Former owner wants him back

[PrincessDiana]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

It's settled!!!

Her new roommate doesn't like dogs. It's done!

She said she will bring in his medical records tomorrow. I've been carrying my checkbook with me all week. I told her I could pay her today, but she said she's going to search for all his veterinary care. I have a feeling I may be negotiating tomorrow, but I think I'm in a better position now that we both know she can't keep him. So maybe it worked out for the best!

I'm so thrilled, my little angel is sleeping on my desk as I type!

Congratulations!

[tiffjunior]

YEahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THIS POST!....live in NYC and i had a good feeling that you would be keeping the dog.... Eventhought NYC is very puppy friendly.. roomates sometimes are not
That dog was meant to be yours it was written in the stars....

[Patti]

That's great news!!! Congratulations

[Jezebel Dutches]

I am sooo happy for you and the little one !! Just remember get her to sign ownership over to you...also we need to know your baby's name and to see pics!
I will sleep better tonight knowing that one more furbaby in the world has a good home!

[lily]

Why do have to for the her vet bills. That was part of owning a dog. Keep the dog. this woman is nuts.

[lily]

sorry pay for vet bills!

[Maxi]

Yay! Congrats! I had a feeling you would be able to keep it. Dont forget to post your baby's name and photos!

[QuickSilver]

Yes, I am totally photo challenged. I think I'm the only person in the world who doesn't upload pictures to the web regularly. Most of my friends have pictures of him and I don't! I will get some asap though, because it's wrong not to show off such an adorable dog!

His name is another 'nother matter that I think I'll start a new thread for.

Thanks, everyone! I am really happy. I think I appreciate my boy more now that I thought I might have to give him up.

[yorkiepuppie]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Yes, I am totally photo challenged. I think I'm the only person in the world who doesn't upload pictures to the web regularly. Most of my friends have pictures of him and I don't! I will get some asap though, because it's wrong not to show off such an adorable dog!

His name is another 'nother matter that I think I'll start a new thread for.

Thanks, everyone! I am really happy. I think I appreciate my boy more now that I thought I might have to give him up.

congratulations!
i am photo challenged too. it's really hard for me to upload pictures at first. i just ask someone to show me, and after doing it a few times, you will figure it out and then you can do it yourself.

[LilMissy]

Yayyyyy! C*o*n*g*r*a*t*u*l*a*t*i*o*n*s!

[Ashley V]

Originally Posted by Jezebel Dutches

I am sooo happy for you and the little one !! Just remember get her to sign ownership over to you...also we need to know your baby's name and to see pics!
I will sleep better tonight knowing that one more furbaby in the world has a good home!

YES! Make sure you have a written contract that BOTH of you sign and keep a copy of your check too. With this woman, you really just might want to keep this forever.

[kingston_james]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Okay, the plot thickens. She told me in confidence today that she is planning to relocate to New York next month. No one at the office knows. I guess originally she didn't feel like she was totally giving him up because I bring him to the office and she still gets to play with him. Now that she's going to New York, she realizes she won't see him at all.

She proposed that I keep him for a few months while she settles in New York, and then I guess she'll decide whether or not she wants him back. I'm thinking about saying yes, and then keeping him either way. Before, I was very concerned about causing tension in the office, but if she's leaving, there's not much connection there.

I have to say, it never occurred to me this would happen. I probably wasn't very smart about the price, but one the other hand, I knew that I was very bonded with this dog and that we are compatible.

She says that she knows it's selfish to keep him and that she would not be giving him the life he deserves. And honestly, a New York winter day would turn him into a dogsicle within minutes. He has to wear a sweater in San Francisco! And the tiny apartments in New York... I'm floored. I lived in New York for many years, and I know it takes a lot more work to care for a dog there than it does in NorCal.

On the other hand, I knew she wasn't super-responsible to begin with, given that she didn't take great care of him, so maybe I shouldn't be surprised at how she's handling this.

I'm still worked up, but I think it's probably going to turn out okay... I hope.

Now that she's leaving, I say you KEEP THE DOG. There won't be any work-related tension since she's going anyway

From what you've said, she's a bad mom. The yorkie sounds healthier and happier with you. I'd offer to pay her what YOU thought was fair in the beginning and if she doesn't accept it, oh well.

Best of luck to you both

[kingston_james]

Originally Posted by Dawn125

Here's another thought. Let her go with the idea that she can figure out if she wants him later. Wait a little while and than send her a check for the purchase price with "payment in full for yorkshire terrier named..." or something like that. She will need the money and probably cash the check and that will be the end of that.

This is a great idea

[kingston_james]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

It's settled!!!

Her new roommate doesn't like dogs. It's done!

She said she will bring in his medical records tomorrow. I've been carrying my checkbook with me all week. I told her I could pay her today, but she said she's going to search for all his veterinary care. I have a feeling I may be negotiating tomorrow, but I think I'm in a better position now that we both know she can't keep him. So maybe it worked out for the best!

I'm so thrilled, my little angel is sleeping on my desk as I type!

I still think you're crazy to pay original price PLUS his vet bills.... but good for you girlie! Congrats!!

[AvyQuinn]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

It's settled!!!

Her new roommate doesn't like dogs. It's done!

She said she will bring in his medical records tomorrow. I've been carrying my checkbook with me all week. I told her I could pay her today, but she said she's going to search for all his veterinary care. I have a feeling I may be negotiating tomorrow, but I think I'm in a better position now that we both know she can't keep him. So maybe it worked out for the best!

I'm so thrilled, my little angel is sleeping on my desk as I type!

ALL RIGHT!
/applause!