So I was given a dog by a coworker only it wasn't his dog to give

[Ardorx]

Last week I was given a dog by a coworker. He said that he couldn't keep the dog because he was moving and the place he was moving doesn't allow pets. Everything is going great and my kids absolutely adore the dog. Fast forward today and I get a call from the guy who gave me the dog. He tells me it wasn't his dog to give away in the first place.

He then explained that he found the dog on the street with no tags. He took it to the humane society they scanned it for a chip and no chip was found so he kept her until the owner either came looking for her or whatever.

Well he left his name and number and the original owners finally (after 10 or so days of the dog being gone) called the local humane society gave the dogs description and was given my coworkers name and number.

I talked to the owner and she had explained that they just moved to a new area and the dog had got out and they couldn't find her. I then told her that I was so this ever happened but I needed to talk to my children first.

My children don't want to part with the dog and neither do I to be quite honest. I know it's wrong and evil of me but are there any legal ramifications for keeping the dog?

 

[PowersOfTen]

give the dog back you cock

 

[Escape Goat]

Give the dog back and get a new one. Imagine if you were in their shoes and someone was keeping their family dog? You've not even had it 2 weeks. Your kids will get over it.

 

[Desiato]

I have no idea about the legal stuff, let alone in the US. But give the dog back. It really sucks, but it's the right thing to do.

 

[Ramma2]

Keep the dog? Yeah, if you're a dick, and want to teach your kids all the wrong lessons in life.

 

[chubigans]

Well, look at it this way. You've had ten days to bond with the dog. The real owners of the dog have had years of bonding.

It would be much easier on everyone if you just gave the dog back and maybe get yourself a new dog. If it had been months, then I would probably be on your side...but man, you gotta do the right thing here.

 

[Costanza]

Give it back...

 

[Dizzle24]

Keep the dog, give your kids away.

 

[Lazy vs Crazy]

Give the dog back, go to humane society, get another dog. That way you get to save a dog and be a good person. Everyone wins.

 

[Escape Goat]

Keep the dog, give your kids away.

:lol

 

[Yes Boss!]

WTF,

OP is going to keep somebody else's dog?? This is not even a question. Give it back. Christ.

 

[Ceres]

Why not get another dog that could use a home instead of keep one that already has one?

 

[Stinkles]

Keep the dog.

If they really loved it, they wouldn't have let it go out on its own without a cellphone.

 

[joelseph]

Feed it pizza.

 

[Kunan]

one week versus years dude. I know it sucks but you shouldn't have to ask what to do, you have to give the dog back. What if they have kids who have loved it for years? Your kids will understand, especially if you're intent on having a dog and thus adopt another one.

 

[btkadams]

what the fuck? you're going to take someone elses dog because your kids want it?

 

[Brian Fellows]

Offer to share the dog by cutting it in half and see what they say.

Quite frankly though if I were them I wouldn't give you a choice. I'd come take my dog from you if I had to.

 

[AlexMogil]

Tell your kids it was a practice dog, and then come home with a balloon.

"Here's the real dog!"

Then laugh and laugh.

They'll understand.

 

[Escape Goat]

Offer to share the dog by cutting it in half and see what they say.

 

[Cindres]

Keep the dog, give your kids away.

:lol Niiiiice.

Yeah, give the dog back, or you are a huge ass.

Tell your kids it was a practice dog, and then come home with a balloon.

"Here's the real dog!"

Then laugh and laugh.

They'll understand.

 

[Jewbacca]

NOW THATS ONE HOT DOG.

 

[fatigues_gasolini]

I saw an episode of cops that fits this scenario.

 

[grumble]

Never read that fable I see?

Goes something like this. Two women come up to a king, both insisting that the baby in the room is theirs. The king offers to cut the baby in half, and one woman accepts this while the other one says that the other woman can have the child, she would rather it was whole and alive than in her posession. The king gives the baby to the non-psycho. Moral of the story, the people who love something the most are willing to give it up so it can be happy even if it hurts them.


OP, give back the dog, it's not yours and you've had it less than two weeks. Get a new dog from the Humane Society, you'll save it from being put down.

 

[Escape Goat]

NOW THATS ONE HOT DOG.

 

[Meadows]

Give the dog back.

 

[mAcOdIn]

That's tough but I'd give the dog back. Shit, parting with pets is something we all learn as kids anyways, better to part with someone you've had for 10 days rather than 10 years.

I'd give it back and get a new one in all honesty.

 

[Zeliard]

You didn't consider the idea of just giving the dog back and getting one of your own since you've discovered a newfound love for the species?

Another thing would be to consider this dog you've grown so attached to in such a short span running off and someone finding him and giving him to some stranger.

Keeping the dog in this case is one of the douchebaggiest moves imaginable.

 

[Ardorx]

Give the dog back and get a new one. Imagine if you were in their shoes and someone was keeping their family dog? You've not even had it 2 weeks. Your kids will get over it.

Somehow I doubt my children will get over this dog. For one thing it looks exactly like the dog they used to have which was killed exactly one year ago. Try explaining to three children how the dog that just showed up almost like fate needs to be taken away because I was lied to.

I know it's a dick move but I don't think Ive seen my children attached to something so much like this since our old dog. Something they still haven't gotten over.

 

[Alucrid]

Some people are being a bit harsh, I mean it is his coworkers fault for not fucking telling him it wasn't actually his dog. The best thing to do would be to give the dog back, tell your kids and surprise them with a new dog.

Stealth edit: Well imagine if the other family has little kids equally attached to the dog.

 

[soundahfekz]

Give the dog back dude, it's not that hard

 

[Houston3000]

Somehow I doubt my children will get over this dog. For one thing it looks exactly like the dog they used to have which was killed exactly one year ago. Try explaining to three children how the dog that just showed up almost like fate needs to be taken away because I was lied to.

I know it's a dick move but I don't think Ive seen my children attached to something so much like this since our old dog. Something they still haven't gotten over.

I can't even believe you're even considering this...

I can't even...

I can't...

 

[Drastic]

Give the dog back.

Then take your coworker out for a beer after work. After he's got a good buzz, leave and beat him with a heavy and blunt instrument for putting you in this situation. He should have told you the deal.

 

[Ceres]

Some people are being a bit harsh, I mean it is his coworkers fault for not fucking telling him it wasn't actually his dog. The best thing to do would be to give the dog back, tell your kids and surprise them with a new dog.

Stealth edit: Well imagine if the other family has little kids equally attached to the dog.

His coworker is a giant ass for not telling him this in the first place but there still should be no issues with the decision to give the dog back.

 

[siddx]

Coworker is a dipshit, but if you keep this dog, so are you.
Go get another one, you know the make multiple versions of the same model right?

 

[Achtius]

Give the dog back.

Then take your coworker out for a beer after work. After he's got a good buzz, leave and beat him with a heavy and blunt instrument for putting you in this situation. Dress him up in a dog custome, complete with flea collar, and bring him back to your house

Fixed

 

[DarienA]

Somehow I doubt my children will get over this dog. For one thing it looks exactly like the dog they used to have which was killed exactly one year ago. Try explaining to three children how the dog that just showed up almost like fate needs to be taken away because I was lied to.

I know it's a dick move but I don't think Ive seen my children attached to something so much like this since our old dog. Something they still haven't gotten over.

Take the kids with you to pick out another dog and let them pick it you imbecile... christ reproducing really shouldn't be allowed without testing it seems...

 

[VGChampion]

Somehow I doubt my children will get over this dog. For one thing it looks exactly like the dog they used to have which was killed exactly one year ago. Try explaining to three children how the dog that just showed up almost like fate needs to be taken away because I was lied to.

I know it's a dick move but I don't think Ive seen my children attached to something so much like this since our old dog. Something they still haven't gotten over.

Still, think about how bad it is for you. It's probably even worse for the current owner knowing someone has their dog and won't give him/her back. I wouldn't give up until I got that dog back. I would probably even call the cops and do everything in my power to get the dog back. Imagine how you or your kids would feel if in a couple of years someone took this dog from you and wouldn't give him back. It's a horrible feeling.

 

[Luscious LeftFoot]

Never read that fable I see?

Goes something like this. Two women come up to a king, both insisting that the baby in the room is theirs. The king offers to cut the baby in half, and one woman accepts this while the other one says that the other woman can have the child, she would rather it was whole and alive than in her posession. The king gives the baby to the non-psycho. Moral of the story, the people who love something the most are willing to give it up so it can be happy even if it hurts them.


OP, give back the dog, it's not yours and you've had it less than two weeks. Get a new dog from the Humane Society, you'll save it from being put down.

Fable? That's from the Bible. Oh, i see what you did there

This shouldn't even be a question, give the damn dog back - I'm sure most dog owners would be more than willing to track your ass down.

 

[Ashy Larry]

1. Give dog back
2. Go to shelter with your kids, save a dog's life

 

[Ignis Fatuus]

Give the fucking dog back.

 

[Zeliard]

Somehow I doubt my children will get over this dog. For one thing it looks exactly like the dog they used to have which was killed exactly one year ago. Try explaining to three children how the dog that just showed up almost like fate needs to be taken away because I was lied to.

I know it's a dick move but I don't think Ive seen my children attached to something so much like this since our old dog. Something they still haven't gotten over.

This is such an amazingly selfish thought process. You don't think the other fucking family is "attached" to their dog that they've had for a much longer time than you?

 

[mAcOdIn]

Somehow I doubt my children will get over this dog. For one thing it looks exactly like the dog they used to have which was killed exactly one year ago. Try explaining to three children how the dog that just showed up almost like fate needs to be taken away because I was lied to.

I know it's a dick move but I don't think Ive seen my children attached to something so much like this since our old dog. Something they still haven't gotten over.

I think you give your kids too little credit.

They can get over it if they get something else to look forward to in my opinion(granted I don't know your kids) and really, I think getting something that looks just like the previous pet is a little, creepy. Almost like dodging the issue of death, which though I see why one would wish to avoid it.

I'd take the kids to a shelter and see if they can pick out a new dog and reiterate that the old dog was the only version of the old dog and can never be replaced so stop trying to bring him back and look for something else to love.

 

[Meadows]

Somehow I doubt my children will get over this dog. For one thing it looks exactly like the dog they used to have which was killed exactly one year ago. Try explaining to three children how the dog that just showed up almost like fate needs to be taken away because I was lied to.

I know it's a dick move but I don't think Ive seen my children attached to something so much like this since our old dog. Something they still haven't gotten over.

Alright since you're being a wanker about it, yes there are legal ramifications, get a new dog, they're kids, they'll end up loving the new one as much.

 

[Tacitus_]

Somehow I doubt my children will get over this dog. For one thing it looks exactly like the dog they used to have which was killed exactly one year ago. Try explaining to three children how the dog that just showed up almost like fate needs to be taken away because I was lied to.

I know it's a dick move but I don't think Ive seen my children attached to something so much like this since our old dog. Something they still haven't gotten over.

Look at it this way: the sooner you do it, the sooner they can start trying to get over it. If the dog truly is theirs, they propably can and will sue you if you don't cooperate with them. I don't know what the US law says about false deals like this, but it shouldn't be too far from "since I knew I had no right to do the deal I was making the deal is void" ("I" referring to the guy who gave you the dog).

Be an adult, do the tough choice.

 

[Undeux]

Man the fuck up and give them the dog back. It's not yours to keep.

Your kids will be disappointed to lose a dog they've had for a week, but these people will be much happier to gain back a dog they've had for its whole life. Take your kids to the pound to look at dogs, they'll find one they love just as much.

 

[Kawaii]

Feed it pizza.

That guy really was trying to act nice to his cat.

 

[Achtius]

That guy really was trying to act nice to his cat.

I thought he was trying to BE nice to the cat XD.

 

[Kunan]

Somehow I doubt my children will get over this dog. For one thing it looks exactly like the dog they used to have which was killed exactly one year ago. Try explaining to three children how the dog that just showed up almost like fate needs to be taken away because I was lied to.

I know it's a dick move but I don't think Ive seen my children attached to something so much like this since our old dog. Something they still haven't gotten over.

The problem is what about their children? They're probably traumatized that the dog is gone, and their parents have just told them that the dog was finally found again, bringing new hope to them. This will be shattered the minute you start this, and are their parents going to have to tell them that the dog they've loved for years is not coming back. "But why?" What reason will they have to come up with now? Dead? Left them?

 

[dyls]

You should make sure it's their dog before you do anything. I mean, I only have your story to go by but if they only had a phone conversation with a verbal description of the dog—lots of dogs fit the same description, and many dogs are lost each day. And I do wonder why they would wait 10 days to call the Humane Society. That's something that should be done pretty much immediately. Again, this is only based on the info you have given, and it may well be that they've already proven it's their dog and that they are responsible owners, but there's nothing wrong with a little due diligence.

But you'll probably end up giving back the dog, and you should make that clear to your children.

 

[Milk Lizard]

Tell the owners you accidentally gave the dog chocolate.