Comments on: Unpaid Reward Incites Lawsuit

By: Benji

Benji — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:43:24 +0000

I probably would’ve refused the reward. Heck, remembering what it was like when Cinnamon was missing and the smile on my face when I got her back, the return of the dog and the happiness of both owner and dog would be enough for me. =/

Something still smells fishy with the case. Who knows who’s in the wrong, though.And, cricket, you’d be surprised what small dogs can do. There was a chihuahua in my neighborhood, lived in a fenced in yard, biggest escape artist I’ve ever known.

By: Cricket

Cricket — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:03:19 +0000

Whether or not a reward is paid, depends on the circumstances on how the dog went missing in the first place. If this dog just “disappeared” from his yard (no way the dog could have gotten out of the yard on his own), that would send up a red flag. There are a lot of Yorkies being stolen from their yards and sold in my area.

By: Birdy

Birdy — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:48:32 +0000

I would never expect a reward for bringing someone’s fur child back to them. That being said, that was rude of the owner to OFFER it then back out.

I’d pay gladly to get my spotted love child back. Anything they wanted.

By: Josee

Josee — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:32:09 +0000

The owner should have pay the reward but the fact that they are going in court now suggest me that they were after the money only. Even if they really found the dog, it’s like they were waiting for some money to be offered before they bring back the dog. I found a lost dog one time, first I called the local SPCA to tell them that I found a dog and to give my phone number to anyone who will contact them about it. They morning after I got a call from the owner. She was so happy and I was too because I would be out of my mind if I lost one of my furbabies.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:09:20 +0000

I think they should honor it since it was offered. Don’t offer something you have no intentions of honoring. HOWEVER, I think this whole taking it to court thing is insane! You returned a precious dog to their owner. I would want my dog back if my little shih tzu ran away!

It is a shame that these people seemed to only return the dog for the money. Seems they wouldn’t have returned it without a reward….. SAD!

By: lyn

lyn — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:09:33 +0000

So… what would they have done with the dog if there hadn’t been a reward offer – Ie only a lost dog poster with a plea to return if found? Kept him? Turn him into the shelter? Sold him? Seems as if the $1000 was their only motivation for returning the dog. Hmm..

By: Pogo

Pogo — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:02:02 +0000

Well, first of all if I found a lost dog, I would not only not want or expect a reward, I’d refuse a reward because…well, it’s just wrong to take it (IMHO). Yes, either way it’s ridiculous. Don’t know who’s in the wrong here, but both sides are being ridiculous. I’m just glad the pup is home again and safe.

By: Kiko & Josie & Mama

Kiko & Josie & Mama — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:30:17 +0000

I don’t know why the owner thinks the two women stole the dog, but their reaction to not being ‘paid’ for returning it makes me suspicious of them. It is a sorry situation all the way around.

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:49:12 +0000

A lawsuit would never come up since my only reward is to see the dog reunited with its owner. I would never ask for a reward. If the owner insisted I would ask that they send the reward to our local no-kill shelter or an animal shelter of their choice.

By: Daisy

Daisy — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:08:45 +0000

No, I would never file a lawsuit. I can’t believe that’s what the two women did. Plus how do they get they’ve been deprived $15,000??

I hope Poindexter finds a good home:D He is adorable.