By queerdragon - 26/02/2016 04:32 - United States - Redlands

Today, a friend located my stolen dog. It was sold to a family that has an autistic child. I was told by the police that I could have my dog back, but they think I am a terrible person if I do. FML
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queerdragon 20

I did take my dog back. I have had Riot for three years, so he is a big part of my family. I have also started boarding him during the day or leaving him with a family member/friend. I am moving in a few weeks so hopefully, this won't be an issue that pops up again. Chip your dogs. It is a lifesaver. While I understand where the police officer was coming from (he has an autistic child) you don't sell a family member. Dogs have always been family to me. The kind of awkward part was the mother started crying, asking to buy Riot from me. She said he was so well behaved and they needed something to help their kid. She then kind of demanded I let her son come over to my house to play with Riot when he wanted to. I guess so she could tell her son that Riot was still his, but that he was just living with someone else. I told her no and said I didn't want to have contact with her again. She got mad. I don't think I left looking like a saint, but I am glad to have my dog back.

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MidnaLink 33

So you should feel bad for having your stolen pet returned? Just because the kid's autistic? No, screw that. Take him back, he's yours.

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whatarethisss 23

They can get a new dog. You've had this dog. You should get it back. If one their dog was sold to someone else they would definitely get it back. Dogs are family.

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reallyunluckyguy 6

im not an asshole but if my dog was stolen i don't care how much autism someone has it's my dog and i won't just give my dog away

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Tyrax 16

I understand exactly where you're coming from. I might have softened the "No" by telling her where you got Riot, so that she could see about obtaining a dog from a more honest place herself, but that would be my only consolation for her. The child, however, I might allow to say goodbye. Autistic children understand quite a bit more than they can express.

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RabidTardigrade 6

Nothing would stop me from getting my dog back. I'd break in to get the dog back I don't care, dogs are family. **** I like dogs more than most of my family.

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DemonNate 2

Just because someone has autism doesn't mean they are completely different their it's just they make connection and their brain works differently so the kid would be able to understand if you explain it to them and they would Probobly be very happy to give your dog back

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karmatyp 2

I hope you took your dog back. If I had seen this earlier I would've suggested that if the kid was very young and had developed a bond with your dog then maybe you could occasionally visit with your dog. It would mean a lot to the kid to not lose their new friend forever.

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junkymonkey123 4

Take it back anyway. It's ur dog. They stole it.

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18andSad 8

If my dog was stolen and sold to an autistic kid, I would flip off the family as I drove off with my dog. Thank you for caring for him, but we will be leaving now.

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