Meet a 21-year-old woman who found herself in a moral dilemma when her long-time friend, Tom, fell on hard times. Tom, a dog lover, had recently adopted a white husky named Bolt. However, after losing his job and falling into depression, Bolt’s health and well-being took a nosedive. Our protagonist stepped in to help nurse Bolt back to health, but when Tom suddenly reappeared and demanded his dog back, she faced a tough decision.
Meet Tom and Bolt
Adopting Bolt
Bolt’s New Home
Trouble in Paradise
Bolt’s Shocking Condition
Neglected and Suffering
Taking Charge of Bolt’s Care
Nursing Bolt Back to Health
Bolt’s Recovery
Tom’s Sudden Return
The Confrontation
Standing Her Ground
Police Get Involved
The Verdict ⚖️
Bolt’s New Life
Does She Deserve the Dog?
Our protagonist took matters into her own hands when she discovered Bolt’s shocking condition. She nursed him back to health, only for Tom to reappear and demand his dog back. But she stood her ground, refusing to return Bolt until Tom could prove he could care for him. The police sided with her, and Bolt now lives a happy life with his new owner. But was she in the right? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Commenter praises OP for giving Bolt a loving home ❤️
Tom neglects dog, only wants him back when healthy. NTA.
Friend neglects dog, loses job, and wants him back. Keep him.
Dog owner praised for nursing neglected dog back to health
Abandoned doggo gets the love he deserves ❤️
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Four words: Bolt is very happy
Dog’s well-being comes first, warn shelters to prevent future abuse
You’re not the a**hole for keeping the neglected dog
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You’re a hero for taking care of Bolt! ♀️
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Putting Bolt’s welfare first and standing up against animal neglect
Tom should stick to stuffed animals, not living creatures.
Commenter praises OP for taking care of neglected dog, offers advice.
Keep YOUR dog and dump the “friend”
NTA – Friend neglected dog, better off with current owner
Compliments OP for taking care of Bolt, raises concerns about Tom’s wellbeing.
Dog lovers unite! Commenter demands dog tax and praises OP’s actions.
Neglectful owner doesn’t deserve to reclaim ownership of his dog.
Rescuing neglected dog earns NTA praise
Wishing Bolt a happy life with a kind-hearted caretaker
Who gets to keep the dog?
Rescued dog, rightful owner dispute. NTA, law on rescuer’s side.
Nursing a neglected dog back to health deserves praise
Dog’s well-being should be top priority, not Tom’s selfishness
You’re a hero! ♀️ Saving lives and winning hearts
Tom only wants Bolt back for himself, not for Bolt’s well-being
Putting mental health first doesn’t excuse neglecting animals. NTA
Rescuing the neglected dog makes OP a good human. NTA
Rescuing the neglected dog makes them a good human. NTA
Rescued doggo brings out the best in people.
You’re a hero to that dog Amazing work, OP
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Rescuing a neglected dog and being a responsible pet owner.
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Take back your pup! NTA, don’t let Tom guilt-trip you.
Commenter supports the poster’s actions with a positive tone
Choosing the dog’s well-being over friend’s job loss
Abandoned dog nursed back to health, friend wants it back
Rescuing neglected dog brings joy, NTA praised for kindness
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♀️ You’re a hero! Keep up the good work!
You saved Bolt’s life and Tim wants him back? NTA.
You saved Bolt! NTA and a hero
You’re a hero for nursing Bolt back to health!
Rescued dog from neglectful home, NTA for keeping him
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Bolt finds a loving home with a responsible owner
Rescuing neglected dog makes commenter NTA
Rescued pup, now yours! NTA
Shelter precautions against Tom getting another dog after neglecting one.
Tom’s not ready for a dog , NTA suggests.
Be a responsible pet owner. You did the right thing.
Rescued pup finds a better home, thanks to OP’s kindness
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Rescuing Bolt was the right thing to do
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Supportive comment receives agreement from others.
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Keep Bolt with you, NTA.
Dog’s health neglected due to friend’s job loss. Keep doggo. NTA.
