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A man’s request for help with his aging dog was denied by his sister, despite several workable options and her kids’ enthusiasm to assist
Years later, she asked him to babysit her youngest child — and he refused, citing the hurt she caused him by refusing to care for his pet
The fallout has reignited old wounds and raised bigger questions about what family support really looks like when the roles are reversed
A man turns to the Reddit community for support after a family disagreement over pet and child care leaves him feeling isolated and misunderstood.
The 35-year-old poster, who describes himself as someone for whom English is not a first language, shares the story of his beloved dog, an elderly rescue he’s cared for over the past decade.
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