TW TALKS OF DOG ATTACK
I(32f) want to approach asking my sister (28f) if she would rehome her dog.
So for context, I live in a multi-generational home with my parents, sisters family(3 kids and her husband) and my family (1 kid and husband). My sister has a dog (2 m). I will admit I had reservations about living with the dog due to me having a small child (8 months) and my PPA making me fear a dog attack even though her dog is very sweet. Because you never know. We did discuss and come up with routines that made me feel better about getting my baby used to being around the dog and keep my anxiety lower. But this past week, the dog attacked her youngest son(2.5 m). Her son had gotten too close to some food the dog had. Also while her son didn't have major injuries he did have scratches over his abdomen and a bruise on his arm.
I had started a conversation with my sister about my worries about the situation and she stated that if it happens again, then she'd have a talk with her husband about it, but that her husband doesn't want to rehome another dog. I said it would only take one time for me to do something about it. She then turned to me and said if your child bit another child then would you get rid of her?
While I understand the attachment to the dog, because I know how difficult that is, I'm worried about it happening again and her youngest getting hurt worse. Also I am worried about my child as they do share some shared spaces, but at least I am taking precautions to ensure my child's safety. And I feel worried all the time I'm gonna get a call that my nephew is in the hospital when this could easily be avoided.