Would you be mad if your husband brought a dog home without even talking to you about it? We have 4 kids and now am also stuck taking care of a new dog that i didnt want
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Probably , but my boyfriend and I talk about everything , heck I even talk to him about getting my puppy even tho I payed for him with my money from working ,
I would be happy and so would my kids.
Animals are good way to teach kids responsibility and how to properly care for and nurture something.
Before being happy however, I would have to chew his ass for not taking with me about it. But we talk about everything and make decisions together.
Yes. And I would refuse to look after it, too. He can crate it and take it out when home. Or take it to work or find a daycare for it.
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yes, i wouldn’t be looking after it that’s for sure.
Naw, but most likely I’d be the one bringing the dog home. 
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Yes but I think because I’d be the one taking care of it.
Yes I would be mad 
No, I’d be excited. I just brought a bunny home 
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If I ended up being stuck being responsible for it? Absolutely, yes.
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Yes if that something you were t both on board with. Pets are a big responsibility. It’s a two year one no type of situation. At this point hed need to take over all care immediately and/or find a better suited family for the puppers.
Personally I’d be thrilled but I’ve always been open to a dog coming into our home. But we had the conversation and respect each other’s yes/no. So we dont have a dog.
Been there. To be fair, he has made a fabulous dog but I didn’t speak to my husband for 2 weeks.
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If there was no discussion about you taking up the extra work, then it’s his job.
That happens to my best friend. At first she was mad but then it grew into 1 of the best things he ever gave her aside from the children
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My husband is so used to me bringing cats home that he doesn’t even question it anymore 
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I’d be livid specially with 4 kids. Having a dog is no joke it definitely is like having another child
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Whoops I bring home animals all the time. Not a dog tho
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I would make HIM responsible for taking care of the dog - house training it, feeding it, cleaning up after it. He could teach the children to take care of it too.
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Welcome to my world 
I was pissed not gonna lie I got 4 girls and once you bring something home as an animal and the kids see it I couldn’t just say no but damn talk about being trapped lol my girls love our American bully and he’s great with my girls. I could still kick my husband’s ass but hey all good 
No lol I always bring animals home and he deals with it.
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Sit him down and tell him he brought it home HE is responsible for it. If he doesn’t take care of it let him know it will be out, you’ll find someone else who wants it and will actually care for it.
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Nope! I’ve brought tons of animals home and he deals with it lol
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Absolutely not I love him even more. Lol
No I’d love it 
you can look at it as ‘poor me I’m stuck with a dog’ or teach your 4 kids responsibility for animals by giving them each jobs to keep it loved, warm, fed and safe.
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I would try and look at it in a way that when you bring things home from shopping or for whatever if he embraces those things maybe this is something you can. Also the kiddos can help as well as the hubs. We just have to vocalize it.
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I’d be furious! Getting a pet and especially a dog is a big commitment not to be taken lightly. It has implications on your time (walking him),finances (vets are not cheap, your home (fur everywhere and chewing) and can be a tie when you want to go on holiday. It should have been a decision you made together. You have every right to be angry.
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Rebecca Castro …. You want to take this one? J/K
I’ve brought home all our dogs! Lol he deals with it!
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Yes i was and 5 years later i still dont take care of it. I make my husband care for her.
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Not at all but then I love animals and I’m the one who brings them home. Hubby has brought home kittens before
Yes because I knew I was going to have to take care of her. However she is now my best friend.
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Yes 100% I would be mad. A dog is a big responsibility which he has just placed on you without asking!
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I would be livid 
!!! Especially with 4 kids!!!
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I would be but only because he knows how I feel about it before hand. If we hadn’t had any conversation about it, then no I wouldn’t.
I wouldn’t be. I’d make it work
Depends on many factors but It’s a lot of scenarios like this one where kids have been killed by dogs.
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Heck no, I wouldn’t be mad! I’d actually be thrilled. More thrilled if it was a puppy, but a younger adult dog would be fine. I’m a huge animal lover, us maybe he’d forget about all the critters I’ve brought home previously
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Yes and no . Like I’d be mad he didn’t talk with me first to make sure I was okay with it . But the amount of stuff I’ve done without talking to him first , is why I wouldn’t be mad . Like I’ve bought and brought home things without even asking him . He doesn’t get mad , just asks questions lol but I’d be mad he didn’t take me to get the puppy forreal .
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Naw you brought it home you taking care im not stuck doing anything better put your foot down
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if you’d rather that dog be in the hands of an abusive household or kicked to the curb, something is wrong.
i don’t see why literally anyone would be this upset about it.
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NO ! I love dogs ! No matter how many. I would feel a special bond if my man surprised me with a dog. My heart would melt❤️
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If he’s not going to be the one looking after it and you are then yup I’ll be mad asf and tell him to find another home for it. You’ve got 4 kids and if your a sahm then that’s just having another baby. If the dog isn’t a puppy and is trained then definitely keep it
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Absolutely, he knows how much I would hate that! Im not an animal person what so ever. Them being on me, the hair, the non stop barking just annoys me! 
Its not for everyone!
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Nope cause i wont be taking care of it
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If i had a partner - Yes Only because I’m extremely allergic and they would know this however I would make sure I would find the dog a wonderful loving Foster home that would find a forever home for the dog
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Id be fuming and I wouldnt be looking after it. Would go straight back where it came from . Theyre a big responsibility and it needs to be considered. Shame for the dog really
Yes I would be mad…I have to take care of the kids, I wont be taking care of anything extra you bring home 
I don’t trust anyone who isn’t happy about a dog being brought home./ doesn’t like dogs. (Animals period.)
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Only because i know who would be looking after it…but would end up loving it more than him or the kids do
I’d never be mad at an animal I’d welcome it but than I’m an animal lover but at the same time it’s his responsibility and he should have talked to you about it but I’m usually the one to take home animals but I’m the one to take care of them too I’d never just leave it to anyone else to take care of I take full responsibility for all my animals
No way! Myself and my kids would love it
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Absolutely. I have my hands full with 5 kids, running the house, and my little shop. And on top of all that, my youngest son is super allergic to dogs and cats. He gets huge sores that will look like holes in his skin, takes forever to heal and leaves scars, and with cats he can’t breathe at all. Very bad reactions, so any animals are a huge no in our home, unfortunately. So I’d definitely be furious
Nah its normal here
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Yip I’d take it to the pound or better yet let it run away
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That’s me… I bring home animals and my hubby gets mad about it! its better to beg for forgiveness afterwards than to ask for permission and get told no!
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I mean. Only cuz we aren’t allowed to have any more where we live. But otherwise. Not really I already handle 4 some days, what’s another one??
My ex husband did that and that dog was terrible.He gave him away after several months lol.I wasn’t mad at the dog but mad because I was not included in deciding if we needed another pet.
No way, I would cherish it, and love it till it’s last breath.
No I’m an animal lover
Nope, because in this instance, I’m the husband.
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Oh dear that was thoughtless of him, hopefully you and the dog will bond strongly as they are good protecters. What type of dog is it anyway is it a big animal or a very small one.
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Lol id be so happy we already have 3 dogs and 2 cats and a rat lmao and 2 children
Honestly I think it depends on the caretaking/training situation. Hear me out - if he is the one that pays for animals, trains them and puts the time into managing and caretaking then I think it’s ok. It’s not if he expects you to do the work then is absolutely not.
Eg. If I wanted to bring a home a new dog my partner would have to suck it up. Why? Because I am the one in the house, that pays for and invests the time into dogs to make sure their training and behaviour is cohesive with our family. I pay all vet and registration and food, I train and walk them. If I choose to do so it will be me that takes on that extra time work and finances.
However my partner doesn’t and never has. For him to bring home a dog or puppy without consulting me would be an argument. Because I’m the one that will do the work I’m the one sacrificing.
If he works fill time and you will be the one taking on the extra work that’s incredibly rude to do so without asking.
Nope because I would be a major hypocrite lol I have countless reptiles along with 2 cats and a dog getting another snake for my birthday too 
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I would love mine forever. I love animals more than humans.
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Every dog needs a home! Your husband should do the feeding and at least 1 walk per day! You and the kids have something special to love and bond with! Enjoy!
Unfortunately I would not be mad but I’m not allergic nor are any of my five children.
No way I love dogs and i did this to my hubby and he thought I was crazy he didn’t think we would get our dog for free and now he loves our little dog
Everyone knows their limits, if you know you’d end up responsible for the dog on top of your family affairs day to day your frustration is totally valid. He shouldve at least talk to you about it. Not everyone can take care of a dog properly if theres too much on their plate. I love dogs too but people need to be reasonable, think of the best interest of the caretaker and the dog…
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I am an animal lover. With that being said. Hell yes, i would be livid. That is like caring for another child. A conversation beforehand is necessary for such a decision. Tell him its all his responsibility. Obedience training is a great place to begin. For him and the dog. Much peace and love ☆
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Be petty.
Don’t talk to him,
and return it
Jk
Clint Day good question…
Bye then!!! My days these are starting to get boring 
now
No. In our house though if you get the pet, you take care of it.
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He should’ve talked to you first it’s a big commitment getting a dog and looking after it. I’m a dog lover so wouldn’t be mad. Make sure he takes care of it, walks it, feeds it, cleans up its mess, brushes it etc
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I’m a dog lover so I wouldn’t be mad. I would insist that he help take care of it though. Walking and cleaning up. Also helping with grooming, nail trimming and vet visits.
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Yes for sure!!! It’s a family decision
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Tell him he has to take it to work or doggy daycare.
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I have done this … said I’m leaving in 12 hrs, come or don’t but I’m going. He was maddd but he’s in love now. You have to know your partner and if your going to push boundaries, you have to know where to draw the line. I wouldn’t be mad if he brought one home but I personally love dogs and love taking care of them. I try bringing dogs home like every other week he’s excepted my sporadic decision making & who I am when it comes to certain things.
I would go as far as calling him a dick and then I’ll get cuddles from my new furbaby
Listen, if my spouse brought a dog home he would be the best husband in the whole wide world and I would literally kiss his feet. But then again, I love dogs and would take all the dogs in the world if I could afford them. But that’s me.
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I can’t say anything on this. I would rescue. I’m a single mom, works, has 4 kids, 2 dogs and 2 cats. 
. I will say though if a inside dog and it’s a pup and has to be drained. Oh what a headache that will be for a while. Lol. That’s just a small issue that you will get use to. Don’t be mad over something that’s not going to matter in the end. Worry about the bigger things. Just be sure to smile and pick on him by letting him know that he is responsible for the dog.
I’d be so happy if I came home to a new puppy
I’m the one who brings the pets home in our house but a dog is a bigger commitment than most pets, plus I have 11 other pets which I’d need to consider, all of which are scared of dogs!
Yes I would. My soon to be ex-husband always talked about getting a ferret and I always told him how people told me they were like toddlers and difficult to take care of and chew through things and it can also be dangerous for them around reclining furniture and such. He would never listen to me and kept insisting and I told him I would be the one taking care of it plus the kids because he worked in the other animals we had I was always the one taking care of them and nobody helped. So yes without talking about it first I would be upset.
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Well…. Tell him that you will not take care of the dog and support your words .
You can always take it to a animals shelter
My husband brought home a burkshire piglet. He’s two now and pushing 650 lbs. So it could be worse🤣
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I would be mad. I’m not really a dog person. I’m a cat person. Regardless, he should have had a conversation with you about it before he brought it home. He should be the one caring for it as well seeing as he just showed up with it.
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Honestly, I love animals and dogs included…but now that we have one, I’d be mad. She’s a great dog and I love her, but she sheds so much and the excessive cleaning is overwhelming sometimes. Considering that my husband doesn’t do house chores (he works full time and I do house/yard work so we can spend more time together as a family)…if he brought home another dog or something without discussing it with me first, he would definitely be responsible for cleaning and care for the critter.
Again, I love animals…but I don’t necessarily want the extra chores and responsibilities that are involved with dogs.
I’d get rid of it without talking to him
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I would get rid of it. Period
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May you be the adult and have a discussion. Not sure y everyone would take it out on the innocent dog. But that’s not cool either.
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No I wouldn’t be mad! If it is not house trained then I’d tell him he needs to bloody help with that
Nope, my guy would would the one mad i brought a dog home…
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No, I would not be. I love animals! Especially dogs.
But if you’re not an animal person, then I can understand why you’d be mad.
No always room 4 one more X
No. If it keeps it off the streets and out of an animal shelter then I will take it.
I have 3 dogs already. And would do it again.
Absolutely not. I have rescued so many cats and he has never made me take any of them back.
I would be.
Don’t get wrong, I love dogs and want one. We are not in a position to properly care for a dog right now.
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