DEAR ABBY: My dog got my neighbor's dog pregnant, and my neighbor kept it secret so she can sell the pups and keep all the money. I know this because her son told me so.
My dog died this week and I really want one of the puppies. I can't afford to buy one at $300. Does the family of the father of the pups have any rights? -- MISSING MY DOGGIE
DEAR MISSING YOUR DOGGIE: Pets are supposed to be spayed or neutered to prevent this sort of thing from happening. I'm sorry for the loss of your beloved dog. If the pregnancy was unplanned, the owner of the female is not obligated to provide a puppy or compensation to the owner of the male. Perhaps out of compassion your neighbor will relent and give one to you.