Redditor Doesn't Want To Leave Her Sick Dog Alone For Christmas To Attend Family Celebration, Gets Accused Of Being Selfish

The dog was diagnosed with cancer

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• December 28, 2022

It is generally not recommended to leave a sick dog alone for an extended period of time, especially if they are in need of medical attention or require special care. If your dog is sick and you need to leave them alone, it is important to make arrangements for someone to check on them and provide necessary care while you are away.

This could involve hiring a pet sitter or asking a trusted friend or family member to check in on your dog. But what to do if you have to go to a family Christmas celebration?

One Redditor asked: "AITA for not wanting to leave my old dog alone on Xmas?" Her family throws large family Christmas celebrations, and OP regularly attends them.

However, it is different this year. Her dog was diagnosed with cancer, and she wants to stay with her on Christmas eve because she fears firecrackers.

"I don't feel comfortable leaving her completely alone for that long, especially because our neighborhood does light fireworks that night. Her health is rather frail, and it really doesn't make sense to me to abandon her like that. We can't bring her with us to our grandma's tho."

So she would join the family the next day. But her family accused her of being selfish. Read the full story below:

OP asks:

Her family throws large family Christmas celebrations, and OP regularly attends them. However, it is different this year.

Her family throws large family Christmas celebrations, and OP regularly attends them. However, it is different this year. Her dog was diagnosed with cancer, and she wants to stay with her on Christmas eve because she fears firecrackers.

She would join the family the next day. But her family accused her of being selfish.

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the asshole:

"You are not responsible for what anyone else does."

Redditors say: stay with your dog

Looks like it is unanimous.

Other Redditors do the same

The dog needs OP

Is the family petty?

Quiet time with pets sound good to most Redditors

If your dog is not sick and is able to be left alone for short periods of time, it may be possible to leave them at home while you attend a Christmas family celebration. However, it is important to make sure that your dog is well-behaved and comfortable being left alone and to provide them with plenty of food, water, and any necessary medications before you leave.

Ultimately, the decision of whether to leave a sick dog at home or bring them with you to a family celebration will depend on the specific needs and circumstances of your dog, as well as your own ability to provide care and supervision for them. It is important to carefully consider all of these factors before making a decision.

What would you do in this situation? It is a difficult choice, that's for sure.

Damjan