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What is the best way to convince someone to give you their dog2007-11-25 2:52:01

My fiance is a landscaper. He has a customer that has a poor little dog in a rabbit cage. The family is hardly ever home. They have their own restraunt and spend most oftheir time there. I have known the people for 2 years now. They are really nice people and I don't want my fiance to lose them as customers. I am having one problem. I have watched this poor little for 2 years now. He is not neglected, as in he has food and water, and the cage is always clean. This is the only thing they do for him. Sometimes I go with my fiance when he cuts their grass. I will sit there and pet him and talk to him and he loves this. I feel so bad when I have to leave. I have talked to the neighbor and they have told me they never leave the poor dog out of the cage. I am getting tired of having to leave him there. Everytime I do it breaks my heart. I don't think this poor little dog deserves a life like that.

Answers:

Just ask.

Being a rescue I do this all the time. You really want to get them to sign off and get all the paperwork. I really wouldn't suggest stealing it. Ask them in a non-judgemental way. Say "I've fallen in love with your dog. Would you consider selling him to me?"

You might be surprised. I always offer the money. I figure $20 is money well spent. Chances are they won't let you pay anyway. Tell them you know they have busy lives.

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Just ask them for him and tell him that you are very fond of him. They may decide to give him to you. You never know until you ask.

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Just reading this story is heart breaking to me...and I can't imagine how you must feel. Perhaps you could simply address the situation by stating that maybe it would be easier if you took care of the dog. Entice them by saying that you will let them visit, but the dog would have a nice yard and more area to run. This might be appealing to them and then they don't have to think about care for the dog. If the situation worsens or remains the same you could call pet control and let them know about this. Let them know the dog is not being abused but you feel the dog is getting mistreatment. Then tell them you are interested in adopting the dog. I hope whatever happens works out for you and your fiance.

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Just let them know you have fallen in love with it and ask if they would consider letting you have him. Do not mention that it is for welfare reasons. They have seen you with it and you have spoken to them about it so it sounds like they are approachable.