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Originally Posted by Ceibasmom  Hi all -
Was hoping to get a few thoughts on my little dilemma. Here goes:
I found a breeder with 2 morkies. I bought the girl (Ceiba) and talked my MIL into getting the boy (Ace). We had our pups exactly one month (early March) when she called me and asked me to doggysit Ace for awhile - her father was terminally ill and she had to go away for a few weeks. Well, her father ended up passing away, she had to stay to take care of the estate and other things, etc etc. Here we are 3+ months later and now she is coming back to town. She called last week and asked when she could pick up her puppy and my DH told her that was a sore subject and that they'd talk later.
My dilemma is this: In the past 3+ months, Ace has become a part of our family. He and his sister were only apart that 1 month and not since. When they are separated (i.e Vet appts) they are miserable w/o each other - moping around the house, lying by the door and crying. I honestly don't want to give him back!!
The breeder has another litter due next month (same parents as Ceiba & Ace) and I have the option to purchase one. I would totally offer to buy her another puppy to 'replace' Ace, but not sure she'd go for it.
In my mind, I know it is only right to give him back, but my poor little heart can't take it! I have FINALLY just gotten the 2 of them potty trained, they behave well and just love each other.
What do I say? What can I do? Help?!  |
What a wonderful friend you are to have taken care of her dog during this difficult time in her life. I'm sure she has really gone through a lot herself, and maybe now she could really use the love of her dog to comfort her. I think the right thing to do is to give her back her dog. You could make the offer to buy her a new one, but if she declines, you really need to give her back the dog. I understand where you're coming from, and it was really a lot to have placed on you, but I think we'd all like to know that we were lucky as she was to have someone as wonderful as you to step up and help out with her puppy at this time.