Concerned Dog Owner Horrified At Sight Of Her Mom Attempting To Burn Her Pet, Seeks Help From Online Community

Even after she told her brother what she saw, her brother sided with their mom.

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• Published in Interesting
• February 15, 2024

Dogs do not deserve to be neglected and harmed in any way. These loyal animals offer unconditional love, companionship, and support to humans.

They rely on us for their well-being and trust us to provide for them. Neglecting or harming dogs is not only morally wrong but also a violation of their basic rights as living beings.

It is our responsibility as pet owners and as a society to ensure that dogs are treated with kindness, compassion, and respect. Unfortunately, as much as dogs deserve all the love and care they need, not all of them go into a family where they'll be cherished and cared for as they deserve.

Over at the Relationships subreddit a dog owner witnessed her mom do something horrible to her dog. According to the original poster (OP), her mom attempted to burn her dog with hot water.

The situation deeply upset the OP, leaving her feeling overwhelmed and confused, especially with her brother supporting their mother's actions. The OP also couldn't understand why her brother was yelling at her.

When he checked on the dog, he observed her wagging tail and insisted she was fine, despite the OP hearing her cry out just moments before. He even remarked that the dog wasn't wet and suggested their mother might have missed her, downplaying the severity of the situation.

This added to the OP's confusion and distress, deepening her sense of helplessness. Faced with her mother's denial and inconsistent explanations, the OP felt powerless and uncertain about how to proceed.

The OP shared a horrible thing she witnessed. She's unsure what to do afterward.

She saw her mom trying to pour hot water on her dog.

The dog ran away crying after the mother's attempt at hurting it.

The brother sided with the mom, telling the OP that the dog hasn't bathed in two weeks.

How can the brother be okay with this?

The brother downplayed the mother's deed.

Then the mother changed up her story.

The OP stands by her statement because she saw her mom take the pot from a heated stove.

The OP is old enough to leave a home with people who are probably abusing her dog when she isn't around.

Some Redditors insist she call animal protection services.

The OP believes that she just can't just easily leave, given the state of her mental health.

A concerned user encouraged her to take charge of her life because nothing's going to change for her and her dog if she doesn't.

Some Redditors believe that the dog needs to be rehomed in a place where no people would hurt it.

If the OP wants the best for her dog, it's either she rehomes the poor creature or she moves out of this home. She needs to reflect on whether she has the ability to protect her dog at all times and determine if she's neglecting it.

If she can't take care of her dog properly, then she needs to give it up. If, on the other hand, she musters the courage to turn her life around despite the challenges, then she can always move out and as suggested by users, seek government assistance.

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