 elegantorchid-
"I dont know yorkiek9, I've not heard of a 72 hour law (not saying it does not exist). In that case if you left your pet with anyone to care for (vacation or what not) would that entitle them to keep your pet?"
-NO, because when you board your dog you are under contract. When someone "dumps" there dog on you most states consider that dog a stray at that point. Even though there may be a verbal contract, I'm quite sure the authorities would side in favor of this woman. Further, IF she were to take the dog to get spayed, that is something that cannot be reversed and she'd have to be quite tricky at the vets in what she says to get her spayed. I agree that it needs to be done! However, she should really play innocent and say that the dog was relinquished to her during her pregnancy and hopefully the vet will not attempt to contact the previous owner to verify her claim. If so, he'll know what she's up to and can cause her more grief. If she thinks her vet wouldn't do such a thing or this woman is willing to lie and say that she found the dog, turns out it was pregnant and she's had the dog for " " long and has posted fliers (blah, blah, blah) then that is a more likely story and no questions will be asked.
Assuming she's not microchipped of course! |