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Ok so hypothetically speaking. 2 years ago you helped this elderly couple adopt a dog against your better judgement. Not because they were elderally but you concerns were because of their past track record. But these people are very close to you and swore this time was different and this dog would have a permanent home for life. And because of who they were and the fact you felt they wouldn't lie to you. You trusted them. The issue was they werent in good health which was a concern to the rescue, so you signed signed something as well stating if anything did happen to them that you would be responsible for either taking the pet or returning her to the shelter. Okay so no big deal. So they have been living happily together for the last 2 years.

Well a few weeks ago their son rehomed his dog of several years. f or health and moving reasons, he just couldn't care for her anymore. As soon as they aw how easy it was for him to get rid of her they decided they wanted to get rid of their dog. We will call this dog, Ally. They decided they don't wantto be tied down anymore. They want the freedom to go and do and not worry about a dog. They thought you'd be thrilled over the fact they were trying to find a new home for Ally who mind you has been bounced to 8 different homes in her short life. Despite the fact she is a fantastic dog. Needless to say you are not thrilled, as you volunteer with animal rescue and you put your neck out for these people. However this seemed like a fleeting idea and didn't think much of it at the time. Now they have brought it up 2 more times and you know they are serious. You are seriously disappointed in them and yourself for helping them adopt this dog. You feel responsible for this dog. And ypu know whatever happens to this dog is on you. Worst part is they are using yur child as one of the excuses. Because they babysit for you. They say they will not have that child playing in a yard where a dog poops. Well this child has a dog and plays in a yard where a dog poops. Simple solution pick up the poop. HOWEVER that is just one of many excuses they are using to justify getting rid of the dog.

But them getting rid of the dog IS NOT THE ISSUE, They SIGNED a contract with the rescue that if it didn't work out and they couldn't keep her they would return her to the rescue. When you remind them of this they simply say "We would rather see her go to a home and not back to the rescue. Besides how would they know." This upsets you even more. You have thought about your options. You have tried to get them to sign the dog over to you and inform the rescue and even offer to foster until the rescue finds her a home. Or to simply turn her back oer to the shelter. However if you turn her over you are the one that gets penalized and won't be able to adopt for 5 years. But it doesn't matter because they refuse to sign the dog over to you because they don't want you to have another dog around the child, they feel you shouldn't have the one you have, and because they don't want her turned over to the rescue. You thought about calling the rescue and informing them. But then they will know you are the one that called. You don't want to do anything that is going to ruin your relationship with these people. Afterall they practically raised you and they are the ones caring for your child when you work because you can't afford childcare. And you don't want to make enemies with some of the people you care for the most.

But you feel responsible for this dog and you feel if they don't want her she needs to go back to the rescue. Afterall they did sign a contract. So at this point do you just step back and wash your hands of the matter and pray it all works out? Obviously thw relationship is now strained I mean they lied to you, but at the end of the day you knew better than to try to help them adopt this dog. You are dissapointed and hurt but more so you are concerned for this dog. Do you keep trying to talk sense into them or do you just walk away from the situatipn and save yourself a little bit of sanity?

Hypothetically speaking ofcourse, whats next?

---------- Post added at 12:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:46 PM ----------

I guess its pretty obvious by now that this is not a hypothetical