Redditor Buys Dog From Mother Undergoing Divorce, Now Has Stalking Problem, And Asks How To Get Rid Of Her

"I am not sure what to do in this situation short of threatening to call the cops"

Filip

• Published in Interesting
• February 9, 2024

For dog lovers, getting a new dog is quite an easy decision. They just go to a shelter and pick one canine.

Or, if they hear that someone wants to get rid of their dog, they can rehome the dog and save it from unnecessary despair. But what happens if someone rehomes their dog and later regrets it?

Well, a Reddit user also wondered. She is in a thought position, unsure what to do, and needs advice.

The OP shares a home with her 12-year-old brother, John, a 30-year-old boyfriend, Dave, and three cats. After her 17-year-old dog Riley passed away, they wanted to continue the tradition of adopting pets.

The OP and Dave have been raising John together, especially after the loss of their parents. Recently, they have become concerned about John's social well-being, particularly after Riley's death, noting that John has struggled to be social without the dog.

So, they decided to adopt another dog. The OP's friend informed them about June, who was looking to rehome her 7-month-old Husky-Lab mix, Lady.

After meeting Lady and being charmed by her, they agreed to a rehoming fee with June, obtained the dog's medical records, had her microchipped, and vet-checked. Lady quickly bonded with the family, especially John.

However, issues arose when June, going through a divorce, began expressing regret over rehoming Lady and requested pictures and visits with the dog. Despite the OP's refusal, June persisted, causing discomfort.

June's unannounced visit attempts and messages about missing Lady have put the OP in a difficult position. The OP feels the need to set boundaries to protect her family's peace and Lady's well-being while considering the impact of June's personal circumstances on her actions.

Therefore, the OP asks for advice on handling the situation delicately without escalating to the involvement of the police.

The OP's issue:

The OP explained they have always adopted dogs:

Since their dog died, they were considering adopting another:

They heard a mother was looking to rehome her puppy, so they paid her the rehoming fee and got the dog:

But the mother started texting the OP, asking for the dog's pictures:

Then she asked if she could bring kids to see the dog, but the OP refused:

The OP's friend told her that June regretted giving the dog away:

The last message from June got the OP worried, she doesn't know how to get rid of a persistent former dog's owner:

A Redditor said that it's creepy

They advised the OP to tell June that she would no longer be responding to her texts

If June continues to be persistent, the OP should threaten her with calling the police

The OP replied:

A Redditor suggested to the OP how to end contact with June

The Redditor pointed out that June might be trying to steal the dog

The OP said she thought the same

While Redditors understood that June was having a hard time after giving her dog away, they advised the OP to cut every contact with her. June sold her dog, she needs to accept that.

Coming to the OP's house unannounced was crossing the line, and the OP should told her that she'd call the police if she showed up again.

Filip