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my lab's previous owner was my ex roomie/bestie. she kept him in a crate too small for him fr 24/7. i was the only reason he left the crate. she and her cousin haven't watched my snap story in A YEAR. i knew ex bestie wasnt following me, i assumed her cousin wasn't either. today i posted him zoomin through the yard with my roommates poodle and said "his whole world used to be a crate". her cousin watched it. so anxious she showed/told ex bestie

in particular because... timeline.. she said i could have her dog when i told her i was moving. cousin changed ex besties mind, and she said after she had her baby she would come back for him. i reluctantly agreed to this over text but ended up pushing back over text, then in person she agreed to let me take his full ownership again. coming back "in a year" would be around this time and she's always been a worry in the back of my mind

i don't even know why she wanted (wants?) him. she never made time for him, couldn't afford him, her boyfriend didn't want him. those were big issues already. and then, after all that, she learned she was having an unplanned pregnancy. and frankly he shouldn't be around a baby/toddler imo

full version of the lab here

https://similarworlds.com/pets/dogs/5124570-my-dog-spent-the-first-two-years-of-his-life-in-a-crate-too

bonus backstory

https://similarworlds.com/pets/dogs/5180898-this-dog-and-i-bonded-so-hard-because-we-were-neglected-by
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Get him chipped and registered in your name... possession is nine tenths of the law. The cops aren't going to waste time with this - they'll tell her to take it to court and let them decide.

If she's got 1/2 children, she's hardly going to have that much time to invest in court and dog ownership anyway - so she could decide that it's more hassle than it's worth and she'll just get another dog.
Frostcloud · F
@HootyTheNightOwl fortunately his chip has had my name since mid april. made sure to get that done as soon as i could to prepare for this
@Frostcloud There's not much she can do, then... the dog is registered to you at your address and you have the chip ID number and everything else to prove that you have been taking care of him for all this time.
Starcrossed · 41-45, F
I think since it's been a year it would be considered abandonment on her part anyway.
Frostcloud · F
@Starcrossed you're probably right. i think if it came down to it i would win a custody battle over him. i just reallyy dont want to stir up any issues or have to go through any sort of legal process
dale74 · M
Don't tell her where you are keep the dog and she has a problem tell her you're going to turn her over to the humane society most states it's a federal crime per animal cruelty
JRVanguard · 26-30, M
You’ve only done the right thing with him 🫂
Frostcloud · F
@JRVanguard yeah but i wish i hadn't posted that to my story. i'm very scared of her coming back for the dog she agreed to let me keep forever. if her cousin showed her and her feelings are hurt she'll be more likely to stir up issues
JRVanguard · 26-30, M
@Frostcloud That’s fair
But also she could feel embarrassed and want to move on from the situation more
They’re your pupper now
Best mama🤗
Lilnonames · F
i have a friend now that keeps his dog like that.when let out now it bites people
Frostcloud · F
@Lilnonames fortunately mine isn't aggressive but he is very anxious. meeting new people, leaving the house, etc, are an absolute chore and a very stressful time for him
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