I rehomed my dog through my pet sitter. A few days later I asked for back. (only have email for the woman). I explained that I am filled with regret & I feel like I did when my Mom died. Sobbing, sad & can't sleep. She said NO! I emailed her again, now that she knows what it's like to have a dog, to please return her & I would get her a puppy from the breeder that I got my dog. My pet sitter called me & said that Pam won't give her back. I just don't know what to do. I keep praying that she will open her heart & understand & return my dog. Any suggestions...
There are so many dogs that need rescued, I pray that she comes around.

Adopt another dog.

Unfortunately you have signed over all rights to your dog either verbally or on written paper. You can either use this moment to grieve the loss of your dog and move on.. or continue to badger this woman for your dog back.

What was the reasoning behind you giving up your dog anyway?

Thank you for replying. You are right, I am grieving big time.
I've had her for almost 4 years, but lately she started biting my yorkie big time. And we both miss her so much. I was told this would be a perfect match, that this woman had recently lost her dog & wanted a dog a few years old.
I had been crying to my daughter & I asked her to please go check on my dog, as the lady takes her to her beauty salon.
She was mad about this visit & said that Halle still had the diarrhea & that she never had a dog before. This transaction was all done through my pet sitter. There was no money involved. I just know, if this situation was reversed, I would return her dog to her. We all make mistakes, this one is the biggest one I have ever made. Thanks for listening & trying to help.

I'm so sorry that you're so upset about this. Sadly, like it or not, this lady is now the dogs owner. Like you, she can either choose to keep the dog, or give it back. In the eyes of the law dogs are property (I don't agree with that, but the law is the law) and you gave your property to someone else, willingly. You cannot turn around and demand it back because you changed your mind. You can only hope that the lady, like you, decides she doesn't want the dog, and returns her to you, but even then, she doesn't have to, she can re-home the dog to someone else, or take the dog to the shelter. She can even destroy the dog if she wishes. The dog is now her property, to do with as she wishes.

I would stop demanding and try to get on this lady's good side. If she does decide to get rid of the dog, she'll be more inclined to give her back to you if you're on her good side.

So sorry you have to deal with this. Lesson learned.

I have 3 dogs now, and have had dogs all my life. At 71 yrs old, I do understand about losing or giving up a dog. They become part of the family.
Please get yourself another dog. In time, you will come to love it as much as you do this one. I do wish you the best, and good luck.

I'm sorry for you, but you made a decision that you can't blame on anyone else.
If you continue to go check on the dog, even sending your daughter to the salon, you can be charged with stalking and harassment.
Everyone involved knows you regret what you did, so all you can do is wait and hope, but you must accept what you did.