A woman is standing firm in her decision to keep the dog her ex-boyfriend gifted her, despite his insistence that she return the animal after their breakup.
The woman shared her story on Reddit’s “Am I the A——” forum, detailing the emotional bond she shares with her beloved pet and the struggles she’s facing with her ex.
The dog, given as a birthday gift when it was a puppy, has become an essential part of the woman’s life.
However, after her ex cheated on her, the two parted ways, and the woman moved out, taking the dog with her.
According to her post, her ex has been posting on social media, claiming she “stole his dog,” and threatening to break into her home if she doesn’t return him.
In her Reddit post, the woman explained, “He never walks him or feeds him. I paid for all of the shots and medical bills.”
She went on to emphasize that her dog is extremely important to her, saying, “This dog means the world to me.”
The woman also revealed that her dog suffers from brain damage, which occurred when his mother accidentally stepped on him right after birth.

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“He constantly thinks he’s dehydrated,” she wrote, explaining that the dog needs constant care and supervision. She shared a disturbing incident where the dog nearly drowned himself due to his condition, which causes him to drink excessive amounts of water and eat mud when left outside.
The woman expressed concerns about her ex’s ability to care for the dog properly, saying, “I do not believe my ex would give him the care he needs if we did share ‘custody.'”
In the comments section, many Reddit users voiced their support for the woman, agreeing that the dog was a gift to her and should rightfully stay with her.
Some even advised her to gather evidence in case the situation escalates to legal action, with one commenter urging her to call the authorities if her ex attempts to take the dog by force.