What’s more important: a clean house or your child’s mental health? A father recently gave away his 16-year-old daughter’s dog, causing a major rift in their relationship. The daughter, who struggles with depression, had formed a strong bond with the pup since receiving it as a gift on her 15th birthday. Despite her diligent care, the dog had a habit of making messes in the house, which the father found unbearable. Now, the daughter is heartbroken and the family is left questioning if they made the right decision.
A Puppy for a Struggling Teen

Instant Connection

A Caring Owner

The Messy Problem

House Training Fails

Dad’s Ultimatum ⚠️

Daughter’s Defiance

A Chilling Promise ❄️

Dog Given Away

Emotional Fallout

Snarky Remarks

Tears and Accusations

A Painful Prediction ️

Holding Them Accountable

Doubts and Regrets

A Family Torn Apart by a Dog ️
This heart-wrenching story has left a family in turmoil, as a father’s decision to give away his daughter’s beloved dog has caused a rift between them. The daughter, already struggling with depression, is now left feeling even more alone and betrayed. She accuses her parents of not caring about her mental well-being, while the father is left with doubts and regrets about his choice. As the family tries to navigate the emotional fallout, one thing is clear: the loss of a furry friend can have a profound impact on everyone involved.
Daughter’s dog helped with depression, YTA for giving it away

Giving away daughter’s dog without trying alternatives makes YTA
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Giving away daughter’s dog earns unanimous YTA judgement

Commenter and replies condemn OP for giving away daughter’s dog.

Commenter calls out heartless dog giveaway, receives support and skepticism.

Heartless move by the dad. YTA. Daughter deserves better.

Giving away a dog for being inconvenient makes YTA. Pets have emotions and needs too. Daughter’s heartache is justified.

Dad gives away daughter’s dog for being untrained. YTA says comment.

YTA for taking away daughter’s pet and harming her mental health
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YTA for giving away daughter’s dog, causing her depression

Financial burden or not, giving away a dog is heartless

Commenter finds situation obvious, gets shut down quickly

Commenter and reply support daughter in dog dispute

Daughter’s fragile state ignored, dog given away. YTA

Parental disregard for child’s possessions causing long-term trauma

Heartbroken commenter shares personal experience, receives sympathy and support.

A heartwarming story that proves pets are worth the commitment ❤️

Daughter’s mental health > clean house. YTA for giving away dog

Heartless dad takes away daughter’s support animal during pandemic

Commenter calls out OP for giving away daughter’s dog. Sarcastic reply follows.

Heartless dad gives away daughter’s dog, YTA according to comment.

Dog lovers unite! Commenter calls out OP for giving away daughter’s dog. YTA.

Daughter’s dog was helping her depression, dad gave it away. YTA.

Commenter calls out heartless behavior towards pets, YTA verdict.

YTA dad gives away daughter’s dog, no empathy shown
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Daughter’s dog given away – YTA comment sparks agreement

Dad gives away daughter’s dog, commenters call him a**hole

Daughter’s dog given away: Redditor advises dad to make amends

Daughter’s emotional support dog given away: Commenter outraged

YTA gave away daughter’s dog for messing in house. Commenters urge redemption.

Daughter warned him, he ignored her, now he’s in doghouse

Dad criticized for impatience and being heartless towards daughter’s efforts

Daughter’s dog given away: YTA comment sparks outrage

Daughter’s dog given away, commenters outraged. YTA according to all.

Commenter calls out dad as YATA for giving away dog

Cheap alternatives suggested, YTA called out for giving dog away.

YTA comment receives no replies, just a harsh verdict
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Commenter calls out dad’s actions with angry emoji.

Taking responsibility for a pet is non-negotiable

Commenter condemns dad for giving away daughter’s dog.

Daughter’s dog given away, YTA, enjoy estrangement

YTA gets called out for dismissing potty training as high maintenance

Daughter’s dog taken away, YTA comment highlights mental health impact
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Daughter’s mental health > price of puppy pads. YTA

Heartbreaking story of a girl and her cat. YTA, no doubt.

YTA verdict with no room for debate

Commenter thinks OP is a jerk. Ouch.

Commenter calls out OP as the biggest AH

Dad gives away daughter’s dog and wonders if he’s TA

Inquiring about breed and crate training, any thoughts?

Commenter calls out dad for giving away daughter’s dog

Heartless dad gives away daughter’s best friend

Daughter’s dog given away, YTA according to comment. Heartbreaking situation.

Cat guy calls out dad for being an a**hole
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