Imagine having a house full of pets and family members, and then being asked to take in more relatives and get rid of your beloved animals. That’s the dilemma faced by a 22-year-old man who owns a two-story house and a small apartment. When his grandmother and other relatives lost their homes, he took them in on the condition that they help with food and have no issues with his pets. But when his grandparents demanded he house another uncle’s family and ditch his pets, he put his foot down. Let’s dive into this dramatic story!
The Living Situation

Offering a Helping Hand

Unexpected Demands

The Reason Behind the Demand

Standing His Ground

Valid Reasons for Refusal

More Reasons to Say No

Taking Care of Family

The Biggest Reason: Pets

A House Full of Animals

Grandparents’ Unreasonable Solution

The Final Word ️

Man Chooses Pets Over Demanding Relatives ❤️
Our 22-year-old homeowner found himself in a tough spot when his grandparents demanded he house his homeless uncle’s family and get rid of his pets. Despite already taking in other relatives and having a full house, they insisted that he accommodate the newcomers. But he stood his ground, refusing to abandon his pets and highlighting the practical reasons why it wouldn’t work. Now, he’s considered a jerk by most of his father’s family. So, what does the internet think of this man’s decision? Let’s check out the top responses!
Refusing to house 9 people in a 4BR house, NTA

Grandparents demand OP to ditch pets and house homeless family. NTA.

NTA. Your house, your rules. No obligation to help family.

NTA. It’s your house and pets. Tough love is necessary.

Pets are family too NTA stands up for them

Pets are family too NTA for setting boundaries.

Pets are family too! NTA for not ditching them

Family loyalty vs. housing dilemma. NTA for prioritizing space.

Pets over family? NTA stands firm against entitled relatives

NTA, you’re doing enough. Pets interaction depends on the breed.

NTA. Your cousin Stephanie can take them in.

Family comes first, but you already have one to support. NTA

Pets are family too! NTA for refusing to house relatives.
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NTA commenter defends homeowner’s right to refuse housing family.

Pets or family? NTA chooses pets over allergic uncle’s family

Pets over people? This commenter says NTA and explains why.
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NTA prioritizes pets, entitlement of homeless uncle’s family astounding.

Stand your ground! Your home, your rules. NTA.

Kind and responsible OP stands up for himself and his pets

Furry friends over family? NTA says keep the pets

Pets are family too NTA for refusing homeless uncle.
