1 year ago i sold a puppy to a lady & she calls me out of the blue and asks if i would want it back because it sheds to much and is a bully with her other dog, i said sure i will find a good home for it, calls back 1 week later & says she changed her mind, i said thats fine. 1 more week later she calls and says i changed my mind i need to get rid of him, pick him up tonight at my house, which i did. 2 days after that she calls & says she will give me his papers, etc, everything was fine. 2 HOURS later she calls & says no I want him back I made a mistake! Am I obligated to give her the dog back after the verbal agreement that I would take him, & knowing he is going to a much better home with other dogs he can actually play with?
2007-10-01 09:53:21 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
oral contract is legally binding so you don't have to give the dog back. if she does call again, try to record the conversation and get her to say on the phone that at one point she agreed to give the dog back to you.
Good luck, sounds like you have one crazy lady to deal with
2007-10-01 10:04:19 · answer #1 · answered by dobiz_rule 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say no, you do't have to give the dog back. She told you to come get it, which you did. You were the breeder of the dog, and when someone does not want the dog, no matter how long after they bought it from you, you should ALWAYS take it back, no matter what. Then you need to find it a GOOD home. IF you even sell a puppy again, please have a contract. Also you need to go to your Attorney General web site and find the Puppy Lemon Laws so you know what your rights are and the buyers rights are. Good Luck!
2007-10-01 17:14:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mary Lou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't give him back--that lady is a nut! He sheds too much? Oh, wahhhh! If shedding was worth giving a dog up for, then my dogs should have been gotten rid of a long time ago--my car is covered in dog hair and everybody that rides in it is angry with me, but too bad.
That dog deserves a good life and he doesn't sound safe with his owner, who could dump him off anywhere at a whim if you don't take him. This is a case where it might be good to lie--tell the owner that you already found a home for the dog. Ok, that is extremely dishonest, but I'd do it myself if it meant saving a precious animal's life.
2007-10-01 22:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by colebolegooglygooglyhammerhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, you need to check with a civil or small claims lawyer, just to be sure, but verbal agreements are contracts, so she's probably no longer the dog's legal owner, you are. Morally, she does not need to get the dog back. What the hell is her problem?! Make sure you document all conversations with her including dates and times just to strengthen your case and help you get the papers back.
2007-10-01 17:06:14 · answer #4 · answered by But Inside I'm Screaming 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say that if she gave the dog to you then it is your dog. This means you have the right to place the dog in the home of your choosing. It doesn't sound like it would be a good choice to put the dog back in this home. Tell her that he is now in your possession and you have found him a new home. Good luck!
2007-10-01 17:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't give the dog back.. Make her sign something saying that she is turning the dog over to you and you are free to do what you please with the dog.. Put an end to the insanity, this nut job will keep doing this. She is probably looking for a free babysitter or something.
2007-10-01 17:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if you are legally obligated, but that home is not a good one for your dog if she is constantly changing her mind about keeping the pup. Tell her you wont give her back.
2007-10-01 16:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take the dog and keep it and get it a better home.
This home doesn't seem like a stable home.
Tell her you want to do what is best for the dog.
She may be mad at you but, you have to do what is best for the dog.
This lady is indecisive and doesn't know what she wants.
The dog needs a stable reliable home.
2007-10-01 17:03:18 · answer #8 · answered by Silver Moon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the dog is just gonna end up getting confused with all this switching! that could make the dog start acting up... dont give the dog back anymore.. i dont think your obligated to give her the dog back so just keep him.. its probably not a better home with the constant going back and forth!
2007-10-01 17:02:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you have contracts in place that would REQUIRE the return of a puppy to you?
Take the dog back and think seriously about your responsibility in finding good permanent homes before you go about making any more puppies!
2007-10-01 17:01:00 · answer #10 · answered by howldine 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋