Offering to buy dog

This may sound a bit odd, but I am in love with my neighbors dog. They leave her outside constantly alone, and she escapes alot. She is very friendly, quiet and great with the kids. She has short hair, must be part hound. Absolutely beautiful.

Anyhow, regardless of whether its tacky or not, how would I go about offering to buy her?

There probably isn't a better way than to just to go ask them directly. Just tell her that you have a nice home waiting for her if they'd ever consider selling her (or giving her away possibly). Just be polite. A "no" never killed anyone.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Thanks. I'm planning on asking, I just never see them and dont know if I should go right up to their door. I'll get up the guts, haha. I really do like her, and it would be amazing to be able to have her.