I think she meant it for sure but for one of two reasons: to see if you would agree/condone or just to get at you. Either way it's a terrible thing to say. Even before I felt the close love of my own dog I knew enough to know it'd be terrible to separate a dog from it's owner with no TRULY JUST cause.
I also thought if something valued over $100 is stolen it's a felony here, but my info may be outdated. If it's true would that law apply to an animal? Bet she wouldn't be working much of any where with a felony on her record, not to mention the shame in getting one by stealing a dog. My biggest fear if I were to leave Princess alone outside or even a temp controlled vehicle is someone taking her. I worry about that more than her running away or having a mishap. And I'd certainly accept a misdemeanor if necessary to get my baby back.
