Picture this: your neighbor asks you to dogsit while they’re away, but you refuse due to your own dog’s recent anxiety issues. The next day, you find their dog tied to your doorknob with a note, but no food or other supplies. What would you do? ♀️ One person found themselves in this exact situation and decided to find the abandoned pup a new home. But now, the original owners are back and demanding their dog’s return! Read on to find out what happened…
The Odd Request

Refusing the Favor ♂️

Doggy Distress

Howling Hysteria

No Strangers Allowed

The Unexpected Delivery

Barking Battle ️

Vet Visit and New Home

Puppy-Adult Mix

Outrage and Threats

Broken Hearts and Demands

Negligence and Incompetence

Cruel Confrontations

New Home or Give the Dog Back?
In a whirlwind of emotions and drama, our protagonist found themselves with an abandoned dog on their doorstep after refusing to dogsit for their neighbors. With no food or supplies left for the pup, they took matters into their own hands and found the dog a new home. Now, the original owners are back and demanding their dog’s return, but our protagonist isn’t backing down. Who’s in the right here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA for taking in abandoned dog, neighbor’s entitlement is ridiculous

Abandoning a dog is cruel and illegal. NTA for rescuing.

Abandoned dog finds a better owner

Abandoned dog left to die, commenter is NTA for criticizing neighbors.

Refusing strangers’ abandoned dog: warranted or not? NTA

Stranger takes in abandoned dog. Commenter suggests lying.

NTA quickly found a new home for abandoned dog
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Dog abandoned, OP mildly TA for not involving animal control. Replies debate cultural differences and survival chances.

Rescuing a dog from abandonment. NTA saves the day!

Took in abandoned dog, lied to vet and re-homed it. ESH.

Neighbor abandons dog, but Redditor steps up. NTA wins!

Rescuing abandoned pets is always the right thing to do!

Neighbor’s entitled behavior leads to dog being tied to doorknob. NTA.

Abandoned dog at your door? NTA for finding it home

Commenter outraged at dog abandonment, no sympathy for owner.

NTA for refusing to dogsit and taking in abandoned dog

Dog abandoned, but not alone. Community shows compassion. ❤️

Quick thinking saves the day for abandoned dog

Sneaky but satisfying solution to negligent dog owners

Abandoned dog left on doorknob, NTA finds new home

Abandoned dog finds new home, commenter calls out nonsensical excuses.

Abandoned dog with note, irresponsible parents. NTA wins.

Clever comment gets no replies in heartwarming dog story

Be cautious of retaliation from neighbor. Protect your furry friend!

Abandoned dog drama: NTA gets blamed for not taking in.

NTA. Dogs are people too. Good for you.

Denying seeing the dog? Sneaky, but NTA

Commenter praises OP for rescuing dog, expresses concern for safety.

Good on you for finding the dog a better home!

Rescuer praised for saving abandoned dog, labeled a hero

Abandoned dog, rightful punishment for owners. NTA wins.

Rescuing abandoned dogs is always NTA
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Watch out for retribution! Keep your dog safe

Denying finding the dog to avoid confrontation. NTA

Happy ending! Dog finds new home. NTA neighbor praised.

Rescuing abandoned dog- NTA! Owner can go pound sand

Abandoning pets is never okay.

Denying the abandoned dog was a smart move. NTA.

Responsible action taken to care for abandoned dog
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Rescued pup finds new home after terrible pet parents abandon it

OP not responsible for neighbor’s abandoned dog. NTA.

Abandoned dog by neighbor, NTA for confronting them.
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Abandoned dog finds new home, commenter suggests restraining order.

Dog has a better home now, but watch out for neighbors
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Standing up to bullies, a lesson for us all.
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A sly response to abandoning a neighbor’s dog

Cleverly avoiding confrontation with entitled and negligent neighbors.

Dog left without consent, commenter says NTA.

Abandoned dog finds new home, commenter praises rescuer.

Abandoned dog, NTA said no, dog in better place now

Heartwarming comment about finding a new home for abandoned dog

Abandoned dog: commenter says NTA, no leg to stand on.

Rescuing abandoned dog earns NTA commenter praise

Abandoned dog found lucky to be alive, bad pet owners shamed

Rescuing the dog exposed their negligence. NTA

Responsible action taken to rehouse abandoned dog

Abandoned dog’s owners are the a**holes, not the neighbor.

Rescuing an abandoned puppy – NTA and a hero

Abandoned dog finds new home, commenter wishes them happiness

♂️ NTA dog hero of the year!

Savage response to irresponsible neighbor’s abandoned dog situation.

Neighbor’s neglectful parents lose dog, NTA saves the day

Friend adopts abandoned dog, NTA. Happy ending

Commenter is not the a**hole, but why?

NTA stands up for abandoned dog, new home found

Abandoned dog’s owners are terrible and not the a**hole (NTA)

Forced to take neighbor’s dog, gave it a better home!

Clear-cut situation, no a-hole here!

Abandoned dog finds new home, commenter questions previous treatment.
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Rescuing abandoned dog: NTA, you did the right thing!

Commenter not at fault for neighbor’s dog abandonment

Abandoned dog left at neighbor’s door, NTA calls out owners
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Commenter is torn but ultimately decides NTA for giving away dog.
