Woman Reports A Neighbor With An Unleashed Dog That Attacked Her Pet, Feels Bad After This Neighbor Reimbursed Her Vet Bills

Since the neighbor wasn't following the pet requirements of the apartment complex, she will have to rehome her dog.

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• Published in Animal Stories
• March 9, 2023

A dog without a leash or any kind of restraint will freely interact with other people and pets. When it approaches other dogs, they may view it as an assertion of dominance.

The dog itself can be at risk when unleashed. If they end up attacking other people or dogs, it may result in them being put down.

Responsible dog owners keep their dogs on a leash. This way, they can keep their dogs and everyone around them safe.

In a recent post in the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit, a woman told the community about a problem with an irresponsible dog owner who's also her neighbor. She tells the community that her boyfriend was walking their dog when an unleashed dog suddenly attacked it.

The couple's dog was heavily injured, but the neighbor only mumbled her apology. They had to take their dog to the vet — the bill wasn't cheap.

The original poster (OP) and her boyfriend decided to report the incident to the leasing office. The staff didn't know who owned the dog.

Eventually, the boyfriend finds out who the owner is. They were able to talk to their neighbor, who said that she'd be paying the bills in full.

The boyfriend called the leasing office, informing them that the issue with the dog was resolved. But the staff insisted that the neighbor needed to be reported as she wasn't complying with the policies of the apartment complex.

Now, the original poster (OP) feels guilty because the neighbor will have to rehome the dog.

A woman who owns a dog with her boyfriend asked about a problem with a neighbor.

The OP mentioned that their dog was attacked by someone else's dog.

The poor doggo had to undergo medical procedure because of its injuries.

They reported the situation to the leasing office of their apartment complex.

The boyfriend found the person who owns the dog.

The neighbor agreed to cover the vet bills. Their problem did not stop there, though.

The OP felt guilty over reporting the neighbor.

The neighbor is not just breaking the lease agreement, she's also breaking the law.

The neighbor needs to face the consequences of her irresponsibility.

The unleashed dog's owner didn't take responsibility at first.

Things could've been worse. Irresponsible dog owners like the neighbor need to be reported.

Leash laws should always be followed.

This Redditor believes that the email blast was only a warning. The neighbor might be able to do something about the situation.

There's no need to worry about a person who puts people and pets at risk.

The OP and her boyfriend only did what's right.

What could possibly happen if the OP didn't report the neighbor

The dog could attack a child next time.

Even if the OP feels bad over what she did, the vet bills are still this neighbor's responsibility.

The OP feels bad because it could hugely impact the living situation of her neighbor.

The OP needs to remember that this dog will potentially kill people next time.

Ignoring leash laws can cost lives.

Well, this was an interesting story. The OP may feel bad about her owner, but in the end, what she did was the right thing to do.

This dog needs to be rehomed. It needs to be in the hands of a responsible dog owner. If the neighbor does lose her dog, we hope she won't try to get another one.

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