Picture this: you’re a 19-year-old girl who rescued a puppy from a storm drain and nursed her back to health, only to have your family try to pass her off to your little brother. You’ve had enough of the drama, so you decide to move out and take your dog with you. But now your family is blowing up your phone, calling you names, and demanding you return the dog. Are you the bad guy here? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story and find out!
️ The Rainy Day Rescue

Saving for a Car, but Saved a Dog

⏩ Fast Forward to Family Drama

The ‘Out’ Button Incident

Losing It

The New Apartment

Blowing Up My Phone

Moving Out and Taking the Dog: Right or Wrong?
Our heroine, a 19-year-old girl, rescued a puppy from a storm drain and used her car savings to nurse her back to health. But when her family tried to pass the dog off to her immature little brother, even attempting to change the dog’s name, she’d had enough. After her brother yelled at the dog for pressing the ‘out’ button she taught her, our protagonist lost it, moved out, and took the dog with her. ♀️ Now living in a cheap apartment, her family is blowing up her phone, demanding she return the dog. But is she really in the wrong here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
You’re the boss of your dog

Choosing between family and a furry friend . Heartbreaking decision.

Defending a beloved dog against cruel ‘discipline’, NTA ❤️

Defend your dog and your rights with proof of ownership

NTA Make sure to keep vet records as proof of care.

NTA. Dog ownership is a lifelong commitment
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Secure the pup’s future and peace of mind with documentation.

Supportive comment applauds OP for standing up for their dog and moving out

NTA: Standing up for your dog like a responsible pet owner

Protecting your beloved dog from family – NTA wins
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Keep the pup safe and sound, NTA

Take charge of your beloved dog and secure her

Gender bias in giving away the dog. NTA.

Teen excels at dog training amidst family drama, NTA

Parents not respecting ownership of dog. Commenter sympathizes.

Sibling rivalry over dog ownership. NTA for discipline.

Protecting the pup from abusive brother, NTA

Teen flees home to keep beloved dog NTA wins!

Protect your pup! NTA.

Supportive comment and inquiry about OP’s situation with parents
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Moving out for doggo, NTA. Parents need to respect you

NTA wins custody of beloved dog, enjoys newfound peace

Great advice to protect your fur baby from potential theft

Don’t let family bully you or your furry friend. Secure home & keep safe

Standing up for your furry best friend with inspiring courage

Dog ownership loyalty and sentimentality. NTA wins this round

Protect your dog: Notify vet and groomer no one else allowed

A cat’s love is earned, just like a dog’s loyalty.

Siblings want dog back but don’t want OP home. NTA.

Protect your pup at all costs! Watch out for dog-napping

Defending beloved dog from family theft with legal backup ⚖️

Dog lovers unite! NTA for giving your furry friend love

OP praised as a hero for standing up for dog

Supportive comment, encouraging self-reflection and growth.

Cut off toxic parents after dog dispute. NTA

Standing up to entitled brother and abusive behavior towards dog

Dog ownership battle: Teen NTA, parents not parenting

Teen stands up for their dog against family

NTA for prioritizing your dog’s well-being and seeking therapy

Stand your ground, the dog deserves better

Protect your pup! NTA, get her microchipped and stay safe

Responsible teenager stands up to family over beloved dog

Protecting the pup: NTA advises securing dog’s ownership legally

Supportive comment for teen’s dog ownership with positive outlook

Protect your pup and yourself. NTA. Good luck

The dog is lucky, but you deserve love and appreciation too ❤️

Dog drama: Teen defends ownership against family members. NTA

Protecting your beloved dog from being stolen by family members

Confused parents give away dog, upset when taken back

NTA. Teen fights to keep beloved dog from entitled little brother . Protects self with microchip and documentation.

Protect your fur baby at all costs! #NTA ❤️

Cutting ties with toxic parents over beloved dog

Stand your ground and keep your furry friend!

Teen defends beloved dog, calls parents assholes. Brother gets pass.

Protect your dog at all costs . NTA has good advice.

Protect your dog with proper identification and records, NTA.

It’s your dog, not your brother’s NTA wins!

Rescued dog rescues teen from family’s jackass behavior

Setting boundaries and therapy are key to healing from toxicity

Pro tip: Get vet receipts in your name to avoid court

NTA. Get a restraining order. It’s *your* dog

Redditors urge to protect pupper and ask for dog tax

Stand your ground and protect yourself legally ⚖️
