Dog Owner Demands Impossible Amount from Previous Owner

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.

Adopting a Beagle

Name Change Drama

Food and Vet Disagreements

Persistent Questions

Blocking the Old Lady

The Impossible Demand

Listing the Expenses

Angry Departure

Blocking the Daughter

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.

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

NTA, previous owner harasses and stalks for minute dog details

Renaming a dog is okay and doesn’t harm them.

Previous owner demands impossible amount for dog, commenters say NTA

Commenter calls out both parties for bad behavior

Dog owner struggles with previous owner’s demands

You’re in charge now! NTA for making decisions

Dog owner demanded impossible money, everyone sucks here.

Polite NTA comment suggests better way to handle situation

Dog owner renamed and demanded impossible amount for previous owner. YTA.

YTA for name change, but other than that, no.

Dog owner called out for being unreasonable and dishonest

Adopted dog, now theirs. Lady and daughter being immature

Naming pets after Harry Potter doesn’t justify impossible demands

Dog owner demands dog back after 3 months, ESH involved

Commenter and OP agree on nosy people being annoying

Renaming a dog after 7 years is hurtful and confusing ESH

Keep your dog safe and document everything.

Commenter calls out OP for being difficult and suggests returning dog

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

Dog’s name change: NTA for keeping legally obtained dog. YTA for changing name.

Take control of your pup! You’re not the a**hole.

Dog name change after 7 years? ESH in this situation

Debate over changing a dog’s name leads to ESH judgement.

Helpful advice on blocking and chipping a beloved pet

Competent pet owner OP keeps dog, previous owner regrets decision

Naming dispute sparks debate in dog ownership

YTA for changing dog’s name . 7 years is a long time

Dog owner accused of being an AH for demanding money

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

Dog owner demands excessive payment for not following vague instructions

Changing a child’s name makes ESH in dog ownership dispute ‍♂️

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

Previous owner’s financial problems used against her. ESH.

Petty argument over surrendered dog leads to ESH judgement

How much compassion is enough?

Previous owner tries to micromanage dog’s care, gets shut down

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

Dog renamed for Harry Potter theme, YTA comment section

Soft ESH judgement given with helpful advice on moving forward

Keeping a pet’s name after rehoming is less confusing. ESH.

Dog renamed at 7? Commenter and owner both at fault

Previous owner lucky to have responsible owner like you

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

Dog’s name changed after 7 years, causing confusion. NTA/ESH.

Take legal action or file a restraining order. Dog’s yours.

Compassionate response to dog ownership dispute

Previous owner demands dog back, NTA stands their ground

Dog owner demands impossible amount from previous owner

Previous owner regrets giving up dog, adopter not at fault. NTA

Dog’s name changed after 7 years? ESH in this case

NTA prev owner’s business, commenter prefers name Thomas.

Previous owner has no right to question your dog’s care

Previous owner has no right to dictate dog’s care. NTA

Curious about dog names? Yes, you can change them easily!

Previous owner harassing current owner for dog care, NTA

Consider a restraining order against crazy dog owner

Update Lucious’ microchip to avoid ex-owner taking him back

Cutting ties with toxic ex-owner after adopting dog

NTA shuts down dog owner’s unreasonable demand.

NTA, but don’t waste your time engaging with them