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I was given a dog by my boss who agreed to pay all the dogs expenses for life. How do i ensure he fulfills the agreement?
New York, NY
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Posted 3 months ago in Contracts / Agreements
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He was adamant that i take the dog. He volunteered to pay her expenses for life. It is a teacup yorkshire terrier. I love the dog, but i was aware of the potential cost. So once he volunteered to foot the bill, I wrote up an agreement on my own, stating he would pay all the expenses, and i would house and care for her, for her whole life. The vet also has a copy of this signed agreement, which he verified he had signed, so that they could be authorized to charge his card when i brought her in for care. The thing is, i am afraid if i leave the job he will attempt to back out. To keep the dog in the "style to which she's grown accustomed" for life will cost $40,000-$45,000. How to proceed if he falters.
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Laura Mcfarland-Taylor
This attorney is licensed in Illinois.
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All the dog care about is regular meals, regular vet visits, play time with other dogs, and time with you, so forget about "the style to which she's grown accustomed."
If you have a signed agreement, then your boss is bound by that agreement. If he ever attempts to back out of it you can sue him for breach of contract. 
Neil Iren Jacobs
This attorney is licensed in New York.
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I agree with Ms. Macfarland that you have a valid contract. Moreover, your question about security for that contract has been significantly addressed by placing the agreement and credit card imprint with the vet and getting the vet's (and your boss') acknowledgement of it. The only other significant canine expense is food, so if you could get the same situation (copy of agreement and boss' credit card) with a food supplier, that would be a help. But remember - credit cards can be cancelled. Arranging a significant prepayment to these suppliers (vet, food store) would give you the best security, though your boss may well balk.
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