Remidog

Thank you everyone for your kind words ???? Spoken to a few breeders and chatted it over with my husband. We actually think we will get a puppy next time as we have 2 small children who would grow up with the dog. Knowing the dogs history would make me feel better about having him/her around our kids all the time too :) There is a registered breeder not too far from us who has puppies ready to go in a few weeks, so we are just deciding if we will go with them or wait a couple more months. All of the breeders I've spoken to have been so kind and helpful! So if any of you are on here, thank you!

Thanks everyone. I'm sure we will find the perfect dog soon. I've looked on the available adult dogs on this site but there are none in my state and we don't feel comfortable with purchasing an adult dog without meeting it. But I'm really hopeful the right dog will come up soon. I've spoken to some breeders and may even check out some shows/club/events.

Thank you! And yes, it does suck. I can't believe I'm in tears over a dog we only had for 48 hours! Hopefully we find another furry friend soon

Hello everyone! We gave the dog back after the messages we received today we realised that they weren't coming to the meeting to tomorrow to see that she was in a good home etc but that they would be trying to convince us to give her back. We ended up calling them today and saying they could pick her up this evening. We felt we would be constantly worrying over the next few weeks that the dog might disappear or something and we also felt guilty that they were missing her so badly. I guess they just didn't understand the weight of their decision until they went through with it. We are sad, frustrated and annoyed about the situation but also empathetic as we can see why they love her so much and why they would really miss her. Hopefully she stays with them for the rest of her life and she has the life she deserves. As for us, we have been in contact with some breeders, one of whom has puppies ready in a few weeks. We didn't super want a tiny puppy so are thinking it over before we decide. Thank you again for all your help :)

I understand what you're all saying and appreciate it, but these people know our address which worries me. They did seem lovely but what's stopping them from coming and taking her and leaving us out of pocket? Or saying we stole her as nothing was signed? She is such a beautiful dog and perfect for our family but the situation is just ridiculous. Hopefully we can find another perfect dog soon

I worry about that too, I really feel we have so much more time etc for her, but I feel like we are stuck between a rock and a hard place. I think we will just give her back we don't want to and feel like it's so unfair but now we have two people messaging us and making us feel bad. And if she's not in our name etc then if she's lost/stolen we have no proof of ownership and we are out of pocket a lot of money It's horrible to have done everything right and then get bitten like this

Thank you. I have emailed every registered breeder on the list on the dogzonline website so hopefully someone can help us. Horrible situation and I wish the owners put more thought into their decision because it's not been fair on us. Technically I know we don't have to give her back, but I can't keep her with all this pressure on us

We have the partner of the man messaging us now asking for her back. I guess we will just give her back but I'm so frustrated and upset at this whole thing. I'm in tears and it just feels like we are getting the raw end of the stick because we fairly purchased this beautiful dog after waiting so long to find the right one, and now we have to give her back because they miss her

Thank you Thistle the dog, really appreciate the reply. I've only quoted a few points of yours as your reply was really long :) I definitely don't think they are bad people or that they didn't care for the dog, I know they did. And like you said, small yard and busy hours do not make a bad owner. My hope if she goes back to them is that they have realised they can fit walks etc in and make that time for her. I also think they are genuine people and not a scam. In fact, that hadn't crossed my mind until I read a few comments. I just want to make sure that we all enter the agreement properly, and that we are protected whichever way it goes. If she becomes our dog we want her registered asap with our details, and if she doesn't then we expect a full cash refund. I definitely don't think these people are trying to rip us off, probably they just really miss the dog. And I can see why, because we love her already! And thank you for the kind words :) I'm trying to be a decent person and see this from all sides, and focus on what's best for the dog. I just hope that whichever way it goes we can get it fully resolved tomorrow.

Well the whole reason he wanted to come was to visit the dog. From he messages he has sent yesterday it seems he knows she will be staying with us as he's not said things like "she will have a great life with you" etc. I feel like I can't say no to him visiting her now because that's what we organised and the last thing I want is for any of this to turn nasty I have no problems with having a civil relationship with this people and meeting them out somewhere in the future every now and then so they can see the dog. I just don't want to be stressed out about the situation anymore. I hope tomorrow goes well! Eek!

Thank you :)

We definitely want to keep her, there's no doubt about that. The issue is just we weren't sure if the right thing to do was give her back if they were that upset. And also we want to do it right as have all her details in our names, and not be worried that someone could come and potentially snatch her and us not have proof that we own her. We plan on having all the forms printed to be signed tomorrow if she is staying with us. We have made it clear that we want to keep her. I just don't want a big drama over it

No signature on anything. I just have microchip form details, vet information etc. We have all of the communication between us saved which can clearly show that the dog was sold to us as well as a copy of the advertisement of the dog. We will print a transfer of ownership form tonight and get him to sign tomorrow if it's decided she will stay with us. My dad is actually a lawyer so could also do a stat Dec for me no problems as well. Hopefully there doesn't become any bigger issues here I would hate to think that they would just take the dog back and we would be out of pocket all that money! If they so desperately wanted her back we would definitely give her back before a situation like that would arise. I wouldn't be letting them take the dog without paying or transferring cash on the spot. Then write a receipt/note which you both sign noting money exchange and transfer of dog ownership back to them. And check with your Dad. But personally I think the dog us better off with you. If they press to have her back it will definitely be only if they can give us cash back on the spot. My dad told me quite often people do bank transfers and then call for them to be reversed. I don't think these people would do anything like that at all but I guess you can never be too careful. It's not about the money at all, we purchased the dog thinking it would be forever, but if it's not we don't want to be out of pocket the receipt/note idea is a good one, thank you! We took her for a walk through a national park near us this morning and she had a great time! It's hard not to get attached, but I'm trying to keep a bit of distance in case we have to give her back.

Thank you for those links, much appreciated!

No signature on anything. I just have microchip form details, vet information etc. We have all of the communication between us saved which can clearly show that the dog was sold to us as well as a copy of the advertisement of the dog. We will print a transfer of ownership form tonight and get him to sign tomorrow if it's decided she will stay with us. My dad is actually a lawyer so could also do a stat Dec for me no problems as well. Hopefully there doesn't become any bigger issues here I would hate to think that they would just take the dog back and we would be out of pocket all that money! If they so desperately wanted her back we would definitely give her back before a situation like that would arise.