There’s nothing quite like the bond between a family and their beloved pet. But what happens when one family member tries to break that bond for their own selfish reasons? Meet this 42-year-old dad, who discovered his 16-year-old son’s shocking plan to sell their family dog, Zeus, a beautiful husky, to buy some expensive gaming equipment. The father is now questioning if he’s overreacting for putting his foot down and protecting Zeus. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
Meet Zeus, the Family Husky

Neglected by His ‘Owner’

Zeus Becomes Family to Everyone Else

The Family Foots the Bill

Son’s Priorities Shift

The Shocking Request

A Sinister Plan Unfolds ️♂️

Dad Puts His Foot Down

A Suspicious Walk

Caught in the Act!

Saving Zeus

Punishment and Backlash

Father’s Love for Zeus

Family Weighs In

An Unexpected Twist

Is Dad Overreacting or Protecting Zeus?
This heart-wrenching story has left many wondering if the father is overreacting or simply trying to protect his beloved dog, Zeus. With the son’s shocking plan to sell the family pet for gaming gear, the father is left questioning his own actions. Some family members believe he’s overreacting, while others can’t help but feel sympathy for the dad and Zeus. We’ve gathered the internet’s top responses to this emotional tale, so grab some tissues and let’s see what people think…
NTA. Son’s appalling behavior warrants grounding and therapy

NTA parent stops son from selling neglected family dog for gaming gear ⛔ , takes away electronics .

Son wants gaming gear, but selling the dog is animal cruelty

Parent expresses concern for son’s behavior and suggests therapy.

NTA. Buying a pet for a child doesn’t make it theirs.

NTA, but your son needs a lesson in empathy

NTA for stopping son, but gifting pets to kids is risky

Son lacks empathy for dog, but not for cat

Dad’s NTA response to son’s attempt to sell family dog

Son tries to sell family dog for gaming gear . Commenter says dad is NTA and son lost ownership.

Son tries to sell family dog for gaming gear, NTA parent takes action

Teaching responsibility to entitled son trying to sell family dog

User questions if son’s behavior is due to substance use. Reply defends son’s behavior as typical teenage behavior.

Teaching respect for pets over fast cash.

NTA but son’s behavior is worrying. Dog is not for sale

NTA. Commenter praises OP for defending dog’s well-being and advises closer look at son’s behavior.

Commenter calls out son’s behavior, suggests alternative solution.

NTA dad takes rightful ownership of dog, son loses electronics

Heartless son tries to sell family dog for gaming gear
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NTA. Suggests taking away cat too, selling son’s electronics.

Engaging response to NTA comment with helpful advice

Lazy son tries to sell family dog for gaming gear

Teaching financial responsibility: NTA, selling family dog: extreme

Parenting advice needed: How to teach responsibility and respect?

Commenter sympathizes with dad catching son trying to sell dog.
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NTA. A straightforward approach to the son about compensation for the dog.

Encourage therapy for son who tried to sell family dog

Possible reasons for son’s behavior and advice for conversation

Glad the dad stopped the sale of the family dog!

Selling a family member for a game? Definitely not cool

Trust issues with son over family dog and gaming gear

Dad catches son trying to sell family dog for gaming gear . Commenter suggests a smart way to handle the situation and protect the dog

Protect the pup! Tracking collar is a must

Son’s disturbing behavior prompts NTA and therapy suggestion

NTA. Son’s behavior is appalling and abusive. Withhold electronics indefinitely.

Teaching responsibility: NTA parent catches son selling family dog

YTA receives backlash for gifting living animals as presents

Teaching the importance of pet ownership

Dog safe, son learned lesson. NTA wins

NTA defends family dog, kid gets called out

Heartless son tries to sell family dog for gaming gear

Choosing a dog breed together could have avoided this situation.

Responsible pet ownership is crucial. NTA for protecting Zeus

Teaching empathy: NTA dad takes away son’s gaming gear.

Son tries to sell family dog for gaming gear . Commenter explains why he’s NTA

Responsible pet ownership is not a game

Harsh but hilarious reply to NTA comment.

NTA offers help but sets boundaries with son

Son tries to sell family dog for gaming gear. NTA dad intervenes

NTA dad considers rehoming son instead of beloved dog.

Heartwarming comment about saving a dog from being sold ❤️

When your son tries to sell the family dog for gaming gear

Parental revenge: selling son’s gaming gear for dog-saving justice

Dog’s safety first! NTA suggests microchipping and monitoring son.

NTA – Kid needs a wake up call

Kid tries to sell family dog for gaming gear NTA parent keeps dog

NTA. Your son doesn’t deserve the dog.

Kid tries to sell family dog for gaming gear NTA parent takes action

NTA reminds pet owners of their responsibility. Get a job!

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NTA. Son is an a** for trying to sell family dog

NTA for not wanting to trade family pet for gaming gear

Selling a family pet for gaming gear? NTA and needs punishment

Son’s gaming addiction puts family dog in danger. NTA’s advice.

Savage reply to NTA comment about selling son on Craigslist

Last Updated on June 11, 2023 by Diply Social Team