Bought a dog - person wants it back..aibu?

[mrsdaz]

I bought a dog 2 days ago from a lovely lady who was finding it hard to manage him due to working full time etc.

Agreed sale on Tuesday, collected him Thursday evening. All well. She has been in touch since by text to see how he is.

Yesterday got a text saying she's missing the dog and would have him back in a heartbeat.

Today I've had a text message from her daughter asking for the dog back. Plus subsequent phone call that I didn't answer.

Aibu to keep the dog? He's so happy and isn't pining for previous home etc. He will be with someone all the time rather than alone all day and has a companion dog here.

Who would give the dog back?

[quote Floralnomad]@mrsdaz have you changed his chip to your details as that is the crucial thing to have done .[/quote]
Yes I did that the first day

@mrsdaz

Thank you for the positive supportive posts, and thanks to the others for the feedback.

I have text the previous owner multiple times giving reassurance that he is happy and settled, however this is clearly not enough.

I don't want to give the dog back to them because actually it's a massive commitment to take on a dog in the first place and this decision was made as a life long thing. I accepted he was not house trained and was prepared with this journey.

He hasn't had any accidents here purely because I am home all the time and can take him outside regularly. He also follows other dog outside.

I didn't barter the lady down for the dog - I merely stated what I could afford. This offer could easily have been rejected. The fact it was accepted told me how much she wanted to rehome the dog.

I know he was loved as he is a loving dog, I have not ever said anything bad about the previous owner.

He came with lots of different types of adult dog food too and I was told that he doesn't really eat dog food. He is now eating Lily's kitchen puppy both wet and dry.

Is the dog a lab?

@/scubadive has posted about their dog not eating food/getting bored of dog food.

If that poster is the ex dog owner then I definitely wouldn't be returning the dog

@RizzleRazzle

No he's not a lab - he's a companion breed

[quote mrsdaz]@RizzleRazzle

No he's not a lab - he's a companion breed [/quote]
Saying that the owners daughters have dogs but I don't know the breeds

@mrsdaz I just want to check - it's not the original owner asking for the dog back? It's her daughter?

In which case she sounds like a chancer!

Op tell the ex owner if they want the dog back it’s now £500 , see how quickly they refuse. They want more money . Block and ignore and contact 101 about them harassing you @mrsdaz

@Joinedjustforthispost

Op tell the ex owner if they want the dog back it’s now £500 , see how quickly they refuse. They want more money . Block and ignore and contact 101 about them harassing you *@mrsdaz*

They have offered me more money for him back - but it's not about money for us

[quote ScrambledSmegs]@mrsdaz I just want to check - it's not the original owner asking for the dog back? It's her daughter?

In which case she sounds like a chancer![/quote]
The owner and both daughters are asking for the dog back.

I dont think the previous owner should be mucking you or the dog around like this, and id be really concerned that the dog would continue to be left alone for long periods.
If her family are all so concerned now, then they could have stepped up and offered to help before it got to this stage, but theyve probably been making her feel guilty.
It is sad for the previous owner, but she clearly had taken on too much, and whilst my heart strings would tug a bit, i think she needs to remeber the reason she sold him on in the frst place. I very much doubt it was an impulse decision, and theres every chance that even if you gave the dog back, she would realise quite quickly that the reasons she had to give him up, were just the same

My neighbours rehomed a dog at 5 months old from a single mum who hadn't realised she couldn't properly manage him and work. He's not left for longer than 3 to 4 hours and I have him some days. He's a happy boy. So no you should keep the dog

I'm delighted the dog is still in your care mrsdaz

Crazy people that just get a dog on a whim..then get rid of it..then want it back. Jesus. It's not a second hand item!!!

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW DDOG OP!!

How do you know they don’t want him back because they’ve found someone who will pay more than £300 for him. That would be my worry. Do they know where you live or anything?

Ddot
“GIVE IT BACK, GIVE IT BACK!
SHE SOLD THAT PUPPY WITHOUT VETTING NEW OWNER.
NO NO NO NO NO WHO DOES THAT!
ITS ALL ABOUT CASH”

I thought this was going to be a poem, so I started to read in in a "poemy" way.
Very disappointing

It works as a rap. Maybe change cash to Benjamins.

@scubadive

Dont be unkind and ignore all the unforgiving intolerant posters on here.

Give the dog back, she made a mistake and is missing her dog terribly. You have only had him a few days, it’s no big deal for you, you can buy another dog, where is your humanity.

What has happened to humanity and forgivenesses.

Are you related to the original owner?

@scubadive, what's so dreadful about bargaining the owner down? No-one forced her to sell at £300. And why would you assume that OP didn't know about vaccinations etc? What's your evidence for that?

Has the chip been changed OP? If it has just block her

@Penistoe

Ddot “GIVE IT BACK, GIVE IT BACK! SHE SOLD THAT PUPPY WITHOUT VETTING NEW OWNER. NO NO NO NO NO WHO DOES THAT! ITS ALL ABOUT CASH”

I thought this was going to be a poem, so I started to read in in a "poemy" way.
Very disappointing

It works as a rap. Maybe change cash to Benjamins.

😂👏🏻

Oh sorry bottom of thread hadn't loaded. Just block and give them no more thought

Im so glad he is still with you OP, no dog should be left alone all day. if she cared an ounce about hin she would realise that he is better off with you.

Is the thread now in the press?

For me she’s regretted selling the dog she requested the dog back the op said no end of .
Firstly like the op you should never sell your dog or buy a dog without seriously thinking about it .
I would absolutely love a dog but truth is I’m worried if it would be too much with my dc and work so I won’t .
Secondly when the lady agreed the sale she then should of had a think but only did this afterwards . I feel bad for this lady but the truth is you can’t go round selling animals then asking for them back and if you do be prepared for the owner to say no then move on . She must’ve thought it was best for the dog to re home it’s not something decided on a whim , she missing it but it’s not fair on the dog all this .
As a animal lover I’m actually appalled that people treat animals like possessions. It’s all very sad but for me the op agreed a sale settled the dog and it’s not fair to give it back .

1. The ex owner wasn't forced to sell him. She chose to.

1. OP offered £300, ex owner accepted. She could have declined.

1. Ex owner is not home enough to care for and train the dog, in her own words. Op is home with the dog and has that time to give him.

1. OP has changed the microchip. OP is now therefore the owner.

OP, I think now is the time to block them and ignore. He's your dog. Absolutely do not give up any idea of where you live.

[quote scubadive]@SeaTurtles92 op isn’t being humane, she just wants the dog, it’s hers now nah nah nah nah nah nah!. There’s no suggestion that it had been badly treated or was in poor health just some half story of it not being fully toilet trained but then suddenly is.[/quote]
But the dog is hers now. The owner sold
it to her because she wasn't at home to look after it and at nine months it wasn't house trained. OP sounds like she will be a far better owner for it and surely the welfare of the dog is what's important?

So glad your new ddog has landed on his paws mrsdaz. Block previous owner and her daughter and move on with your life. His chip has been changed and he is legally yours