Man Decides To Open An Instagram Account For His Cousin's Dog Without His Consent, Faces The Consequences Later
A 28-year-old guy decided his cousin’s dog needed an Instagram account, so he made one. No permission, no heads-up, just a full profile built around a pet that technically belonged to someone else. And when the cousin found out, it did not go the way he expected. But the comments tore that logic apart fast, especially because he created an entire page, shared images and videos, and clearly crossed a line his family did not agree with. OP’s parents even wanted him to delete it, and other cousins piled on, calling him weird, an a-hole, and a boundary-breaker.
Now he’s left wondering if the dog’s love for him is the same thing as ownership.
The OP Writes
Some are telling the OP that he's weird and kind of an a-hole
That dog is kind of the OP's as well and loves him more than the cousin
Boundaries in Family Relationships
This situation highlights the importance of setting boundaries in family relationships.
The OP's parents want him to delete it, and so do some of his other cousins
We've gathered some of the most upvoted comments from Redditors for you to read through below
It's a big deal to create an entire profile for a dog
OP’s whole defense hinges on the fact that the dog loves him more than the cousin, which is exactly why everyone thought the logic was off.
Moreover, the concept of 'emotional labor' comes into play when family members feel compelled to manage others' feelings.
The dog is not practically yours
A babysitter claiming somebody's child because they babysit them
You did exploit them whether it was malicious or not
When OP’s parents and other cousins start demanding the account get deleted, it turns a “harmless” dog page into a family fight.
This incident also raises important questions about consent and ownership, particularly concerning shared family pets.
Ensuring all family members are on the same page about pet care can enhance the pet's well-being.
You never asked permission to do so
It's simply not your dog
You broke his trust, and that is his dog
To address potential conflicts regarding shared responsibilities, families are encouraged to have open discussions about pet ownership.
It’s also like the gym-goer who kept bringing his separation-anxiety puppy, despite other customers’ complaints.
That is not how the real world works
You are delusional to think you're in the right
It's his dog, and his dog loves him
The comment threads keep hammering the same point, you never asked permission to post, so it doesn’t matter how much you care.
Effective communication is key to resolving conflicts related to shared responsibilities.
That dog does not belong to you
This Redditor does not even know where to begin
He never said you were monetizing the account
You don't lay claim to other people's pets
The actual owner does care, and that's all that matters
You didn't ask for permission to post
You need to take it down and stop doing it
You are not listening to the comments
You should not have done anything without the owner's permission
By the time people compare it to taking someone’s kid or exploiting them emotionally, OP’s Instagram move looks a lot worse than he claims.</p>
Taking and sharing images and videos of your pet is a fun hobby that can connect you with other pet owners online and is a wonderful way to preserve lifelong memories. However, you must ensure you're posting your own dog, or better yet, that you're posting with the owner's full permission.
That is where the OP went wrong in his decisions, and Redditors made sure to put him in his place.
The decision to open an Instagram account for a cousin's dog without prior consent highlights the potential for misunderstandings and conflicts that can arise from such actions. By neglecting to discuss responsibilities and expectations within the family, the individual not only jeopardizes their relationship but also risks creating unnecessary tension.
Promoting open dialogue about personal boundaries and decisions can lead to healthier relationships and a more nurturing family atmosphere. In this case, the absence of such communication resulted in consequences that could have been easily avoided.
He might get along with the dog just fine, but he still broke the one boundary that mattered.
For another family boundary blowup, read how the OP refused to hold his dog accountable for scaring his cousin.
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