When you're getting a dog, choosing a breed that is right for you and the needs of your family is really important. Some people are more active than others, so a dog that can handle that is important. Others who have smaller homes will need a smaller dog.
But sometimes, arguments can be caused between couples about the type of dog that they want.
One man shared a dog with his ex-wife, and he shared that he wasn't happy with the breed they'd purchased. He made that clear to her. So when they went their separate ways, he was left wondering why he should have to foot the bill for the dog's "fairly extensive and expensive surgery."
He took to Reddit to explain his ex wanted a "pure breed dog", and despite his efforts to convince her to get a rescue dog, she didn't bite.
He said: "I tried to talk her into adopting a mutt since they are generally healthier than all the inbred 'pure' dogs. Nope. She had to have a very specific dog breed. This particular breed is famously bad at breathing.
"I could afford it so I finally gave in. I got her the dog she wanted. He was never 'our' dog. He was 'her' dog. Unless it was unpleasant outside. Then I had to walk him. I also paid all the vet bills and dog-related bills.
"When we divorced she took her dog with her. No kids, thank god, so no child support. No spousal support either."
He shared that it had been six months since he'd heard from her, but she contacted him to ask him to pay for the vet bills for their dog's surgery.
He continued: "The dog is not doing well and needs some fairly extensive and expensive surgery.
"Since he was our baby she wants me to pay for the operations. I said no thank you. Now she is p****d and is contacting my friends and family trying to get me to change my mind.
"Some of my friends are starting to take her side. They say that I'm being an a**hole for not helping an animal that I used to care about. I don't think I owe her any help. I thought buying him was a bad idea. I was repeatedly told he wasn't mine. And she left with him and I have not seen them in months."
In the comments, men were shocked that the woman had behaved in such an entitled way.
"For so many reasons the ex is the a**hole. Poor dog, they deserve better", someone fumed.
Another raged: "The ex is definitely the a**hole, but so is the breeder. What these dogs deserve is to not be brought into this world in the first place.
"I cannot understand why the breeding of these inbred/genetically defective dogs that can't breathe, walk, etc, and are guaranteed to suffer just for existing isn't illegal. It is animal cruelty, full stop."
A Redditor agreed, commenting: "Agreed. This should be illegal to force dogs to suffer because some people think it's 'cute'."
"I can't imagine why he would no longer be married to her", someone jibed. "Refuses to compromise, insists on a vanity dog for her ego, then harasses him to pay for something she insisted she has and tries to shame him with everyone in his life when he rightly tells her to pound sand. She's the a**hole through every step of the story."
Who do you think is in the wrong? Let us know in the comments.
