Her Husband Got A Puppy Even Though She’s Three Months Away From Having A Baby, And She Is Furious That She’s Been Stuck Caring For The Pet
This woman is currently married, and she’s almost six months pregnant with her and her husband’s first baby together.
Plus, they already have two dogs – one of which is 3 years old and another dog that’s not even 1 year old yet.
Nonetheless, her husband just randomly decided to adopt an 8-week-old puppy about three weeks ago, and she couldn’t be more annoyed about it.
For some context, her husband already has a daughter – her stepdaughter – who stays at their home on weekends and extended breaks. He also works a lot, so she is the primary caregiver for her stepdaughter and their pets.
“I do not mind doing it at all. I signed up for all of the responsibilities listed above,” she said.
However, she did not sign up to get another puppy, and she’s upset that she’s been stuck taking care of it with only three months left until she gives birth.
Apparently, their new dog acts, well, just like a puppy and needs constant care and attention. For instance, the pup needs to go out every two hours and is always crying and barking whenever it’s put inside its cage.
Plus, all of the puppy’s accidents have been making her home smell horrible, no matter how much she tries to clean.
“Not to mention, we found out after a few days that she [the puppy] had fleas, and now all of my dogs have fleas,” she explained.
mdorottya – stock.adobe.com – illustrative purposes only, not the actual dog
“So, I am constantly cleaning and have to take my dogs to the vet – and her – which is going to cost at least $500.”
That’s why, ever since her husband brought the puppy home, she hasn’t been able to stop feeling like a “raging angry person” every single day whenever they talk about the dog.
Now, she did clarify that, whenever her husband is home – like for a few hours after work or during the one day he’s off each week – he does care for the puppy.
“However, I am expected to take care of the dog during the other times,” she vented.
This has left her feeling really frustrated, too. And now, she’s not sure if she should just “suck it up” because her husband’s been working so much or if her husband really was in the wrong for getting a puppy without talking to her just three months before they welcome their baby.
How would you feel if your spouse got a puppy without consulting you first, especially if you were pregnant? Do you think it should be her husband’s responsibility to care for the pet if he wants it? How should she handle this situation?
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