He’s Not Going To Christmas With His Girlfriend’s Family Since Her Mom’s Pit Bull Attacked Him Last Year
Last year, for Christmas, this 27-year-old man spent the holiday season with his 24-year-old girlfriend’s loved ones.
Specifically, they were with his girlfriend’s mom and brother, who live in a little apartment. He and his girlfriend did have to travel there, and they booked a hotel for their stay.
“My girlfriend’s mom adopted a pit bull with a questionable history that they have had for several years,” he explained.
The dog used to be named Tank, but his girlfriend’s mom renamed him Winston. The dog is solid muscle, and he’s always been fearful of the breed. When they have weird backstories, that only increases his fear factor.
While with his girlfriend’s family, he did everything possible to stay out of Winston’s way and not anger him.
Winston received a bone for his Christmas present, and he was gnawing on it that Christmas Eve as the rest of the family played a couple of board games.
“Everything was fine – absolutely tranquil, picturesque Christmas Eve vibes,” he said. “Everyone was sitting down, and the dog was faced into the corner.”
“Then a low growl came from the dog who was staring at the wall, and it turned from its bone, scanning the room.”
“It looked at the brother, then the mom, then my GF, and then when its eyes locked with mine, it snapped – full-on, junkyard dog attack mode. Scream[ing], barking, and lunging at me.”
Piotr – stock.adobe.com – illustrative purposes only, not the actual dog – pictured above a pit bull stands outside
He scrambled up onto the couch and out of Winston’s reach. If his girlfriend’s brother hadn’t bravely put himself between him and Winston, he’s convinced he would have ended up with severe injuries.
His girlfriend’s brother managed to get the dog to snap out of it, and he pulled Winston into a bedroom and then locked the door.
His girlfriend’s mom was shocked and said Winston had never once acted like this in their home. His girlfriend’s mom went to the bedroom, opened the door, and Winston tried to attack her.
Winston killed the whole mood and ruined Christmas Eve, traumatizing them all in the process.
“My GF and I really tried to revive the Christmas spirit by having Christmas at our hotel, but her mom was really not having any of it,” he added.
“It seemed like she was resolved that this ruined Christmas. She insisted on handing off her presents to us in the parking lot. She didn’t accompany us to her sister’s house to celebrate with them either as a last-minute option.”
So, you can see why he has no interest in celebrating Christmas with Winston again this year. Instead of being sympathetic, his girlfriend’s mom promised she’s worked hard to get him trained and even has a shock collar as backup.
But his girlfriend’s mom also tried to get him to come over to see Winston just a month after Winston tried to off him.
He doesn’t want to have Christmas with his girlfriend’s mom at all, as he’s afraid this woman will put Winston away and then release him in an effort to prove something, and he will end up injured in the process.
He and his girlfriend have suggested sending Winston to a boarding kennel for the holiday season, but her mom’s not going for it, arguing Winston is a family member who should spend Christmas with all of them.
“I have suggested having Christmas at a different location, such as her grandpa’s, who lives nearby in an actual house with history, who also recently lost his wife, but this seems to be a non-starter as well,” he continued.
“I really don’t know what to do. I don’t want to be in the same room as that dog ever again. I cross the street if I see pit bulls on leashes now…”
His girlfriend’s caught in the middle, and while her mom is lovely, he can’t believe she won’t do what it takes to make him feel comfortable for the holidays.
“I love my body and don’t want it to be mauled by a dumb dog,” he concluded.
What advice do you have for him? Is there any way he can figure out a path to appeasing his girlfriend’s mom without risking his safety with Winston?
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