Dog Lover vs. Animal-phobic Cousin: A Family Feud Unleashed! 🐶💔

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Imagine having a cousin who is terrified of anything that walks on four legs, even a harmless kitten. Now, imagine your love for your dog colliding with this fear, sparking a family feud that leaves everyone picking sides. This is the story of Kyra and her dog-loving cousin, a tale that's as heartwarming as it is heart-wrenching. 🐶❤️🥺

Meet Kyra: The Animal-phobic Cousin 🐾😱

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The Uninvited Furry Guest 🐕🚫

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Kyra's Fear vs. Doggy's Freedom 🐶🔒

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The Prolonged Visits: A Bane for the Pooch 🐾⏳

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The Dog's Plea for Freedom 🐕🚪

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Mom Steps In: The Ultimatum 🗣️👩

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Kyra's Mom's Outrage: The Accusation Flies 🗯️💔

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The Family Feud: A House Divided 🏠💥

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The Final Stand: Dog vs. Family 🐶👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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Dog Lover or Family Obligation: A Moral Dilemma 🐕💔

In a family where love for a pet collides with a member's crippling fear, who should compromise? This tale of Kyra and her cousin is a heart-wrenching conflict between the love for a new pet and the fear of a family member. The family is divided, some siding with the dog lover, others sympathizing with Kyra's fear. The question remains: Is it fair to prioritize a pet's comfort over a family member's fear? Or is it unjust to confine a pet due to a visitor's phobia? The internet is buzzing with opinions on this furry family feud. Let's see what they have to say... 🗨️💭

NTA for having a phobia, but expecting everyone to bend over backwards? 🤔

enbrr | enbrr

NTA: Dog lover refuses to crate dogs for extended family visits. 🐶

CheyBridgeMan | CheyBridgeMan

Dog lover defends their furry family member against animal-phobic cousin! 🐶❤️

eggabeth | eggabeth

NTA - Dogs are family! Trust issues with non-dog lovers. 🐶

overpregnant | overpregnant

Pets are family too! 🐶💔

justkeriann | justkeriann

NTA. Dog lover accommodates cousin's fear, suggests therapy for resolution. 🐶

Caspartia | Caspartia

Dog lover defends their decision to accommodate their furry family.

S2sufc | S2sufc

NTA for setting boundaries with family who expect cruelty to dog 🐶

CoastalCerulean | CoastalCerulean

Aunt and Uncle's negligence: NTA for having a phobia 🙅

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NTA: Kyra needs to grow up and respect others' choices. 🐶

tonytigeriific | tonytigeriific

NAH: Phobia vs. Dog Lover. Empathy needed for both sides. 🐶

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NTA. Setting boundaries is reasonable. Kyra's phobia seems extreme. 🐶

disneybee | disneybee

Dog lover defends dog's right to be at home. Empathy for cousin's phobia.

io-sun | io-sun

Respecting boundaries: NAH, but aunt's pettiness stirs family drama. 🐶💔

shennylenny | shennylenny

🐶🏡 NTA. Your dog rules the house, even pays bills! 😂

actually_kate | actually_kate

NTA: Dog lover seeks compromise but cousin gets angry and dramatic 🐶

livasaurus_vex | livasaurus_vex

NAH vs. ESH: A Family Feud Unleashed! 🐶💔

InAHundredYears | InAHundredYears

Curious about the dog? Let's get all the deets! 🐶

PadSeeYewLater | PadSeeYewLater

NTA. Overcoming fear of dogs through well-trained and small breeds 🐶

Collec2r | Collec2r

#4 is the real question here. 😉

A_Redheads_Ramblings | A_Redheads_Ramblings

NTA. Don't let their fear ruin your furry family member! 🐶

ilovepancakes134 | ilovepancakes134

Traumatized by a dog attack, grew out of fear. NTA 😊

auntlynnie | auntlynnie

Pets unite families! NTA for not isolating your furry friends.

UghAnotherVegan | UghAnotherVegan

NTA. You've made a real effort to accommodate the situation. 🐶

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Understanding and accommodating a dog-phobic family member's fears. 🐶

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"Dog lover finds a clever way to handle animal-phobic cousin!"

CentiPetra | CentiPetra

Rumors and family feuds? 🐶 Don't be an AH!

anonymous053119 | anonymous053119

NTA: Kyra's therapy needs shouldn't be ignored, animals deserve freedom! 🐶

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18-year-old with irrational fear of animals sparks family feud! 🐶

spartaghost | spartaghost

Allergies vs. Phobia: Boundaries and Understanding Needed 🤷‍♀️

AceyAceyAcey | AceyAceyAcey

NTA. Phobia is not everyone's responsibility. Dog's comfort matters.

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Family feud over dogs: Emotional distress and compromise 🐶

doubleyawn | doubleyawn

Guests don't dictate, NTA. 🐶

tphatmcgee | tphatmcgee

NTA, drama queen cousin vs. entitled dog haters 🐶

LongShotE81 | LongShotE81

Puppy love triumphs over animal-phobic cousin! 🐶❤️

Azurko | Azurko

Putting the dog over family? 🐶❤️ NTA, totally valid!

jamesandlily_forever | jamesandlily_forever

Commenter sympathizes with fear of animals but still supports OP

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Animal-phobic cousin refuses therapy, making life difficult 😭

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Pets are family, but what about those with animal phobias? 🐶

bunsofsteel_MRI_boy | bunsofsteel_MRI_boy

Dog lover defends their furry family member against animal-phobic cousin 🐶

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Not the a**hole. Let the feud begin! 🐶💔

EvasiveFriend | EvasiveFriend

NTA: Inform complainers it's their turn to deal with her 🐶

ProtenSLO | ProtenSLO

Cousin's issues: 🤔 Can they function? You're NTA for sure!

General-HelloThere | General-HelloThere

Defending your furry family member over an unsympathetic relative. NTA

musiclovingcat | musiclovingcat

Find a compromise: baby gate keeps dog close but separate. 🐶

dietcepheus | dietcepheus

NTA. Prioritizing your dog over family, but it's understandable. 🐶

flowers4u | flowers4u

Dog lover defends their furry friend against animal-phobic cousin 🐶

oldasshit | oldasshit

🐶🏠 My house, my rules. Dog lovers unite! 🐾

2qwik2katch | 2qwik2katch

NTA Your dog wins hearts and changes minds with belly rubs! 🐶💔

Tazzi_Poof | Tazzi_Poof

NTA: Don't lock your dog away for her unreasonable fears! 🐶

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Dog lover defends their furry friend against animal-phobic cousin. 🐶

mikatack | mikatack

Stand up for your furry family member! 🐶❤️

Toes14 | Toes14

Pets are family too! Prioritizing nuclear family over extended.

SmidgenThePidgeon | SmidgenThePidgeon

Family feud over cat's freedom in the house! 🐶

lildaydream | lildaydream

Dog lover defends fur baby against animal-phobic cousin 🐶😭

treegirl98 | treegirl98

Stand your ground! Your dogs, your rules! 🐶

VTnative | VTnative

NTA. Pets require care, just like children. Dogs need attention.

BroadElderberry | BroadElderberry

Accommodating a phobia: Should you keep your dog away? 🐶

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Accommodating but not ridiculous: NTA for loving your dog 🐶💔

EmpMel | EmpMel

NTA. Stand your ground and let your cousin handle her fear.

inthewrongcountry | inthewrongcountry

Compassion and understanding for a cousin's fear of dogs 🐶💔

Miki-Corkrei | Miki-Corkrei

Dog lover defends furry friend's right to be at home 🐶

09Klr650 | 09Klr650

Dog lover defends dog's right to roam, not be locked up. 🐶

kt-bug17 | kt-bug17

Fear of kittens? AITA thinks it's a bit ridiculous! 😂

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Dog lover defends their furry friend's right to be at home 🐶

agnes_lorefield | agnes_lorefield

Dog is family too! Kyra's entitled mom causes family feud.

ProgmusicHans | ProgmusicHans

NTA. Dog owner prioritizes dog's comfort over scared niece and nephew 🐶

EmotionalFix | EmotionalFix

Stand up for your dog and meet at a restaurant! 🍽

SoConfused2020 | SoConfused2020

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