Picture this: a small house filled with two adults, two kids, two cats, and a small dog. The family is already stretched thin, both in terms of space and finances. When the husband brings home a pit bull that just bit two people, the wife is forced to make a tough decision. She gives her husband an ultimatum: it’s either her and the kids or the dog. But was she too harsh? Or was she just protecting her family? Let’s dive into this tense story and find out! ️♀️
A House Already Bursting at the Seams

Tight Budget, Big Dreams

The Unexpected Guest

A Dangerous Situation

The Dogs Strike

A Desperate Attempt to Save the Dog

Ignoring Boundaries

A Standoff Over the Dog

The Ultimatum

Husband’s Furious Reaction

A Marriage on the Line

The Real Issue

A Dangerous Gamble

A Family Divided

The Blame Game

A Mother’s Desperate Decision
In a small house already filled to the brim, a mother is faced with a difficult choice when her husband brings home a dangerous dog. Despite her husband’s insistence on keeping the pit bull, she stands her ground, prioritizing the safety of her family. She gives him an ultimatum: it’s her and the kids or the dog. The husband, furious, accuses her of being heartless. With their marriage on the line, the dog is eventually taken away by animal control, but the damage has been done. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this intense situation…
Dog bite incident causes family turmoil and internet outrage. NTA.
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NTA for prioritizing safety of family and pets over dangerous dog.

Pitbull owner agrees with putting down dog for child’s safety
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Dog bite laws vary by state, but some bites are not attacks. NTA

Husband values dog over kids, NTA mom takes a stand.

Choosing between a dangerous dog and your family is obvious.

Husband’s impulsive decisions cause conflict in marriage ♀️

Commenter shares story of putting down aggressive dog.

Choosing between a dog and family safety? NTA takes a stand.

Husband’s irresponsibility leads to ultimatum. NTA stands firm.

Husband prioritizing stranger’s dog over family? NTA commenter thinks so.

Commenter supports mom in dog vs husband battle.

Husband wants a dog, but wife says no. Is he the a**hole?

Dog lover wins argument with spouse, not the a**hole.

Prioritizing pets and child in a dog-human ultimatum

Mom chooses children over dog in heated argument

Putting children’s safety first

Mom stands up to husband’s vicious dog, protects family

Choosing between a dog and a spouse? NTA explains why.

Responsible pitbull owner chooses child’s safety over distressed animal

Dog bites and irresponsible husband – NTA for sure

Unemployed husband chooses dog over child, commenter suggests divorce.

NTA: Commenter argues against taking in a potentially dangerous dog
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Dog bites don’t always mean death sentence. NTA wins.

Husband’s impulsiveness puts family and dog in danger. NTA.

Dog bite incident causes marital dispute, commenter suggests therapy for couple.

Vet tech and pitbull owner supports NTA’s decision to prioritize children

Dog bites someone, commenter chooses safety over feelings.

Husband brings aggressive dog home, wife puts family first.
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Husband wants a dog without permission, NTA stands her ground

Husband wants dog despite biting someone? NTA for protecting child

Safety concerns arise over family pet. Should it stay?

NTA for prioritizing child safety over dangerous dog.

Pit bulls and child safety: a heated debate

Dog bites someone, husband chooses dog over wife. NTA wins.

Mom prioritizes family safety over husband’s obsession with dog

Partner wants to add a dog despite tight budget and stress. NTA

Choosing between spouse and pet: NTA makes the right call

Commenter suggests leaving husband over dog dispute.

Mom prioritizes dog over child’s safety in marriage dispute
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Commenter expresses controversial opinion on pitbulls.

Husband’s questionable decision-making skills lead to marital ultimatum ♀️

Commenter is not the a**hole in this situation.

Putting kids first : A dog or a family?

Setting boundaries with an over-extending spouse.

Expert doubts legitimacy of story about biting dog.
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Commenter advises leaving husband over dangerous dog situation.

Protecting kids and animals from dangerous dog breeds. NTA.

Vet prioritizes human life over animal, supports mom’s decision. NTA

Choosing safety over a dog: NTA

Protect your kids! Research fatal dog attacks. Can you trust him?

Dog attacks are serious and should not be taken lightly

Pitties are lovely but safety comes first. NTA for sure

Commenter declares ‘not the a**hole’ with no further explanation.

Standing up for yourself and leaving toxic situations.

Ouch! A blunt and straightforward comment with no replies.
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Choosing between spouse and safety of children, NTA made decision.

Dog lover calls out husband’s irresponsible behavior with pitbull.

One commenter shares a traumatic experience with pitbulls and advises getting rid of both the dog and the husband.

Putting kids’ safety first, choosing between spouse and dog.

Husband should have taken the pittie to a rescue

Husband chooses dog over family? Commenters outraged

Prioritizing safety over pets: a responsible decision

NTA! Husband’s irresponsible decision puts family at risk

Mom chooses dog over husband.

Husband chooses dog over family, commenter says NTA

Choosing between a spouse and a bite risk dog.

Mom stands up for her family and their safety. #NTA

Husband’s decision to bring a dangerous dog sparks family feud.
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Husband wants dog over child’s safety, NTA stands up.

Mom prioritizes kids over husband in dog dilemma. NTA.

Parenting and pets can be a challenge

Husband chooses dog over kids’ safety? NTA mom says GTFO!

Prioritizing safety over a pet – NTA comment wins.

Compassionate suggestion to rehome dog ignored, animal control called instead.

Safety is priority. Dogs need solo homes. NTA

Dog bites child or mother, NTA prioritizes child’s safety
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Dog custody battle turns dangerous, endangering kids. NTA comment.

Choosing between a dangerous dog and family safety

Commenter expresses concern over spouse’s irrational dog obsession.
