Seeking Opinions - Neglected Dog.

[Karen]

I already tried offering her half, then 3/4, of the asking price. No.

I couldn't do that - give her a check and stop payment. I just couldn't. Plus, I think she WOULD have recourse if I did that. Couldn't she just call the sheriff and say, "This lady bought a dog from me, and then stopped payment on the check. So I want to go get the dog back." I think she could. At any rate, that's not exactly legal, is it? Couldn't she take me to court, or turn me over to collections?

I was thinking she's already facing court proceedings for her son, and wouldn't want to try to sue you as well, and the fact that you know that she didn't originally pay for the dog as she claimed would make her hesitate to bring it to court.

[scrain2329]

I was thinking she's already facing court proceedings for her son, and wouldn't want to try to sue you as well, and the fact that you know that she didn't originally pay for the dog as she claimed would make her hesitate to bring it to court.

same thoughts after reading back through everything.

Its an option, I dont think she should be rewarded. It may be worth it to try and get pictures with no food, for a small period of time. multiple written statements of people who would prove she isnt fit for the dog, and just present it to her and make it seem like you have already talked to AC and they have the evidence they need once you hand them this paper work.
but if she is honestly that freaky about it just pay. last resort, even though it sounds like your already there.

If the dog is UTD on shots, doesnt look extremely skinny or unhealthy the process can prob wait a little bit to get the evidence and say save us both the hassle. ?

i don't know, I feel awful for you but thank dogness you are there to make sure this dog is going to be ok, and that the other people involved are making sure too. that could be evidence also, the receipts of others paying for the bills and statements that they have to feed the dog? i dunno I am stumped

[AllAmericanPUP]

Paying her for a dog she is neglecting won't stop her from getting another puppy in the future and neglecting it too

[Catlady711]

Paying her for a dog she is neglecting won't stop her from getting another puppy in the future and neglecting it too

I've seen that one at work WAY too often. Get dog A, neglect it, give dog away (or gets HBC) 1-2 years later, then goes out gets dog B, repeat same scenario, gets cat A, repeat same scenario. Very sad!

I agree that paying her would reward her poor treatment of the dog and give her money to go get another pet hoping she'd get more money for it.

Based on our local AC (not a good one by any means) they've basically said that as long as 'someone' (doesn't matter who) is feeding or caring for the animal in lieu of the owner that their hands are tied. Much as it might pain people to let the animal go without food/water/shelter that's the only way they can see neglect. If someone else is taking care of those things for the owner then there would be no neglect based on our AC's laws.

[buttercup132]

I would buy the dog, I would probly do what Karen said first.
Doesn't seem like she has alot of money if she is being so persistant about getting the money so I highly doubt she would bring you to court.

Would you keep it?

[Catty1]

Can you arrange with the sister to "poof" the dog?

As others have said, not likely she would sue you.

[Twisterdog]

No, no dog poofing going to happen, I'm afraid. She would know exactly who took it, and exactly who it was given to.

The "reward for irresponsibility" aspect of this is what has bothered me for a week. That's why I haven't acted thusfar.

Realistically, though, this girl has had probably a dozen dogs since she has been on her own, and she is only 21. If she wants another one, she will get it. She can get one from county AC for $10, or just have the next boyfriend buy her another BYB puppy. Me giving or not giving her this money isn't going to change that. I know the last two dogs before this one were a yorkie and a schnauzer puppy. Don't know what happened to them.

Also, to be realistic, it's a purebred puppy. She can sell it. Sadly, it might be to the first person with the cash, who might be just as bad as she is. It's not like she has only the choice of sell it to me, or keep it. She can put an ad in the paper or put a flyer up, and sell it. She will get the money, one way or another, for it. I'd just rather see it go into a rescue than to the next person wanting a trendy breed.