Children are their parents’ treasure, so some overprotective people tend to do everything to ensure that their children steer clear of harsh reality and bitter truth. A man shared his guilty on the internet after his efforts to replace his daughter’s dog that had run away.
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The story started when the poster's Cockapoo dog fled while going for a walk with him. He explained that he bought the pet named Lulu for his 14-year-old daughter to cheer her up after he had split up with her mom. His daughter had a deep affinity for her six-month-old dog, so she spent much time with Lulu, except when she was with her mom due to the mother’s cats.
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According to the Redditor, Lulu suddenly slipped free and ran off while having an afternoon walk. The man strove to follow and find her, but she didn’t appear.
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He continued desperately to seek her for a day. He tried any searching methods he could come up with, varying from depending on the police for help to calling for assistance from the online community. Unfortunately, all his efforts were in vain.
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Eventually, the man sought another dog to replace Lulu as he did not want to upset his daughter. However, the 4-month-old new Cockapoo heightened his worries that the daughter might notice the difference between the two dogs.
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The poster admitted that he felt terrible lying to his daughter, but he still wondered whether he should be honest with her about what happened.
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Although the daughter’s reaction remained unknown, many Reddit users advised the man to tell her the truth. They believed that the girl was grown-up enough to figure the switch out sooner or later, which might lead to worse consequences.
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Some pet owners seemed appalled as they thought there was no way to replace one pet with another. Other comments showed sympathy for the man and appreciated his attempt while encouraging him to be truthful about the situation.
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If the man told his girl the truth, what would happen? What if the poster chose otherwise? Do you have any advice for him? Have you ever experienced an unusual pet story? Let’s share your view on this situation and your own story with us!