Sometimes, life can throw us a curveball, and we’re forced to make tough decisions. This is the story of a husband and wife who are at odds over their beloved dog. The wife, now pregnant with their second child, feels overwhelmed and wants her parents to take the dog permanently. The husband, however, is not ready to let go of their furry friend.
A Puppy Joins the Family

Husband Bonds with the Dog ❤️

Wife’s Expectations vs. Reality

In-Laws Love the Dog, Too!

Growing Family, Growing Concerns

Wife’s Overwhelming Situation

The Ultimatum: Give Away the Dog

Husband’s Stance: Keep the Dog ❤️

Acknowledging the Struggle

A Decision Not Taken Lightly

Wife Thinks Husband is Unfair

In-Laws Ready to Take the Dog

Wife’s Regret

A Win-Win Situation?

The Big Question: Keep or Give Away?

To Keep or Not to Keep: A Furry Dilemma
This couple’s dilemma has the internet buzzing. The wife, feeling overwhelmed with a toddler, a baby on the way, and their dog, wants her parents to take the dog permanently. The husband, who has bonded with the dog, is not ready to give up their furry friend. Is he being unfair to his wife and children, or is he right to stand his ground? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Compromise suggested for keeping beloved dog with joint custody arrangement.

A tough decision: keep the dog or give it to parents? NAH.

Consider leaving the dog with in-laws when traveling

NAH, wife overwhelmed by pregnancy and young child, dog needs love.
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Engaging dad helps with the kids, but wife still overwhelmed

Compromise is key. Consider a pet hotel during work trips.

NAH, wife overwhelmed with new baby and dog, husband should help.

Husband called out for not understanding wife’s overwhelmed state.

Compromise with your wife over the dog’s behavior issues


Compromise is key. Consider letting the dog stay with her parents

Parenting is tough, NAH but listen to your wife
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Suggestion to drop off dog at in-laws or have them visit/stay to help wife during husband’s travels


A well-trained labrador causing a clash in a family.

Dog is part of the family, not disposable. Wife wants rehoming.


Compromise with in-laws to keep beloved dog.

Keeping the dog is understandable, but considerate compromise is important

Dog lovers unite! A heartfelt comment defending man’s best friend.

Commenter suggests the issue may be workload distribution. Perhaps more communication needed.

Don’t abandon your fur baby for a human baby

Compromise for beloved dog’s well-being is necessary

A compromise for the beloved dog’s care while traveling


Clarifying the situation: OP works from home, travels 5 days/month.
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NTA for not wanting to give up dog, compromise with staycation

A reasonable compromise for a beloved dog with a busy family

Don’t treat pets like handbags. NTA stands up for furry family.

Commitment to a dog is for life, not a toy

Compromise suggested for wife wanting to give away family dog

Couple clashes over giving away beloved dog for kids’ sake

Compromising with a selfish spouse over a beloved dog

Compromise with in-laws to care for dog while away

New mom admits dog stresses her out, wants to give away.
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Commenter decides not to get a dog, advises against rehoming. NTA

Taking responsibility for a living thing means not giving up.

Dog ownership requires commitment. NTA suggests wife lacks it.

Compromise with grandparents to keep beloved dog despite overwhelm

Commitment is key when taking in pets

Compromise idea: In-laws take care of dog when owners are away

Don’t give up your furry family member for a baby
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Marital compromise needed as wife considers giving away beloved dog

Compromises to keep beloved dog amidst family expansion stress

NTA commenter explains the impact of giving away a beloved dog.

Don’t get rid of the dog because of a baby
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Dog ownership debate: NTA commenter defends dogs against abandonment.



Dog is family. Abandoning it would be callous irresponsibility.

Compromise suggestion: Dog stays at in-laws during work trips
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Agreeing with the commenter’s sentiment about pet abandonment

Commitment to pets is for life, not convenience. NTA.

Family dynamics clash over dog ownership

Suggest dog-sitting by parents to help wife postpartum

Pets are family, NTA for not wanting to give away.
