Dog gone question??

[check]

Gorgeous dogs!

I am sitting here looking at our eight month old Airedele, and I could not possibly conceive of giving him up, nor could I have done it even 2 weeks after we got him.

I agree with the others. She is probably a bad owner anyway, she does not deserve the dog, and she has no legal right to the pup.

Obviously, looking into your heart, you cannot give her up at this point. So, in my view, the only issue is the logistics of handling the local politics when you tell her she can't have the dog.

It would probably help if you explain to her that you could not possibly give up the dog at this time given your emotional connection with her. Then, it's up to you how much you need to bribe her in order to keep the peace and maintain your reputation around town.

Good luck to you. I do not envy your position.

 

[IslandTractor]

Gorgeous dogs!

I am sitting here looking at our eight month old Airedele, and I could not possibly conceive of giving him up, nor could I have done it even 2 weeks after we got him.

I agree with the others. She is probably a bad owner anyway, she does not deserve the dog, and she has no legal right to the pup.

Obviously, looking into your heart, you cannot give her up at this point. So, in my view, the only issue is the logistics of handling the local politics when you tell her she can't have the dog.

It would probably help if you explain to her that you could not possibly give up the dog at this time given your emotional connection with her. Then, it's up to you how much you need to bribe her in order to keep the peace and maintain your reputation around town.

Good luck to you. I do not envy your position.

If Tuna's a good actor, I'd suggest having a little personal chat with the ex owner and starting to tear up at the thought of giving up Copper. Blubbering would be good too. A little acting would probably save you from needing to refund any money but still preserve your community standing. Women love men who can cry over something like giving up a dog. Fair play IMO as she is tugging at your heartstrings too.

Whichever approach he takes with this flakey former owner, devious or straightforward, he should keep the dog.

 

[QRTRHRS]

View attachment 451539

It wouldn't let me post a picture from camp, sorry all out of reindeer antlers n glow in the dark noses!

One in the back is the mama, Rosie, middle is Copper, my new dog!, and the puppy was one from the second litter I held for a few extra weeks for a friend.

That's a great photo!