Should I ask for my dog back?
@MsBingoGossip (42)
United States
December 14, 2006 12:27pm CST
I had to give my dog away about six months ago. The reason is because I was moving and had no where for him to go.
I gave him to a guy who works with my father.
I might be moving in a few months and I want my dog back.
I miss him more than anything and I feel like I wasn't supposed to part with him.
I know it sounds stupid to think about a dog, but I do.
I wonder if he still remembers me and if he is being loved.
Is it rude to call them and ask them if I can have him back. I know how that must sound, "Uh, I gave you my dog, but now can I have him back?"I wish I never gave him away and if I have a place for him I would like to get him back.
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@suedarr (2382)
• Canada
15 Dec 06
The dog and his new owners have probably bonded and it would be cruel to both them and the dog to be separated at this point. I would give them a call and ask how the dog is doing and let them know that should they ever decide to rehome him that you want to be given the first choice of getting him back. They may just surprise you depending on how it's worked out. I do understand how you feel, but if everyone else is happy at this point you have to move on.
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@Faye88 (1009)
• Singapore
15 Dec 06
Go visit and see the dog as soon as possible.If it is living happily there or it is missing you too.
Talk to the guy tell him your reason about giving it away and wanted to find it a home, about moving again and wanting it back because you miss it very much.
It depends on the guy decision or the dog decision.You just have to ask and see how it goes.At least you ask and try and no regrets.And sort of finding out yourself if the dog is doing fine or listless.Is the dog well fed,happy etc?
Go for it!Good luck to you!
Please do update us the outcome. ;) Ok!
@babs6219 (153)
• United States
15 Dec 06
You could ask....but you might want to be prepared for him to say no. If he's a good dog, then the new owner has probably bonded with him. Maybe you could ask if you could go see him?
Like visitation? And then once you're there...you see how it's going for them, and you could bring it up from there, especially since your dog is with a family friend. If you can't get him back, at least you'll have closure, and maybe you could move on to another dog. I know it wouldn't be the same, but every day in this country, there are thousands of animals being put down, because there aren't enough good owners out there...like you! Good luck!
@lsen06 (4998)
• India
15 Dec 06
You can ask your dog back.But remember that this man loves your dog.So, thank him a lot. Also, please let him to see your dog whenever he wants.He mustnot feel that you have taken his friend away.Please always address as "OUR DOG".Afterall, this man had helped you a lot by looking after your dog.Maybe, you may need him again.
@ShadowWalker (969)
• United States
15 Dec 06
No, it wouldn't be right. It probably in the time that the guy has had the dog it has bonded with him. It would be cruel to ask for him back. Let it go and another dog.
@deargoodbye (761)
• United States
14 Dec 06
All you can do is ask. Does the man have any children? I just fear that if the answer is yes, it might be harder to get the dog back since the children might be use to him by now. 6 months is a long time.
Did you say anything when you handed the dog over that you might want him back later on?
@shooie (4984)
• United States
22 Jan 07
You need to think. Will I be moving again to where I can't take my dog? Or is my dog happy and finally settled in where he is. You have to know that the dog had to settle in as well and to keep putting him in situations is hard on him as well. I know you love your dog and had to get rid of him but if he is happy maybe you should leave him and raise another one. I know it will be hard but if you love the dog think of his well being as well.
@GardenGerty (160977)
• United States
7 Jan 07
When you have a place where you can have your dog, you might just call the people who own him now and say something like "if you ever feel like you need to give my dog away, I am in a position to take care of him now. I really appreciate the home you have given him, but I would take him back in a heartbeat if you wanted to get rid of him." That would not be really rude, I don't think, and they might just feel the same way, and give him back.
@margaretz (78)
• United Arab Emirates
15 Dec 06
i know how it feels and i guess there is no harm in asking. but be prepared to accpect a no...ok!
because over time, maybe he must have got adjusted to his new home.....
anyway, lets hope for the best
@SimplyJo (1694)
• India
15 Dec 06
Ok firstly it is NOT stupid to think about a dog. one can get really attached to pets.. they are like family. so it's natural to think so much about u'r dog.
Well it does sound rude to ask about your dog outright.. but if it really means so much to you.. i don't think there is any harm in asking. they might say no and then also it's ok -- coz u know he has a home where he is really loved and cared for and thats y they don't want to let go. so both ways, you should be happy. right now u r not coz u don't even know if they r treating him right and loving him, isn't it so?
@ankur0lucky (22)
• India
15 Dec 06
hey, let me tell u one thing, i just hate ppl. like u, who while moving take everything with them from their favourite pair of clothes to his cell phone...... but a dog is a living thing, a creature whom u have loved once, how could u do it to ur dog, how could u leave him behind if u loved him so much. He has been very faithful to u and will always be.........
so go and ask for him if u really love him..
@BuDell66 (46)
• United States
15 Dec 06
I know how you feel, when I was young my Mom gave away a kitten my Dad rescued from the woods. We were so heart broken. We did go back and ask for her back but it was only after 1 day. The people understood and we got her back.
I think you should contact these people - because you will always wonder. See how your dogs new family is. You can express how you feel him and feel the new owner out to see if it would be appropriate to ask for him back.
@diamond1 (3)
• United States
22 Jan 07
Your dog will always remeber you but you should limit yourself to a friendly visit.The dog isn't something you shuffle back and forth and I'm sure the new owner has grown to love him as much as you did(It doesn't take a lot of time)Remember this person did you a huge favor by taking the dog...you didn't have to put the dog down.Be happy that he has a new home and get a new dog.
@beckyomg1 (6756)
• United States
15 Dec 06
i think that you should probably ask for the dog back if you are moving to a place that you can still care for the dog.
@reginadass (119)
• India
15 Dec 06
first did you tell the person that you would pick up your dog after sometime. if yes, then fine you can ask for it. if not it might be a little embarassing and also depends on how much attached he is with the dog. but you could give it a try and ask. there is no harm anyway.
@frugalmoneymanager (113)
• United States
15 Dec 06
I really wouldn't ask for the dog back.
That will make the people you gave the dog to feel angry or hurt, unless they have found they don't really want the dog.
I would call and thank them for taking the dog when you really needed a place for it. Then mention that you are moving soon, and if they ever have a problem or difficulty with the dog, you would be happy to take it back.
Just remember to thank them honestly for helping you and your dog when you were in a tough spot. Leave them with a good feeling toward you, and not only will you have a friend, but you might even get the dog back with no hard feelings.
@cooldude8889 (2609)
• Singapore
15 Dec 06
If you really love your dog you should probably talk to the current owner and want him back.Instead of regretting why you gave it away.Since he works for your father.He won't probably mind giving the dog back to you.Try getting him another dog.
