Today, I adopted my second dog. When I called to tell my mom about it, she sternly told me that I was not allowed to get any more dogs. I'm 28 and own my own house. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my parents finally fulfilled my childhood dream and got a puppy, after years of me nagging at them. The only downside is that I no longer live at home and he's not mine. FML
Today, my mom bought me a puppy. I’m single, I work 14 hour days, my life is in no way suitable for pet ownership, but mom won’t take him back because she thinks I need to learn adult responsibility. I’m a senior technician with a team of 17 people, I couldn’t be more responsible if I tried. FML
Today, I was talking to my mom about when I have kids. I told her I may want two or three. She immediately cut me off and told me to stick to one, and that any more than that will be a burden. I am the second born child of my family. FML
Today, I realized I have more dogs than I do friends. I have two dogs. FML
Today, my mother informed me that she sold my dog to pay off some bills. FML
Today, I got a puppy. I just found out I can't bring it on the family trip. To save me the trouble of finding a friend to take her in, my mum handed her back to the pound. FML
Today, I got a phone call saying I was no longer a bridesmaid for a wedding in June. It's my mom's 4th wedding. I'm getting replaced by our dog. FML
Today, my mom is pissed and grounded me when I didn’t show girlish, squealing enthusiasm when she went out and came home with a dog; a big dog. I hate dogs, there is no creature I despise more than dogs. I prefer spiders to dogs, and she knows this. FML
Today, my girlfriend got evicted for having too many dogs. She expects me to let her and all 5 dogs live in my one-bedroom apartment. When I told her no, that I’d get evicted too, she said that should be a sacrifice I’m willing to make for “our family” if I really loved her. They aren’t even my dogs. FML
Today, my mother locked me out of the house. Why? The dog and her needed some time to talk. FML
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swervelol 28
That's when you call and sternly tell her you don't give a ****. Get as many puppers as you can care for OP!!!
TheHeirofTime 19
She can't control you. Just ignore her and live with your two dogs.
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IorvethTheXolo 8
I have family members like that too. They seem tot think that, because THEY would not be happy with x dogs, that no one else can be either. My family did not understand why we bought our third dog. We're down to two now since our oldest died last summer, but we bought the third dog because the older guy was starting to reach an age where he was slowing down and was becoming happier and happier to stay at home while we went out and did the high energy stuff. By the time the pup was old enough to fully participate without damaging his growing joints, the old guy was ready to "retire" to the sidelines without complaint. However, other people still saw it as us hoarding dogs.The timing isn't right right now, but we would have three, four, five dogs. We loved having so many. As long as you can provide the care and give them the time they need, only you can say how many dogs is the right number for you. I have a friend with around 14 dogs. Some are LGDs (Livestock Guardian Dogs) who live with the sheep, another is a herder, some are ratters, and some have no other purpose than to be house pets. There are a lot of dogs, but if I ever have to come back as a dog, I would be thrilled to be one of hers because of how well they are cared for and how much they are loved. On the other hand, one dog is enough for my mom.
arkh_angel 16
Unless your mother have to take care of them when you're away for work/leisure, she doesn't have anything to say.
silverkaast 9
why the hell would this be an FML? who cares what somebody with no authority over you says...
rmsutton 20
I would go out and get a 3rd dog just to spite her
captainsmegma 12
Feed them well and then take them over to shit on her lawn.
LucieLouise 8
Its your house and its your choice on who or what you bring home. Unless your renting the house from her or its in her name and not yours. She could be worried about the animals replacing possible grandchildren in the future. Either way your a responsible adult and i bet the other dog is happy to have some company.
heatherrr17 19
Aww a new dog! Good for you I'm a big animal lover
Earl_KarmasBitch 36
The only way I can possibly see your mother being correct is if she's feels you are already neglecting your first dog (In which case YDI and a whole lot more). But if that isn't the case, it's none of her business.
914smv 18
mothers!... have as many as you want OP
DannyDizzle 8
Grow a pair and tell your mum to stfu