Taken Away.. :(
 

Sorry I haven't been on in about two weeks, I've had a lot going on. At my apartment complex (a college apt), they don't allow pets. Well, when we found Prada, she was so cute and sweet, and such a good price, we decided to go ahead and get her bc we only have a couple months left here. Everyone that meets her loves her because she's just so sweet. She never barks, she doesn't chew things, and after the first couple weeks, she doesn't make messes anymore. She stays in our room most of the time. Well, we live with a horrible, selfish, self-centered, obnoxious, hateful, 'entitled,' mean spirited guy. See, I lived in this complex last year by myself. Well, I signed a new lease for this year before my boyfriend and I decided to live together. Long story short, the complex moved us in with this guy. One day I came home from class and Prada was excited as usual, running and playing and wagging her tail bc she gets so stoked when either of us come back! And my roommate comes in, slams the door, sighing loud and shaking his head. He said "I just can't do it anymore, I just can't. I tried, I tried and I don't want to be the bad guy but you have to get rid of that dog. She pooped ALLLL over the den, it was everywhere and I stepped in it. I was already running late and I had to change because there was so much poop and it was just awful. I love dogs but MY dogs got sent away for 4 months to be trained and now they're perfect. If you have a dog like that you have to take her out everyday and you obviously don't." Well, I usually just ignore him because its only a couple more months and he's just a jerk that I feel like if I actually got heated with him I'd just destroy him. Well I said "Excuse me but I take her out to the dog park every day. We love her and she's a really good dog." Well he told me to go look at the den, and there was one piece of poop! One little piece of poop that he'd tracked through and drove into the carpet! Did he role around in it? Why did he have to change?! So I'm on my hands and knees getting it out of the carpet, and he just stands over me, and when I'm done he shakes his head and runs to his room. Needless to say, I didn't find her another home because she's part of our family now, so I kept her in my room all day, and after he went to sleep I'd let her come out (except when I took her to the park). Last week we get this mysterious pet violation notice on the door. none of the blanks were filled by the complex like they should've been, and I know for a fact no other tenants have seen Prada, and if they ever did they wouldn't know what apartment she was in. He didn't get his little way so he went and told and know we have to find a temporary home for her. I was so furious I didn't know what to do. My boyfriend was a college football player and I'm not feminine either, but we were both really upset, we loved her the first day we got her and we don't want to give her up. She's my buddy and is constantly by my side when I'm here. Luckily, my friend has a dog and has offered to take Prada for awhile, but I'm dreading giving her up. I mean, the sheet wasn't filled out like it was supposed to be, and no one form the complex has contacted me at all. I just don't know how someone could hate her and dislike me so much that they would be okay with her being taken from her home and from the only two people that have loved her (if you read my first post, she was abused by her previous owner). I'm sorry this is so long but I needed to vent, and I needed to wait a few days to post so it wouldn't be so colorful. I love her so much and don't want her to get taken. She doesn't hurt anyone, and with the exception of one small piece of poop, doesnt bother anyone. :( I just needed the support of you guys because I know you all would understand. Oh, and I know someone will be tempted to say that I should've waited or that this is what I get for bringing her to an apt where dogs aren't allowed, but if that's you, please just move on to the next thread, I'm bummed enough about this situation and already thought about all that.

are you sure the pet violation notice is even real? Maybe your roommate put it up . I wouldnt do anything until someone from the complex contacts you.

That's something we're thinking, because they have NO proof she's here. The wording in the letter is official, but it wasn't delivered in an appropriate way and none of the blanks such as "Delivered by","Delivered on","Delivered to","Signed by","Age of signer," were filled in.

That's exactly what I would do....NOTHING...until you get contacted from the complex...tell that CREEP if he's unhappy..HE CAN MOVE!!!

It's not signed? Well then..its technically not "official". I'd pretend i never saw it LoL and just go on with taking care of your baby. Hopefully these 2 months will go by fast.

I agree. It sounds to me like it's just your ( overly dramatic :rolleyes:) roommate wanting his own way. I wouldn't do anything until someone official from the complex confronts you about it. You already have a place for Prada should that happen , so I would just try and wait it out.

Then again , do you think your roommate would do anything to Prada? I don't mean to sound negative and alarming , It's just I don't know what kind of person he is ... would he just do little things like put up a notice to try and get his way or would he take it to another level? If you don't think he would harm Prada in anyway , I would just wait it out , but if your not sure maybe Prada would be best with your friend.

im sorry! sounds like someone that hates dogs!!!

When we're home, Prada doesn't leave out site, and usually when I leave I take her with me. When I don't, I turn on the tv and lock her in my room so there's no way he could get in to her. He's pretty much a doughy, dramatic instigator, but he's also a big wuss. If anything happened to her I think he knows what would happen. Its weird because we do not like each other, and since the notice he's been telling me what a great guy I am and inviting me everywhere he goes. I haven't been too nice.

I would be careful of keeping Prada around the bitter guy in case he do something more drastic. Some people can be very creepy and sneaky so be careful.

Oh I will be careful, thank-you guys for your concern. She doesn't leave our sight. I'd hate to see anything happen to her, and I'm pretty confident nothing would, but we aren't taking any chances.

Ohhhhhhhhhhh MAN, you must be just LIVID! I would do nothing. The notice isn't official. It's not signed, so too bad for him. And no judgement passed here for getting Prada when you aren't allowed pets. I have 2 dogs and I rent a "no pets allowed" home. :p It's a risk that I'm willing to take for my little fur butts.

I wouldn't trust this guy even if he IS a wuss.
Is there a lock on your door where you keep Prada? I would keep her locked up all day where he can't get at her. I wouldn't worry about the 'notice' until the complex comes and talks to you personally... especially if all the important spots were left incomplete....

DON'T TRUST HIM... I'm sure you'll regret it.

Although you had recieved a "notice" on your door, it was not filloed out propperly, and nothing was recieved in the mail correct? for typically A notice is recieved in the mail for it to be valid, and signed by the proper people. Therefore , I highly suspect it to be false.
BE certain to keep your baby safe from this a**hole of a roomate . This guy does not nned to be around or any where near your Prada. you might be better off taking the offer of your friend . Keeping your little prada safe , just for a little while, then being reuntied with her. I am sorry you have to deal with this. I'd hate to have to part with my little Suzi over such a minor thing . But, that guy is not to be trusted.

"I love dogs but MY dogs got sent away for 4 months to be trained and now they're perfect." who sends their dogs away for 4 months?! he clearly is not a patient or understanding person maybe just keep her in your room until you move so she is out of his way, you wouldn't want him being mean to her anyway.

for all you know, he could have put that on your door. I wouldnt worry until they come to speak to you personally. :)

Was there a date she is suppose to be gone by? This does sound fishy. But please be careful since you are knowingly breaking the complex rules. Give her a hug for me.

I love Prada! And youuuuu! Good luck with all this. Sorry you couldn't come have steak and drink wine with us tonight. :(

And tonight Doug was playin basketball and tore his MCL so we had to spend the evening at the emergency room. ahhhhhh! but anyway, he's fine and we have to meet with a surgeon later on.

There is a deadbolt on my bedroom door where we keep Prada when we have to be gone for a little bit. I think he's break a wrist trying to get in there. She will be safe and kept completely away from him, and she never eats anything but her food or meat we cook for her anyway so it wont be possible to give her any tainted food. I'll be giving her plenty of hugs from all of you, and thank-you for the advice and concern. I knew you all would understand and I needed to vent! Diana has known about it all since day 1!

sorry you have to deal with this....hope things get better for you...:animal-pa

I would do nothing until I heard from official people. Keep her away from him and 2 months will go by fast!

What a horrible guy!:mad:

I agree with everyone. I would not do anythink until you personally hear from the management. If the notice is real, they will contact you again.
Years ago I rented a "no pets" home and bought my first yorkie. The landlord came by for some reason and she barked, we just told him she was a family member's dog that we were taking care of and he had us pay a pet deposit. We bought our own home shortly afterward.
I would make giving the dog to someone to care for your last option. If you are moving anyway, tell the roommate to deal.

Your roommate sounds like a spoiled rotten child who has alway gotten his way either through whining or manipulation -- okay that may be a little strong.

You sound so upset and with good reason, hang in there two months will pass fast. With the weather improving you can spend more time away from your apartment with Prada and hopefully that will help.

I wish I was closer, I would volunteer to babysit Prada. If you want to bring her to Atlanta I will watch her for two months - I love dogs and I love Prada.

Good Luck and keep the faith this will soon pass.

I agree, do nothing until you are sure. Can you possibly have your friend take Prada during the week and bring her back on weekends? I just don't like that she is home with your roommate. Not to stir things up but he just sounds like he is not a patient person at all and 2 months may not seem like a long time to you but to him it may be an eternity. Good luck with it all. Hugs to you and Prada. :)

Your roommate sounds like he has shades of pathological liar going on. He sent his dogs away for 4 months to be trained? That's b.s. if I've ever heard it (and I'm a lawyer, so I hear A LOT of b.s.). He lied about having to change. At most, he changed his shoes. Now it seems he's trying to lie and impersonate the rental company by posting a fake notice.

Be careful with this guy. People who lie like that are often capable of a lot more.

I am so sorry to hear about everything that's going on! You know what they say, when it rains it pours.... but I hope everything can clear itself up for you! :hug:

That said, I really hate saying this and be negative but DO NOT DISREGARD THE LETTER! While it does seem HIGHLY suspicious that does NOT mean it's fake. I had horrible roommates also one year and they reported to management all complaints they could think of and the only notice I did actually receive WAS NOT SIGNED and did not have everything filled out to make it official. :rolleyes: But it was official, not just a scam. Now this was a rather large college complex and I don't know if your complex is a lazy and stupid as mine was.... And actually I only had a few more months left on my lease too....

But like everyone else said DO NOT trust your roommate! Another idea: what's your boyfriend's living arrangement. Could you and Prada spend the next few months with him?

Thinking good thoughts for you!

-Vicky & Zoë

P.S. My Dad's a real estate attorney, so I'm familiar with leases/contracts and what not. Don't forget that as much of an a'hole your roommate may be, a *known* violation of your lease, such as having a pet, could wind up with a HUGE fine (most places charge something like $200 a day that the dog isn't gone) and you getting evicted (and then that's on your rental history). :eek: Just be careful of the situation! :hug:

You have 2 mos left.I wouldn't do anything with the pup. If the paper wasn't filled out right, then I would think it would be void.

First, let me start by saying that it sounds like your roommate is blowing things a bit out of proportion. That being said though, in all honesty, I don't think he should take the blame for the situation. From the way you described it, you were "assigned" to live with each other? This was not something either of you had control over?

I think that for the guy to even *try* to overlook Prada was more than should have ever been asked of him. Bottom line is, the complex doesn't allow dogs--you knew this in advance but chose to ignore their regulations. HE shouldn't be forced to have to live with your disregard too. It could be that he's concerned about being held accountable for any damages Prada causes....and if she's going potty in the house, it's highly likely that may end up being the case.
As others have mentioned, I would be concerned over her safety there with him. And if the letter really was from complex management, they will contact you again, but it would be wise to keep in mind it *could* be real and start exploring your options. YOU are in the wrong here and have a dog knowingly against their rules. They have the right to force you to leave or to get rid of her. :(

Wow....a real controversial topic! I used to manage/own rentals. I don\'t know what the laws are in your state, but I would definitely look them up. Google: Landlord/tenant act/*your state*
Some forms just need to be delivered, not necessarily signed. I would hate for you to be evicted. I know their little faces would make me push the bar...but you are still breaking the rules. The Landlord/tenant act should state the steps the landlord needs to take and the consequences to you.
I would move up my moving date if you really want to be with Prada. Do you have any friends that live off campus?
Evictions on your credit can ruin you for years! Please be careful!