Woman Makes Her Husband Choose Between Her And A Pit Bull That's About To Be Put Down By Animal Control

Animal control still allowed the husband to keep the dog despite it having a recent biting history.

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• Published in Animal Stories
• September 22, 2022

Pit bulls often get a bad rap, but it’s crucial we don’t blame an entire breed for the mistakes of a few humans. Remember that every dog has the potential to be aggressive and attack other humans.

These canines need forever homes where they can feel their safest, and where their human companions can understand them and set them up for success. However, not every dog owner can manage to do this.

Moreover, having an aggressive dog is not only a huge undertaking but also a huge liability. Treating dog bites is extremely costly for the average household, which explains why insurance companies refuse to cover dogs with a history of aggression.

While rehoming may be an option, the previous owner is technically unloading the burden to another person. The process is often stressful for dogs, and they'll likely become even more fearful and aggressive.

In most cases, it's a bad idea. So it's not surprising that one Redditor made her husband choose between her and the aggressive dog he took in.

According to a user named AitaMeOrDog, her husband wanted a bigger dog. But with their current living situation, it was not possible.

So the couple decided to wait until they get a bigger yard. One day, the husband saw a wandering pit bull.

He wanted to take it in, but their neighbor ended up adopting it. After some time, the neighbor's two pit bulls got into a fight, which ended up harming people.

The animal control team was about to put down the dogs, but the husband had another plan.

A woman shares her story with the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit.

The husband took the dog without even considering the risks to his family.

The couple aren't talking to each other since the incident.

The animal control did something wrong here.

Why did they allow the man to keep the dog if it recently became aggressive?

He did it only to feel good about himself.

It takes qualifications to handle aggressive dogs.

Rehabilitation can be a solution. But this family doesn't have the means to provide the necessary environment for the pit bull.

It could potentially harm their children.

The husband may think he's saving the dog. But in the end, it was a selfish act.

Both the animal control person and the husband are at fault in this situation.

It's a matter of priorities. The husband needs to prioritize the safety of his family.

The pit bull might attack their current dog. In other words, taking in the dog will only make the situation worse.

They can always own another pit bull once their family is in a good situation.

If the dog will be put down, it's not the original poster's (OP's) fault.

She already suggested an excellent solution to prevent the death of the pit bull. But her husband isn't listening.

In some states, a dog that bit a human will automatically be put down.

Is he even thinking about the safety of their children?

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In the first place, they're not in a situation where they can take another dog in.

Apparently, this man is always driven by his emotions when it comes to making decisions.

The second comment makes a lot of sense. /s

Reddit may be full of dog lovers. But in this situation, they sided with the OP who doesn't want to keep the aggressive dog.

It is, after all, the right decision. They simply cannot put themselves and their dog at risk.

If the husband truly wanted the best for the dog, he should've agreed to take it to a no-kill shelter.

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