My Yorkie --Biggest Mistake! :(

[MIZBROWN]

Awww... How sad... Sorry for your loss and hope everything works out.

[IluvLucy]

Originally Posted by Kiwiglaze

I agree, you should go over there and just take her. What are they going to do, call the police? I don't think they really want to go there. Take a friend with you and show up unannounced, but at a time you know they will be home (spy if necessary!). Try to get Butters on your lap or next to you.

First, try to negotiate with them. Since they didn't pay for her, I don't think you should pay them back for the dog. But you could offer to pay them for babysitting her and for food and stuff. See if you could work out an agreeable amount and payment schedule.

If negotiation doesn't work, I would pull out any paperwork I had saying that she was yours, including vet records, breeder records, licensing, etc. I would then just say that you tried to work it out nicely, but since Butters was rehomed without your permission, you are going to take her back now. Hopefully Butters is on your lap or next to you at this point. Stand up and you and your friend walk out of there.

Free Butters!

Sounds like a plan to me!!

[MorkieAZ]

`quote~I moved out, got my own place, and I am still so broken over my dog. I desperately want her back so badly. I saw an inappropriate picture of my Butters with one of their sons on his page today. That is what prompted me to write this, because I am so upset over that and more so at myself for making the biggest mistake on Butters behalf~quote~


Could this inapproptriate picture be used to help get your baby back?

[littlewhip]

How awful for you & butter, your mom must know how much you love her, now that you haved moved out, can your mom help get her back for you? Gosh i sure hope things work out and you have your baby back soon.

[oneswtplee]

I really really appreciate everyone's support and comments!

I've thought about just going over there and taking her. But it was more of a "i wish i could", because the relatives are "family" I wouldn't want to stir up some heat. Even though my mom and I dont talk anymore.

I even tried making them sign a contract at the beginning and they just wouldn't sign it. Then after they had her, they had the nerves to ask for her paper work! That's one thing I will never give them! She is not for breeding even if she isn't spayed they have no proof that she's a pure bred.

[Little Bit]

Originally Posted by love_me_cody

Hopefully they don't see this because since she wrote this they have proof by her saying she DID give it to them for free (in her post)... But they probally aren't a member here and know nothing about this site. Lets Hope!

And yes I agree with the rest. TRY TO GET YOUR BABY BACK!! be very persistant and if they are only after the money then offer what you can and get her back..

If they did see it, you could show the inappropriate picture of the son with Butters showing they were not keeping their promise to take good care of him. I hope you kept a copy of the picture!!

[Sugar's Mom]

I know you are upset, but it seems to me that you are too willing to let them keep Butter. relatives or not and the fact that you aren't close would make me DEMAND the dog back unless of course, she actually was your mother's dog because she is the one that bought her for you. I know that is nasty of her to take her away but if she is the one that paid and every thing, technically, she could do what she wanted. Unless I have missed something, everyone is talking about showing proof that she was yours and you haven't said you have that. Only that you want her back. Do you have proof or is everything in your mothers name?

[makemepretty]

According to your posts it was the end of June she was given away. That's been almost three months. It's a tricky situation because essentially you told them they could have her even after they offered you money. You told them a few months ago they could keep her. I'm not sure what kind of inappropriate picture he posted though.

Did your mom know you would only be staying with her a short time? Gosh, this is such a hard thing.

[oneswtplee]

I wasn't living with my parents when I bought Butters, so all of Butters expenses were paid by me, all her paper work is in my name. She was solely my pet.

Me moving in with my parents all happened unexpectedly. It's a very sad thing that my mom and I don't talk anymore because of this. That will be something that I know I'll have to deal with sooner or later.

Getting Butters back is all I really want to do as of right now but at the same time I want to do things decently and in order in getting her back.

I'll keep all posted. Thanks!

[daisy mae06]

Originally Posted by oneswtplee

I really really appreciate everyone's support and comments!

I've thought about just going over there and taking her. But it was more of a "i wish i could", because the relatives are "family" I wouldn't want to stir up some heat. Even though my mom and I dont talk anymore.

I even tried making them sign a contract at the beginning and they just wouldn't sign it. Then after they had her, they had the nerves to ask for her paper work! That's one thing I will never give them! She is not for breeding even if she isn't spayed they have no proof that she's a pure bred.

Ok You have the papers SHE IS YOURS isn't it already stiring the pot so to say??
Let them know you want her back offer to pay baby sitting if you must but if they don't then take them to court..
I hope you get Butters back.

[EmrldShdwQueen]

Originally Posted by oneswtplee

Getting Butters back is all I really want to do as of right now but at the same time I want to do things decently and in order in getting her back.

I think that's very honorable of you...=)

BUT do remember that the fate of your baby lies in your hands...so if she's getting mistreated then you have an obligation to do everything in your power to get her back, no matter what it takes! I'm sure you love her just as much as we all love our fur babies, and I think we can all agree that we would fight, and fight hard, if someone tried to take them away! I know this is a very difficult thing, relatives can be tricky! But you are totally 100% right in marching over there and taking her back, or even nicely asking first as many have suggested! So don't feel bad for a second!

Good luck!!! I wish you all the best, and keep us posted! She belongs with you and hopefully that's where she'll be soon!

[Yorkiekids]

I'd take them to court, because their not much of a family if they'd do that to you. Your mom went and did this behind your back, and that just wasn't right. Now it's time for them to give you back your baby.

[Yorkiekids]

Do you mean someone on here has your puppy?

[yorkiesmiles]

I'm unclear about how long Butters has been with the relatives.

But this is clearly your dog. Perhaps if they won't give her back, you could ask to spend some play time with her & take her to a park for a good walk. Go get her & don't bring her back! She's yours. Don't waste your time trying to find another dog. Just use your time wisely to get your girl back.

[oneswtplee]

Yeah its been about 3 months ago, I did state they could keep her, but after finding out that they don't treat her the way she should be. And them thinking its funny to post up pictures, with her doing "inappropriate actions" I think its time for them to give her up.

My mom knew that I wasn't going to stay long, I don't know what she was thinking, right after she gave my Butters away I moved out about 1 week later. I thought I would do okay without Butters, I was told that their little daughter got so attached to Butters thinking Butters was in a better place but then later came to find that actually the girl doesn't like even like Butters. I am trying to get her back.