Redditor Refuses To Take Care Of Sister’s Dogs After Doing It For 3 Years, Gets Called Selfish

Some people are so ungrateful.

Damjan

• Published in Animal Stories
• March 22, 2023

Pets are a big responsibility and require a great deal of commitment. They rely on their owners for food, shelter, exercise, and companionship.

OP has been helping her sister care for her two dogs for over three years. Her sister works part-time and odd hours, leaving OP with the responsibility of caring for the dogs while she is away.

OP had been helping her sister with one dog about once a week for two years when she and her husband got a new puppy, prompting her sister to ask for extra help. However, OP found the extra responsibility too much and told her sister she would only be able to help three days a week.

The dogs were not well-trained and were very difficult to care for, so OP recently refused to help take care of her sister's dogs anymore. Her sister has been calling and texting her for help, but OP has been ignoring her.

OP's mother then told her she was being childish and that it wasn't like OP had other plans anyway. OP has helped her sister once since then and is starting to reconsider her stance on the issue.

Is OP the AH for refusing to take care of her sister's dogs after doing it weekly for three years? Read the full story below:

OP asks:

OP (28F) has been helping her sister (30F) care for her two dogs for over three years. Her sister works part-time and odd hours, leaving OP with the responsibility of caring for the dogs while she is away.

However, OP found the extra responsibility too much and told her sister she would only be able to help three days a week. The dogs were not well-trained and were very difficult to care for, so OP recently refused to help take care of her sister's dogs anymore

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

Not your circus, not your monkeys

Getting a dog is a big commitment and shouldn't be done lightly. It's important to consider your lifestyle and whether you have enough time to care for a dog properly. If you can't commit to providing the time and resources that a dog needs, it's best to avoid getting one.

Unfortunately, many people do this:

"No" is a complete sentence

"Having free time doesn’t mean you’re obligated to do things for anyone else"

Two dogs when you cannot handle one?

OP doesn't need a reason

The bottom line is:

Pets are a big responsibility and require a great deal of commitment. They rely on their owners for food, shelter, exercise, and companionship. Pets need regular veterinary care, grooming, and training.

It's important to consider whether you have the time and resources to properly care for a pet before bringing one into your home. Additionally, it's important to research the needs of the particular pet you are considering, as different animals have different requirements.

Pets bring a great deal of joy but also require a significant amount of time and effort to ensure they are happy and healthy.

Damjan