Question
I offered a dog for rehoming and did not ask for a rehoming fee because I could not keep him. He was abandoned with me when my husband left me. The person stated multiple times they wanted him. And I was transparent about the animal the whole time. In the messages it is clear I am dropping him off to the new owner. After I brought him to them, they decided they did not want him. Am I legally obligated to take him back. There is no ownership paper. No license. No vet records.
Pennsylvania, USA
Answer
How sad for this dog. People who rehome their animal generally have no legal obligation to take the animal back but there is a difference between a legal obligation and a moral obligation (doing the right thing). This dog lived with you for far longer than the one day the adopter had the dog so consider the dog’s well-being and try to find the dog a loving, forever home. I truly hope this all works out well for the dog!
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