It’s often a problem when people’s hearts are bigger than their pockets
There are a million and one animals out there looking for someone to care for them. These animals have feelings like us and should be treated fairly.
This is where animal welfare comes in. It refers to an animal’s overall quality of life and includes how well the animal is adjusting to his or her current situation and environment.
Because so many animals are harmed due to their usage in entertainment, food, medicine, fashion, scientific research, and as exotic pets, animal welfare is crucial. Human interactions with animals have an impact on animal welfare, and it is our responsibility to ensure that all animals are handled properly, humanely, and with respect.
In today’s AITA story, we read about a staunch animal lover who happens to be the OP’s wife. It was her desire to take care of animals for the rest of her life, and the OP promised to support her.
What started with one horse and three dogs is now five dogs, three horses, four donkeys, a couple of cats, and a bird. The OP couldn’t bear the financial burden of catering for all the animals as his wife wanted to add more expensive animals to the ones she already has.
It got to a point when they were out of money, so the OP’s wife applies for credit cards and starts racking up the bills. The OP tried talking to his wife about the whole situation but ended up being kicked out.
The Headline…
A few years later, she has been adding to this with really expensive animals
She yelled at the OP for not supporting the children
As usual, the comments trooped in and here are a bunch of them.
Your wife needs mental help now
She is asking you to support an addiction
It’s not your fault that you have an abusive spouse
She’s well on her way to being an animal hoarder
Marriage counseling is definitely in the cards
She needs to get a job to fund it
She’ll understand the value of money soon enough
You don’t see how bad this is getting
She is going to bankrupt you
She sounds like one of those pet hoarders
It sounds as though your marriage can’t survive this
The two of you need to come to some agreement
She is neglecting the needs of the children
The disappointment here should be her complete disregard
She is borrowing money she can’t pay back
That’s your retirement or children’s college money
Let her stew in her debt
It doesn’t mean that her actions are wise
She kicked you out to punish you
It was any other recognized addiction
Every animal deserves a happy life with all the advantages therein. But then, there’s a fine line between trying to help and becoming part of the problem.
When taking in animals that you can’t afford, especially if an accident occurs, you end up becoming part of the problem and it’s just so sad the OP’s wife can’t see that.
