Imagine adopting a dog from someone who could no longer take care of it, only for them to demand the dog back later. That's exactly what happened to one person who adopted a 7-year-old beagle from an elderly lady. This dog owner thought they were doing the right thing, but things took a turn for the worse when the previous owner's persistence led to a heated confrontation. 😤🐾

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Adopting a Beagle 🐶

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Name Change Drama 😲

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Blocking the Old Lady 🚫

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The Impossible Demand 💸

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Listing the Expenses 📝

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Angry Departure 😡

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Blocking the Daughter 🚫

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The Moral Dilemma 🤔
So, after adopting a dog and making some changes to its care, the new owner finds themselves in a moral dilemma. The previous owner, an elderly lady, demands the dog back, but the new owner sets an impossible financial demand to deter her. The situation escalates as the old lady's daughter takes to social media, accusing the new owner of holding the dog hostage. The question remains: is the new owner in the wrong? Let's see what the internet has to say... 🌐💬
Previous owner demands dog back with guidelines after adoption, NTA.

gobsmacked247 | gobsmacked247
Dog owner demands impossible amount from previous owner. Commenters agree NTA.

NotUntilTheFishJumps | NotUntilTheFishJumps
NTA, previous owner harasses and stalks for minute dog details 🐶

B4pangea | B4pangea
Renaming a dog is okay and doesn't harm them. 🐶

blahblahblandish | blahblahblandish
Previous owner demands impossible amount for dog, commenters say NTA 🐶

holigramj56 | holigramj56
Commenter calls out both parties for bad behavior 🤔

somethingorother2828 | somethingorother2828
Dog owner struggles with previous owner's demands 😕

kusotare-san | kusotare-san
You're in charge now! NTA for making decisions 🐶

Arctic_Roll | Arctic_Roll
Dog owner demanded impossible money, everyone sucks here. 😑

kaelhawh | kaelhawh
Polite NTA comment suggests better way to handle situation 🤝

86thesteaks | 86thesteaks
Dog owner renamed and demanded impossible amount for previous owner. YTA.

ThrowAwayPregnant111 | ThrowAwayPregnant111
YTA for name change, but other than that, no. 🐶

DeathBahamutXXX | DeathBahamutXXX
Dog owner called out for being unreasonable and dishonest 😕

cactusphage | cactusphage
Adopted dog, now theirs. Lady and daughter being immature 🐶

faatdonut | faatdonut
Naming pets after Harry Potter doesn't justify impossible demands 🙄

Groose-Legacy | Groose-Legacy
Dog owner demands dog back after 3 months, ESH involved 🐶

All_names_taken-fuck | All_names_taken-fuck
Commenter and OP agree on nosy people being annoying 😑

tmccrn | tmccrn
Renaming a dog after 7 years is hurtful and confusing 🐶 ESH

Darth_Lumia | Darth_Lumia
Keep your dog safe and document everything. 🐶🚨

Swegh_ | Swegh_
Commenter calls out OP for being difficult and suggests returning dog 🐶

Enigma1984 | Enigma1984
Dog owner guiltily gave up dog for own well-being. Adopter harassed.

faenyxrising | faenyxrising
Dog's name change: NTA for keeping legally obtained dog. YTA for changing name.

SaintLogic | SaintLogic
Take control of your pup! 🐶 You're not the a**hole.

FlamefireColdwater | FlamefireColdwater
Dog name change after 7 years? ESH in this situation 🐶

bekahel | bekahel
Debate over changing a dog's name leads to ESH judgement.

Ironman1690 | Ironman1690
Helpful advice on blocking and chipping a beloved pet 🐶

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Competent pet owner OP keeps dog, previous owner regrets decision 🐶

Aceiridge | Aceiridge
Naming dispute sparks debate in dog ownership 🐶💬

Llangardaix | Llangardaix
YTA for changing dog's name 🐶. 7 years is a long time 😢

mangorain4 | mangorain4
Dog owner accused of being an AH for demanding money 💰

McFlyJohn | McFlyJohn
Changing the name of a 7-year-old dog: morally questionable? 🤔

MrBirdHorner | MrBirdHorner
Dog owner demands excessive payment for not following vague instructions 🐶💰

conuly | conuly
Changing a child's name makes ESH in dog ownership dispute 🤷🏻♂️

Nerfixion | Nerfixion
Previous owner demands impossible amount for dog, NTA stands firm.

ChowderTroll | ChowderTroll
Previous owner's financial problems used against her. ESH.

Hawt_Dawg_II | Hawt_Dawg_II
Petty argument over surrendered dog leads to ESH judgement 🐶

SuccubusxKitten | SuccubusxKitten
How much compassion is enough? 🤔

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Previous owner tries to micromanage dog's care, gets shut down 🐶🚫

merganzer | merganzer
Block and move on: the best way to deal with toxicity 🙌

jluvdc26 | jluvdc26
Dog renamed for Harry Potter theme, YTA comment section

MayMaytheDuck | MayMaytheDuck
Soft ESH judgement given with helpful advice on moving forward 👍

hexxaplexx | hexxaplexx
Keeping a pet's name after rehoming is less confusing. ESH.

kamishoe | kamishoe
Dog renamed at 7? Commenter and owner both at fault 🐶🤔

JesterMcPickles | JesterMcPickles
Previous owner lucky to have responsible owner like you 👏

Labradoodleollie | Labradoodleollie
Is Lucius being mistreated or is the new owner just entitled?

Koekzz | Koekzz
Dog's name changed after 7 years, causing confusion. NTA/ESH.

booklyon | booklyon
Take legal action or file a restraining order. Dog's yours. 🐶

BrizzelBass | BrizzelBass
Compassionate response to dog ownership dispute 🐶

LeMot-Juste | LeMot-Juste
Previous owner demands dog back, NTA stands their ground 🐶

depressivedarkling | depressivedarkling
Dog owner demands impossible amount from previous owner 😡🐶

Zhorie-Rove | Zhorie-Rove
Previous owner regrets giving up dog, adopter not at fault. NTA 🐶

psyche1986 | psyche1986
Dog's name changed after 7 years? ESH in this case 🐶

HenryLee13 | HenryLee13
NTA prev owner's business, commenter prefers name Thomas. 👍

bloodneverliez | bloodneverliez
Previous owner has no right to question your dog's care 🐶

NHChiMama | NHChiMama
Previous owner has no right to dictate dog's care. NTA 🐶

deep-fried-fuck | deep-fried-fuck
Curious about dog names? Yes, you can change them easily! 🐶

DSQ | DSQ
Previous owner harassing current owner for dog care, NTA 🐶

here_wegoagain55 | here_wegoagain55
Consider a restraining order against crazy dog owner 🐶

Environmental_Bar_90 | Environmental_Bar_90
Update Lucious' microchip to avoid ex-owner taking him back 🐶

pienoceros | pienoceros
Cutting ties with toxic ex-owner after adopting dog 🐶

son-of-a-mother | son-of-a-mother
NTA shuts down dog owner's unreasonable demand. 👏

kettyma8215 | kettyma8215
NTA, but don't waste your time engaging with them 🙄

miflordelicata | miflordelicata