Redditor Gives Away Family’s Pet Because They Didn’t Take Care Of It, Asks If They Crossed The Line

Pets can obviously be very enjoyable for kids, but alongside all the excitement and enjoyment comes responsibility. It’s extremely important to instruct your kid on how to responsibly care for a pet before you decide to get one. Establishing family ground rules about pet ownership from the get-go is key for these sort of situations. It’s absolutely vital to decide jointly as a household what the expectations from every family member are for caring for the pet. Ensuring that everyone in the house is well-informed and on the same page helps as well. Besides teaching them about responsibility, it’s essential to convey to children the important of taking good care of a pet and animals in general. This is something our OP of today is struggling with in his family as he shares in his Reddit AITA story. Keep on reading to see more:

Source: u/Main_Ad4903

#1) Is OP in the wrong for this?

#2) OP is not an animal lover but was convinced into letting his kids and wife adopt a dog. OP was to be only financially responsible.

#3) The dog has been here for a while and OP has begun noting negligence on the part of the family.

#4) OP found out that the dog wasn’t being fed properly either.

#5) OP took away the dog and gave it to his in-laws.

#6) OP’s wife and kids are angry at him and demanding to get the dog back.

#7) OP’s father in law called him and told him how happy the dog was and how OP should bring his wife and kids over.

#8) OP explains his wife’s family dynamic and adds that it was necessary to give the dog away as it needed help.

#9) OP gives a positive update, hoping that the FIL can resolve this issue.

Source: u/Main_Ad4903

It seems that people have different perspectives and insights on the matter of children owning pets and there was also an argument on which are the most beginner-friendly pets. Nonetheless, the consensus is that all the netizens agree on the decision to part with the dog as it is the best course of action. “What’s best for the dog?”, is the only question needed to be asked here. OP is by far not the a**hole here. Keep on scrolling to see what Reddit users are saying about the situation:

#10) I bet the dog would physically thank OP if it could.

#11) If another chance is given, I hope everyone makes sure the dog is doing okay.

#12) It’s not the dog’s fault, obviously.

#13) We’re proud of OP.

#14) A fish would make a lot of sense but I doubt OP’s kid would like that.

#15) The kids, we can understand. OP’s wife on the other hand? Absolutely not.

#16) Everything had been communicated beforehand.

#17) If you think about it, this was animal abuse.

#18) Being responsible for the food and excercise of your pet is the least you can do.

#19) OP’s wife concerns me honestly.

#20) I don’t believe it’s harsh at all. OP also provided an option to visit.

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