Imagine you’re a 22-year-old woman, living with a condition that causes seizures, and relying on a professionally trained service dog for assistance. Life is challenging, but manageable, thanks to your loyal canine companion. Now, picture your 15-year-old niece, who also suffers from seizures, wanting to ‘borrow’ your service dog for her birthday outing. What would you do? Let’s dive into a story that has sparked a family feud, stirred emotions, and raised questions about the boundaries of family support.
A Special Bond: Girl and Her Service Dog
A Birthday Wish: Niece Wants to Borrow Service Dog
A Tough Decision: Declining the Request ♀️
Family Tensions Rise: Accusations of Selfishness
Standing Ground: Confidence in Decision
The Real Entitlement: Sister’s Actions Questioned
A Demonstrative Lesson: Niece Can’t Handle Service Dog
Rejected Offers and Hurt Feelings
Apologies and Promises: Mother Steps In
A Change of Heart: Sister Accepts Offer
A Happy Ending: Niece Enjoys Mall Trip ️
Family Reconciliation: Apologies and Understanding
Peace Restored: Family Members Apologize ️
Service Dog Saga: A Tale of Family Feud, Boundaries, and Understanding ️
In a whirlwind of emotions, accusations, and misunderstandings, a young woman’s decision to deny her niece’s request to ‘borrow’ her service dog for a birthday outing sparked a family feud. Despite the backlash, she stood her ground, explaining the deep bond and specific training between her and her service dog. The drama unfolded, with the niece’s mother accusing her of selfishness and rejecting offers of help. However, apologies, understanding, and a successful birthday outing for the niece brought a heartwarming resolution to this family saga. Let’s see how the internet responded to this emotional roller coaster of a story…
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NTA. Service dogs are not transferable.
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“Change your locks! NTA understands entitled family members. “
NTA – No means no. Animals aren’t something to be ‘borrowed’ or ‘loaned out’.
NTA. Your service dog is trained for you, not your niece.
Helping without compromising: NTA suggests offering guidance, not interference.
Can a service dog be traded out like that?
“NTA. Letting your niece ‘borrow’ a personalized medical device is a recipe for disaster! “
“NTA. Your sister should invest in a service dog . Irresponsible sister should be shamed .”
No a-hole here! Not even a teeny tiny fragment.
NTA
A service dog is like a custom-fitted aid device. It only works for the person with whom it is trained.
Defending ownership of service dog and expressing concern for its safety.
NTA, sister’s irrationality sparks family feud! Stand your ground!
Service dog misunderstanding causes family feud!
Expensive medical equipment sparks NTA comment. Drama unfolds!
“NTA. Your service animal is trained to assist you “
Alternative solution: hiring a person instead of a service dog
NTA: Dog trained for OP’s seizures, niece not protected. YTA risked niece.
NTA: Dog’s role misunderstood. Sister should let niece be independent.
Be a hero! Educate and help your SIL and niece!
Sharing a service animal? Not cool!
Fairness to the dog and you, NTA. Valid reasons given.
NTA. Service dog may not be reliable for niece’s seizures. Other options suggested.
Teen’s struggle with epilepsy, family dynamics, and service dog.
“Hold your ground! NTA. Your dog, your rules. “
NTA. Family members being entitled AHs. Dog bond and retraining.
NTA: Keep your service dog with you, not for borrowing.
NTA: Family calls you selfish? Let them pay for training!
Dog owner refuses to lend service dog, sparks controversy.
Defending the right to keep and protect your service dog!
NTA: Service dogs aren’t rental cars. Get over it
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Sibling support and teenage chaos make for a justified NTA!
NTA, offer to train niece but don’t lend the dog.
NTA – Sister’s upset? Tell her to get her own service dog!
Fake service dogs and the risks they pose. NTA for saying no.
Service dogs are not interchangeable! NTA for standing up.
Sister’s logic questioned, service dog ownership defended. No quick fixes.
NTA: Service dog training is specific to individual needs
NTA: Service dog like medication, sister endangers daughter. NTA.
NTA: Service dog’s loyalty and effectiveness shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Sibling snitching? Not cool! NTA for standing your ground!
NTA. Stand your ground and ignore the haters!
Not selfish or an AH! NTA for standing your ground!
A resolute comment declares ‘NTA’ with a firm ‘NO’.
NTA: Your sister’s request for a dog seems reasonable.
Sharing medically needed devices is not the OP’s responsibility.
Sharing a service dog? Absolutely not! NTA for refusing.
NTA accuses others of selfishness, sparks heated debate!
Agreeing with NTA and rejecting all the reasons already mentioned.
NTA. Family feud over denied birthday wish sparks controversy!
Eye opener: NTA’s suggestion to raise funds for child’s service dog
Family feud over service dog, mom doesn’t agree. NTA.
Service dog denied! NTA, it’s not a borrowable sweater.
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Not the a**hole. Drama unfolds over denied birthday wish!
Family feud ignited over denied birthday wish. NTA prevails!
Service dog denied as a loaner? Absolutely not! NTA
NTA. Protecting my service dog and our bond is important
Family feud over denied birthday wish. NTA vs. clowns
Service dog seen as medical device, not to be borrowed
Family feud over borrowing service dog sparks necessary medical care debate!
“NTA. Borrowing a service dog is like borrowing someone’s wheelchair. “
Concerned about niece’s lack of experience with service dog
Sister’s selfishness sparks family feud over denied birthday wish!
