London: Woman Fights Husband Over Mother-in-Law Prioritizing Dog Over Granddaughter

A woman sparked a heated argument with her husband after discovering that their daughter could not spend her usual summer visit at her grandmother’s home due to a pet dog.

Dog Prevents Granddaughter’s Annual Stay

Every summer, the woman’s daughter spends at least five days at her maternal grandmother’s house. Typically, the grandmother ensures that her brother-in-law’s “giant” dog is sent away during the visit to avoid incidents.

Safety Concerns from Past Incidents

The woman explained that the dog had previously scratched her daughter when she was around four years old. Concerned for her child’s safety, she refused to let her daughter stay in a house where the dog would remain.

Daughter Moves to Another Relative

This year, since the grandmother refused to remove the dog, the woman arranged for her daughter to stay with another relative. The grandmother also plans to visit the alternative location so she can still spend time with her granddaughter.

Mother Questions if She’s Overreacting

Sharing her frustration on Mumsnet, the woman asked, “Am I overreacting by being annoyed about this?” She emphasized her daughter has to stay with someone she rarely sees while the dog continues to occupy the home.