What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland
My daughter and I agreed to pet sit for an acquaintance of her's 9 weeks ago. The agreement was for 2 weeks. We keep attempting contact with the owner, when he does call or text back he consistently makes up excuses as to why he can't pick up his dog that day, or says he will pick it up and doesn't show up.
The dog had a massive ear infection when he came here, it took 2 weeks just to get the owner to bring antibiotics and drops, which he only brought half of the supply. That was the only time he came to visit his dog.
We were under the impression that he may not initiate the act of giving up the dog, but would accept an offer if someone was willing to take him. My mother would love to adopt the dog and we have mentioned that to the owner several times but he keeps saying he will pick him up this day or that day, yet never shows.
Now at 9 weeks - can I legally give the dog away?
My daughter and I agreed to pet sit for an acquaintance of her's 9 weeks ago. The agreement was for 2 weeks. We keep attempting contact with the owner, when he does call or text back he consistently makes up excuses as to why he can't pick up his dog that day, or says he will pick it up and doesn't show up.
The dog had a massive ear infection when he came here, it took 2 weeks just to get the owner to bring antibiotics and drops, which he only brought half of the supply. That was the only time he came to visit his dog.
We were under the impression that he may not initiate the act of giving up the dog, but would accept an offer if someone was willing to take him. My mother would love to adopt the dog and we have mentioned that to the owner several times but he keeps saying he will pick him up this day or that day, yet never shows.
Now at 9 weeks - can I legally give the dog away?