Redditor Angry At His Parents For Taking Back The Dog They Rehomed A Couple of Days Earlier

"The family was nice enough to give her back, since it had only been 3 days."

Damjan
Redditor Angry At His Parents For Taking Back The Dog They Rehomed A Couple of Days Earlier

Some people adopt pets without thinking if they are able and have time and money to take care of them properly. This is a bad idea, as pets need attention and care, and if you can provide them with the necessary care, then it's fair to the pet.

Taking on a pet is a big responsibility and should not be done lightly. It's important to research the type of pet you are interested in and ensure you have the necessary resources to provide for it.

OP (M33) was surprised when his parents suddenly adopted a 1.5-year-old toy poodle (F) from Korea, as they had never owned any sort of pet before. Having cared for his girlfriend's sister's dog for many years, OP had a basic understanding of how much work goes into being a dog owner and had warned his parents to get training for their new pet.

When they asked him to check on the dog and take her for a walk/poop/pee/feed her once a week, OP was okay with it. However, at Christmas, his parents started having second thoughts about dog ownership and expressed that to their family.

Despite OP's anger, he did not talk back to his parents due to their culture's respect for elders. The dog was re-homed, but a few days later, his mom called him, bawling and wanting to take the dog back.

The family was nice enough to give her back, and after OP chewed his mom out for not taking dog ownership seriously, she asked him to watch her the next day as they had tickets to a symphony concert. OP refused and now is feeling guilty for putting his foot down.

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OP asks:

OP asks:Reddit

His parents adopted a dog

His parents adopted a dogReddit

OP (M33) was surprised when his parents suddenly adopted a 1.5-year-old toy poodle (F) from Korea, as they had never owned any sort of pet before.

OP (M33) was surprised when his parents suddenly adopted a 1.5-year-old toy poodle (F) from Korea, as they had never owned any sort of pet before.Reddit

They would call him once a week to pet sit

They would call him once a week to pet sitReddit

However, at Christmas, his parents started having second thoughts about dog ownership and expressed that to their family.

However, at Christmas, his parents started having second thoughts about dog ownership and expressed that to their family.Reddit

he dog was re-homed, but a few days later, his mom called him, bawling and wanting to take the dog back

he dog was re-homed, but a few days later, his mom called him, bawling and wanting to take the dog backReddit

Now they got the dog back, and want OP to pet sit again

Now they got the dog back, and want OP to pet sit againReddit

OP was furious

OP was furiousReddit

He believes he might have gone too far

He believes he might have gone too farReddit

And asks:

And asks:Reddit

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a-hole:

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a-hole:Reddit

And this:

And this:Reddit

The first comment said it all:

The first comment said it all:Reddit

They adopted a dog. OP did not.

They adopted a dog. OP did not.Reddit

The parents sound really irresponsible. They basically just got another child, and want the first child to babysit.

The parents sound really irresponsible. They basically just got another child, and want the first child to babysit.Reddit

Mom is trying to guilt trip OP

Mom is trying to guilt trip OPReddit

"Dogs take responsibility and require a lot of work."

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Animals form strong bonds with their owners, and when they are taken away and returned, it can be confusing and stressful. This can cause the animal to create anxiety and behavioral issues or even lead to them not trusting their owners and having difficulty forming relationships with people.

It is essential to think carefully before adopting an animal and consider the long-term commitment that comes with it.

Damjan