Most dogs are better than most people. There's a reason we get so up-in-arms about dog stories.

Sometimes I really hate people. Dogs seem to have such an infinite capacity for love and forgiveness, but so many people want some designer puppy that they pay thousands for, just because it looks good. I advocate for older dogs because they're calmer, easier to take care of, and so deserving of a good home to spend…

Wow are you off-base. They aren't bona fide purchasers since the seller wasn't the owner. This is basic personal property law. It doesn't have to be stolen to be voidable.

Maaaaaaaaaybe he got the dog and then decided to enlist later on. He'd had the dog for three years, was he just supposed to give it away because there'd be uncertainty surrounding deployment?

The dog was left behind in the trust of a significant other. A conversation before selling the dog would lead to no controversy. You're either dense or a troll, pick one.

such lowlife. very asshole.

Agreed. Also, they've only had the dog since March. Explain to the children sadly that there was a mistake and that Puppy already has an owner, wait a bit for them to calm down, and get them another pet. A few years from now they'll barely remember Puppy's visit to their home.

Then read the comments because plenty of us are placing the blame on her for creating this entire situation.

Not fashion. Not fashion at all.

My logic dictates that it's got to be the girlfriend as her irresponsible actions created this entire situation. There would be no family of selfish people if she hadn't sold the dog.

Girlfriend. Absolutely. Because whatever your feelings about the assholishness of the family, there is always the girlfriend behind it.

Microchip your pets. Animals are legally seen as property in the US and if it's marked with a microchip or tattoo that links it to you then the law has no choice but to return it to you in case you have to go to court.

I would feel very differently about this if, as I assumed going into the article, the new family had had the dog for an extended period. Who has the dog first is kind of meaningless to me, it's about bonding. If I had picked up a dog from a Craigslist ad, with no indication the seller was not the only claimant to the…

If I were the new family, I would offer to keep the dog until the rightful owner returns from overseas. That way the children get to play with the pup and the dog gets a nice foster home. Tell the kids now it's only temporary, and then when he comes home the children get a valuable lesson in doing something kind for…

They've only had the dog for a couple of months? Trust me you guys, the kids will get over it. Buy them a puppy and give them a great life lesson in doing the right thing. Holy crap.

Pfft, they forgot to mention how much you can save by sending the invitations by email instead of by raven. It's more environmentally friendly, too.

Lets be honest, the only thing that matters is the pie.

A smaller secondary point to the one you raised: I also found this really reductive and insulting to men who are married, have children and are not abusive monsters. The implication that the only reason they're caring and loving spouses and fathers is because of a government contract is pretty gross.

I just....no words. Only Jack.