I’m starting a new thread to talk about my situation.
Here’s the deal: I used to have a little Yorkie that I had to part with — much to my heartbreak — back in June 2014 because I was moving house. My mum found a former colleague of hers who was willing to take her in. I let her go for free, even though it went against my heart. I regretted it the very second I did it, but I didn't dare say anything at the time. I finally plucked up the courage two months ago and called this lady to tell her I’d made a mistake. She listened and said it was okay for me to get her back, but as she’d given the dog to her partner, she had to discuss it with him first. He wasn't having any of it, so she told me she’d try to find a solution.
I called her again a few days ago and she told me the matter is now closed and she doesn't want to hear another word about it. I’m not looking for judgement or any lectures; I’m just looking for help or some advice on how to get my dog back through legal means.
Just to be clear, I never signed any transfer of ownership papers and I still have the pet passport and the microchip registration card.
Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to read this and reply.
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Don’t listen to ‘all’ the comments. Everyone’s got an opinion, plus we don’t know why you rehomed him, so no one can judge. You gave him away so he’d be happy; you haven’t done him any harm.
Thanks @lolo1403 for your support.
She gave him away because she was moving house – a Yorkie was obviously too much "extra baggage" for her. And let's face it, dogs are a right pain when you’re settling in, especially just before the holidays, so you just get rid of them. Then a few months later, you want a dog again, but why go to the bother of buying a new one when you already had a lovely, fully-trained one that loved you and doesn't cost a penny?
Like I said: POINTLESS.
What I find pointless is you wanting to get him back; you don't deserve a dog, or any animal for that matter. This dog has been with a new family for five months where he must be very happy, and you want to take him back just because you miss him now, or maybe because you can’t be bothered with the hassle of buying and training a new one. Honestly, I really hope you’re suffering, because you deserve to. You’re being selfish in every possible way. Did you think about the poor dog when you abandoned him this summer? And are you thinking about him now—the dog who has "forgotten" you and is happy where he is? Are you thinking about his new family who love him more than anything? No, of course not. Why think of others when you only ever think of yourself?
I hope you never get that dog back.
The only mistake those poor people made was forgetting to ask for the transfer of ownership papers.
He lives right next to a busy main road, which isn't exactly reassuring.
I can’t believe what I’m reading! 🤪
And don’t try to clear your conscience, either! 🙅
It’s cowardly and selfish to snatch ‘your’ dog away from his new family by getting the law involved (seeing as you never handed over the paperwork)!
#purespite
Look, I understand how attached you are. It must be tough, but there’s no easy way to turn back the clock. Personally, if you’re sure he’s happy (the fact that he’s near an A-road doesn’t make him unhappy), you should think about getting another one. That wouldn’t cause any issues for anyone. It’s the sensible thing to do; even though he’s still registered in your name, you gave him away. Even if you’re regretting it, it’s too late now—that’s just my opinion. Best of luck to you.
