Family DIVIDED After Cousin's Phobia Sparks Heated Conflict

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🐶 Family drama alert! 🚨 Meet Kyra, the cousin with a crippling fear of all things furry and four-legged. 😱 When Kyra and her family come to visit, it's always been a bit of a juggling act to keep her calm and the family happy. 🤹‍♀️ But now, with a new pup in the house, things are getting even more complicated! 🐾 Is it fair to prioritize the dog's comfort over Kyra's? 🤔 Let's dive into this tail-wagging tale of family feuds and canine conundrums! 🐶😅

🐶 Meet Kyra: The Cousin with a Crippling Fear of Furry Friends! 😱

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🐱 Kitten Catastrophe: Kyra's Extreme Animal Anxiety! 😰

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🏠 Family Visits: Saving Money by Staying Over! 💰

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🐾 Pet Problems: Kyra's Family Can't Catch a Break! 😓

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🐶 New Pup in Town: My Furry Best Friend! 🥰

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🚪 Doggy Dilemma: Keeping Kyra Calm During Visits! 😅

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⏰ Overstaying Their Welcome: When Visits Become Too Much! 😒

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🐶 Sad Puppy: The Toll of Extended Family Visits! 😢

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🗣️ Mom to the Rescue: Setting Boundaries for Everyone's Sake! 👏

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😠 Family Feud: Kyra's Mom Takes Offense! 🔥

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🗣️ Gossip Galore: The Family is Divided! 😮

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⏰ Time Limit: A Compromise for Canine Comfort! 🐶

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🤔 The Big Question: Was I (or We) the A-hole Here? 🧐

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🐶 Furry Family Feud: Who's the Real A-hole Here? 🤔

In this paw-some family drama, Kyra's extreme fear of animals 😱 clashes with her cousin's love for their new pup! 🐶 When Kyra's family visits, the dog has to be locked away for hours, leaving the poor pup bored and whining. 😢 But when boundaries are set to limit the family's stay, Kyra's mom takes offense and accuses them of choosing the dog over family! 😠 The gossip spreads like wildfire, 🔥 leaving the family divided. 🗣️ So, who's really in the doghouse here? 🤔 Let's see what the internet has to say about this ruff situation! 😉

NTA with reasonable compromise for guests uncomfortable with pets 🐾

CheyBridgeMan | CheyBridgeMan

Pets are family too 🐾 Let them roam free 🐶

justkeriann | justkeriann

👍 Cousin's phobia causing conflict, but NTA for accommodating her.

Caspartia | Caspartia

Setting boundaries for dog-phobic cousin is reasonable and fair. 🐶

CoastalCerulean | CoastalCerulean

Dogs are family too 🐶 NTA for prioritizing their well-being.

S2sufc | S2sufc

User defends Kyra's phobia and criticizes her parents' inaction 🐶

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NTA commenter calls out cousin for unreasonable phobia. 💪

tonytigeriific | tonytigeriific

Compassionate comment acknowledges phobia and calls for empathy.

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Setting boundaries doesn't make you the a**hole 💪🐶

disneybee | disneybee

Respectful compromise over dog phobia in family home. 🐶

shennylenny | shennylenny

Respect the dog's home but also understand phobias. 🐶

io-sun | io-sun

Family member refuses to accommodate phobia, gets angry when confronted.

livasaurus_vex | livasaurus_vex

Dog outranks guests in his own home 🐾👑

actually_kate | actually_kate

Solving the problem together can make family events more fun 🤝

InAHundredYears | InAHundredYears

Curious commenter wants more info and a picture of dog 🐶

PadSeeYewLater | PadSeeYewLater

👍 Accommodating phobias is important, but therapy might be necessary.

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Dog-loving Redditor defends furry family member against phobic cousin

A_Redheads_Ramblings | A_Redheads_Ramblings

A traumatizing experience with dogs, but parents helped overcome fear. NTA.

auntlynnie | auntlynnie

Controlling dogs helped my kids overcome fear. NTA.

Collec2r | Collec2r

Polite dog owner offers fair warning to avoid conflict 🐕

CentiPetra | CentiPetra

Respectful compromise reached over dog-phobic cousin 🐶👍

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Stand up for yourself! 🙌 NTA. Pet phobia solution.

ilovepancakes134 | ilovepancakes134

Respectful comment suggests treatment instead of coddling for phobia.

AceyAceyAcey | AceyAceyAcey

Family drama ensues as rumors tear relatives apart. 🤨

anonymous053119 | anonymous053119

Animal welfare comes first 🐾 Stand up for them!

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Compromise is key when it comes to family and pets 🐶

doubleyawn | doubleyawn

Respect permanent residents, NTA. 👍

tphatmcgee | tphatmcgee

Dog-phobic cousin creates family rift, commenter calls out entitlement.

LongShotE81 | LongShotE81

User sympathizes with phobia, suggests alternative phrasing. 👍

-Dinkin--Flicka- | -Dinkin--Flicka-

Pets causing family feud? NTA says animals shouldn't be blamed 🐶

UghAnotherVegan | UghAnotherVegan

Phobia isn't everyone's responsibility. NTA.

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Dog-lover defends pet against family criticism, declares NTA 🐶❤️

jamesandlily_forever | jamesandlily_forever

Defending a beloved pet against unfair judgement. 🐶 NTA

musiclovingcat | musiclovingcat

Puppy tax paid, NTA prioritizing animal rights over family harmony 🐶

Azurko | Azurko

Don't let a phobia divide your family 🐶🐱 NTA

ProtenSLO | ProtenSLO

Suggestion of baby gate to avoid conflict with phobic cousin 🐶

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Pets are family to many, but phobias can be challenging 😕

bunsofsteel_MRI_boy | bunsofsteel_MRI_boy

Dog over family? NTA but accommodating cousin's phobia is optional 🐶

flowers4u | flowers4u

Love your pet? Visitors who don't can stay away. 🐶

2qwik2katch | 2qwik2katch

Dog lover defends pet against phobia in family conflict 🐶

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Dogs can change people's minds about them 🐶❤️

Tazzi_Poof | Tazzi_Poof

Dog lover stands up for their furry friend 🐶

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Stand up for your furry family member 🐶👍

Toes14 | Toes14

Pets are family 🐾 Nuclear family over extended family 👨‍👩‍👧

SmidgenThePidgeon | SmidgenThePidgeon

Cat lover vs. cousin's phobia 🐱👀

lildaydream | lildaydream

Furry friends are family too 🐾 NTA all the way

treegirl98 | treegirl98

Dog owner stands firm on house rules. 🐶👊

VTnative | VTnative

Overcoming fears vs. animal cruelty. Can compromise be reached? 🤔

super_common_name | super_common_name

Dog's home vs Kyra's phobia - Who's in the wrong? 🐶🤔

SoConfused2020 | SoConfused2020

Concerned commenter suggests therapy for animal phobia sufferer.

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Accommodating phobias: Fair compromise or unfair burden? 🤔

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Compassionate NTA comment advocates for understanding and accommodation. 🐀🐶

EmpMel | EmpMel

Don't let a cousin's phobia control your home 🏠 NTA

inthewrongcountry | inthewrongcountry

Compassionate response to cousin's phobia with hopeful outcome 🙏

Miki-Corkrei | Miki-Corkrei

Dog deserves to be part of the family 🐶, NTA for not locking.

kt-bug17 | kt-bug17

🐱 Fear of kittens? AITA for thinking it's ridiculous?

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NTA. It's not fair to the animal to be put away. 🐶

EmotionalFix | EmotionalFix

Dog's home, family's rules. NTA. Don't forget PET TAX 🐶

TheDreadPirateJenny | TheDreadPirateJenny

Suggests gentle approach for dog phobia conflict 👍

spam__likely | spam__likely

Dog lovers unite! 🐶 NTA for not locking up your pup.

chibs92 | chibs92

Well-behaved dog shouldn't be locked up for cousin's phobia 🐶

mountainmamax2 | mountainmamax2

Respect your home and animals. Cousin needs therapy 🐶💕

faeriethorne23 | faeriethorne23

Defending the right to have pets despite family member's phobia 🐶

JessVaping | JessVaping

NTA. Don't enable her mental illness. Guests can accept or leave. 🐶

monster_peanut | monster_peanut

👍 NTA calls for help for cousin's phobia, not accommodation.

What_da_phuk | What_da_phuk

Cousin's phobia used as an excuse by aunt and uncle? 🤔 NTA

Nightshade301 | Nightshade301

Defending the dog and offering sympathy for Kyra's extreme phobia.

superfurrykylos | superfurrykylos

NTA stands up for family after cousin's phobia sparks conflict 🐶

arcturusw00d | arcturusw00d

NTA for asking to put away dog, compromise offered. 🐕

piemooseidjit | piemooseidjit

Empathetic comment expresses concern for phobia and suggests therapy.

SarkyCherry | SarkyCherry

Respectful approach to animal phobia, but communication is key 🐾

Yuuuchii | Yuuuchii

Family split over pet phobia, commenter not at fault. 🐕

jokeyhaha | jokeyhaha

👍NTA stands up to entitled family expecting special treatment for phobia.

Kittinlily | Kittinlily

Caring for pets and children is similar. NTA explained 🐶

BroadElderberry | BroadElderberry

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