If she hasn't been paying to feed and care for that dog, then I wouldn't consider it hers.
When I was 19, I had a lab-cross. There came a time that I couldn't find a home to rent while having her. I brought her to my Mom asking if she'd help me. My Mom did, but I paid EVERY penny of her food and vet bills. I also went to my Mom's house to walk her. Because of all that, my Mom had no problems giving her back to me once I was settled into my new place 8 months later. There is no way that I would have wanted my Mom paying for my dog to live. She was my baby and it killed me to have her living there for those few months. I still wanted the responsibility of caring for her financially, and by visiting her regularly and taking her for walks. It doesn't sound like your daughter wants any of that. I think that you need to have a serious talk with your daughter about what is best for Bella. Good Luck! |