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
I agree, your life sucks 29 571
You deserved it 1 756

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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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Top comments

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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Cenobyte 10

If they had adopted a dog from a shelter, it would not have happened. This is not your fault.

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Rose0Madder 14

All these people saying you should compensate the family are moronic.

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queerdragon 20

Pretty much how I feel. I am grateful that they took good care of Riot... but I don't owe them anything for buying a stolen dog. They need to find the thief.

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brownbrown 3

While I feel bad about her autistic son, I must say she behaved very selfishly. The police man was very unprofessional as well. How can he make you feel guilty? Why is he not doing his job and finding the thief? If the policeman had lost his dog before, would he have been making the same statement? Sorry I do feel for anyone with a special needs child but I cannot walk around eggshells and give in to them all the time. That is not how the world works. Mom should teach the child that. After all she will not be around to take care of him when he is a senior citizen. Have all of you thought of how the DOG feels? I would have done the same! Leave without letting anyone know where you are going.

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Revreo 13

If I were you I would say "**** it who cares who I am?". Then take the dog. It's yours! Don't betray him/her!

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Capnspark 3

take it back anyways

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mariemelody_fml 9

Get the dog back. And take the kid too o/

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queerdragon 20

I wouldn't want the kid. I dislike children and never want any.

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mfacct 0

For all the people saying they have autism and would be fine giving the dog back, you are obviously not severely disabled. My son is affected moderately and I count my blessings that his disability is not as bad as it could be. It will be extremely hard for this child to adjust, but necessary.

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radiocaf 29

I'd have done the same. Just like if a vehicle was stolen and sold on, the 'new owner' doesn't receive a refund because they brought stolen goods, and you get your car back because it's legally yours.

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ER1C_fml 22

Make the dog bite the child then when the family doesn't want him anymore take him...the dog, I mean.

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CougeeSwagg 19

**** the police! Well, their opinions at least.

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