Dad Gives Away Daughter’s Guinea Pigs : Heartless or Heroic?

When it comes to parenting, it’s never easy to make decisions that might hurt your child’s feelings. But what if that decision was made to protect their well-being? One dad found himself in this predicament when his sister gifted his daughter two guinea pigs for her seventh birthday, despite him suggesting nature books and Barbie dolls instead. His daughter quickly fell in love with the pets, but the situation became complicated as the family struggled to care for them properly.

Unwanted Furry Surprise

Reluctant Acceptance

Tensions Rise in the Household

Even the Cat Gets Involved

Daughter’s Responsibilities Slip

Finding a New Home

Sister’s Furious Reaction

Dad’s Dilemma: Protecting His Daughter or Betrayal?

This dad was stuck between a rock and a hard place when his sister gifted his daughter guinea pigs without permission. As the family struggled to care for the pets, he made the difficult decision to rehome them, causing a rift between him and his sister. Was he right to prioritize his daughter’s well-being and the animals’ welfare, or did he betray his daughter’s trust? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…

NTA for rehoming daughter’s guinea pigs without permission. Daughter handling maturely.

NTA. Giving a child pets without parents’ consent is wrong. Good decision.

Giving animals as gifts without consent is never okay. #NTA

Consulting the parent is important before gifting pets

Setting boundaries with family over kids’ pets. NTA wins.

Always ask before gifting pets. Not doing so is risky

NTA. Giving pets as gifts is a bad idea

NTA for giving away guinea pigs, sister should have asked.

NTA calls out dad for giving away daughter’s guinea pigs

Daughter’s disregard for concerns led to guinea pigs being given away. NTA.

Sister gifts child animals without permission, NTA for rehoming.

Surprising kids with pets without permission = not cool. #NTA

Always ask before giving pets as gifts

Teaching responsibility and consequences of caring for a life

Supportive comment defends dad’s actions against entitled sister.

NTA. Giving away pets without permission is not okay. Sister’s fault.

NTA for not allowing an irresponsible pet gift to continue.

NTA for giving away pets as presents without discussion.

Compassionate dad finds new home for daughter’s guinea pigs. NTA.

NTA, animals are not gifts. Good policy to go by

Dad offers solution, neighbors refuse, NTA for giving away guinea pigs

Gift war with worst gifts, but never crossed line with animals

Responsible dad finds good home for guinea pigs. Sister’s fault.

Pets as gifts without parents’ approval? NTA.

Daughter’s guinea pigs rehomed, happy daughter, NTA.

Pets are not gifts, sister is the a**hole ❌

Giving live pets as surprise gifts is never acceptable. NTA.

Buying animals as gifts without permission is a no-go. NTA.

Guinea pigs not suitable for little kids. NTA for giving away.

Don’t give a child a pet without parents’ permission. NTA.

Sister gives away daughter’s pets without consent, NTA stands up.

Responsibility of owning pets and gifting them as surprise gifts.

A co-guinea pig owner agrees that NTA. Patience and love required.

Guinea pig drama: Dad’s decision to give them away justified.

NTA. Animals aren’t presents. Explained to daughter, found better home.

NTA for rehoming guinea pigs gifted as a burden. Well-handled.

NTA. Responsible pet ownership should be taught to children early.

Rehoming sister’s guinea pigs: NTA, did the right thing

Animal gifts without parental permission = a**hole move

Always ask before gifting pets

NTA- You made the right decision for your family and pets

Guinea pigs are a major commitment. Sister is the AH.

No sympathy for Amy’s animal hoarding behavior

Dad not heartless for giving away daughter’s guinea pigs.

NTA defends dad for giving away daughter’s guinea pigs.

Animals aren’t gifts, says a relatable commenter

Protective comment defends dad’s actions in guinea pig debacle.

Dad stands up to daughter’s control issues over guinea pigs. NTA

Handling a bad gift situation with grace and logic

Guinea pig owner praises OP for finding them a loving home

Sister broke trust, NTA for giving away guinea pigs

NTA. A 7 year old cannot care for animals without supervision. Better for the guinea pig to be cared for by a skilled owner

Choosing the right pet for kids requires parent’s involvement

Responsible pet ownership > hurt feelings. NTA

NTA, daughter mature, sister ridiculous. Saved guinea pigs’ lives

Giving pets as gifts is a controversial topic

Agreed! Don’t gift pets without permission. NTA in this case

Animal welfare matters, NTA for rehoming them to a better home.

Dad saves terrorized guinea pigs, NTA.

Giving pets as gifts never works out, NTA made the right call

NTA. Creative solution to teach sister a lesson

Proper research is crucial before getting a pet . NTA.

Daughter’s empathy praised after dad gives away guinea pigs.

Sister’s sneaky plan backfires, NTA for giving away guinea pigs

NTA. Animals are not gifts; they require serious commitment. Good job.

Setting boundaries with family over pets. NTA

Giving pets as gifts is a bad idea. NTA for finding them a better home.

Setting boundaries with gift-giving gone wrong

Last Updated on March 17, 2024 by Diply Social Team