Woman moves out of ex-boyfriend's apartment and leaves her rescue Pit bull, Moose, behind, her ex struggles to care for the dog alone and warns he’ll return him to a shelter if she doesn’t come back for him: '[Says I'm] trying to get rid of her baby'

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Emma Saven
Nov 6, 2025 8:00 AM EST

We could never understand how anyone could abandon a dog they raised and love. Even going on a weekend trip feels like an eternity away from our pups! So when this couple calls it quits and this woman leaves her pitbull, Moose, behind, her ex begins to worry that after two weeks of dodging her calls, she won't be coming back to fetch him anytime soon! 

He absolutely adores Moose like his own, however, he has an extremely busy work schedule and often travels for work. Looking after a dog full-time feels like it's starting to catch up to him, and he no longer feels like he has the capacity to do so! So the only option he has is to take Moose back to the shelter, or at least threaten to, if his ex doesn't come and pick him up in the next few days! He's informed her of her options, but instead of making a plan to get her 'baby' back, she's putting all her energy into trying to gaslight her ex-boyfriend! 

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  • All we dream for any precious pup is for them to find stable and safe homes in which they can thrive! No dog deserves to feel unwanted, let alone caught in some toxic relationship's tug-of-war. So instead of each ex putting their own needs above anyone else's, perhaps it's time to consider what would be best for their pup…and if that is a new home that is willing to give them all the time, love, tummy rubs, and snuggles they deserve, then so be it!

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  • AITJ for refusing to take my girlfriend’s dog after she moved out and left him behind?

    I (31M) dated "Hannah" (29F) for almost 3 years. About 2 years into the relationship, she adopted a rescue pit mix named Moose.
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  • I was supportive, even helped pay for vet visits and walked him most evenings. But it was always her dog.
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  • She picked him, signed the papers, her name on everything. A few months ago, we decided to move in together.
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  • Everything was fine at first, but we started fighting a lot, mostly about money and chores.
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  • Two weeks ago, she packed her things and said she was moving out to "get space." I told her I understood, but she needed to take Moose.
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  • She said she would in "a couple days." That was 13 days ago. Moose is still here.
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  • She's been dodging my messages, only sending "I'll figure it out soon." Meanwhile, I'm feeding him, walking him, cleaning up after him, rearranging my work schedule because I can't leave him too long.
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  • Yesterday I told her point blank that if she didn't pick him up by the weekend, I'd take him to a rescue.
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  • She flipped, said I was "heartless" and "trying to get rid of her baby." I told her I'm not her pet sitter and that Moose deserves stability.
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  • She said I'm "emotionally blackmailing" her by threatening to rehome him. Her sister texted me saying I'm "a jerk for throwing away something she loves" when I could "just keep him since you clearly care." I do care, but he's not mine, I travel for work, I can't have a dog full-time.
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  • AITJ for refusing to keep her dog and threatening to surrender him if she doesn't take responsibility?
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  • Exotic-Rooster4427 Tell her sister if she cared she'd take him. Have you got any friends that are looking for a dog? A nice home would be better than a rescue.
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  • nyellincm NTA. I feel bad for the dog. She wanted the dog. Now maybe she misunderstood and thought that you'd help out. I'd make some phones calls about the area you live in and use legal action against her. Maybe even take her to small claims court.
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  • Helpful-Heat-9913 Even though it would be better for the dog if you were trying to find her a home rather than taking her to a rescue, that's almost beside the point. The issue is that the entire situation would be different if she had simply communicated better about you taking care of her dog.
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  • Imaginary_File_366 She abandoned her dog. You didn't. You've been doing the responsible thing by feeding and caring for him, but you're not obligated to take on a permanent responsibility she's dodging. If she doesn't show up, document everything and contact a rescue. Moose deserves better than being left behind as emotional leverage.
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  • EnvMarple Ntj. Her dog, her responsibility. You've been good so far, she's been an arsehole. Offer to drive the dog to her sisters house.
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  • Consistent_Proof_772 Send her a few judge Judy youtube videos about people who leave their dogs
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  • DeannaC-FL Contact the rescue she adopted him from that is the best way to handle this. Give her a specific deadline, and if she doesn't get him, take him back to them.
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  • Remarkable-Code-3237 Drop him off at the sister's house and tell her you are going on a work trip. And never pick him back up. Le her deal with him and the ex gf.
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  • CoDaDeyLove I love dogs. I would never abandon my dog. if I left a relationship. She needs to pick up the dog, or shut up. OP travels for work and will have to pay for a kennel or pet sitter. The girlfriend is too irresponsible to have a pet. I am sorry to say that I think OP needs to take the dog to a rescue. NTJ
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