Imagine being a 16-year-old on the autism spectrum, and your therapist suggests getting a puppy to help you express empathy and communicate verbally more. But what if you didn't want a puppy, and your parents got you one anyway? This is precisely what happened to our protagonist, who found themselves in a continuous state of sensory overload due to their new husky puppy. Despite taking care of the dog, they decided to rehome it without telling their family, leading to a whirlwind of drama and accusations. Let's dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story. 🎢🐾
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Therapist Suggests a Puppy 🐶
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Parents Put Their Foot Down 👣
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Sensory Overload 😖
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Family Does Nothing 😡
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Decision to Rehome 🏡
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New Home Found 🎉
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Parents' Reaction 😠
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Accusations Fly 🗣️
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Am I the A**hole? 🤔
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Husky Puppies' Reputation 🐾
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No More Mammals, Thanks 🚫
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Worst Part for Our Protagonist 😫
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Parents' Dog Choice 🤷
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A Dramatic Turn of Events 🌪️
Our protagonist, a 16-year-old on the autism spectrum, found themselves in a difficult situation when their therapist suggested a puppy to help them express empathy and communicate more verbally. Despite not wanting a pet, their parents got them a husky puppy, which led to sensory overload and frustration. Taking matters into their own hands, they rehomed the dog without telling their family, resulting in anger, accusations, and a whirlwind of emotions. Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🕵️♀️💬
NTA. Giving an untrained husky puppy to an unwilling teenager is cruel. OP did the right thing by finding the puppy a better home. 🐶
panic_bread | panic_bread
Therapist suggests pet without considering family and pet's needs 😱
Theresajanehall | Theresajanehall
Teen with autism not at fault for getting rid of puppy 🐶
TypicalManagement680 | TypicalManagement680
Responsible decision to rehome puppy. Huskies are a handful 🐶
RoseSelkie | RoseSelkie
🐶 Husky puppy not a good therapy dog for teenager on spectrum. 🐱 Cats are better for establishing boundaries and training.
plum_awe | plum_awe
Animal therapy for ASD discussed, hermit crabs suggested as alternative.
max_advice | max_advice
Therapist's suggestion taken too far by parents, NTA for OP 🐶
ApartLocksmith1 | ApartLocksmith1
Teen on the spectrum responsibly rehomed therapy dog, NTA 👍
WebbieVanderquack | WebbieVanderquack
Autistic commenter suggests getting a cat instead of a therapy dog 🐱
ashy-autie | ashy-autie
👏 NTA for not wanting a dog, especially a husky 🐶
emotional-hedgehog | emotional-hedgehog
NTA. A husky puppy is a terrible option for you 😲
explodingwhale17 | explodingwhale17
Putting the dog's happiness first 🐶 NTA
Pilariu | Pilariu
Teen on spectrum rehomes therapy dog, NTA, miscommunication with family.
fruitynutcase | fruitynutcase
Choosing a husky as a therapy dog was a bad idea 😕. Commenter suggests considering a low-maintenance pet like a cat 😺. OP prefers reptiles 🐍.
i_am_flora | i_am_flora
Empowering response to teen's decision to give up therapy dog 🐶
Oldlady0 | Oldlady0
Therapist and parents made a terrible decision. NTA for sure! 😲
nickelei | nickelei
Teen on the spectrum shows empathy by finding new home for puppy 🐶 NTA
DormantDormaus | DormantDormaus
Labrador trained for ASD is better than husky. NTA.
esqweasya | esqweasya
Commenter suggests a new pet and gets asked for pictures 📷
sad_repressed_yeemo | sad_repressed_yeemo
Taking care of a surprise pet responsibly. 🐶 NTA.
HanaBothWays | HanaBothWays
Choosing a therapy animal you actually want is important 🐱
xxluisfrewxx | xxluisfrewxx
Commenter's initial anger turns to empathy for poster's decision.
haltuber | haltuber
Teen rightfully rehomes puppy after parents force it on them 🐶
DiligentPenguin16 | DiligentPenguin16
Teen with autism praised for responsible decision 👏
Pergamon_ | Pergamon_
Labradors may not be the best pick for service dogs 🐶
TwistedTomorrow | TwistedTomorrow
Dog lover supports decision to rehome therapy husky, suggests alternative breeds 🐶
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Stand up for yourself and do what's best for you! 💪
Redditor4628 | Redditor4628
Responsible move to rehome puppy with better caregivers 👍
Lunar_Raccoon | Lunar_Raccoon
Golden retrievers may not be suitable therapy dogs for everyone 🐶
kurunaisan | kurunaisan
Responsible pet rehoming after being forced into ownership. 🐶
IsleOMisfitToys | IsleOMisfitToys
Owning a pet is a huge responsibility 🐶
glamasaurus | glamasaurus
Husky breed not suitable for inexperienced owners, NTA for rehoming.
Worried-Good-7952 | Worried-Good-7952
Therapist meant trained dog, not untrained husky puppy. NTA.
bluebell435 | bluebell435
Commenter defends teen's decision to get rid of therapy dog.
Wowpanda42 | Wowpanda42
Stand your ground 💪🐾 and set boundaries with family.
TexFiend | TexFiend
Teen on the spectrum rehomes therapy dog, NTA. Breed choice questionable.
kar98kforccw | kar98kforccw
Choosing not to have a therapy dog does not make you a**hole 😍
red_sky_at_morning | red_sky_at_morning
Self-aware teen removes overwhelming therapy dog, praised for honesty 👍
MumblingMak | MumblingMak
🐶 Teen not at fault for giving up therapy dog
gigibuffoon | gigibuffoon
Taking responsibility for your therapy dog, NTA wins!
Midori-berry | Midori-berry
Therapist wrong, you did the right thing finding dog home 👍
cuntywrapsupreme | cuntywrapsupreme
Responsibility dumped on OP, rehoming dog was right decision. NTA 👏
Animastar | Animastar
Teen on the spectrum responsibly rehomes therapy dog, parents TA 👏
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Chihuahuas are suggested as a low-maintenance alternative to therapy dogs 🐶
bellayesil | bellayesil
Responsible decision to get rid of therapy dog 👍
Some_Respect3634 | Some_Respect3634
Teen on the spectrum finds a better home for therapy dog 🐕
blockparted | blockparted
Maturely handled situation with therapy dog, NTA 👏
kostis12345 | kostis12345
Commenter supports OP's decision to rehome therapy dog, suggests alternative pets 🐶🐱🐠
shades-of-gray312 | shades-of-gray312
Keeping the therapy dog wasn't the best option. NTA 👍
SheilaInSweden | SheilaInSweden
Dog drama: NTA blames bad choice on family, sparks debate
Eened | Eened
Teen on the spectrum stands up to parents and rehomes husky 🐾
O2B1AndNot2 | O2B1AndNot2
Teen on the spectrum stands up to overbearing parents 💪
Advanced-Sky | Advanced-Sky
Support for therapy-seeking teen let down by therapist and family.
Viperbunny | Viperbunny
Dog-loving commenter defends OP's decision to rehome therapy dog. 🐶
Obscurity3 | Obscurity3
Teen on the spectrum stands up for himself and his needs 👏
ebrillblaiddes | ebrillblaiddes
Dog lovers discuss husky breed temperament and training challenges 🐶
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🐶 NTA. Doing what's best for the puppy 🐾
LilliannaWinterWolf | LilliannaWinterWolf
NTA. Great job handling the situation! 💪
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NTA. Family doesn't listen to OP about not wanting dog 🙄
RyanKennedy911 | RyanKennedy911
Fiery comment about husky puppy as therapy dog. 🔥
sbk92 | sbk92
Teen on the spectrum finds new home for untrained puppy 🐶
RegularStatus5 | RegularStatus5
Mature decision to rehome puppy, empathetic towards its feelings 👏
loginmjm | loginmjm
Teen rehomes therapy dog after family ignores requests. NTA.
babyerzek | babyerzek
Dog owner sympathizes with teen's decision to rehome stubborn husky.
LadyVanya26 | LadyVanya26
Therapist's poor suggestion leads to disaster with a husky puppy 😲
The_Rural_Banshee | The_Rural_Banshee
🐶 NTA's advice on getting a puppy: don't force it on someone! 🙅♂️
crap_whats_not_taken | crap_whats_not_taken
Teen on the spectrum finds new home for unsuitable therapy dog 🐕
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Commenter criticizes parents for forcing therapy dog on teen with autism
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