Family Thinks Woman Is Selfish For Not Adopting Her Late Sister's Dog

Is she selfish for refusing to adopt her late sister's dog?

Lakeisha

• Published in Animal Stories
• October 10, 2022

When a pet owner passes away, those they leave behind are often in a dilemma of what to do with the pet. One Reddit user, Good-Dragonfruit1781, took to the AITA subreddit community to ask if she was wrong for refusing to take in her late elder sister's dog.

Her sister passed away two months ago after battling breast cancer, leaving behind a three-year-old male Border Collie Lab mix. Initially, the dog went to live with her parents and her two younger siblings, aged 14 and 12.

However, two weeks ago, when Good-Dragonfruit1781 went to her parent's home for dinner to commemorate her late sister's birthday, her parents asked her to take in the dog "temporarily" because her mother was allergic to dogs and the dog was too wild for her siblings because it jumps and licks faces.

Their home was also going to undergo some construction soon, and they didn't want the dog going out or getting hurt. Good-Dragonfruit1781 rejected the idea, even after her parents offered to take care of the dog's feeding costs because she lives in a shared apartment with three others.

Although she's allowed to have a pet, there's no room because her apartment was built to accommodate two people. She also doesn't like that her family will visit her occasionally because she "cannot stand them."

Her parents think she's selfish for refusing to take the dog, which was special to her late sister. She thinks her parents are unreasonable in asking her. Here's what people on the AITA subreddit think.

Here's how it began...

They had the talk.

This is what they discussed about.

They were adamant she take the dog.

So, is she TA?

Reddit responds.

People on Reddit started commenting on u/Good-Dragonfruit1781's post. Here are some of the best ones debating on the subject.

1. This is a weird family

2. They should re-home the dog if nobody wants to keep it.

3. She shouldn't be blamed for her parent regretting their decision to keep the dog.

4. She has the right to reject the dog if she doesn't want it.

5. Her parents want to get rid of the dog and are looking for someone to take the blame.

6. They should find the dog another home.

7. Her parent's reaction shows if she takes the dog, she would be taking it permanently, not temporarily as they claimed.

8. Her parents don't have valid reasons for asking her to take the dog.

9. Finding the dog a loving owner would be best.

10. They should put up the dog for adoption if nobody wants it.

11. Her parents should keep it.

12. Her parents shouldn't force her to take in a dog they don't want.

13. The priority here should be what's best for the dog.

14. Her parents should find friends who want the dog or deal with their allergy problem.

15. Her parents should keep the dog since it's special to their late daughter.

16. She's not obligated to take in the dog.

17. Giving up the dog is like giving up their late daughter's child after her death.

18. Homing a dog is a big responsibility.

19. Her life, her choice.

20. It doesn't sound like a temporary arrangement.

21. Her mom wants to enjoy the benefits of having a dog without dealing with problems.

22. She could have handled the situation more diplomatically.

What Do You Think?

Having a dog is a personal decision that shouldn't be made without forethought on the responsibility. Nobody should be forced to adopt a dog they don't want for any reason.

Good-Dragonfruit1781 isn't wrong for refusing to take in the dog since she doesn't want it. We would rather have her reject taking in the dog than neglect it if she takes it in against her will.

What do you think?

Lakeisha