In a tense case before Judge Judy, Billee sued Kara, claiming that she never abandoned her Great Dane but wanted the dog back after two years of it being cared for by Kara

Kara, on the other hand, argued that she had taken responsibility for the dog after Billee had offered to take it to the pound, and now she was the one who had been taking care of it for the past two years.

Billee, the plaintiff, explained that she never intended to give up her Great Dane but had run into personal issues that made it difficult for her to care for the dog. “I was struggling with some things, and I didn’t want to take the dog to the pound.I told Kara I was going to take it there, but she offered to take it instead,” Billee said. “I never abandoned my dog—I just couldn’t take care of it at the time, but I always planned to get it back.”

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Billee explained that Kara had taken in the dog temporarily, and she was now ready to resume care of the Great Dane. “It’s been two years, and I’ve sorted things out. I want my dog back,” Billee insisted. “I never gave her the dog; it was supposed to be temporary.”

Kara, the defendant, described how she had agreed to take care of the dog when Billee said she couldn’t handle it anymore. “Billee told me she couldn’t take care of the dog and was going to take it to the pound.

I didn’t want that, so I offered to take the dog in,” Kara said. “I’ve been taking care of the dog for two years now. It’s been my responsibility, and I’ve formed a bond with the dog. I don’t think it’s fair for Billee to just take the dog back after all this time.”

Kara explained that she had provided everything for the dog, including food, medical care, and shelter, and felt a strong emotional connection to the animal. “I love the dog, and it’s been part of my family for two years now,” she said.

“I’m not trying to take the dog away from Billee, but I don’t think it’s fair to just give it back to her after all this time without any consideration for the bond we’ve formed.”

Judge Judy immediately turned to Billee, asking why she waited so long to claim the dog. “If you wanted the dog back, why did you wait two years? Why didn’t you take action sooner?”

Judge Judy asked.

Billee explained that she had been facing difficulties and didn’t have the means to take the dog back immediately. “I know it’s been a long time, but I’ve been working on getting my life back together,” she said. “Now that I’m in a better place, I want to take responsibility for my dog again.”

Judge Judy turned to Kara, asking if she was willing to continue caring for the dog if Billee took it back. “Would you be willing to let Billee have the dog back, or would you fight to keep it?”

Judge Judy asked. Kara responded that she loved the dog and would be heartbroken to let it go. “It’s been part of my life for so long, and I’ve taken care of it as my own. I don’t think it’s fair to just give it back,” she said.

After hearing both sides, Judge Judy ruled that while Billee had a right to reclaim her dog, Kara had been the one caring for the animal for the past two years.

“I understand that Billee is the owner of the dog, but Kara has been the one taking care of it, and that’s not something to take lightly,” Judge Judy said. “You both need to consider what’s best for the dog and the emotional bonds that have been formed.”

Judge Judy ordered that the dog be returned to Billee, but she advised both parties to work together to ensure the transition was smooth for the dog. “This isn’t just about who owns the dog. You need to think about what’s best for the animal and make sure the transition is as easy as possible,” she said.

The case ended with Judge Judy emphasizing the importance of clear communication and responsibility when it comes to pet ownership. “Animals are not possessions; they are living beings with emotions and needs,” she said.

“You both need to consider what’s best for the dog and ensure that it is taken care of, no matter where it lives.”