The Doggone Drama: Family Feud Over Furry Friend

Imagine this: You’ve been caring for a dog that was initially owned by a family member, who then moved to a different country and left the pet with you. You’ve grown attached to the furry friend and have become its primary caregiver. But then, out of the blue, the original owner decides they want their pet back! This is the predicament one woman and her husband find themselves in. Let’s dive into their doggone drama and see if you think they’re in the right or the wrong.

A New Furry Family Member

The Temporary Dog-Sitters

The Excuse Factory

The Short-Lived Reunion ️

A Surprise Move Down Under

The Unofficial Adoption

A Sudden Change of Heart

The Family Feud Begins

Standing Their Ground

The Canine Custody Clash: Who’s Right?

So, there you have it. A dog-loving couple finds themselves in a heated family dispute over a Jack Russel Terrier. Their sister-in-law, the original owner, had left the dog in their care due to her inability to manage her responsibilities. After moving to Australia, she agreed to let them adopt the dog. Now, she’s back and wants her pet, causing a family feud. The couple stands firm in their decision not to return the dog, believing they’re acting in the pet’s best interest. What a doggone mess! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this…

NTA. She gave up ownership, dog deserves better care.

NTA: Taking ownership of the dog, potential neglect concerns

Quarantine drama: NTA wants dog to stay, citing regulations and welfare

NTA. Keep the dog safe and happy with you

Family feud over furry friend: NTA, tell her off!

Adoption means forever! NTA for keeping the furry friend

NTA; Putting the dog’s welfare first, she can’t be angry

Pets deserve better treatment. She neglected the dog before leaving.

NTA. Selfish owner prioritizes herself over the well-being of the dog

Ownership dispute settled: NTA relinquished rights to furry friend

NTA. Dog deserves stable home, not to be tossed around

NTA. It’s your dog. Let her get a dog in Australia

Heartbreaking custody battle over a precious pup

Dog custody battle: Who does the pup really belong to?

NTA. Dog was hers originally. Drama over furry friend.

You’re in the right! Make her pay for dog sitting!

You’re the real MVP for saving this neglected dog!

Ownership dispute settled: NTA, it’s your dog now

You adopted the dog, it’s yours. No a-hole here.

NTA. Dog ownership drama: possession vs responsibility.

Engaging comment: Adoption is simple, weak argument for keeping a pet.

NTA: A baffling lack of accountability and consequences in adulthood.

Adoptions are final. You’re not the a**hole!

Not the a**hole for the furry friend

Stand your ground! Keep the dog and make new friends!

Claiming ownership of the dog. You go, NTA!

NTA, can she handle the responsibility?

“NTA. Once she gave you the dog, that was The End of her claims to the dog. She doesn’t get to reverse course and try to take back the dog. She can *ASK* you, but she doesn’t get to demand anything. It’s just like giving a gift: once given, it belongs to the recipient to do with as they please and the giver has no claims on it or authority over it.”

Defend your ownership! NTA.

You adopted the dog. It’s yours.

Keep the dog! She might abandon it in quarantine

NTA. Dog’s well-being should be priority. Small pet suggestion given.

NTA: You’ve got a new furry friend, but at a cost!

Australian laws favor dog’s new home. Happy years ahead!

“NTA: She can’t take YOUR dog to Australia without permission.”

Australia’s strict dog import conditions may foil SIL’s plans

Dog owner saves pet’s life, family feud ensues

Not the a**hole for the furry friend

SIL’s pet drama: Irresponsible owner or misunderstood situation?

Defending the furry friend’s rights with a touch of humor

NTA. Drama unfolds as dog is transferred and owner leaves.

Keep the dog and do both her and the dog a favor

NTA: Send her an itemized list for the dog’s expenses

No claim, no drama. It’s your dog, not hers.

Stand your ground! SIL is an irresponsible pet owner

NTA. Dog mom worried about dog’s future with stranger.

Keep the furry friend! You’re not the a**hole

Please don’t give her the dog! You’re the responsible one.

Not the a**hole, but her anger is expected.

Not the a**hole for what? Tell us more!

Dog drama: NTA gives away dog, now wants it back

NTA. Keep the dog! Your life is directly affected, it matters!

Stand your ground! Don’t let her guilt trip you

Expensive permits and transport might make her reconsider getting a dog

Dog deserves stability and love, not worrying about a**hole humans.

NTA. You’ve adopted the dog, don’t trust her with pets.

No a-hole here, but who would she dump the dog on?

NTA. Bringing a dog overseas can be challenging and selfish.

NTA, but you could “invoice” her for dog expenses

NTA! Dog found stable, loving home after owner couldn’t care.

SIL’s terrible treatment of dog sparks NTA’s righteous fury

Responsible pet ownership: Aussie laws and vet requirements. NTA!

SIL shirks dog duty, now dog sees you as true owners

Keep YOUR dog! Don’t give in. Your dog, your family

Keep saving that dog from her!

Protect the pup! NTA, she’s selfish and unfit for responsibility.

NTA: Keeping the dog after she abandoned it. Good move!

Expensive dog transport to Australia? How can she afford it?

NTA. Irresponsible owner? Dog is legally yours now!

NTA. Assert your ownership of the dog and shut down drama

NTA. Parental rights signed away. Protect your dog’s stable home.

Heartbreaking plea to keep the dog safe from potential tragedy

Putting the pup’s well-being first

Claiming ownership: NTA if all papers are in your name

No dog for her until she reaches Australia!

Demand payment for pet sitting before returning the dog.

NTA. Jack Russell: feisty, active. Laid back? No dog at all.

NTA: Dog vs Stuffed Animal – Who wins the love battle?

NTA: You saved the dog, your sister can suck an egg

NTA. Keep the dog! Stand up for yourself and the pup!

You’ve provided for the dog, so it’s rightfully yours