her, she sounds like a moron.) but for the dog.
If the dog goes into a shelter it will be awful for him. Prevent that if you can. Even if you have to help housetrain and then rehome the dog, try to keep him out of the shelter.
2007-01-16 11:11:10 · answer #6 · answered by Daisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this seems very tough, and you brought up many good points. first, you need to see if this dog of hers gets along with your new dog. if they don't get along, then DO NOT TAKE THE DOG! if they do, you need to talk with her about "visitation rights" and the idea of her wanting the dog back. even if you aren't friends anymore, you need to talk to her about this if you are considering taking the dog, because if you don't, this could lead to another misunderstanding, and possibly a bigger fight than before. good luck.
2007-01-16 10:56:32 · answer #7 · answered by water_admiral 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with alyssa j, have her hand over all records,etc. also it might be good idea for her to sign a letter giving up all rights/claims/ownership of dog. she probably asked you because
1) you already know the dog and vice-versa
2)she knows how you would treat the dog
3)that you love animals
2007-01-16 11:25:32 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ cat furrever ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋