Ever heard of a parent who prefers pets over their own children? Well, buckle up, because this story is a wild ride! Our heroine, a resilient mother of two, shares her exasperating experience with her ex-partner, who seems to have an unusual priority list: Dogs first, kids… somewhere down the line.
The Cold Emotionless Past

The Dog-Loving Ex

Dinner Drama

The Unpleasant Split

The Neglected Visits

The Shoe Incident

The Financial Fiasco

The Hard-Hitting Response

The Blame Game

The Final Thoughts

Canine Over Kids: A Tale of Misplaced Priorities
In a world where we expect parents to put their children first, this tale stands out like a sore thumb. Our brave mom of two has been dealing with an ex-partner who seems to have his priorities flipped, favoring his dogs over his own flesh and blood. From neglecting his kids during visits to spending their shoe money on dog training courses, his actions have been nothing short of baffling. And when she finally confronts him, she’s met with accusations and blame from his mother. But is she really the bad guy here? Or is she just a mom trying to ensure her kids get the care they deserve? Let’s dive into the internet’s take on this peculiar predicament…
NTA – Exposing the truth and calling out his immaturity

NTA – Terrible father, but kids see through his garbage

Shoes for his house? His responsibility! And his mom’s too…

“NTA. Get child support order. Deadbeat ex. “

You’re not the a**hole. His financials, his responsibility.

NTA. Eating kids’ food? That’s just plain disgusting

Ex-partner’s canine craze sparks outrage and leaves everyone speechless
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Calling out a toxic family dynamic
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Putting kids first, pets second. NTA, you’re absolutely right!

Choosing the wrong partner and dealing with a crazy mother-in-law

NTA: Neglected kids, pampered pooches – ex’s twisted priorities

Cut ties with her. You owe her nothing. NTA

Ex-partner’s neglect of kids and obsession with dogs sparks debate

Dogs > Kids? NTA calls out bad parenting choices. ♀️

Not the a**hole. Tell us more about this situation!
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Putting kids first It’s time for him to step up!

Neglected kids, pampered pooches, and an uninvolved parent. NTA!

NTA. Neglected kids, pampered pooch. Priorities need to be straightened out.
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NTA – AAAAAARGHHHH

Trash person neglects kids, blames ex. NTA takes no BS.

Ex-partner prioritizes dogs over kids, refuses to be responsible.

NTA. Ex’s lazy parenting is not your responsibility.

Neglected kids, pampered pooches. Full custody overdue? #NTA
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Ex-partner’s dog obsession causing neglect?

NTA. Lies, enabling, and a crap individual.

Save the evidence, fight for custody! Kids over pampered pooches!

Ex-partner prioritizes dog over neglected kids. NTA for caring.

Questioning if calling someone an AH is serious

Not the a**hole for prioritizing furry friends over human children

Parent’s love for kids over dogs wins hearts

Is child support being neglected? NTA wonders.

Telling the truth can ruffle some *sses!

NTA: Truth hurts, they’re just mad you called them out

Ex’s lavish spending on dog neglects kids’ basic needs

NTA. Take control, prioritize your kids, and change custody agreement!

Fiery comment about ex and child custody battle

NTA: Ex’s mom is full of , staying wouldn’t change him

Pets vs. Kids: When Furry Friends Trump Human Offspring

Neglected kids, pampered pooches – father’s skewed priorities

NTA – Fight for custody and get child support

A**hole ex-partner neglects kids for pampered pooches. NTA stands strong

Kids neglected while dogs are pampered?

Delusional mother neglects kids for pampered pooches. NTA

NTA. The truth hurts.

NTA, you’re right.

Mommy’s boy gets pampered while neglecting his responsibilities. NTA
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Breaking up was the best thing that happened

NTA. Ex neglects kids, kids may resent him. Encourage fun interaction.

Balancing love and discipline: NTA’s ex is a bad dog dad

NTA. Feisty response shuts down judgmental mother-in-law

NTA. Irresponsible dad prioritizes dogs over his own children

NTA. Neglected kids, pampered pooches, and a horrible father

NTA. Shitty person.

Adults behaving badly, crying to their parents

Mommy vs Daddy: Neglected Kids and Pampered Pooches

NTA. Mom should buy the shoes

Parenting priorities: Neglected kids vs pampered pooches.

Neglected kids vs. pampered pooches: A doggone parenting dilemma

Amend custody agreement to prioritize kids’ wishes over visitation rights.
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Are you preventing him from seeing the kids?

Ex’s entitled attitude: a chip off the old block

NTA. Savage clapback! Tell us what you really think!

He needs to admit his love for his dog

Not the a**hole for prioritizing furry friends over human children
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Enabling mother expects you to neglect kids for pampered pooches

NTA. Mothers of baby boys, can’t live with ’em, ugh!

Choosing dogs over kids: a happy and fulfilling decision

Puppies can still bring joy, even if it’s never too late!

When mom gets involved in your relationship drama

Obvious NTA: A tale of justice and vindication

Super NTA- dog is his kid, doesn’t care about REAL kids

NTA: Neglecting one child for another, even if they’re fur children

Divorce blamed for absentee parenting, but is it really?

NTA: A fiery clapback to a judgmental ex-partner’s mother.

Not the a**hole for prioritizing furry friends over human kids

NTA stands up for herself and prioritizes her kids over pets

Curiosity about opinions that don’t matter

Truth hurts, but NTA stands tall.

Exposing manipulative ex-partner’s wrong advice on court proceedings

Not the a**hole for prioritizing the well-being of the dogs

Dog over kids? NTA prioritizes pampered pooch over neglected children

NTA, but lawyer up to deal with your ex-partner

Cut ties, take charge. No more responsibility or meddling in-laws.

Fighting for custody of neglected kids and pampered pooches

Neglected kids, resentful ex, and a custody battle. NTA.
