Overhaulin'

I want to keep the dog I'm dogsitting?

Okay, my cousins have been gone for I think 6 days and one of their dogs, a silly two year old Basset Hound named Rufus, has been living with us. We own another dog, my dog, who is named JJ. Our other dog, Coco, just died suddenly on Easter. Rufus the Doofus, as he has been nicknamed, has really gotten under our skin. One of my brothers, Kellen, has always wanted a dog of his own. He really really loves this dog. He takes Rufus with him on walks, in the car, sleeps in his bed, even takes showers with him (Rufus LOVES water). I know, I know. He's not our dog. He already has a home. But my cousins are coming to pick him up tomorrow and I didn't know till now just how attached I've gotten. The other day Rufus was in his crate, and JJ was running frantically from room to room, whining. I pet her and comforted her, confused, cause the only time she does this is when she can't find me. Then it dawned on me and I let Rufus out of his crate, and JJ was so happy. I had no idea she'd gotten so close. She's been so lonely without Coco. I took a lot of pictures of him yesterday and sat in my room going through them. He's got the classic Basset Hound look. The long droopy ears and the stubby legs and a big hound nose and the barrel chest and those huge sad golden eyes. And then out of nowhere I felt like I got punched in the gut. In the past 6 days he's already become part of my family. He's such a clown, he's made us laugh so hard. My family is going through some tough times right now and besides that, my parents are always bickering and fighting. And he's brought so much humor and energy into our life. I don't know what to do. They're supposed to be picking him up tomorrow... and all 6 of us have fallen in love with this dog...... Pleas help! Okay, all I did was ask a question. NOT for people to be rude about it. OBVIOUSLY I wouldn't keep somebody's dog away from them if they wanted their dog back! And, right after I asked, my mom called my cousins. Not to ask for the dog at all, just saying how Rufus is going and stuff. My brother Kellen just graduated from High School today. My cousins said that it sounds like Rufus is really fitting in there.... and they think they want to give Rufus to Kellen for a graduation present.

Public Comments

1. keep it
2. What would you do if your cousins were watching JJ for you and when you came back they didn't want to give her back? They love Rufus just as much if not more than you do. You can always go and visit Rufus. This dog is not yours and you can not keep him.
3. It's not your dog, and you all knew it was temporary. What to do shouldn't even be a question at all.
4. have to talk to dog's owner