Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a doozy of a story for you today. Picture this: a relationship on the rocks, a purebred pup caught in the middle, and a cat-loving ex who’s not about to become a dog dad anytime soon. Our protagonist finds himself in a sticky situation when his former flame comes barking up his tree, demanding he take in “their” dog. Will he cave to her demands or stand his ground? Let’s dive in and find out! ♂️
Relationship Drama Alert!

The Puppy Pact

Cats vs. Dog: The Ultimate Showdown

Moving On and Moving Out

The Ex’s Shocking Request

Dogsitting Dilemma: Until They Buy a House?

Why I Refused to Take the Dog ♂️

My Life, My Cats, My Choice

Boarding Kennel Suggestion Shot Down

♂️ My Final Answer: No Way, José!

The Ex’s Furious Unblocking

Purebred Pup Gets Adopted in a Flash! ⚡

♂️ Why Didn’t She Just Board Him?

Family Drama: Am I the A-hole?

Doggone Dilemma: Ex Demands Dog-Sitting, Drama Ensues!
Well, well, well… looks like our protagonist found himself in quite the pickle! His ex came crawling back, begging him to take in her precious purebred pup. But with a house full of cats and a busy schedule, he put his foot down and said “No way, José!” ♂️ Little did he know, his refusal would lead to the dog being surrendered to the pound and quickly adopted out! Now, the ex is fuming mad and demanding he pay up for the pooch. Talk about a ruff situation! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this tail of woe…
Pets are not subject to joint custody. NTA.

Ex blamed OP for her own choices, NTA.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/dc8aae96-1067-4555-aef2-acf1ec2857ec.png)
Ex cheated, asked for free dog-sitting, lost dog- NTA

Choosing to give up a dog for adoption is a responsibility.

Her dog, her responsibility. You’re NTA.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/07591ce0-4782-4ee3-87d6-4f5037a43991.png)
Taking in ex’s dog? NTA! She cheated anyway. ♂️

Ex-girlfriend’s actions make OP NTA, but also questionable

Owner’s ex surrenders dog, commenter praises new responsible owner

Ex dumps dog, blames owner for not taking it. NTA

Ex signed surrender papers, more concerned about money than dog. NTA!

Ex’s unreasonable request for dog: NTA, not your fault

Rescued pup: Better place, better people, everybody wins!

Ex-wife’s dog, ex-wife’s responsibility. NTA, no obligation.

Hilarious cat stories steal the show in NTA comment section!

Ex requests to abandon dog, commenter NTA for not helping.

Ex’s irresponsible request for dog custody ends in pound. NTA.

Setting boundaries and considering pet welfare = NTA
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/1d73aa3f-9008-4a55-bcf2-456c71fb4cc8.png)
Ex asks to watch dog, can’t and gets blamed. NTA

NTA x1000! You did the right thing for your cats

Confusion over ex’s actions leads to shock and disbelief

Ex tries to use animal shelter as pawn shop, gets called out.

Ex tries to give away dog for new relationship, commenter supports OP

Responsible dog owners commit to giving their dogs the best life

Taking care of someone’s pet can be a huge responsibility
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/828aab12-dfeb-4592-a699-bfd45f7f077b.png)
Internet privacy: a myth? Commenter calls out social media hypocrisy.

True love knows no bounds, even if it means blocking exes

Dog owner loses pup after poor decision. NTA judgement.

Ex asks for favor, dumps dog at pound when denied. NTA.

NTA commenter criticizes ex for abandoning the pup.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/17d48bf9-89ae-4af8-afd0-a7fc52fd682c.png)
NTA suggests foster care for dogs, receives criticism from judgmental family.

Doubting ex’s story, calling out inconsistencies, and praising APL rescue efforts

Ex’s dramatic behavior is not OP’s problem. NTA

No obligation to help ex with life choices.

Taking a pet to a shelter without any payment is idiotic

Plan for pets and relationships: NTA, she blew it.

Ex cheats, wants dog back. Commenter says NTA.

Ex’s rushed decision to abandon pup is rightfully criticized.

Defending OP’s decision to prioritize pet’s well-being.

Ex demands indefinite dogsitting, ends up abandoning pup. NTA.

Ex’s new BF won’t help, she wants to punish you

Don’t trust people who abandon their pets, NTA is right

Ex-girlfriend tries to make OP the scapegoat for dumping pup

Ex wants to dump dog on you after 2 years? NTA.

Owner blamed for ex surrendering dog, commenters defend NTA

NTA: Why pay for your ex’s dog? Not your responsibility

Ex wants to dump pet on you? NTA for saying no!

Ex wants money for dog at pound. Heartless or justifiable?

Ex requests giving up dog after 2 years, commenter NTA

Ex’s shocking request leads to pup being ditched. NTA wins.

Keeping the dog or the ex? NTA chose wisely

Logical solution proposed by NTA commenter for dog situation.

Ex-girlfriend tries to claim dog, gets called out. NTA

No sympathy for ex who moved in without considering dog.

NTA. Firm boundary set with ex. Her loss, not yours.

Ex tries to claim dog, commenter laughs in NTA agreement

You’re NTA for not being her dog sitter.

User defends OP’s decision and blames ex for dog’s fate.

Ex’s true intentions exposed, NTA for not taking dog
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/a389be81-1a87-4814-a98b-3ac618f2c528.png)
NTA! ♀️ Don’t let them blame you for their mistakes.

Ex demands dog, NTA refuses. Court threat ignored.

Woman’s shocking request leads to pup’s surrender. Harsh truth revealed.

Ethical breeder should have included a return clause in contract

Ex expected OP to indefinitely care for dog, NTA.

Ex tries to dump dog on OP, gets blocked. NTA

Ex cheated, asks for dog back for new bf’s house- NTA

Ex-girlfriend cheats on him, then asks him to take her dog. NTA.

Ex surrenders dog, commenter defends OP, suggests better options.

Finding a pet-friendly place is a must before moving in

Ex requests favor after 2 years, commenter calls BS.

You’re not the a**hole for not giving in to your ex’s demands
