Entitled new mom's relentless snide comments over sister's "dirty dog" get her kicked out of her home, family reprimands sister for not being more accommodating: "Don't bite the hand that feeds"

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Ely Bulnes • Writer and Editor
Feb 20, 2025 6:00 PM EST

Most people nowadays consider dogs to be full-on family members. It really isn't uncommon for dog owners to throw birthday parties for their pets despite the fact that they cannot understand the concept of a yearly celebration. While it is not advisable to feed dogs human food, plenty of people plan their meals around the same time as their puppers to make sure that they feel included in daily rituals. Dog moms and dads have professional photos of their little guys printed out and hung on their walls like proud grandparents. My own mother gets a little upset if I do not include our maltese, Max, when referencing our nuclear family.

In our story today, a new mom crashing at her sister's place makes endless snide comments about the family dog, believing that having him around is dangerous for her baby. She expects her sister to keep him locked out his own house all day. Instead she finds herself kicked to the curb for being an ungrateful guest. Get all the details by scrolling down. 

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    AITA for Kicking My Sister and Her Newborn Out Because She Keeps Calling My Dog 'Dirty'?

    "Can you lock him in a room when we're in the living room?"
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    So, my sister (32F) just had a baby and needed a place to stay for a few months. I agreed because, you know, family. The only issue? I have a golden retriever, Max, who is my baby. He's well-groomed, trained, and literally the sweetest dog ever.
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    From the second she moved in, she started making snide comments about how "dirty" he is, saying things like:
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    • • • "Dogs don't belong inside, especially near a newborn!" "He's covered in germs; I don't want my baby getting sick." "Can you lock him in a room when we're in the living room?"
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    I tried to compromise by keeping him out of the nursery, but that wasn't enough. She wanted me to keep him out of the house entirely. She even went as far as spraying disinfectant on my couch where he sleeps!
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    The final straw? I caught her Max away with her foot when he came near the baby's playmat. I lost it. I told her if she has such a problem with my "dirty" dog, she can find another place to
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    stay. She freaked out, called me heartless for prioritizing a dog over her and the baby, and left crying. Now, my parents are furious, saying I should have been more accommodating. So, AITA for kicking my sister out over this?
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  • Why can't their parents step up and be accommodating, then? If they are such gracious hosts, then they should have no issue housing the sister and her newborn.

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    MorticianMolly So when are your parents coming to pick up your sister and the baby? They are going to have them stay there aren't they?
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    Vey-kun Dude, its ur dog's house too, he has a right to be in every room. Ur sis is just a temporary guest. NTA.
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    Dry_Pomegranate8314 Exactly. She came to YOU because you are nice. I hate when people confuse kindness with weakness.☑
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    Tall_Relative_4231 NTA u cant go live with someone and complain about their own life and act all entitled when you get kicked out over it
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    NTA BlueGreen 1956 She learned that it's not wise to bite the hand that feeds you. Tell your parents to take her in.
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    Professional_Deer952 Let's be real the parents are only upset because now they have to deal with her.
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    DiscussionAdmirable9 nta. your parents need to be reminded that this wouldn't be an issue at all if your sister had her own housing. how you come up in my house, needing a place to stay, and start disrespecting me and my pet? crazy behavior.
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    celeigh87 I get keeping the dog out of the nursery and keeping a bit of distance between the dog and baby, but its your house. Its up to you as to whether or not the dog is in the house. She can find somewhere else to stay if she has a problem with it.
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    Howdoibuycrypto OP The more i read everyone's perspectives here, the more I realize how right I was..
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    Cake_Lynn It's not your fault your sister got herself into this situation. She's taking advantage of your kindness, instead of being thankful. NTA
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    Basic Rabbit4 Can't say I'm surprised she's got herself in this situation when it's overwhelming clear the issue is how she treats people. She's got nowhere else to go bc she's entitled, r de and disrespectful.
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    Fun-Extension-6116 Why would she move in with someone who has a dog if she doesn't want to be around a dog? NTA
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    Gemfyre1 Nta. Tell her the dog is better behaved than she is.
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    ΝΤΑ agnesperditanitt I am not the biggest dog lover in this planet, but I also would never move into a house, where a dog already lives and expect, that the dog's owners get rid of the dog to accommodate me.
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    Your sister knew about your dog and still moved in, so she better learns to live with your dog or just move out. And as your parents are so opinionated and also family, they sure will be delighted to house their daughter and their grandchild.
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    Ok_Call3670 What the h_l? Having a baby with no plans of where to stay after? Give her a week, tell her to move in with your parents. She knew you had a dog going into living with you.
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    awkwolf NTA. maybe you sister has developed some post partum phobia of germs? This happens to some people. It's pretty strong and kinda takes over their normal personality sometimes. This doesn't make it your responsibility and you shouldn't feel forced to house someone so mean to your pup. Just a thought maybe you should tell her to work on when you kick her out lol
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  • This is actually a reasonable explanation for the sister's behavior. However, while it certainly explains her behavior, it serves as no excuse for her ingratitude and mean comments.

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    loopylandtied Yea I thought post partum anxiety- its often directed at pets. But 1000% not OPs problem
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    NoelleKain I was surprised by how long I had to scroll to see this. This happened to me when I had my first son...I could barely stand to be in the same room with my dog who I previously loved more than anything. Pregnancy and postpartum can be wildly destabilizing.
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