How many times have you heard of parents inheriting their kid's pets? It happens all the time. If you are the caregiver, you start to love the animal and grow attached. You have been providing food, shelter, and putting out the bucks to go to the vet. I think you have every right to keep the dog with you. I wouldn't let it affect your relationship with your daughter, but you have a firm foundation from which to hold your ground. |