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The fair thing for you to do is buy the frat the puppy of their choice. Sounds like that won't fly though.

Here are a few random thoughts/arguments to bolster your side:

Did you get reimbursed for your time taking care of the dog? Walking, shopping for food, bathing, taking to the vet, etc. Assuming $5 per hour and 3 hours a week (adjust upward as necessary) over 234 weeks comes out to over $3,500.

Did the dog damage of of your personal possessions/car during the time that you were its caretaker? If so, were you reimbursed for all expenses including your time?

Remember that in the eyes of the law, a dog is property and the owner is responsible for any damages. Don't be an a$$, but there are plenty of comebacks you can use to argue that buying them a new dog is more than generous on your part.

You can also throw in the sappy what is best for Fido argument. Dogs get attached to their primary caretakers and may times get depressed when they are separated from them, so allowing the dog to remain at the house might not be in its best interest. In fact, mention this to one of your frat's little sisters and get her to start beating that drum for you.