Brother's ex gf left their dog here with us and we don't know what to do. Please read....?

Question

Ok, here's the story. A year ago about 2 months after we brought my lil Mac home (my Pomeranian), but brother's girlfriend at the time decided that SHE also wanted a Pom. So they found a breeder and my brother spent $450 on the dog for her. Then they broke up and it turns out that my brother's ex can't keep the dog so he has been staying at a friend's house. Well, he seems to be a bit of a handful and now my brother is asking if we can bring him back here. But the dog marks his territory ALL over the furniture and he bites people all the time. I really want to take the dog in but I don't know if I can handle another dog right now with school and everything else that's going on. and to top it all off, his b*tch *** ex just went to PETLAND (of all places!) and bought a Golden Retriever puppy!!!!!!!! I'm soooooo ANGRY! She couldn't keep the Pom so she gets rid of it and goes and supports a puppy mill so she can have ANOTHER dog! People seriously amaze me. But what should I do? Please help!

Answer 1

Is her name on the paperwork for the dog?  If so, then you can call animal control and report her for abandoning a dog.  

As far as everything else, contact a pom or small breed rescue in your area TODAY.  Get them to come take the dog and get it into foster care.

Because the pom is so young, she'll easily be adopted.

http://www.petfinder.com and http://www.americanpomeranianclub.org/re...

If your brother used a good breeder, which it does not sound like he did, then the contract should have a return clause that states that the dog must be returned to the breeder.

Answer 2

It's very kind of you to be thinking of taking this dog. However, be sure to keep the dog's best interest at the top of the list. You sound like you have your plate full right now. Taking on this dog will require a huge commitment (this dog has had 2 homes already and will come with even more baggage than you are aware of). If there is any chance that you cannot properly care for the dog and it will need to be re-homed yet again (extremely stressful and unfair to the dog), consider contacting a pom rescue instead. Or even an all breed rescue if pom rescue is full or not available in your area.

best luck.

Answer 3

you could get obedience training classes.

wow his girlfriend is stupid.

Answer 4

I would suggest consulting a professional dog trainer, one who specializes in this kind of situation. It sounds to me as if your brother's dog has some serious dominance issues (marking his territory and biting to show his 'authority'), and you've got a lawsuit looking for a location if you take this animal permanently.

If there's an obedience training school or Pom breeders group in your area, call them and get the name of someone who can work with you and the dog. Do a Google search for groups that specialize in dog training or consult a reliable vet for his or her recommendation.

Good luck with the situation. . .you're a good-hearted person to even consider taking on a problem child like your brother's Pom.

Edit:

If you don't have the money to properly train the dog, which is an essential part of dog ownership, then you really shouldn't even be considering taking on that kind of responsibility. Trust me, it will take much longer to pay off a lawsuit when this cute cuddly dog bites a child than paying off your college loans.

Do yourself and the dog a favor, and tell your brother, "No, I don't have the money or the time, and I can't do it."

Answer 5

well, i would say take it to a no kill animal shelter. or you could just go ahead and take the dog in and prepare yourself for some hellacious training. i would suggest belly bands (if they make them for dogs his size), constantly monitering him, etc.

Answer 6

I share your frustration and anger!  Poor dogs!

But you are under no obligation to keep and care for this dog.  However, as a concerned citizen and dog-lover, you do have a responsibility to try to find it a good home.

Contact a small animal rescue or pomeranian rescue group near you.  I don't know where you are, but most areas have some sort of rescue organization.  They can help you and generally have good screening procedures before placing dogs.  Also your vet may be able to help.  Petco in our area works with a small dog rescue group too.

Just make sure he doesn't go back to this woman.  Be an advocate for this poor dog.   It sounds like he doesn't have anybody else.

Good luck to you both.

Answer 7

Your brother paid $450 for the dog, so HE is the owner of the dog.  Why isn't he stepping up to the plate here?  You certainly have no responsibility to care for the dog.

Answer 8

HOLY COW!! THATS SOOO WRONG!!! you need to take the dog to the ex's and and give her all the stuff for the dog and putt a note: take care of YOUR  dog and don't bring him back.we cant take care of him. and if you cant take him to a adoption center. (this is in the letter) or just say it too her yourself.

i think that's the best solution if not then take him to a animal adoption center your self...

Answer 9

Is the dog neutered?

If not, do that first! Potty train the dog to not urinate in the house.He will learn eventually.

It might be good to take in another pup if you just have one so it could keep your company.

Answer 10

the pom also sounds like from a puppymill....  if not,, RETURN the dog to the reputable breeder,,, THEY WILL ALWAYS TAKE THE DOG BACK - if reputable..