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.
Read the full story below:
OP asks:
His parents adopted a dog
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.
They would call him once a week to pet sit
However, at Christmas, his parents started having second thoughts about dog ownership and expressed that to their family.
he dog was re-homed, but a few days later, his mom called him, bawling and wanting to take the dog back
Now they got the dog back, and want OP to pet sit again
OP was furious
He believes he might have gone too far
And asks:
OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a-hole:
And this:
The first comment said it all:
They adopted a dog. OP did not.
The parents sound really irresponsible. They basically just got another child, and want the first child to babysit.
Mom is trying to guilt trip OP
"Dogs take responsibility and require a lot of work."
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.
