Entitled Dog Owner Demands "Child Support" For Her Dog Because She Got Pregnant While Roaming The Neighbor's Yard And Playing With His Dog

"She just assumed my dog was neutered"

Damjan

• Published in Animal Stories
• July 29, 2023

Owning a pet is more than just cuddles and fun times. It's a whole bunch of responsibilities, like making sure they're well-fed, healthy, and living in a safe place.

It also means keeping them in check so they're not causing trouble for others, especially when it comes to dogs who love to wander. This is where our story starts.

Our OP found themselves in a wild situation with their neighbor over, of all things, doggy "child support." Yep, you read it right.

The neighbor's dog, who's been known to sneak into OP's yard and do her business, got herself pregnant. Now, the neighbor is convinced that OP's dog is the daddy. Because her dog is purebred, and she had big plans for purebred puppies.

She's fuming about the situation, and she wants OP to cough up some cash. She calls it "child support" for the incoming pups. OP's reaction?

They basically burst out laughing. They think the whole thing is ridiculous, and there's no way they're going to pay for this so-called "child support" for their neighbor's dog's puppies.

They reckon it's one of the craziest things they've ever heard. But here's the kicker: the neighbor isn't letting it go.

She's even threatening to take OP to court over it. Still, OP's not bothered.

They point out that the neighbor never tried to stop her dog from sneaking into their yard. She can't even prove for sure that it's their dog who fathered the pups.

And finally, they don't buy the idea that "child support" is even a thing when it comes to dogs. So, for now, the whole neighborhood is buzzing about this strange doggy drama.

OP asks:

Our OP found themselves in a wild situation with their neighbor over, of all things, doggy "child support."

The neighbor's dog, who's been known to sneak into OP's yard and do her business, got herself pregnant. Now, the neighbor is convinced that OP's dog is the daddy.

Good question here:

If you don't want puppies, fix your pets...

This Reddit user scrutinized the issue more closely, examining it from a legal perspective.

Redditors mostly agree that pets should be fixed

Backyard breeders are...

This is what you do:

Maybe OP should listen to this Redditor:

OP should not validate this lady's delusion

The bottom line is:

It's hard not to chuckle at the absurdity of the situation. While we empathize with the neighbor's unexpected turn of breeding plans, she should have taken more responsibility in containing her dog, particularly knowing her dog is purebred and had intentions of breeding it.

You can't blame a dog for being a dog, after all. It's the owner's duty to manage their pets properly. The idea of "doggy child support" is a funny one, but it just doesn't hold water.

In the end, this just goes to show that being a good pet owner means being aware and responsible not just for your pet's health but their actions as well. The ball's in the neighbor's court to make it right.

Damjan