Danish
For those who adore dogs, bringing a new furry friend into the family is usually an easy choice. Whether it’s from a shelter or by rescuing a dog in need, the decision is made with love and care. But what if someone regrets rehoming their dog later on? This is the dilemma faced by a Reddit user HuskyHuman seeking advice.
Living with her younger brother John, her partner Dave, and three cats, OP recently lost their beloved dog Riley after 17 years. Wanting to continue the tradition of pet adoption, they decided to welcome another dog into their home. They found Lady, a 7-month-old Husky-Lab mix, through a friend who needed to rehome her.
Lady quickly became part of the family, especially bonding with John. However, things turned complicated when Lady’s previous owner, June, expressed regret and began requesting visits and photos of the dog. This put OP in a tough spot, feeling the need to protect their family’s peace and Lady’s well-being while respecting June’s situation. Seeking advice on handling the situation delicately, they hope to find a solution without involving authorities.
Source: HuskyHuman
1. I wonder if the story will live up to this curiosity-building title.
2. So OP has a cute, small family. More importantly, a complete family.
3. OP and her boyfriend have been taking care of her brother for three years. With Riley gone, their responsibility has increased.
4. The therapist suggested getting a new dog for her brother would help a lot. OP’s friend’s friend, June, happened to have one that she was trying to get rid of.
5. The deal was executed and the dog was signed in OP’s name. It was healthy and John was happy to have her.
6. After about four months with the dog, Lady, June started texting OP asking how was the dog doing and also asking for some pictures.
7. When OP sent some pictures of Lady enjoying with her family, June said she wanted pictures of the dog only; without anyone else in the frame.
8. OP refused and she dropped the subject but only for a week as she made the same demand once again.
9. OP told June she wasn’t comfortable with her re-entering Lady’s life like that now that the dog had adapted to life with her new family.
Red flags! Protect Lady at all costs. June is trying to get her back and she may even resort to stealing if verbal effort doesn’t work. Make sure to take a lot of pictures with the dog and don’t, for once, send a picture of the dog to her in which none of you guys are in. She will convince the police that the dog never had a relationship with you and may be able to take it back.
Source: HuskyHuman
10. Olive informed OP that June had been crying and that she regretted giving Lady away.
11. June did not stop. She continued to make attempts to get near the dog. Confused and not knowing what to do, OP asked the internet for some advice.
Source: HuskyHuman
Here’s what the internet had to say about this:
12. The day she steals that dog, OP would have no proof that the dog is theirs.
Via Bearphomet
13. She is bound to play some trickery.
Via Ag-hemiptera
14. I would have immediately responded & told her she has no permission to show up at my home at any given time.
Via Simonthefish
15. OP would be prolonging the issue by inviting them. Just say No.
Via walterfisk
16. It is your dog, you decide what is best for it.
Via Reddit
17. What she is trying to do will only make matters worse for everyone.
Via disparaitre
18. Or, just say No. It really isn’t that hard.
Via FollowThisAdvice
19. In no way is OP obligated to entertain this woman’s madness.
Via Rhode
20. This is not something OP signed up for.
Via Imbris
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