Person Asks Redditors How To Rescue Her Mom’s Boyfriend’s Crate Dog And Give It A Better Life 2026

No sane person can bare unjust behavior towards a dog.

Dogs mean the world to me and I am sure the majority would say the same. After all, they are the most adopted animal in the world (tied with cats at almost 2 million adoptions every year). The reason why I use the term “majority” and not “everyone” is that there are some people who don’t respect dogs. See, not respecting is one thing, I can live with that. But disrespecting, that’s not acceptable, especially towards dogs, creatures who literally would give their lives to protect those who they love, who would do everything in their power to keep their loved ones happy, entertained, and joyous, who would give it their all to be the best companion and take care of their loved ones through all thicks and thins. And above all, who would die for you because that is how much they love you. You just cannot be unjust to such a creature, it shouldn’t be legal to do so. But the sad reality is some people exist who deprive these precious animals of the life they deserve.

A Reddit user, @dreamsofgoats, posted a story on Reddit that relates highly to the matter I have just discussed. They basically didn’t share an entire story but asked the community for help. They shared that their mother’s boyfriend has been very bad to his dog and the dog doesn’t deserve to be treated like that. The boyfriend basically keeps the dog in a crate, which is big enough for the dog to comfortably move around, but he never takes the dog out of it. The only times the dog is taken out is for baths and that’s it. OP believes this behavior is unjust, and that the dog deserves to explore the world and live a free life. Hence, she asks the Redditors of the world tips to rescue that crate dog from her mom’s boyfriend and give it the life it deserves. A life without strings. And the community, as you may have guest, came right to the rescue and bombarded OP with lots of ideas, tips, and opinions.

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1. She had complete plans to somehow get her hands on the dog but had no idea how to give it an ideal life.

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2. We all start at an elementary level and no one becomes an expert without zero help.

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3. Mom’s boyfriend moved in with his adorable dog. Fair.

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4. Okay I take my words back. Not fair. My guy lets the dog out only when it has to use the bathroom and that, too, on a leash? Crazy.

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5. I am sorry but MB has lost it if he things being caged makes a dog happy. Who even got him a dog?

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6. OP had some specific points in mind they needed help with regards to.

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7. She wanted to know a way to make the stop barking without having to take it out of the crate because that option is already out

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8. They wanted to know how many or how long should the walks be so the dog doesn’t get exhausted. He is 13, after all.

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9. They wanted to know ways to train the dog in a way that it would walk around the house without causing any trouble or making a mess. That way she could let him out of the crate when mom and boyfriend are not home.

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10. She wanted tips on jow to keep the dog happy inside the crate.

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11. And anything else relevant anyone would want to add.

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12. I am sure the community will guide you on this as well.

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13. The matter is in your hands, internet.

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I really appreciate what OP is trying to do for the dog. Something its owner should be doing in the first place. I still don’t understand, why keep a dog when you are just going to lock it up in a crate and deprive it of all the joys of freedom. And he assumes the dog is happier in the crate. Unbelievable!

I cannot wait to read what advice OP got on the matter do let’s scroll down and read through the comments.

The community, as always came to rescue and provided every possible relevant information that they could:

14. Tips on walks and mental stimulation.

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15. Give it Kong toy filled with peanut butter to help with anxiety.

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16. The barking comes from the dog lacking the required social and intellectual needs.

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17. Walks in the yard would be a great option given that the weather is not too hot.

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18. Take the got out and keep it inside but on a leash so you can proactively avoid any mess

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19. Another vote for letting the dog move inside the house but on a leash.

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20. The most ideal option and the most difficult one to execute as well.

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21. Abusers should not be allowed near precious creatures.

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22. Quite a few votes for having the boyfriend to give up the dog for the greater good.

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23. Simple and direct. I like this option.

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Do you have any suggestions for our Redditor? Share them in the comments section down below.

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