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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- An Internet campaign has been started to help a 75-year-old Canadian man burned out of his home to get his dog back from a foster home.
Earl Shadbolt lost his house in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia, to a fire in April, and the apartment he took while repairs were made wouldn't allow him to keep his terrier-mix dog Willie, The (Halifax) Chronicle-Herald reported Friday.
Well, she just wants him to surrender his dog so she can keep him. After keeping him for those months she probably loves the darn thing and doesn't want to give him up. I suppose a person could be so selfish that they can rationalize it is better for the dog not to go back. If the poor guy wanted to give his dog up for adoption he would have. With no prior agreement about kennel or any other fees I bet she will lose if he takes her to court.
$1700 seems pretty steep for 4 months, imo.....i think searcher is right.... i think she just wants to keep the poor guy's dog..... hope this resolves soon and well......
At the very most, I could possibly come to understand she wanted reimbursement for dog food if he didn't cover that cost, but I really can't understand why the church hasn't stepped up and resolved this between its parishoners either. Sad state of affairs, that's for sure! Poor old duffer just wants his dog back! Geesum!!!
First off, the article cited doesn't mention whether or not there was an arrangement for her to be paid for taking care of the dog. Secondly, $1700 is not an unreasonable amount for 4 months of 24/7 pet care. The kennel I use in my area is $15/day. If she took care of the dog for 120 days at $15/day, that's $1800.
The issue as I see it is thus: is she legally allowed to retain possession of the dog while the dispute is being settled, not whether or not she is owed something. And to the person that said the church should step in...good grief, why? Just because two people go to the same church doesn't mean that the church should act as mediator in any disputes.
First off, the article cited doesn't mention whether or not there was an arrangement for her to be paid for taking care of the dog.
But the article does state that she wants to keep the dog because the neighbor's dog is in love with it.
That tells me that this isn't really about the money at all.
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Originally Posted by Mercury Cougar
Secondly, $1700 is not an unreasonable amount for 4 months of 24/7 pet care. The kennel I use in my area is $15/day. If she took care of the dog for 120 days at $15/day, that's $1800.
$1,700 would be a bargain for where I live. $28/day * 120 days = $3,360
First off, the article cited doesn't mention whether or not there was an arrangement for her to be paid for taking care of the dog. Secondly, $1700 is not an unreasonable amount for 4 months of 24/7 pet care. The kennel I use in my area is $15/day. If she took care of the dog for 120 days at $15/day, that's $1800.
The issue as I see it is thus: is she legally allowed to retain possession of the dog while the dispute is being settled, not whether or not she is owed something. And to the person that said the church should step in...good grief, why? Just because two people go to the same church doesn't mean that the church should act as mediator in any disputes.
First off: She isn't operating a kennel. She knew she was HELPING this man who'd lost his home through a fire.
Charity is large part of Christianity. At least that's how I was brought up through my Protestant church. Where I come from, it wouldn't be unusual at all for the minister or pastor of the church to have a quiet chat with the parties to try and mediate and resolve the issue.
The issue as I see it is this: You and I have no bone in the fight either way. Please stop attacking my viewpoint. Arguing is better suited to other forums on CD. Thank-you.
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