Redditor Who Knows The Pain Of Losing A Pet Wants To Confront A Family Who Lets Their Dog Outdoors Unsupervised
One of the best perks of having a pupper is being able to take them outside and let them enjoy all that nature has to offer. But when it comes to leaving your four-legged friend unsupervised, that's a recipe for disaster.
Your doggo could wander off, get into things he shouldn't have access to, or even find himself in a precarious situation with another animal. And while it can be tempting to think that our trusting pups would steer clear of danger, better safe than sorry!
Don't be an irresponsible owner. It's always important to supervise them during their outdoor adventures, so you can make sure they stay safe, keep others safe, and have fun at the same time.
Today's story is about a female millennial who noticed a neighbor's dog going on an adventure outside without being watched by its owners. One time, she saw it hanging around the spot where she parked her car.
She felt that it was too dangerous for the dog to go outside alone, so she picked it up and drove to her neighbor to drop it off. But the neighbor told her that it loves the outdoors and can go home on its own.
She saw the dog several more times without being supervised by its owners. Now, she wants to confront the neighbors because she remembers losing a family dog who got out of their home, and they found it dead.
The original poster (OP) wants to hear the opinion of the “Am I The A**hole?” (AITA) because she is concerned for her neighbor's dog.
constantlyconfused14One family in her neighborhood owns a dog.
constantlyconfused14The OP couldn't park her car because of the neighbor's dog.
constantlyconfused14She saw the dog again, but this time, it's out in the cold.
constantlyconfused14The OP remembers her dog, whom she lost because it got out of her home.
SourceIt might happen to that family dog, and it'll break the girls' hearts if their dog dies.
constantlyconfused14People think that even if she brings it up, the neighbors will just ignore her and continue to let the dog out.
Jikal
Indeed they do.
jsk30
Is this family going to wait for the worse to happen to their dog?
potatolover83
If the OP does want to talk to these owners, she needs to think about her words carefully. She needs to appeal to their hearts.
Defiant-Currency-518
Another Redditor believes this family won't listen to her.
Dipping_My_Toes
The dog is old, so it'll likely get into an accident.
constantlyconfused14, Dipping_My_Toes
This old dog needs to be leashed
Picture_It_1912, constantlyconfused14
A Redditor suggests looking into local dog laws.
travelkmac, constantlyconfused14
She can report this family to Animal Control if they do have leash laws.
travelkmac, constantlyconfused14
If this family won't listen, it's best to get Animal Control involved.
observer1271979
A user isn't siding with the OP, but offered no explanation.
Motor_Business483
She'd potentially be an a-hole depending on what she tells the neighbors.
wtfaidhfr
She plans to explain that what these neighbors are doing is irresponsible.
constantlyconfused14
A Redditor has doubts about her plan because they didn't listen the first time the OP talked to them.
wtfaidhfr
A Redditor agrees to get Animal Control involved..
ScoutPlayer1232
The neighbors didn't listen to the OP the first time she talked to them. They probably won't listen to her the second time.
So, it's time to get the authorities involved. If there is no Animal Control in their area, maybe the cops can help.
Perhaps they'll listen if it's the authorities talk to them.
