It’s nearly impossible to spend any time with a dog and not grow attached. They’re simply irresistible.
With their soft fur and loving nature, dogs are the perfect companions, offering a bond no one can easily resist.
However, owning a dog isn’t all fun and cuddles. Like any pet, they need attention and care. This includes regular vet visits, training, walks, and grooming – responsibilities that come with the joy of having a furry friend.
Unfortunately, not every dog lover can provide this care and attention for their dogs, and they sometimes have to let them go so someone else can take on the responsibility. While this may be heartbreaking, it’s sometimes the best option for the dog.
One Redditor found himself taking up the responsibility of dog ownership when his friend was finding training her challenging.
He shared on the AITA subreddit that his friend had given him the dog after contemplating getting rid of it. In six months, OP turned things around and trained the dog.
He invited her over one day, and she mentioned wanting the dog back. This upset OP, as he’d bonded with the dog under the impression that it was now his. He further stated that the dog had become his best friend and emotional support animal since he’d recently gotten out of a relationship.
However, when he and the original owner’s mutual friends took her side, OP found himself wondering if he was the AH in this situation.
Scroll down to see what other Redditors thought!
A story of two friends struggling for one adorable dog
OP’s friend gave him her rescue dog after struggling to cater to the canine. 6 months later, she wants her puppy back
OP has bluntly refused, as he has spent the last six months training, feeding and bonding with the dog
Important edit
Here’s how the Reddit community reacted to the story:
“Make sure you have vet bills, and get her chipped and registered in your name ASAP.”
“Mari is your dog, whether you were offered money for her or not.”
“NTA. She can’t just give away her dog, have you bond with her for over half a year…and then decide she’s just gonna take her back.”
“I’m gonna go with NTA. She gave the dog to you because she didn’t want it.”
“Get her into the vet NOW if you haven’t already, and get her chipped in your name if you haven’t yet.”
“NTA, but check the legal side of things. Documents will be important here.”
“You keep the dog. Reconsider your friendship.”
“NTA, she’s your dog. But I would definitely go get vet paperwork in your name on her.”
“No guilt needed, it’s your dog and that’s the end of it.”
“Your friend got the dog as a rescue so her ownership was before your friend even. She won’t get the dog legally.”
“I guess I may be a little petty, if they wanted your furbaby back, they would technically have to pay you back for everything plus boarding.”
“The original owner can regret giving away Mari, but she cannot change history.”
“It’s ridiculous that your friend thinks she can just take the dog back after all this time.”
Falling in love with a dog is the easiest thing ever, so we understand OP’s plight, and so does the Reddit community. In their eyes, Mari belongs to him, as he took her in when his friend was willing to give her away.
They, however, ascribed the AH title to OP’s friend, who wanted to take the dog back after he had done all the work to train it.
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