Family puts one-year-old Husky up for adoption, leading someone else to take the sweet dog home, until family demands him back two weeks later: ‘He's better off here’

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  • A husky dog sitting in a grassy field.
  • AITAH for not returning a dog?

    I adopted a one year old dog about two weeks ago. They said it was due to their other dog not getting along with it and not
  • having enough time or space. They warned me of a few behavior issues but since I adopted him everything has been fine.
  • My older dog loves him, he's taken to the doggie door just fine, I work from home... all behavior issues listed seem to have a
  • solution at my house. I had wanted a second dog for a while so this wasn't a rushed decision for me.
  • Also not to toot my own horn but I'm pretty good with training and knew what I was getting into and that I could handle it (it's a
  • husky) and we have not only a fenced in yard but a concrete moat under it so there's little to no chance of escaping even for his breed.
  • Now the owner texted and said they changed their mind and want the dog back... but how could their situation have changed?
  • Two puppies lying on a sofa.
  • They seemed so overwhelmed they needed me to pick him up ASAP.
  • I feel like I'm not the a hole but since this person has bonded with him longer I feel the need to ask AITAH??
  • Interesting Note_937 Yeah do not give this dog back. He's clearly thriving with you. Get his microchip registered to you and get a vet visit taken care of so your name is on his vet records.
  • That way he's your "property" and can't be taken
  • Efficient-String3263 NTA, that is your dog and more importantly you are his. Can u imagine how distressed would the dog be if you give in to this demand?
  • PurpleEmotional1401 NTA. It's probably because their kids are upset. If he goes. back the issues will resurface again. Tell them to pound sand.
  • thatbatchagaloop OP I'm not sure how to edit a post to make an update but I want people to know I am going to text them that the dog has adjusted well and is a perfect fit for our family. If they push back I will block them
  • but I know I am going to answer them and let them know I think he's better off here... and also he's thriving here! I don't want to sound like I'm bragging or make it worse I just want them to know how happy he is so they can move on.
  • Edit: I texted last night and they have yet to text me again at all. His labs came back healthy so he's on heart worm medication and flea and tick prevention and scheduled to be neutered in less than 2 weeks.

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