Worried Dog Parent Asks If She's An A**hole For Refusing To Give Her Dog Of Eight Years Back To Its Original Owner

"If she had a temporary placement in mind, it wouldn't have been eight years."

Stephanie

• Published in Interesting
• October 29, 2023

Adopting a pet is a lifetime commitment and not one to be taken lightly. So, when Reddit user u/Grace2098 decided to adopt a pup from her friend's coworker, she wasn't expecting to be asked to return the dog years later.

The Redditor explained that, around eight years ago, her friend's coworker was looking for someone to take in a pup because she was having some issues at home and had just had a baby. The dog was perfect for the OP and her family, so she agreed to adopt her without question.

The sweet dog became a beautiful part of the OP's family and has been through a lot with them. The family is attached to her, and she is very protective of them.

The OP says she has often suspected that the dog was abused in her previous home, as she seems to be afraid of certain things and doesn't like sudden movements. Fast forward to now, and the dog's previous owner is asking for her back!

She told the OP that her child is now old enough for a dog, so she wants to take her back. Of course, the OP and her family refused to give up their beloved family member.

After all, they did not sign up to foster the dog - they adopted her. And there was no way the OP was going to hand the dog over to someone who gave her up so easily in the past.

Now the previous owner is demanding the OP give the dog back. Keep scrolling to see how people reacted.

The Redditor asked if she's an a**hole for refusing to give up her dog.

She explained that, around eight years ago, her friend's coworker was looking for someone to adopt her dog.

The dog was perfect for the OP and her family, so she agreed to adopt her without question.

The sweet dog became a beautiful part of the OP's family and has been through a lot with them.

The OP says she has often suspected that the dog was abused in her previous home.

Now the dog's previous owner is asking for her back.

Naturally, the OP and her family refused to give up their beloved family member.

After all, they did not sign up to foster the dog - they adopted her.

Now the previous owner is demanding the OP give the dog back.

Here's how people reacted.

She should live out her life with her family.

Ask if she'll pay you back for eight years worth of food and vet bills.

"That's YOUR dog!"

"Stand your ground."

Can't she just get another dog?

Eight years is a lifetime!

"If she had a temporary placement in mind, it wouldn't have been eight years."

"Come on!"

"Hell no!"

"You saved that pup."

"Eight years is way too long to be asking for the dog back."

What are your thoughts on this situation. Do you think the OP should give the dog back, or is the previous owner out of line for thinking she has the right to demand the pet back?

We would love to hear your opinions on this. You can share your thoughts with us in the comment section.

Stephanie