Dog-sitting can be a delightful experience, but it can also go horribly wrong. A frustrated woman shares her story about dog-sitting for her friend’s poodle, which turned out to be a disaster. The dog peed everywhere, destroyed the furniture, and even pooped on her bed. To make matters worse, the owner disappeared without a trace, leaving the woman to care for the dog for weeks on end.
After being ghosted for ten days, she made the difficult decision to leave the dog at a shelter. Her friend resurfaced and threatened to sue her for leaving the dog there. But was she really in the wrong? Read the full story to find out.
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What happens when dog-sitting for a friend goes wrong? This woman shares her story of a two-week nightmare with a destructive and entitled poodle. When the friend never returned to pick up the dog and stopped responding to calls and messages, the woman was left with a difficult decision.
After being ghosted for 10 days, she took the dog to a shelter and claimed it was a stray. But when the friend finally resurfaced and demanded her dog back, things escalated quickly. The woman faced accusations of putting the dog in danger and was threatened with a lawsuit.
Was she wrong to take the dog to the shelter? Share your thoughts about the story in the comments below.
NTA for leaving friend’s dog at a shelter after being ghosted
Cut off contact and document everything, NTA
Friend ghosts and blocks OP after abandoning dog. NTA.
NTA for leaving the dog at a shelter after being ghosted. Counter-sue for damages and boarding fees.
Abandoned dog deserves better. NTA for finding it a home.
Friend ghosts and blocks after 2 week favor, NTA for sheltering.
Stay protected and counter sue for damages. NTA
Friend blocks dog-sitter with no explanation, dog ends up in shelter.
Dog’s behavior may have been due to stress of new environment
Friend ghosts her and buys back her own dog. NTA
Block and ghost her back! NTA
NTA for leaving the dog at a shelter after being ghosted
Friend ghosts, woman takes action. NTA for keeping agreement.
Friend ghosts, you rescue dog, friend learns lesson. NTA
When a ‘friend’ ghosts you and leaves their dog behind NTA
Heartless act? Maybe not. The dog’s well-being comes first
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Stand your ground Don’t let people take advantage of you.
Generous pet owner waits 10 days before taking action
Dog-sitting gone wrong, friend ghosted and dog abandoned at shelter
Block and roll
Friend blocks person and abandons dog at shelter. NTA.
Friend ghosts dog sitter, gets billed for adoption fee.
Don’t mess with a pet lover’s kindness
Discussing neglect and mistreatment of poodles as pets
Taking legal action over adoption fee and dog custody
Responsible action taken to protect dog after being ghosted
Ghosting the dog too? Not cool. NTA, block her!
Abandoned dog, but no guilt. NTA, it’s clear why.
Don’t let ghosting get the best of you NTA
Block the friend who abandoned a dog at a shelter
Block the disruptor , not the dog
Take screenshots, block her, and never trust her again
Doggy drama: NTA leaves badly-trained pup at shelter
Left friend’s dog at shelter after being ghosted- NTA asks reason?
Taking legal action against a ghosting friend who abandoned a dog
Abandoned dog, abandoned friendship. NTA takes legal precautions.
Friend ghosted, dog sheltered, commenter says NTA
Don’t be a irresponsible pet owner! This post is a reminder.
No loss with friends like that ♀️
Cut her off, don’t look back. ♀️
Block and move on You’re not the a**hole!
Waiting 10 days for friend’s reply, woman leaves dog. NTA.
Can shelters be taken advantage of for free dog boarding?
Ghosted and blocked? NTA for taking the dog
Don’t be an a**hole, show us a pic of Dorado . But seriously, NTA, your friend sounds like a nightmare.
Responsible pet ownership is key
Block her like she blocked her responsibilities ♀️
Friend repeatedly disrespects and gaslights OP: NTA for cutting ties
Woman leaves friend’s dog at no-kill shelter, NTA confirmed.
Friend’s dog abandoned at shelter? NTA and petty revenge!
Block and move on ♀️
Setting boundaries can be tough, but abandoning pets isn’t okay
Counter sue for damages and neglect. Friends don’t do that.
Friend ghosts, you take dog to shelter. NTA
