Woman’s Dog Destroys Best Friend’s Shoes, Asks If She’s Wrong For Not Buying A New One For The Friend
Navigating the realm of pet ownership comes with its own set of unwritten rules and etiquettes, often stirring debates and discussions among pet owners and their acquaintances. From training protocols to managing pet-related mishaps, the concept of pet ownership etiquette extends beyond the basic care of animals to encompass considerations for others in social settings. This topic delves into the responsibilities and expectations placed on pet owners, shedding light on the complexities of balancing personal preferences with communal courtesy in the pet-friendly world.
In today’s story, a Reddit user, found herself in a frustrating situation when her dog destroyed her friend’s £120 shoe despite numerous warnings to keep them out of the dog’s reach. Despite reminding her friend repeatedly, the friend failed to heed the advice. Now, her friend is demanding OP to replace the shoe, but she refuses, feeling justified in her stance. The AITA subreddit community is divided on whether OP is in the wrong for refusing to replace the shoe.
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1. Is OP an a**hole for declining to purchase new shoes for her friend?
2. At 18, the OP has a one-year-old rescue dog in training. The dog has a habit of destroying shoes, which prompts the need for training.
3. The OP’s friend frequently visits and is reminded to place her shoes on the shelf to prevent the dog from destroying them. When the friend forgets, the OP puts the shoes on the shelf for her.
4. After a night out, the friend crashed at OP’s place. OP, feeling exhausted, reminded her about the shoes before going straight to bed.
5. The next morning, the OP woke up to her friend screaming because the dog had chewed up her shoes. Despite being reminded multiple times to put them on the shelf, the friend insisted that OP replace the £120 shoes, but OP refused.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this.
6. The OP is not at fault; she repeatedly warned her friend about the shoes. The friend chose not to listen, so the responsibility lies with her.
7. The friend, a frequent visitor, was repeatedly told to put her shoes up and why, so it’s her responsibility for not doing so.
8. The friend, despite numerous warnings and multiple visits, acted recklessly, leading to her shoes being destroyed.
9. The friend was warned, and the OP had reasonable solutions in place, demonstrating responsible pet ownership.
10. The friend knew the rules and chose not to follow them!!
11. If the friend had £120 designer shoes, she should have taken better care of them.
12. The friend received a warning and was provided a place to store her shoes before the dog ate them.
13. OP could have offered to contribute to the replacement but instead chose an “I told you so” approach.
14. OP’s dog destroyed the shoes, so she should replace them.
15. OP should repay for the shoes and prioritize more urgent training for her dog.
16. OP’s dog destroyed her shoes, so she should pay up!!
17. Time to distance yourself from a friend who doesn’t listen to your saying or warnings.
18. OP would only be obligated to buy the shoes if she hadn’t informed her friend about her dog’s tendency to damage shoes left on the floor.
19. OP warned her multiple times about her dog’s habit of chewing shoes. Despite knowing this, she continues to leave shoes on the floor, so the friend’s fault.
20. If the friend refuses to put her shoes on the shelf, she should leave them outside or opt to meet elsewhere until the dog is fully trained.
OP took precautions to prevent the situation, having warned her friend multiple times, even on the night in question. Additionally, she’s actively training her dog, though results may take time. Considering these factors, it seems her friend is at fault. Whether OP decides to replace the shoe is her prerogative. What are your thoughts? Do share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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