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She never mentioned out of state. She never mentioned a plane or anything past the 26th. We were told she would be back at their home that Sunday.

The father told my husband tonight that WE were wrong - that Zoe was a great car traveller.

I would never, personally, just take someone else’s pet out of town without asking permission first. Maybe it’s just that some people feel entitled to do as they want and to heck with everyone else.

I need to force myself into bed right now so good night FRiends.

Zoe, wherever you are, may God keep you safe from fear and harm. We really miss you.

Red flags should have went up when they called and wanted to pick up the dog early. At that point you should have said “Never mind” and the girl wouldn’t have made any money after all. You didn’t change the plan, they did. As it turned out, you voluntarily took the dog to them.

Now, we know where you went wrong. Simple mistakes in trust. Now you have every right to know where they’ve taken the dog and you have every right to go get it. Get the local sheriff involved and have his office contact them, or have an attorney contact them and advise them of the legal ramifications of not returning your dog. If something bad has happened I’d want to know about it sooner rather than later.

Good luck and I’ll say a prayer. My dogs are my “kids”. They don’t drive so the insurance doesn’t go up when they reach a certain age. I don’t worry about them getting some girl pregnant because I had them fixed. And obama can’t make me buy them insurance.

They told you in advance that they were going out of town and taking the dog with them. You still allowed them to watch your dog. They didn't go into your house and steal your dog. YOU let them take your dog out of town. Like it or not, you did. And yeah, things happen that change plans and they won't be back as soon as they thought, but, you let them take your dog with them. That is a fact.

Please try to cheer up. I’m sure your dog is fine.
And I don’t think anyone’s lying to you, either. The mother told you they were going away & they planned to take your dog along with their own dogs....You had the opportunity to say “no” at that point, but you OK’d it.

(They may have had every intention of staying home,when they agreed to doggie-sit, but their plans may have changed & they felt this was the best solution for both of your families.)

Now it seems their mother’s ill & they can’t come home on schedule.
You’ve told us these people aren’t lowlife or criminals. They sound like a respectable family & responsible petowners, themselves.
I think you should just be patient in the knowledge that they’ve cared for your beloved pet previously & that they’re caring for her properly now.

This is absolutely NOT a police matter, in imo.
No one’s stolen your 1.5 yo dog.(For heaven’s sake, this is your daughter’s friend & you’ve known them over a year.)
It just seems like an unavoidable,unexpected delay & I’ll bet they want to get home ASAP themselves.

I hope you find it in your heart to say a prayer for their sick mother & I’ll say a prayer for your father.
Please try to be calm & put this all in perspective.....plans change & ****(stuff) happens. Let us all know when your pooch arrives home ....I just know she will soon.
God Bless