I know all the other posts are about the dog and whether or not the sister gave the gift or dog took the gift.
But a “my first Mickey”?? Are there “2nd” and “3rd” Mickeys on the horizon, OP?
Just…why????

And I kind of understand that you might be offended if it were a onesie and her dog was wearing it instead of baby, but it’s a plush toy. Baby wasn’t going to cuddle it. And it’s the thought that counts. Also, sister lives her dog and she probably gets joy out of seeing the dog enjoy the plush toy instead of having it sit in the shelf of the baby’s room that probably isn’t Mickey-themed anyway.

Anonymous wrote:Did the dog appreciate it? That would be my main concern. Also, next time I would bypass the middlewoman and give gifts straight to the dog.

Me, too.

I think that the dog stole it, but, in any case, once you give someone a gift, it's theirs to do with as they choose.

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Anonymous wrote:My dog takes anything within reach.

I don’t know how you dog people live that way.

I don't know how non-dig people live we without a dog.

Non-dog^^

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Anonymous wrote:My dog takes anything within reach.

I don’t know how you dog people live that way.

It can be ruff sometimes.
But if you are criticizing dog people, you are barking up the wrong tree.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My dog takes anything within reach.

I don’t know how you dog people live that way.

I don't know how non-dig people live we without a dog.

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Anonymous wrote:My dog takes anything within reach.

I don’t know how you dog people live that way.

Easy, we just don't leave anything within the dog's reach. And, take away, or redirect if the dog gets something.

My dog has eaten part of my favorite cashmere sweater, an entire watchband, and bit open a bottle of Tide detergent- all in one week.

He has never touched one of my child's stuffed animals, and apparently this is uncommon enough that he's a legend among her friends. He's known for being a standoffish jerk but his policy about stuffed animals definitely elevated his status.

Our dog carried the tv remote outside today. Through the pet door.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My dog takes anything within reach.

I don’t know how you dog people live that way.

Not all dogs are like this. Mine is super chill, doesn’t take food off tables or chew shoes or anything.

+1. Our labradoodle died last year at age 16. The only thing he ever destroyed was one rug as a puppy. We had our first kid when he was a 2 year old, and somehow, he could tell his toys apart from the kids’ toys. Not sure how we got so lucky, but he was a good egg. He never required an emergency vet visit or expensive medications or surgeries other than neutering. We want to get another dog, but I don’t know if we can be so lucky twice.

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Anonymous wrote:My dog takes anything within reach.

I don’t know how you dog people live that way.

Not all dogs are like this. Mine is super chill, doesn’t take food off tables or chew shoes or anything.

Anonymous wrote:My dog takes anything within reach.

I don’t know how you dog people live that way.

Anonymous wrote:Give her the benefit of the doubt and assume the dog took it. Before the arrival of a baby, dogs assume everything plush is theirs. You could either be miffed at your pregnant hormonal sister, or this could end up being a funny family anecdote. Your choice.

+1. The dog has always known that every plush toy that enters the house is there’s. My dogs somehow learned the difference between baby plushies and dog plushies, and won’t even look at a plush if it initially belonged to the kids. But OP’s sister’s dog hasn’t had that learning opportunity yet, and has no way to conceptualize that it should belong to a hypothetical unborn family member. Don’t assume the worst of your sister or anthropomorphize the dog. These things happen and most likely the dog stole it and made it theirs.

Don't buy stuff at Disney - it's very overpriced. Buy the stuff on Amazon instead.

Once you give a gift you have no control over it.

Maybe dog took it, maybe she hated i5 and gave it to the dog. Doesn’t matter. You gave it to her. It’s hers to do with what she wants.

Anonymous wrote:How do you know she gave it to the dog. My dog has stolen all kinds of crap from my kids' room; toys, shoes, slippers, underwear, socks, etc. Stuffed animals are his favorite thing to steal.

+1. My dogs take my kids stuff all the time - dog toys and baby toys especially are very similar. it seems you are looking for something to be upset about. Get over yourself - you sound like a control freak. After you give someone a present you don’t have control over what they do with it. Aren’t you a mom? Don’t you have bigger things to worry about than a Mickey Mouse toy?