Embarrassment and questions(s)

[momcat]

Hi and bless you for caring enough to help this sweet dog in need. I've read your initial post a few times and something about those people claiming the dog is theirs just doesn't feel right.

Morally, I believe you did the right thing getting her to the vet and trying to find her owner. I'll research the animal laws of your state but if you're concerned about your legal responsibility, you might want to consider contacting legal aid or a local law clinic (many law schools have them) for an opinion. You might even be able to get legal answers from your vet or one of your animal shelters.

[catmandu]

It sounds as though these people want a free Dog, and are lying through their teeth
That story makes no senseat all. and let them deal with the fact that their Dog is someone elses.
I hate liars who try to make trouble

[Grace]

I agree with the others - you did nothing wrong legally or morally. You found one of God's creatures in distress, and you responded in a loving way.

Those idiots are looking for something - not sure what - but that poor dog isn't it.

[happylabs]

I agree with everyone else. You did good/right! The whole story from those people sounds very fishy. They do not sound like people who should be allowed to even own dogs. I hope they do not get the dog back.

[mrspunkysmom]

Yesterday I spoke with my brother, a cop. He said I'm okay but I should consider the local pound the next time. He said the dog being on my porch didn't make it mine, but I did have some responsibility in the matter which I executed in giving it shelter attempting to find the owner, and finding it a new home.

I got my courage up and went by the vets. The lady had come by the vet. She admitted she didn't have the money to pay for the dog, but wanted to meet the people and see the dog to verify that it was the dog. She claimed she wanted closure and to know that it is indeed okay. I told the vet staff the story she gave me. She was supposed to meet them today but canceled due to a family members ill health.

If I had known it was theirs I would have taken it over there and chained it back up. If they had been honest and upfront to begin with and before the dog was adopted, I might have come to some sort of agreement with them over the monies.

One of the vet techs today told the dog's ears were bad and that she had scars on her feet. And for such a young dog. Do dogs get scars on their feet?

I know she is in a happy home.

[happylabs]

Yesterday I spoke with my brother, a cop. He said I'm okay but I should consider the local pound the next time. He said the dog being on my porch didn't make it mine, but I did have some responsibility in the matter which I executed in giving it shelter attempting to find the owner, and finding it a new home.

I got my courage up and went by the vets. The lady had come by the vet. She admitted she didn't have the money to pay for the dog, but wanted to meet the people and see the dog to verify that it was the dog. She claimed she wanted closure and to know that it is indeed okay. I told the vet staff the story she gave me. She was supposed to meet them today but canceled due to a family members ill health.

If I had known it was theirs I would have taken it over there and chained it back up. If they had been honest and upfront to begin with and before the dog was adopted, I might have come to some sort of agreement with them over the monies.

One of the vet techs today told the dog's ears were bad and that she had scars on her feet. And for such a young dog. Do dogs get scars on their feet?

I know she is in a happy home.

Scars on her feet? No. Why? Not something I have seen. That dog was not well cared for. The more you tell us, the more I feel you did GOOD. I don't always agree with the police anyway. Especially when it comes to dogs/pets. Not that I have anything against the police. Just know in your heart that this dog is happy and well cared for now.

[Medusa]

The whole story smells fishy to me, not your story, theirs. I, too, think you did the right thing morally and I hope legally, too. Isn't that just the way things are nowadays! (She says in disgust.) Someone pawns off that poor dog and the responsibility for its care and you are the one who is worried about the legality of what you did to rectify the situation. Things are upside down. Try not to worry too much about it. The dog is fortunate to be away from those people and in a home where people want her and will take good care of her.