Imagine waking up to find one of your beloved pets missing, only to discover that your sibling had mistaken it for dead and thrown it in the trash. That’s exactly what happened to one pet owner, whose sister failed to recognize the peculiar sleeping habits of their ferret. The incident sparked a heated conflict within the family, with the pet owner refusing to let their sister play with the ferrets anymore. The question remains: was this an innocent mistake or a serious act of negligence?
The Ferret Family

Ferrets’ Dead Sleep

The Unfortunate Incident

Searching for Lola ️♀️

The Shocking Revelation

Sister’s Punishment

Still Upset

Sister’s Response ️

Family Tension

A Family Divided Over Ferret Drama
A family is torn apart after a sister mistakes her sibling’s ferret for dead and throws it in the trash. The pet owner, still upset after two days, refuses to let their sister play with the ferrets anymore. The mother insists it was just an accident, while the sister argues that the ferret would have been thrown out if it were actually dead. As tensions rise, the family struggles to find common ground. What do you think? Share your thoughts and reactions.
Sister throws away dead ferret without telling owner. NTA.

Sister throws ferret in trash, NTA for being upset.

Sister mistakes sleeping ferret for dead and throws it away ️. OP is NTA for cutting contact.

No apology, just guilt. Sister still mad for checking trash ♀️

Sister almost killed pet, NTA for not trusting her.

Curious about the sister’s age? They’re 16-year-old twins!

Nostalgic comment about childhood ferrets inspires cute cat hopping story

Ferret owner reminds family of pet’s sleeping habits to prevent tragedy

Protect your pets by locking their cage and keeping the key ️

Stand up for your pets! NTA

Sister mistakes ferret for dead, throws it away. Commenter shocked.

Sister throws ferret in trash, OP calls her ‘ferret yeeter’

Commenter questions OP’s actions and suspects trolling. Replies offer insight.

Sister’s ferret mistake leads to trash toss

Throwing pets in the trash? Definitely not okay

Ferret tragedy averted, but sister’s actions still unacceptable
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Heartless sister throws away sleeping ferret, commenter defends OP

Sister throws away ferret, commenter calls out unfeeling behavior

Sister throws sleeping ferret in trash, OP not the a**hole

Sister throws away sleeping ferret, commenters call out family’s behavior

NTA defends ferret with humorous Andre the Giant comparison.

Sister throws away ferret, lacks empathy. OP sets boundaries. NTA.

Valid anger towards sister’s animal cruelty, punishment not enough
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NTA, but no burial? Parents are monsters according to replies.

Sister’s terrible reasoning leads to ferret being thrown in trash
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NTA, but watch out for your sister’s pet handling skills
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Ferret lovers unite! Check out the ‘Ferret Tax’ thread.

Plan ahead for your pets’ passing with affordable cremation options

Heartbreaking story of a discarded pet and a lack of closure.

Sister’s lack of empathy raises concerns, therapy may help

Sister throws sleeping ferret in trash, gets called out for it

Sister throws dead ferret in trash, NTA calls out disrespect

Sister mistakenly throws ferret in trash, commenter explains why it’s harmful.

Protect your pets, break the cruel tradition. You call shots.

Insensitive sister throws away pet, commenter says NTA.

Sister throws sleeping ferret in trash. NTA, but needs space. ️

Agreed, that’s a heartless thing to do
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Agree with the NTA verdict?
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Don’t be a trash human. NTA for not tolerating it.

User expresses disgust at parents’ treatment of dead pet.

Sister’s disrespectful behavior towards ferret called out by commenter
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Ferret owner calls out sister’s irresponsible behavior.

Heartless family almost throws away sleeping ferret. NTA!

NTA, family needs empathy. Who throws animals in trash?

Sister throws sleeping ferret in trash, NTA calls out her selfishness

Heartless act of throwing a pet in trash. NTA

Insensitive family won’t let OP say goodbye to ferret

Sister throws sleeping ferret in trash, commenter not happy.

Ferret owner sympathizes with OP and condemns sister’s behavior

Compassionate comment about mistaken pet death and owner’s sister.
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Savage response to sister’s mistake

Indignant commenter questions sister’s common sense in disposing ferret

NTA for being upset after sister threw away pet ferret

Proper burial for pets is important for closure

Heartless sister throws out pet, parents won’t let OP bury it

Unsanitary kitchen trashcan for dead animals? Yikes

Commenter judges strange and heartless behavior, declares NTA.

Protect your ferrets from heartless family members

Ferret owner rightfully upset after sister throws away pet.

Keeping your pet safe is always a top priority

Sleeping ferrets have vital signs, NTA for tossing it.
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Heartless sister throws away pet, ignores owner’s feelings
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Sister’s thoughtlessness shocks commenter after tossing ferret in trash

Sister defends throwing living animal in trash, internet outraged

Respect for pets is important, even if they’re not yours
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Age matters: Redditor questions why someone would dispose of pet

Cruelty to animals is not okay. NTA for wanting closure.

Sister throws away sleeping ferret, NTA commenter asks questions

Sister throws ferret in trash, no remorse, just anger. NTA

Exotic pet shelter owner explains common ferret sleep confusion. NTA.

Ferret owners unite! Commenter defends NTA with humor
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Ferret mistaken for dead, thrown in trash. Commenters outraged.

Sister throws away ferret, sibling calls her out.

Ferret mistaken for dead, thrown in trash. ESH.

Last Updated on April 30, 2023 by Diply Social Team