My [23F] boyfriend [25M] used the dog’s savings for a computer?

The user (23F) is extremely upset after her boyfriend (25M) used money she had saved for her senior dog’s medical needs, including a mobility aid, to buy a new computer. The dog, an 11-year-old German Shepherd, has had a difficult past, including recovery from an accident,

and the user has been saving for his future treatments. The boyfriend’s dismissive comment about the dog’s health and his actions have left the user heartbroken and unsure of how to handle the situation without jeopardizing the relationship.

‘ My [23F] boyfriend [25M] used the dog’s savings for a computer’

I know the title is a little odd but it was the best way I could summarize what he’s done. I have an 11-year old senior German Shepard. He was hit by a car in 2018 and we went through a very difficult recovery process.

He had seizures, urine issues, constant fear of anything going fast near him like I couldn’t throw a ball anymore. We had another puppy but our senior was so stressed we had to rehome her. You would have sworn he was displaying abused behavior but he was just scared.

He’s moved past all of that and I’m so proud of him. The vet prescribed zoniamide for his seizures and so far he’s been recovering well. We were discussing ways to improve his “mobility”. Its like a walking cane, but for dogs, and it has sensory objects on the end to prevent him from bumping into furniture.

We tested it in the office and his mood improved instantly but at that time I couldn’t afford more treatment for him so I opted to come back. I met D earlier this year while walking him. He’s known since day 1 that my dog requires special treatment and I would absolutely provide it.

Everything went well and he wasn’t controlling or a**sive. Everything just “clicked” but its my fault because I was too comfortable. We were talking about finances and I told him about my debt and the money I was saving up for my dog.

After paying off the debt from his previous treatments I didn’t want to open another card so I started saving cash in a little fireproof chest. He stole it. Yesterday, I went to his place I noticed he has a new setup.

I was asking him where he got the money from and we fought and he said “he’s half dead anyway, you need to let go”. He’s not even close to dying. He’s a little older but he’s nowhere near dying age.

We go to the veterinarian regularly and everything checks out as well as it can be given his circumstances. No one has ever mentioned d**th, we’ve only been looking at the future and improvements.

I’m so upset, what do I do? We’re both students I don’t want to call the police and ruin his future but that was for my baby to get what he needed so he can walk around my home comfortably.

See what others had to share with OP:

lemmehelpyaout −  Uhh, what? He stole your money, you should be filing a police report. You deserve that money, he needs to pay it back. D**p him and call the cops.

feralhog3050 −  On first reading I was thinking ok, maybe you were living together & he was resentful that you were hiding money from him, but he’s literally come into YOUR house, stolen YOUR money & gone & bought HIMSELF a new computer?? He doesn’t give a flying f**k about anyone except himself, throw him away & call the police

WildlyUninteresting −  He stole money from you.. Call the cops.

[Reddit User] −  You need to get out of the relationship immediately and call the cops right now. That guy STOLE money from you. That guy doesn’t care about your feelings or your dog at all. He stole money he knew you needed to treat your baby. He has no empathy and no morality.

That could get super dangerous for you in the future if you stay with him. I get that you don’t want to destroy his future but he obviously didn’t care about your or your dogs future. He destroyed it himself. So please call the cops and get help. This is about your money, your dog and your safety.

Fuck-de-Tories −  He is more then happy to. Steal from you. To have your dog die. And doesnt care that you know. Why would you not hate this guy, why would you not ruin him. Id do it for you given half a chance.

00Lisa00 −  He didn’t steal from the dog he stole from you. Literally theft. Report him to the police and end the relationship. Think about it it’s your savings and you’ve barely been dating. Take the dog out of the equation. He stole from you

YouKnowYourCrazy −  I don’t want to call the police and ruin his future If telling someone in authority about an action that person took “ruins their future,” it is not the act of telling that is the cause of that ruin – it’s the action.

Its not your fault this guy chose to steal from you. He made that choice. His “ruin” is the consequence of his choice. And will prevent him (hopefully) from doing it to someone else.

Yosarian9 −  All i have to add is that i upvoted everyone who said d**p him and call the cops.

3V13NN3 −  I almost threw my tablet across the room reading this, but I needed to say this first. Your boyfriend is an a**hole. D**p his ass, report him to the cops, and love your dog like never before. Your EX just proved why dogs are better than people.

Sorry, maybe I am too blunt, it angers me to read this, but you seem like a great mommy to your old pup, I am sure you will make the right choice.

RhiRhi202 −  Call the police. He stole from you. He deserves to get a criminal record and ruin his future. That is the consequences for his illegal action. He stole from the person he is meant to love. This is unacceptable. If you accept this he will continue to abuse others. D**p him and have him arrested ASAP.