What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce? ( Archived) (13)

Jul 26, 2008 11:44 AM CSTWhat do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
Ambrose2007
Ambrose2007Ambrose2007BFE, South Dakota, USA67 Threads 10 Polls 8,881 Posts

What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?(Vote Below)

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Agree on separate ownership before parting
65
59%
Joint custody (visits allowed)
23
21%
Legal joint custody (in divorce papers)
12
11%
Take them to the pound :)
10
9%
Total Votes
110
I'm sure we've all gone through this. You're either cohabiting with a significant other or are married, and have accumulated some pets together (not talking about pets one had before entering the relationship).

Then the painful parting of ways comes, and you must decide what to do with your precious feathered or hairy or scaly wards. Do you simply decide which pets each of you will take away from this relationship, with no further guarantees of contact, or do you make some form of arrangement to have a continued relationship with your pets, even if they live with your ex.

I know of at least one couple who formally included a joint custody agreement in their divorce settlement. Have any other people here done that?
dunno wave
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Jul 26, 2008 11:44 AM CST What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
Ambrose2007
Ambrose2007Ambrose2007BFE, South Dakota USA67 Threads 10 Polls 8,881 Posts
I'm sure we've all gone through this. You're either cohabiting with a significant other or are married, and have accumulated some pets together (not talking about pets one had before entering the relationship).

Then the painful parting of ways comes, and you must decide what to do with your precious feathered or hairy or scaly wards. Do you simply decide which pets each of you will take away from this relationship, with no further guarantees of contact, or do you make some form of arrangement to have a continued relationship with your pets, even if they live with your ex.

I know of at least one couple who formally included a joint custody agreement in their divorce settlement. Have any other people here done that?
dunno wave
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Jul 26, 2008 12:01 PM CST What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
rwantin
rwantinrwantinRoyal Oak, Michigan USA17 Threads 8,924 Posts
I had dinner with my ex some three weeks ago. She came by. The cat went nuts (the cat was always very fond of her). I found myself a bit saddened by this...
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Jul 26, 2008 12:09 PM CST What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
Justme4uok
Justme4uokJustme4uokNorthern CA, California USA28 Threads 5,737 Posts
rwantin: I had dinner with my ex some three weeks ago. She came by. The cat went nuts (the cat was always very fond of her). I found myself a bit saddened by this...



comfort Can always change things up and share custody..
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Jul 26, 2008 12:12 PM CST What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
roseofsharon
roseofsharonroseofsharonmanchester, Hampshire, England UK60 Threads 3 Polls 8,699 Posts
For me.... I left the ex and took my two dogs with me. Absolutely no question of them NOT coming with me..... end of story!!

I still miss 'em so...!! crying

H & A.... angel
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Jul 26, 2008 12:16 PM CST What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
bob1959
bob1959bob1959otisfield, Maine USA54 Threads 3 Polls 1,874 Posts
ex took ALL three cats. Worst part of the whole thing. I was getting up to let them in for weeks even after i didn't have them anymore.sigh
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Jul 26, 2008 12:21 PM CST What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
jimbhoy
jimbhoyjimbhoyHamilton, Strathclyde, Scotland UK80 Threads 2 Polls 4,142 Posts
Give them to the local Chinese restaraunt.... they'll feed a few people with themdevil devil devil devil devil
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Jul 26, 2008 12:26 PM CST What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
roseofsharon
roseofsharonroseofsharonmanchester, Hampshire, England UK60 Threads 3 Polls 8,699 Posts
jimbhoy: Give them to the local Chinese restaraunt.... they'll feed a few people with them


jaw drop

scold

That's one less wee drinkies for Jim in Sorrento...... grin
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Jul 26, 2008 12:30 PM CST What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
Indyfella
IndyfellaIndyfellaindianapolis, Indiana USA152 Threads 8 Polls 18,150 Posts
If it's a cat...she could have the damn thing. Litter box and all applause
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Jul 26, 2008 12:30 PM CST What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
Tater
TaterTaterspringfield, Illinois USA45 Threads 3 Polls 3,326 Posts
well if the pets are anything but dogs, then she can have em' dogs we might have to share or it also depends on the living situation where the dogs could have more room and running space
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Jul 26, 2008 12:43 PM CST What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
cristina
cristinacristinaLisbon, North Holland Netherlands286 Threads 10 Polls 17,243 Posts
Two hug
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Jul 26, 2008 12:45 PM CST What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
cristina
cristinacristinaLisbon, North Holland Netherlands286 Threads 10 Polls 17,243 Posts
rwantin: I had dinner with my ex some three weeks ago. She came by. The cat went nuts (the cat was always very fond of her). I found myself a bit saddened by this...


hug
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Jul 26, 2008 12:46 PM CST What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
cristina
cristinacristinaLisbon, North Holland Netherlands286 Threads 10 Polls 17,243 Posts
roseofsharon: For me.... I left the ex and took my two dogs with me. Absolutely no question of them NOT coming with me..... end of story!!

I still miss 'em so...!!

H & A....


giggle

angel
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Jul 26, 2008 12:47 PM CST What do we do with our pets when we separate or divorce?
cristina
cristinacristinaLisbon, North Holland Netherlands286 Threads 10 Polls 17,243 Posts
jimbhoy: Give them to the local Chinese restaraunt.... they'll feed a few people with them


shock

you always promise not to go to chinese restaurant nor Mcdonalds
liar

rolling on the floor laughing
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by Ambrose2007 (10 Polls)
Created: Jul 2008
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