We've all heard of custody battles over children, but what about over pets? 🐶 This is the intriguing tale of a woman who adopted a 7-year-old beagle named Lucius from an elderly lady. Everything seemed fine until the original owner changed her mind and wanted her dog back. But our adoptive 'paw-rent' had a unique response that has sparked quite the debate. Let's dive into this doggy drama... 🍿

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In a world where pet adoption is usually a tale of love and compassion, this story takes a dramatic turn. A woman adopts a beagle from an elderly lady, only to face a barrage of demands and criticisms about how she's caring for the dog. When the original owner shows up at her door demanding the dog back, our adoptive 'paw-rent' presents her with an unexpected ultimatum - pay for three months' worth of pet boarding. As the social media storm rages, the question remains: who's really in the wrong here? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 💭
NTA: Daughter wants dog back, but mom prefers new owner 🐶

gobsmacked247 | gobsmacked247
NTA, she willingly gave up her dog. Ridiculous to expect custody.

NotUntilTheFishJumps | NotUntilTheFishJumps
NTA, she does not get to micromanage you because you adopted her dog (at HER initiation) nor does she get to demand the dog back because you made some changes in name, food, routine, etc. Frankly she is not entitled to every minute detail of care, and things like blowing up your phone, showing up at your home, and enlisting family to blast you on social media are *harrassment and stalking*. I would actually use those words, and let them know that the next time they contact you, the police will be involved. 😱

B4pangea | B4pangea
NTA for not returning the dog, but renaming an older dog? 🤔

blahblahblandish | blahblahblandish
NTA. Shut her down! She's TA for acting like that. 😱

holigramj56 | holigramj56
Monetary dispute over dog custody sparks controversy and name-calling. 🐶💔

somethingorother2828 | somethingorother2828
🐶 NTA, but worried about dog's happiness and owner's persistence.

kusotare-san | kusotare-san
NTA. Take control of your dog and shut her down! 🐶

Arctic_Roll | Arctic_Roll
ESH: Woman and daughter harass OP, OP dishonest about dog custody 😑

kaelhawh | kaelhawh
"YTA. Renaming a 7-year-old dog? Rubbing it in? Ethically a**hole."

ThrowAwayPregnant111 | ThrowAwayPregnant111
Polite but firm: Asking for money was unnecessary, just decline

86thesteaks | 86thesteaks
"YTA. No judgement here on the rest of the post, that is an a**hole move. If it's no just say no." 😡

cactusphage | cactusphage
"YTA for the name change, but other than that no." 🙄

DeathBahamutXXX | DeathBahamutXXX
NTA - You adopted him, then he's yours. End of story. 🐶💔

faatdonut | faatdonut
Naming pets after Harry Potter characters? YTA according to comment.

Groose-Legacy | Groose-Legacy
ESH, YTA: Woman wants her dog back after 7 years 🐶

All_names_taken-fuck | All_names_taken-fuck
NTA: Woman shuts down nosy questions about her dog's diet

tmccrn | tmccrn
Renaming a dog after 7 years? ESH for causing unnecessary drama 🐶

Darth_Lumia | Darth_Lumia
"YTA - Just give her the dog back. Help an old lady to be happy again. 🐶"

Enigma1984 | Enigma1984
NTA for keeping legally obtained dog, YTA for changing name 🐶

SaintLogic | SaintLogic
Take control of your pup! You're in charge now 🐶

FlamefireColdwater | FlamefireColdwater
NTA - Keep your dog safe and be prepared for trouble 🐶

Swegh_ | Swegh_
NTA: Heartfelt story of letting go and facing personal struggles 💔

faenyxrising | faenyxrising
🐶 ESH: Old woman demands dog back, OP changes dog's name

bekahel | bekahel
NTA. Secure Lucius's safety with chip and license, block kidnappers. 🐶

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Dog name change sparks controversy. ESH in this heated debate.

Ironman1690 | Ironman1690
NTA: You're a competent pet owner, the dog is yours 🐶

Aceiridge | Aceiridge
Debate over dog custody: NTA legally, but morally questionable changes 😕

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

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