Meet Scout, a 12-week-old puppy who’s unwittingly found himself in the middle of a family feud. His owners, a married couple, had big plans for him: he was to be a companion for their service dog Toby and a practice run for future kids. But when Scout’s potential as a service dog for the husband’s medically fragile brother comes into the picture, the couple is torn. The husband sees it as a life-saving opportunity, while his wife views it as an unfair demand. As the conflict escalates, the question remains: who gets to decide Scout’s fate?
Meet Scout, the Puppy at the Heart of the Drama
The Original Plan for Scout
An Unexpected Proposal
A Husband’s Change of Heart
The Potential Life-Saving Pup
A Couple’s Stalemate ♀️ ♂️
The Mother-in-Law Factor
The Emotional Blackmail
The Heart-Wrenching Dilemma
A Pup, a Feud, and a Life-Saving Decision: Who Gets to Keep Scout?
In a heart-wrenching tale of love, duty, and family politics, a couple is torn apart over the fate of their beloved puppy, Scout. The husband, seeing an opportunity to potentially save his medically fragile brother’s life, wants to give Scout away to be trained as a service dog. The wife, on the other hand, is reluctant to part with the pup they’ve grown to love. Adding fuel to the fire is the husband’s narcissistic mother, who’s been guilt-tripping the couple into giving up Scout. As the tug-of-war over Scout continues, the internet weighs in on the moral dilemma. Who’s right, who’s wrong, and who gets to keep Scout? Let’s dive into the top responses…
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NTA – Puppy’s future as a service dog is questionable, MIL’s motives too
MIL wants OP’s dog, but OP won’t let her.
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NTA. Your in-laws want to piggyback off your hard work.
NTA, family manipulates husband & wife over furry friend
NTA, husband’s AH behavior and MIL’s interference causing family conflict
NTA. Stand your ground and prioritize your own family first!
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❤️ NTA, husband is an AH for giving away ‘his’ dog
NTA. They feel entitled to your service dog
Is a 12-week-old puppy suitable as a life-saving service dog?
18 years without a service dog? Lack of preparation or laziness?
NTA. Let Scout be a family pet, not a service dog.
Is your husband prioritizing his mother over your relationship?
NTA. So many dogs, so little time!
NTA: Dogs deserve forever homes, not to be passed around
NTA. In-laws need to put in more effort to find a dog ♂️
Stand your ground! Don’t let them guilt trip you!
NTA. Stand your ground, your puppy is your baby
MIL wants your dog? NTA, emotional attachment should be respected
BIL wants to take untrained service dog to college. NTA!
NTA. Husband needs a reality check. MIL should find BIL his own dog
Heartbreaking decision: Holding onto furry friend despite family tensions
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Stand your ground! It’s your dog, not their responsibility.
NTA, husband is AH for pushing to give away dog
Keep your dog , he’s family and already bonded with you.
Furry friend feud: NTA takes a stand, ready for battle!
NTA. Your puppy *is* perfect. Family should have tried harder.
Husband’s lack of empathy for wife’s dog sparks family conflict
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Stand your ground! Don’t let a narcissist control your life!
Furry friend becomes family, NTA for falling in love
Heartbreaking: Giving away a beloved dog only for him to be sold to someone else. NTA
NTA. Puppy not ready for BIL in college. Make parents pay!
NTA – Husband seeking approval from narcissistic parent, potential heartache ahead
NTA: Keep Scout! You did all the work and testing
Fur family feud: NTA claims ownership of beloved Toby’s dog
Service dog owner shuts down entitled demands with sass
OP is NTA for not giving up their dog to BIL.
Defending the furry family member with passion and conviction
Stand firm on saying no, for Scout’s sake and yours.
NTA takes legal action to protect their furry friend
“NTA. Check your contract with the breeder! “
Stand your ground! Don’t let a narcissist come between you and your pup!
NTA. Don’t let a bad MIL overshadow your love for the dog
Stand your ground! Don’t let them take your furry friend!
No obligation to give away your dog! You’re not the a**hole
Engaging response to MIL’s suspicious behavior over getting a dog
Stand firm, tell your husband to grow a spine. NTA
A mature and sensible discussion with no threats or pressure.
Stand your ground! Scout is your future alert dog
NTA: A new dog in the house brings training challenges
NTA. Your dog, your bond. No way you should give up.
NTA. Dog ownership settled. Case closed.
Stand your ground! Share the breeder’s info with them!
NTA. Stand your ground. Don’t let their lack of planning stress you out.
Turning a beloved pet into an accessory? Not cool
Infuriating entitlement over a dog bond. No other dogs exist?
A vehement disagreement sparks intense emotions. Drama unfolds!
NTA: Just give them the breeder’s name and move on
NTA. Keep your puppy. They can find their own dog.
Heartbreaking dilemma: Husband gives away beloved pup for family duty
NTA. Stand your ground and keep your beloved furry friend!
NTA: Husband’s view on dogs sparks heated debate.
Keep your dog, but consider helping BIL.
NTA: Dog is family, not a snack. Stand your ground!
MIL wants *your* dog? NTA! So many other dogs available!
NTA for not wanting to give away the dog, but husband’s sacrifice should be considered.
“NTA. A puppy can’t be a service dog at 12 weeks. “
Dogs are family , not things to be exchanged. NTA
Defending your furry friend against family – NTA!
Stand your ground! Keep your perfect puppy and let them find another.
In-laws demanding handout? Not the a**hole.
Don’t give them your dog! They had years to find one
Keep the dog, MIL should pay or find a service dog
MIL’s a**hole behavior: NTA, she wants your puppy!
NTA. No one has the right to ask for your pet as a service dog. MIL is completely in the wrong.
NTA: MIL’s control and dominance over you and your puppy.
Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the juicy details!
Not the a**hole for choosing family over a furry friend
Not the a**hole for choosing family over a furry friend
