Fed-Up Dog Sitter Gives Sister Ultimatum To Either Send Money To Board Her Pup Or Pick It Up At Dog Shelter

“It’s either my sanity or the dog, and I pick my sanity!”

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• January 31, 2024

Our narrator (Original Poster) found herself knee-deep in chaos when her sister urgently sought her help to dog-sit. Apparently, her sister had to visit her dad in the hospital, so even though it was last minute, OP couldn’t say no.

When you look at it, it’s quite a simple request, innocuous even. But it quickly unraveled into a whirlwind of sleepless nights, chewed-up possessions, and the challenge of dealing with a canine companion gone rogue.

The furry culprit was a spirited spaniel/hound mix. OP had a well-behaved spaniel of her own, so of course, she assumed it was going to be a walk in the park—how wrong she was.

In OP’s words, her sister’s dog has been “awful” to deal with. The pup turned the living room into a restroom; he has a habit of barking incessantly through the halls, and he growls at everything that moves.

This wasn't the cozy dog-sitting scenario OP had envisioned. The mischievous mutt not only disrupted OP's daily routine but also took a toll on her emotional well-being.

She had to take time off work and couldn’t even find the time to sleep, eat, or pee—it was that bad. When the dog's insatiable appetite for destruction extended to her father’s prized shirt, OP had to draw a line.

She demanded her sister send money to board the troublesome pooch. As expected, OP’s sister exploded, but that made no difference. The ultimatum was set: provide support by Monday, or the dog ends up in a shelter.

Now, OP’s sister bites back with the silent treatment, and she doesn’t know what to do. Should she go ahead and drop him at the shelter, or should she wait till her sister gets back?

The story in detail

OP agreed to dog-sit for her sister who went to visit her dad at the hospital

According to OP, her sister’s dog has been a menace ever since she started caring for it

OP asked her sister for some money to board the dog while she was away. But this suggestion wasn’t well received.

OP got fed up after the dog destroyed one of the shirts in the laundry basket. This time, she threatened to drop off the dog at a shelter if her sister didn’t send the money.

OP’s sister got pretty upset and hasn’t spoken about it ever since

Here’s how the Reddit community reacted to the story:

“You made an unwise commitment to watch a dog (puppy?) that you didn’t know.”

“NTA. I’ve had to look after dogs like this, and I don’t think people calling you TA realize how horrendous they can be.“

“I say board the dog yourself and tell your sister she can get him back when she pays for the board fees.”

“This dog is costing you your sanity and your sick days. It goes beyond what's agreed.”

“YTA. You agreed to dog-sit so you should follow through. Maybe buy a kennel and kennel him part of the day or night.”

Reddit has been buzzing with opinions on this canine drama. Many seem to think that dropping the dog at the shelter will be an a***hole move. OP already committed herself to the task, and most commenters insist that it’s only right to tough it out.

Others, however, have insisted that the hassle isn’t worth OP's sanity— she definitely didn't sign up for this level of doggo drama. As the clock ticks toward the fateful Monday, the fate of the mischievous mutt hangs in the balance.

Will OP make the right call? We sure hope so.

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Jesse