Dog Owner Regrets Temporarily Leaving Her Pet Under The Care Of Her Friend Who Disregarded Instructions

The friend always gives the dog fresh meat.

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• Published in Animal Stories
• March 2, 2023

Being overweight can bring a lot of health problems not only to humans but also to dogs. Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, bone and joint complications, and more.

But for other dogs, being overweight could be a sign of a health problem. As dog owners, we are responsible for knowing the ideal weight of our beloved pets.

It's best to consult your pet's vet about what's considered overweight and underweight. They will also help you achieve the target ideal weight of your dog.

Today's story is about a dog owner who had to be away for four months so she decided to ask a friend to take care of her dog. The problem is that she discovered that this friend is not a good pet sitter.

He spoils the dog too much. And one of the ways he does this is by giving the pet fresh meat.

When the owner found this out, she tells the friend that while she appreciates the gesture, he needs to stop because she can't afford to do the same thing. Her friend insists that the dog will be treated as a princess while it is with him.

The dog owner doesn't agree with how her friend spoils her dog. So, she decided to ask the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit about it.

The original poster (OP) is a dog owner who has a problem with a friend who's pet sitting her dog while she's away.

The OP needed to be away for a couple of months, so she needed someone to take care of her dog.

Having the friend as a pet sitter was a bad idea.

Aside from feeding the dog irresponsibly, the OP's friend doesn't want to leash the dog.

The friend doesn't bother kenneling the dog even if it's dangerous for his guests.

The friend doesn't follow the OP's instructions.

Ultimately, the OP decides that it's best to board her dog than leave it under her friend's care.

People who volunteered to take care of a pet should be responsible enough.

Spoiling the dog can be a bad idea.

Some Redditors feel that the OP should've looked for a person who actually knows a dog's needs.

A Reddit user points out that both sides were at fault.

The dog is a rescue, so it still has behavior problems.

The friend isn't aware that overfeeding the dog is considered animal abuse.

Even if the friend is well intentioned, leaving the dog in his care is just a bad idea.

The friend was willing to pay for the needs of the dog.

It's better to just look for another person to take care of the dog.

A Redditor believes that the OP should've acted fast.

The friend needs to prioritize the dog's health.

Choose pet sitters wisely.

The friend may be willing to cover the costs and provide for the dog's needs, but that doesn't mean he's a good dog sitter.

This person thinks that the OP is too demanding.

A person who volunteers to pet sit for a dog isn't necessarily a good caretaker. We hope the friend won't get a dog for himself.

He's such a bad dog parent. On the other hand, the OP did a good job of finally getting her dog the care it needs.

This situation can also be a learning experience for the OP. The next time she needs a pet sitter, she needs to choose wisely.

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