The one to whom the animal is registered, if applicable; OR the one who will be best equipped to care for the animal on his/her own.
My husband and I have a golden retriever. She is officially only registered to me, however, if, heaven forbid, we were to separate, I would probably let him take her, because my work schedule is not the best for a dog. I'm gone at least 12 hours a day 3-4 days a week and that's just not fair for the animal, ya know?
In most cases, one person is more fond of a pet than the other. It's fair to go with that.
If there's a rancorous FIGHT over a pet, I'd bet it's not about the pet, it's about the relationship ending and that fight, just as in a divorce with children, has nothing to do with the pet, but with the anger and hurt over the relationship ending.
Pushed C on accident I meant to vote B.
It's just stressful for most pets to travel back and forth, they aren't like a kid where you can explain what's happening, and you know they'll have a favorite human anyways. Whoever the pet spends the most time with, they should keep the pet.
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Ugh, this would be heart wrenching. I would say it depends, but that would be an awful decision to have to make.
Best Bet for the Pet-----Who spend the Most Time with this Pet. xxoo
Every time I get a dog they pick a favorite person, it isn't to say that they do not like the other person.
The first dog I got became my wife's shadow, he thinks he is part of her... and wants nothing more than to be around her.
Sure he is okay with me when she is gone, but she should definitely get him (if we were to split up which we won't) for his own happiness.
Then my wife got herself a dog and it became attached to me, this one follows me everywhere... when I go to work she is waiting for me at home.
I'm told she howls and pouts when I'm gone, so no reason if we were to split my wife should get this one.
If we only had one dog, I'd say it should go to whoever the dog likes to hang out with the most.
To be 100% honest this is just like having a kid you're both going to argue over it you both want it and sometimes it's just to hurt the other person which really really sucks because the only person you're going to hurt is the animal or the kid I say this is a moment where you have to be 100% honest and fuck all the bullshit who's going to give it the best home the best opportunity for the dog to flourish and be the best it can be maybe there should be a new law for people who get that's the moment they get a pet from the Humane Society or wherever they have to sign a legal form stating if you ever break that prove that that's going to go with
The one who got screwed over !! LOL I Happily raised my Ex girlfriend's son from 5 to 15 like he was my own and he proudly told friends "that's my dad".. However she was bat shit crazy so I stuck around until he was old enough to fend for himself and we could easily continue are father/son relationship.. Well she immediately forbid him from seeing me and told him a Bunch of Lies on who I supposedly really was, that I left her because of him !! Just made me look like a Monster..
Oh.. off track.. Then wanted the cat on top of it afterwards.. HELL NO !! I lost My Son and 10 years of my life & was completely Alone.. I Needed that Cat.. He saved me with his 😻😸.. 🙂
This is a very difficult question because it really involves custody very similar to that of a child. I would say that it depends on a variety of factors including who can spend more time with the pet, who the pet likes better or is closer to, who can provide better and more appropriate care for the pet. And who is willing to facilitate visitation by the other person with the pet. This is particularly important with dogs and certain breeds of cats who get very attached to a single person in most cases.
The one who was in charge of the pet. There's always someone who had the actual responsibility and someone who just helped out so it's pretty easy. Like right now I live with people who have a dog and everyone knows who's dog it is including the dog and we just pet him or walk with him sometimes.
Whoever spent the most money in the relationship should get the pet. If you didn't invest as much money you should have enough after the break up to buy your own dog. Why would someone want a constant reminder of a failed relationship? Id give that dog away quick
Let the dog choose lol.
Nah honestly this is a tough one. But it would be better off with the person financially stable, that's walking into a place to live as then it will be taken care of. But the pained person would argue they need it for support.
Oh this is too hard.
If one gave the pet to the other as a gift then the giftee gets to keep it. If one talked the other into agreeing to get it together then the one who came up with the idea originally gets to keep it. However, if one completely neglects the pet while the other is the one who is always feeding it, taking it for walks, changing the litter box, paying the vet bills and giving it the most attention, regardless of who came up with the idea or who gave it to whom, that more caring person should get it.
Isabel I would say the partner that is obviously more invested in the pet in terms of its care and interaction with it. In some cases that could be tricky to determine though. But in any case the best interests of the pet should be paramount and hopefully the 2 partners can reach an agreement about that.
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I believe the couple should write up a contract agreement that they both will share custody of the pet but It's not right to take off with the pet and not bring it back
and another thing I'm thinking, Whoever wanted the pet should be the one to
keep the pet after the breakup
The pets owner. No the one who adopted it or bought it. But the one their pet chose as its owner. I adopted a dog time ago he was mine but i was out long time working so even though i used to give him all my love he chose my sis as owner. I read they choose their owner in the place they are living so my pet chose her. she's the owner 😒. So the pet should be with the owner they chose that way it won't feel stressed.
A couple I know broke up and they have custody. Must be awkward for all involved though.
For me, my only experience was I let her keep the cat. We both loved the cat but without going into it, she needed the cat. I could see that and let her stay cat parent. Sometimes it's something like that too.
Option B cos the dog will need its owner (i. e the person he spent more tym with) n trust me, the person might feel a bit lonely without it. But it depends on the couple's decision. Just hope they get on together again
King Solomon came up with the answere when two woman disputed the legitimacy of their claims of motherhood over an infant. Fair is fair, and the wise king did not want to render unfair judgement when he had only their word that they were both the rightful mother of the child.
If you have a hacksaw, chainsaw, or bonesaw lying around in the garage or tool shed, use it to that effect when breaking up.
Unless there is an easy option... that one of the parties has no interest in the pet and makes zero claim to it... they should just share custody.
If they both want time with the pet then they should just split ownership.
I think it depends on a lot of factors, depending on the couple and the circumstances. We have two dogs but I have trained them for obedience and hunting and the dogs know I'm their master. If we broke up she wouldn't even think of not letting me take them.
To the person to whom the pet has the closest bond.
A cat, or a dog, will always choose their special fur parent.
I think the one who bought the pet or who it was mostly intended for. That's why I prefer to have my own dog and if you want a pet, you can get one yourself lol.
My ex wife took possession of our pet.
also the daughter.
we have now come to a further deal lol.
she keeps the dog (different one) and I get the daughter on loan.
Have them both stand apart on one end of the room and have the pet on the other end of the room. Whoever the pet goes to first gets the pet.
I think that's something you discuss together, who is more emotionally attached to the pet, who is able to financially support the pet.
It really should be whom the pet was for. But if they don't care, then the other should take responsibility for them.
Whoever the pet likes to be around the most but there should be an agreement and the person who leaves the pet can't change their mind later.
The one who gave the pet its name will be the one who fights harder to keep the pet.
I'm guessing this was how the game Hook a duck was first established! (I worry this might only be a UK reference lol).
I never heard of it.. what is it?
@PeacefulRainDrop It's an old fairground game which involves using a fake fishing rod to catch a fake duck, the more I think of it the less I think my original reply was of any value lol
Ohh haha
I remember a game now you say that had to fish for ducks they had colors on the bottom you could only keep your colored ducks whoever got them all won
@PeacefulRainDrop Very very similar to the fundamental rules of *Hook a Duck* ... Essentially you hook the duck and follow the instruction on the bottom, hence we learn which member of the couple keeps the pet... Simples! lol
Ohh interesting thats cool! Wow!
Who does the pet greet first and miss the most? That is who should get the pet. THE ONE THE PET WANTS.
I assume they coparent and trade weekly like people do with a kid
Usually the person that is the obvious master of the pet. If that's not apparent, they should come to an agreement that works for their situation.
The one that wants and will care for the dog, not the one that decides they want the dog for revenge
Well none of your options.
The one bought the pet, the pet came from they money.
But if you're a failure couple, then neither of you deserve the creature, let him be with a better couple, or release to the wilds. Lol
It's a mix of multiple factors. Who messed up the relationship? Who is better capable of taking care of the pet? Who is the pet more attached to?
Who ever actually had custody of that pet. If it was bought together then it should be half and half visits. :)
Depends on which the pet is more attached to
If you love your pet then you should do whats right for him, even if it means keeping your pet with someone he or she is attached to.
The one who is closer to the pet and spends more time bonding.
Unless unwanted or unable to take them, the one who got the pet in the first place.
People try to share but whoever has the better space for the animal usually gets it
Man that’s tough maybe someone could stay with them on weekends the other person on weekdays?
Whoever spends the most time with the pet and who does the most for it should get the pet.
Whoever owns the pet or the paperwork at the vet is in if there is one on it and not both
Why did they break up? Was the pet involved in the break-up? Did the pet cause the break-up? Does the pet speak English? Is the pet a horse? Is the man's name Wilber? How many chucks could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
I should get the pet 😌
It will become a dead and smelly pet 👀
The guy should get the pet, because the girl will just exploit the animal on social media for extra followers.
Hey! Where's my chainsaw?
Don't worry i will solve the problem instantly... Just need to fire up this bad boy...
I got stuck with the fucking cat I got for her. Ugh.
A nurse that works with mummy m. j om has shared custody of her dog with her ex
I suppose the one that bought it, if they bought it together, then the one who wanted it most.
I litteraly googled this. Has to be settled in court and the judge usually gives the dog to whoever has the kids.
A dog can't raise a dog, so the guy should keep the dog.
Obviously the answer is barbecue/cookout.
A broken couple can't figure out who gets Fido or Fluffy or Feathers? Well since we don't have courts for that, the answer is roast 'em and pass the honey mustard or the steak sauce. 😉👍
Let the dog decide. It knows who it likes. Dogs have voices. Owners know this
Cut the Animal in two. I will take the ass and rear leg part.
Oh damn, don't remind me of that.
Ask the pet. Who does it run to?
C sounds more reasonable
The one that the pet is more attached to.
Whoever was the brains behind the pet.
Whoever the pet likes more.
Whoever came up with the idea
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