What should i do, i have a serious problem with my mom's dog. please help.?

my 2 dogs, a rotty and a pit bull, had puppies and my mom wanted one. she has had him for 3 years and i feel he is not in good living conditions...she leaves and goes to indiana, we live by chicago, to go see her boyfriend and he has to stay at home alone in her kitchen, i go let him out to pee and feed him but i feel he could have a better life, with more interaction and people to play with, he also has allergies and has to go to the vet and my mom takes him but doesnt always keep up on it so his skin starts to get irritated, but he IS on medication i just feel like he deserves better and i feel like i could find him a better home.......she loves him and i do to and thats why i feel like i should get him a new family, but im not sure how she would take it......any suggestions??

What should i do, i have a serious problem with my mom's dog. please help.?
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Next time mom runs off to play with the boy toy, tell her the dog ran away. He got loose and you couldn't find him. Put up posters if you have to just to make her happy. Give the dog away. Just keep your mouth shut about what really happened.
Reply:You would be better off to talk to your mom than to go ahead and find the dog a home.
Reply:Since your mother technically owns the dog, you should warn her if she mistreats him. If she does not listen to your warnings, threaten to call animal control services. They will take the dog away from her if they determine she's unfit to own the dog. From there, you will be able to adopt the dog.





Otherwise, suggest that you take the dog and she can come visit anytime she likes.
Reply:mmm bit of a tuffy,seeing hows it your mum.try have "the"chat.or even suggest boarding kennels whilst she is away.its costly but it is a start towards better treatment when she is away.Are you able to take him home to your place whilst she has the visits.may be that may get bit much too.if she not too interested or attached to him,maybe she might agree with you.maybe one of yours or your mums friend maybe able to help you out,either by dogsitting or new home.goodluck
Reply:I would just ask her if she would like to be free of the commitment of owning a dog. Dogs are not the right pet to have if you are gone frequently. She may just surprise you and say she really would like to have the dog re-homed [didn't want to hurt your feelings] or she may step up the level of care at the thought of puppy living elsewhere.
Reply:um.... you are cute!!
Reply:You should talk to your mom. If she really loves him she has to show more care or she has to find him a better home. Looking after a dog is not an easy responsibility. She has to feed him, play with him, socialize him, exercise him and so on. If she feels that she cannot provide these to him regularly then only her love is practically meaningless. That's sad but true. If you think that he deserves better conditions then talk to your mom, explain your thoughts (nicely ofcourse) and then find a good home for him. It seems that her dog even cannot feel her love since she is out of her house often. Dogs need a lot of attention and care.


His skin condition may be allergy but also stress can cause allergy like symptoms in dogs too. You can talk to his vet and ask about it or if you know his vet well maybe you can ask him/her to talk to your mother and explain her that the dog cannot be healthy any longer if these conditions go on.





Good luck
Reply:a rotty and a pit bull





nice combination
Reply:This is why people really shouldn't breed their dogs....it is IMPOSSIBLE to guarantee all the pups a 'forever home', EVEN when they go to close family members.


This is a real judgement call for you - good luck, I don't envy you, but I respect the fact you have 'your' dogs' needs at heart.


=)
Reply:Maybe you could just have a talk with your mom about how much time she is away and how the dog would benefit from being with people all the time. Maybe you know of someone already and you could mention to your mom how they would love the dog and you both would be able to still see the dog, or at least hear how it is doing. Good Luck!





BTW: I have a Rotti/Am Staff mix. I bet she's gorgeous
Reply:You should definately talk to your mom fist, and try to help her see your point of view. Help her to understand that her dog is probably not happy where he is and he needs a home where he will get more attention. And if she really loves the dog she's gotta either give him up or change her ways. If she says she can't give him up b/c she loves him you could even use an example with "hoarders" those people love those animals but love isn't always enough. It'll be hard but you gotta make sure you get the point across because that really is the only way to help the dog. Because she's not doing anything illeagal so she has to ultimately make the hard decision.