Woman Makes Her Husband Choose Between Her And A Pit Bull That's About To Be Put Down By Animal Control
Pit bulls often get a bad rap, but it’s crucial we don’t blame an entire breed for the mistakes of a few humans. Remember that every dog has the potential to be aggressive and attack other humans.
These canines need forever homes where they can feel their safest, and where their human companions can understand them and set them up for success. However, not every dog owner can manage to do this.
Moreover, having an aggressive dog is not only a huge undertaking but also a huge liability. Treating dog bites is extremely costly for the average household, which explains why insurance companies refuse to cover dogs with a history of aggression.
While rehoming may be an option, the previous owner is technically unloading the burden to another person. The process is often stressful for dogs, and they'll likely become even more fearful and aggressive.
In most cases, it's a bad idea. So it's not surprising that one Redditor made her husband choose between her and the aggressive dog he took in.
According to a user named AitaMeOrDog, her husband wanted a bigger dog. But with their current living situation, it was not possible.
So the couple decided to wait until they get a bigger yard. One day, the husband saw a wandering pit bull.
He wanted to take it in, but their neighbor ended up adopting it. After some time, the neighbor's two pit bulls got into a fight, which ended up harming people.
The animal control team was about to put down the dogs, but the husband had another plan.
A woman shares her story with the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit.
AitaMeOrDogThe husband took the dog without even considering the risks to his family.
AitaMeOrDogThe couple aren't talking to each other since the incident.
AitaMeOrDogThe animal control did something wrong here.
Why did they allow the man to keep the dog if it recently became aggressive?
Reddit, AitaMeOrDogHe did it only to feel good about himself.
Pleasant-Koala147It takes qualifications to handle aggressive dogs.
randolphmd
Rehabilitation can be a solution. But this family doesn't have the means to provide the necessary environment for the pit bull.
Pinoh
It could potentially harm their children.
FR_Hendricks
The husband may think he's saving the dog. But in the end, it was a selfish act.
nalukeahigirl
Both the animal control person and the husband are at fault in this situation.
Slugdirt
It's a matter of priorities. The husband needs to prioritize the safety of his family.
Fonzee327
The pit bull might attack their current dog. In other words, taking in the dog will only make the situation worse.
Reddit
They can always own another pit bull once their family is in a good situation.
AitaMeOrDog
If the dog will be put down, it's not the original poster's (OP's) fault.
Iamanamalgam, i--make--lists
She already suggested an excellent solution to prevent the death of the pit bull. But her husband isn't listening.
TheeBarkKnight
In some states, a dog that bit a human will automatically be put down.
Responsible_Candle86
Is he even thinking about the safety of their children?
Krishnacat2663
Redditors sharing some experiences with dog attacks.
Reddit, tresspassingchickens
In the first place, they're not in a situation where they can take another dog in.
Zazzog
Apparently, this man is always driven by his emotions when it comes to making decisions.
rhymes_with_mayo, AitaMeOrDog
The second comment makes a lot of sense. /s
whatsmypassword73, Klutzy-Plankton-8930
Reddit may be full of dog lovers. But in this situation, they sided with the OP who doesn't want to keep the aggressive dog.
It is, after all, the right decision. They simply cannot put themselves and their dog at risk.
If the husband truly wanted the best for the dog, he should've agreed to take it to a no-kill shelter.
