Conversation Ends As Man Who Wants Purebred Dog Tells His Partner That Any Stray Dog She Adopts Is Hers Alone, Redditors React

"The conversation ends abruptly as long as we're not talking about how cute strays are"

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• August 15, 2023

It would be better if you first asked yourself certain questions before going out and getting a dog. Are you really prepared to own a dog, or do you just want to be among pet owners?

You should know that a dog requires a lot of care and is often a 12–15 year commitment. This commitment costs money, requires emotion, and takes time.

All dog lovers, however, concur that it was all worthwhile, so are you truly prepared? Before bringing a dog into your life, it's crucial that you are sure and ready.

This entails creating a budget, changing your way of living, and talking to other members of your household. A wonderful way to assist a dog in need is to adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue organization.

While they wait for their forever homes, which never materialize, many homeless dogs are put to death. One dog can benefit from your actions, and that dog will be your friend forever.

The OP of today's story and his partner both want a dog. However, she's adamant that as long as stray dogs need a home, she won't adopt any other way.

The OP wants to adopt from a reputable breeder for his first dog, given his inexperience. But when he discusses it with his partner, the conversation ends abruptly, as long as they are not talking about how cute strays are.

So now the OP is asking...

The OP tried steering the conversation towards adopting from a reputable breeder for his first dog experience

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a-hole:

If I say the dog is yours not ours, does that make me the AH because I am shirking the responsibility of learning dog behavior for traumatized dogs?

The OP would still need to do basic dog training if he gets from a breeder

The OP should give adoption from a shelter a chance

They will help the OP find a dog that would fit in

The OP can volunteer to walk or socialize with the dogs

This Redditor's dog is a rescue and she has never shown aggression

Good rescues screen dogs for behavioral issues

This Redditor thinks the OP is misinterpreting what a stray dog is

If you can't put in the work, then don't get a dog

This is something the OP needs to know how to handle as a dog owner

OP's GF clearly knows what to expect

Some redditors told the OP to tell the shelter about his concerns and that he doesn’t have a lot of experience. The shelter will help the OP find a dog that will fit in.

And just for the record, shelter dogs are usually more even-tempered than purebreds, according to some redditors. The OP was declared the AH, and that is where we draw the curtain!

Maryjane