Sometimes I don't think people really grasp the bonding that occurs between an owner and their pet. My dog is my world, I alter plans to make sure he is taken care of, I worry when he is sick, I work a lot to care and make sure his every need is met...if heaven forbid the day came when he went missing a huge part of who I have become in the 8 months I have had him would be lost. I'd feel very hollow and would be distraught trying to find him and bring him home. I would have an empty void that would be there until I knew what happened or had him home.
I really hope and pray that if someone who may be reading any of these posts has this dog to please consider the fact that even if this dog is bringing you enjoyment HE IS NOT YOURS TO KEEP. He has an owner who loves him very much that you basically are robbing of the love of their dog. If you are young, I wish you would return the dog and I am sure if you explained yourself and the fact you found a dog that was hard to part with, the owner would understand and forgive you. If you are an adult, even in these hard times I really wish you would own up and do the right thing..this has gone on far too long and the fact you would allow this to continue reading the posts here is just cruel. I would indeed question your compassion for a dog when clearly you lack some for the rightful owner and the sadness she is in.
I pray that no matter who has the dog, young/old, lurker or not..they are caring for him and that they do find the change of heart and return him promptly. |