My friend received a dog as a gift,they broke up and now the bf is asking her to chip in the payments for the dog. He told her that if she doesn’t pay the dog shop will take the dog back? Is this possible?
my guess is that whoever bought the dog(the boyfriend) in this case will owe the money and if he doesn’t pay the amount/debt/account will become delinquent and will go to collections? What are the legal ramifications of this?
2007-06-22 07:15:14 · 16 answers · asked by Foxtrot_01 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
and this is the reason why you shouldnt give pets as gifts......
2007-06-22 07:19:16 · answer #1 · answered by starsandmoon 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If the dog isn't paid for, the dog can get taken away (although a lawsuit and collections fees are more likely). The store doesn't care who bought the dog, why, or who it was given to. They just want their money.
It is understandable that the boyfriend does not want to continue paying for a dog that isn't his. If you friend truly wants the dog, she should contribute. Otherwise, the dog should go back to the boyfriend. I don't know if this is what will legally happen, but does your friend really want to pay the lawyer's fees to find out? This is the right thing to do, at least.
ETA: Some of the advice you're getting is incorrect. It doesn't matter if the dog was given as a gift. If the boyfriend hadn't finished paying for the dog, then it wasn't his to give away. The gift to your friend will count for nothing.
2007-06-22 07:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First is the dog registered in her name???
She can call the pet shop and ask what the policy is about getting a dog on a payment plan Don't let them know you have this specific pup.
I've never heard of getting puppy before it's fully paid for sounds like the BF is trying to get money from her.
If it's a gift then it's not her responsibility but the problem is to prove it was a gift and the dog is actually hers.
or if you have to ask a lawyer the question and he can legally advise you
2007-06-22 08:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog was a gift, so its hers to keep. The pet store and the bf would have had to make some kind of arrangement, meaning, the pet store gave the bf some kind of loan for the dog, so the bf would have to pay back that loan.
The dog is worthless to the pet store, since the pet store usually only sells puppies. Not many people want a dog that is older. So, the loan would go into a collections type status and the bf would be responsible to pay.
If the dog was a ring, it would be the same way, the girls keeps it, if she wants it.
My suggestion, the bf should learn from his mistake, and not get a girl a dog, or anything he has to make payments on, but since it was his mistake, he needs to pay for it.
Also, I don't think any judge will tell you that you have to give the dog to him, since it was a gift. If he agrees it was a gift, then the dog is yours.
2007-06-22 07:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by George P 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The dog was a gift therefore she doesn't owe anything.
You should call the petshop the dog was purchased at and find out what exactly is going on, I honestly have never heard of having payments for a small pet like that.
Also, I would try asking this question in the Legal category.
2007-06-22 07:24:07 · answer #5 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the dog was a "GIFT" she is not required to make any payments at all. The friend who gave her the dog should have thought things through before making a commitment on this purchase. It is all on him. Also no he can not get the dog back because it was a gift and if he takes it back to the store that is stealing. In NC stealing any kind of dog is a FELONY.
Hope this helps!
Andrea
P.S. It was paid with a credit card right? So she is safe.
2007-06-22 07:19:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a matter for a lawyer - not a pet enthusiast.
My first thought is as you say - the BF will go into default. And the pet shop doesn't really want a nearly adult dog to have to resell - when puppies are so much easier to sell -
But contact a lawyer. My guess is that your pal needs to get a restraining order against BF in case he tries to get the dog back on his own.
Contact a lawyer.
2007-06-22 07:23:28 · answer #7 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, it has to be absolutely clear that it was a gift. Any proof of this will help. If she can prove it was a gift then she absolutely can keep the dog without having to make the payments. The shop won't take the dog back....they will send the payments to collection.
Tell her not to give in to his threats and that if he has anything else to say...say it in court. She will win if she has proof of the gift. She likely will not hear another word from him.
2007-06-22 07:24:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your friend should call the pet shop the dog was purchased from and check with them on their policy. I didn't know you could only pay 1/2 the price and take the dog with you. Usually they demand the price be paid in full by either a credit card /cash/check before releasing the animal.
Either way, if your friend did not purchase the dog, she is legally not responsible for any deliquent payments.
2007-06-22 07:19:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If her name isn't on the account..... she is not responsible. The gentleman will be responsible for making the payments, and if he does not, it will be his credit that is damaged.
I have never seen a dog sold on a payment plan, so I have never heard of a dog being re-posessed.
I would say for her to let him deal with the payments, and if anything comes back to her and the dog.... she can finish the payment amount and keep the pooch.
2007-06-22 07:21:07 · answer #10 · answered by BC Fun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a legal question...not a pet question. I've never heard of any dog shop accepting payments.
2007-06-22 07:20:22 · answer #11 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋