Teen Rehomes Dream Pets After Mom Refuses to Let Her Care for Them

A teenager’s dream of owning chinchillas turned into a nightmare when her mom refused to let her care for them properly. The mother gave her daughter three chinchillas in a small cage on her birthday, but when the girl tried to buy a larger cage and supplies, her mom forbid her. After arguing, the girl decided to rehome the chinchillas with a friend who takes better care of them. The girl’s dad thinks she should apologize to her mom, but was she really in the wrong for wanting to care for her pets properly? Read on to find out .

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Teen rehomes dream chinchillas after mom refuses proper care

A 17-year-old girl received three chinchillas from her mom as a birthday gift, but her excitement quickly turned to frustration when her mom refused to let her properly care for them. Despite having saved up her own money to buy supplies and a bigger cage, the mom insisted that the small travel cage was sufficient and that chinchillas only live a few months anyway.

After a heated argument, the teen decided to rehome the animals to a friend who could provide better care. The mom called her daughter selfish and ungrateful, while the dad sided with the mom and called the daughter unreasonable. The daughter asks if she’s the a**hole for standing up for the proper care of her pets. What do you think? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

NTA. The mom’s attitude towards pets is terrifying.

NTA prioritizes animal welfare despite parents’ ignorance and negligence

Providing a good home for pets is important . NTA for rehoming.

Rehoming pets is tough, but NTA in abusive household

NTA for rehoming pets after mom refused proper care

Standing up for animal welfare

Maturity wins! Exotic pet shelter owner praises NTA for being responsible

NTA rehomed pets due to mom’s neglectful pet ownership. Sad.

Terrible pet store and AH mom force teen to rehome pets

Controlling mom ruins pet ownership dreams NTA

You’re not the a**hole and the only responsible one here

Teen defends rehoming pets and cleverly shuts down mom’s argument

Buying old pets to avoid daughter’s expenses?

Responsible pet owner rehomes dream pets, friend steps in

Teen rehomes dream pets, mom suspiciously okay with their disappearance

Teen tries to educate mom on pet care, rehomes them eventually.

Standing up against animal abuse

Animal neglect is unacceptable. NTA for finding them new homes

Think twice before gifting pets.

Rehoming pets for their wellbeing is selfless and admirable ❤️

Agreeing with the OP – mom’s pet care

Navigating difficult parents with support from Reddit community.

Comment section gets heated with NTA verdict

Responsible teen rehomes pets due to mom’s neglectful ownership.

Empathizing with a teenager rehoming pets due to parental neglect

Supportive comment section agrees: NTA, mom is being unfair

Savage response to unsupportive mother deserves a mic drop

Encouraging response to a tough situation

Responsible teen rehomes pets despite mom’s refusal. #NTA

Teen rehomes pets after mom’s neglect, logic questioned

Animal lover takes a stand

Misinformed mom leads to NTA teen and aging chinchilla

Disturbing plan to get pets, good job for rehoming them

Rehoming pets for their well-being is the responsible choice

Mixed opinions on reporting animal abuse in the comment section

Proper care is essential for pets. NTA made the right decision.

Escape plan needed for safe and healthy chinchillas

A heartless mother forces daughter to watch pets suffer. NTA.

Escape the madness and then adopt all the pets

A heartwarming story of a teen who prioritized the welfare of her dream pets ❤️

This responsible teen shows a lot of heart NTAs & alternative pet suggestions

Teen responsibly rehomes dream pets, mom should be grateful.

Rehomed dream pets, good move! Parenting gone wrong.

Saving money to move out

Animal lover takes initiative despite parental opposition

Be a hero for helpless floofs

Animal abuse is never okay. Support the rehoming decision.

NTA. Commenter praises person for rehoming chinchillas despite family drama ❤️

Give your pets the space they deserve! NTA

Standing up to controlling parents for a better future

Commenter supports teenager, blames parents with emoji.

Responsible teen rehomes dream pets. Not the a**hole.

You made a difficult but compassionate decision. Keep being a great pet owner!

Standing up for your pets, NTA.

Animal welfare comes first You made the right decision.

Disturbing outlook on pet ownership by negligent parent.

Mom’s control issues affecting daughter’s dream pets

Standing up for animal welfare is never a**hole behavior!

Chain pet stores & toxic family dynamics frustrate aspiring pet owner

Caring for chinchillas – NTA finds dream pets new home ❤️

Empathy for mistreated pets

Escape the toxicity ‍♀️ Rehoming yourself is self-care.

Comparing pet care to feeding a child?

Standing up for yourself and making choices can be tough

Teen faces manipulative mom when rehoming dream pets. #NTA

Calling out pet abandonment Disgusting behavior from parents.

Chinchillas require expensive and meticulous care. NTA for rehoming them.

Surprising someone with a pet is irresponsible

Don’t gift pets! NTA for ensuring their good life ❤️

Questioning the logic of buying expensive pets for poor care

Reddit community relates to difficult family dynamics