Woman's Reaction To Sister's Suggestion To Euthanize Her Dog Causes Conflict
"The first thing she said was "are we putting down the stupid dog yet?" With a big grin on her face. "
Life's all about the relationships we have, and sometimes, the ones with our pets are just as deep and full of feelings as those with our family. Here's a story about an 18-year-old girl facing a tough choice, highlighting the ups and downs of having a pet, getting along with family, and the big responsibility of looking after an animal.
OP (18F) has a sister (20F) who gave her a dog two years ago because it was sick, and she didn't want to care for a "sick mutt." Additionally, she always yelled at and ignored the dog when she had her.
Last week, OP took the dog to the vet, who confirmed she was in perfect health. Upon returning home, OP found her sister at the house.
The sister's first words were, "Are we putting down the stupid dog yet?" accompanied by a big grin. This infuriated OP, who then yelled at her sister, calling her a horrible person for suggesting such a thing with a huge smile.
The sister called OP a jerk and left in tears. Their mother later told OP that she could have handled the situation better.
Although OP feels remorse for yelling, Tia (the dog's name) remains the sweetest dog in the world, still eagerly greeting the sister with a wagging tail whenever she visits. It's worth noting that they had dogs as kids, and the sister never acted this way towards them.
So, is OP the jerk in this situation?
Two years ago, OP's older sister gave her a sick dog as she didn't want to take care of it.
Last week, the vet confirmed the dog's good health and OP's sister sarcastically suggested putting it down, angering OP.
After being called a jerk, she left in tears and OP's mom advised her to handle the situation better.
OP gave her what she deserved.
RedditOP needs to be cautious to prevent any harm to Tia when her sister is present.
RedditOP's reaction was justified because she was clearly trying to provoke her.
RedditOP is being a great dog mom and caring for her.
RedditOP's sister's behavior is unacceptable.
RedditOP's sister's provocation seems calculated to get OP in trouble, not about caring for the dog.
RedditAbusing vulnerable beings is contemptible.
RedditIt's concerning that someone would find joy in euthanizing a pet.
RedditOP's sister's behavior towards the animal is unacceptable.
RedditOP's sister needs a reality check; she was quick to give up on the sick dog and consider having it euthanized.
RedditOP was right to get upset when her sister acted mean towards her dog. OP needs to be careful around her sister to keep the dog safe. Her sister's behavior is unacceptable, and it seems like she was trying to cause trouble, not help the dog.
Sadly, anyone would even think about hurting a pet. OP is doing a great job taking care of the dog and standing up for her. Her sister needs to realize how important it is to be kind to animals and not just give up on them when they're sick.
