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Have you ever looked at your pet and thought, "I would do anything for you?" And then, the time comes when you actually have to do that "anything," and you think to yourself: "How did my life lead me to this insane situation?"

Well, that's a common tale for every pet owner, dogs included. So, today, let's dive into the stories of dog parents revealing what kind of insane things they've done for their "baby," shall we? Beware, some of these tales are very amusing!

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#1

Dog food bowl filled with kibble in focus, with a beagle lying down blurred in the background, showing care for dogs. My dog was given 6 months to live due to a heart condition when he turned 8. So i went to study in specialized programs for prescription diets so that i can make food for him to extend his life. It worked. That was 6 years ago and he's turning 15 next month.

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    #2

    Brown dog lying on a gray blanket curiously sniffing stacks of hundred-dollar bills beside it for dogs. I have no children but my siblings do.
    When my Mom passed, she left $5,000. for each of her grandchildren & also left $5,000. for my dog, Knuckles!

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    #3

    Veterinarian examining a large black dog with a collar while a person holds the dog's bandaged paw in a clinic. Drove my dog with cancer 3 days a week to a vet school 2 1/2 hrs away there & back for 6 weeks for radiation treatments, he got 2 more yrs of life.❤️

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    You might have noticed that today, an increasing number of people are declaring that they are not planning to have kids. Even if that isn’t the case in your inner circle, you still likely heard people talking about it in a general sense (or you’re living under a rock). 

    You see, the thing with people’s refusal to become parents is way more complex than you might think. Some of these folks would like to become them, but given the current world situation, they don’t think it’s right to bring a kid into such conditions.

    #4

    Beagle dog barking inside a kitchen, showcasing borderline crazy things people were down to do for their dogs. I broke up with a guy because my dog would always guard me and growl at him

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    #5

    A happy woman lying next to her joyful Siberian Husky, showing borderline crazy love and care for their dogs. Sleeping on a mattress on my dining room floor for the last 6 months and counting since my almost 15 year old black lab can’t do stairs anymore. ❤️🐾

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    #6

    Beagle dog sitting attentively among autumn leaves, illustrating borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. When a state university had a deer problem (the male deer was charging CARS in the parking lot) I let my beagle gleefully bark his head off and chase the deer. 3 to four times per day, everyday. The deer moved out. The groundskeeper, grateful for an organic solution gave my beagle a GIANT stuffed Bambi as a gift, a trophy, in gratitude for his beagling work!

    katinchicago , androsov858 Report

    Or they can’t simply afford to raise a kid properly and think it’s more fair to not do it than to do it badly. Essentially, a chunk of willingly child-free folks are this way, as they don’t feel like they have a choice. 

    Of course, there are other people who simply do not want kids, and that’s it. They might think they wouldn’t make a good parent, or they might want to focus on themselves or something else – online threads like this one reveal a plethora of reasons behind such a choice. 

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    #7

    Young woman holding a playful small dog indoors, showing the borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. I blocked someone because he said it’s just a dog

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    #8

    Woman knitting a sweater for her dog, showing borderline crazy things people were down to do for their dogs. When we found out our 13 year old dog had terminal cancer, I crocheted two full blankets in matching colors so that we could keep one and the other would be cremated with her so she wasn’t cold.

    more.plants.less.stuff , EyeEm Report

    #9

    Young girl sitting on a cozy chair with her fluffy dog, reading a book and enjoying time with her pet. I write bedtime stories for my dog and read them to him. Norbert loves story time 😊🐾💕

    norbertbarkah , freepik Report

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    And while some child-free people remain like that, others find something to replace the theoretical children with – pets. In fact, nowadays, such a choice is becoming more and more common

    You might say: but the pet isn’t a child, they cannot be considered the same! And you would be right – they’re not the same. Yet, that doesn’t stop people from referring to their animals as their “babies” and to themselves as “parents.” 

    #10

    Handmade voodoo doll with button eyes on straw, illustrating borderline crazy things people were down to do for their dogs. I made a voodoo doll of the person who owned my dog before me.

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    #11

    A nervous dog wearing a collar looking at bright fireworks, illustrating borderline crazy things people do for dogs. I got a hotel for the weekend because my pup is afraid of fireworks (they are legal in the city I live)
    Allowed him to sleep with me after he was sprayed by a skunk. I bathed him but the smell was still very strong. I FaceTime him when I travel. What WON’T I do for my dog. He’s the beat of my heart.

    panaya421 , BillionPhotos Report

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    #12

    Black dog eagerly biting a stick held by a person, showing playful and borderline crazy things people do for dogs. Our family dog is being hand fed by my grandmother for the past 7 years!

    dheerajsathya , freepik Report

    To be more specific, a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Pet Honesty revealed that around 1 in 4 owners admit to calling their pet their child. Additionally, nearly half of the respondents call the pet their baby as a nickname.

    So, in most cases, animals being dubbed as babies or kids simply come down to nicknames. At the same time, there are some folks who believe that their furry friend is actually smarter than the average human. And even if they don’t feel like that, they still treat the pet the same way they treat people – it’s a living being, after all. 

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    #13

    Young woman working at a desk with her dog on her lap, showcasing the bond and borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. I took a work from home job because I was tired of hearing about office complaints when my dog was a full time office dog and went to playcare everyday at lunch. Meaning he was only in the office during the mornings and people still had complaints. So yeah… I’m a full time work from home dog mom now 😂

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    #14

    Person cooking two eggs in a pan on a stove, one of the borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. I cook my dog an egg scramble for breakfast every morning 🍳

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    #15

    Dog running energetically through deep snow in a forest, showcasing borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. Once i licked her paws after our walk to make sure there’s no salt on her paws after wiping (it was winter in canada)😂😂

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    Either way, that doesn’t change the fact that “pet parent” is now considered a relatively normal term, and we don’t hate it. As a matter of fact, today’s list is exactly about them. Well, more about dog parents and the crazy stuff they have done for their “babies.” We guarantee – it features rather entertaining stories, so be sure to check them out. 

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    Maybe you, too, are a dog parent and have any similar tales to tell? Do so in the comments! 

    #16

    Woman in yellow jacket sitting on mossy log with large white dog showing borderline crazy things people do for their dogs outdoors. I have brought my dog to 7 countries

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    #17

    Couple showing affection with their dog, illustrating borderline crazy things people were down to do for their dogs. I told my (now ex) boyfriend of 3 years that I loved him *almost* as much as I loved my dog... that was the beginning of the end.

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    #18

    Golden retriever holding papers in mouth outside, showcasing one of the borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. When I was in 7th grade, I forgot to do my homework. That morning, just before I had to leave for school, I looked at my dog, who was a little over a year old, and asked her to eat my homework while offering it to her. I took a picture of her eating my homework and then grabbed the remaining pieces to show my teacher. As a result, I was given an extra day to complete it.

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    #19

    Two small curly-haired dogs sitting on a glass table outdoors, showing borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. I received dog support ,for my toy poodle, in my divorce settlement

    luv_my_bears , mullyadii Report

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    #20

    Two women spending time with their dog, showing borderline crazy things people were willing to do for their dogs. Created a laminated 2 page document with an hour by hour schedule and another page full of emergency contacts, vet ER’s nearby, and a “what to do if Augie is…” list for Augies first night away with a sitter (my friend) at 3 months old. I’ve never lived it down 🤣😅😅😅😅

    thegoldenaugie , freepik Report

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    #21

    Happy tan bulldog sitting indoors with tongue out, showcasing borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. I broke up with a friend bec she said my dog was “fat”! Don’t need that kind of toxicity in my life.

    shreyamaini , EyeEm Report

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    #22

    Close-up of a yellow and black wasp resting on a textured surface, illustrating borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. I brushed a wasp off of her resulting in me getting stung and having an allergic reaction

    thejaejellyfish , Wally Holden Report

    #23

    Golden retriever enjoying the breeze with head out car window, showing borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. I made my dog a playlist (Piper’s playlist) of spunky songs that I think she’d like, and we drive around town and listen to it…windows open…her head proudly out the window taking in the breeze.

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    #24

    Man holding a golden retriever's paw inside a cozy home, showcasing borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. I kicked someone out of my house because he didn’t show enough enthusiasm when greeting her when he walked in…

    kier_5 , benzoix Report

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    #25

    Polaroid photo of a small fluffy dog named Milo at 13 weeks, one of borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. I made a puppy book for my dogs first year. I saved her puppy teeth and fell out. I threw her bday parties with dog guests. I went to Disneyland and got her silhouette done. I let her pick out my baby’s name.

    morenabeautyco_ , Colin + Meg Report

    #26

    Dog wearing a party hat sitting on a couch while owner holds a cupcake with a candle for dog birthday celebration. Posting a happy birthday story for them as if they're gonna see it and reply💀😂😭😂

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    #27

    A scruffy dog wearing a red collar gazes at a birthday cake with colorful candles in a backyard setting. The first birthday she had I made her a giant cake (like the whole bowl, but it was her first one so it want that big of a bowl) with crushed idk how to call them, it’s the things she usually eats and then cookies (we had the salmon ones at the time). She loved it and I loved that she appreciated the 30 min/1 hour work I did for her

    scylla_with_wifi , Cj Report

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    #28

    Energetic white dog joyfully leaping across green grass, showcasing the borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. My dog is reactive so we wait for the dog park to close late at night and I throw him over the fence and let him play 🤷🏻‍♀️

    emilymillerarts , Ron Fung Report

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    #29

    Dog wearing pink sunglasses and a inflatable ring on the beach, showcasing borderline crazy things people do for their dogs. Put my dog in a bikini so she could enjoy her kiddie pool like the hot girl she is

    gabs_living_holistic , EyeEm Report

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