A year ago I gave my male dog to my sister. He's a sweet dog but I'd moved to a rural location and him and his sister constantly barked while running wildly in the garden. He's now 7. I've had him and his sister since pups. Sister has three boys and they've given him a wonderful, happy home.
In the past two weeks sis has been on holiday and dog looked after by my parents. They visited and I am absolutely horrified by how obese he is. He can hardly walk and it appears sis has changed his food to some generic Wilkos type crap despite me being clear that he needed to be kept on the food I'd specified. He's a breed prone to obesity and I'd worked so hard with diet and exercise to prevent this for six years.
Parents no nothing about dogs but were embarrassed that everywhere they took him people commented about how overweight he is.
I suggested they leave him with me as they are tbh exhausted. He's very demanding( always has been) and was waking them up at 5 am.
In the past week I've had neighbours be astounded that this is this the same dog they knew a year ago
I just don't know what to do
Male dog is clearly being overfed and maybe not exercised enough. His hair is far too long and matted.
Parents are suggesting I keep him.
I'd be happy to do so but I've officially given him to my sister. He is a pedigree dog and quite valuable.
My main concern is my sisters boys who adore the dog. They would be heartbroken if he was to just not come home.
I'm due to return him tomorrow to my parents as sis will collect him from there on Sunday. I'm in turmoil. If I keep him I think I may be breaking the law. He's not officially my dog anymore. If I let him go back to her I think he will have a heart attack.
Sister is not somebody who will take kindly to advise or I'd make suggestions
Please can people advise