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A woman rescued her aunt’s neglected dog after she nearly abandoned him at a shelter

The aunt demanded that she give the dog back, threatening police involvement

Reddit reassures the woman she’s doing the right thing by keeping him safe

A woman seeks advice from the Reddit community following a bitter family dispute over her aunt’s dog. Posting from an anonymous account, she details how she unexpectedly became the owner of the dog and why she refuses to give him back.

“My Aunt (K for short) has used me as a free dogsitter for years for her small dog,” she writes. According to her, the animal was "neglected" for years under K’s care, never receiving proper meals, toys, or vet visits.

The woman explains that things came to a breaking point in August of 2024. “She lost he

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