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Entitled Dog Owner Refuses To Pay For The $150 Toy His Dog Chewed On, Gets Called An A-hole

by Holly 1 year ago

Imagine if a dog unexpectedly snatches something from you and holds onto it for a minute. Would you still want it back?

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Most people would expect the item to be replaced in such a situation. We firmly believe that it’s only fair for the dog’s owner to replace the item or come to an agreement with the owner if they’re unable to do so.

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However, not everyone shares this view. Over at the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit, a dog owner shared how they got into an argument with a child's parents over a toy. The original poster (OP) was walking past a neighbor when their dog noticed a toy dinosaur from a child.

The golden retriever, excited by the sight, snatched the toy from the child’s hand, causing a bit of a fright for the child and her parents. The dog gleefully played with the toy for a minute before the owner retrieved it.

Upon trying to return the toy to the child, the parents declined, as they were worried about hygiene concerns with the toy being in the dog's mouth. The dog owner, wanting to make amends, offered to replace the toy but was shocked to find out it cost $150, far beyond what they expected for a stuffed toy.

Wanting to find a reasonable solution, the owner proposed cleaning the toy thoroughly and returning it, which the parents rejected, insisting on a new one or nothing at all. The situation worsened as the OP was accused of being irresponsible.

After the incident with their dog and a child's toy, the OP asked this question:

After the incident with their dog and a child's toy, the OP asked this question:
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The OP and their dog were walking when the latter saw a toy from a child. It got to excited that it snatched the plushie from the girl.

The OP and their dog were walking when the latter saw a toy from a child. It got to excited that it snatched the plushie from the girl.
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At first, the OP was willing to replace it.

At first, the OP was willing to replace it.
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But when they saw how much it cost, they backed out of their initial promise and insisted on just cleaning the toy.

But when they saw how much it cost, they backed out of their initial promise and insisted on just cleaning the toy.
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Redditors agreed with the parents — the OP is indeed an irresponsible dog owner.

This is a learning lesson for the OP. He needs to replace the toy and control his dog better.

Redditors agreed with the parents — the OP is indeed an irresponsible dog owner.
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Even the other wouldn't accept an items that was only cleaned.

The OP needs to honor his promise to replace it, even if the toy isn't cheap.

Even the other wouldn't accept an items that was only cleaned.
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The OP didn't even bother apologizing to the parents and the child.

The OP didn't even bother apologizing to the parents and the child.
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The OP shouldn't assume that others would automatically be comfortable with a toy that has been chewed on by a dog, even after being cleaned.

The OP shouldn't assume that others would automatically be comfortable with a toy that has been chewed on by a dog, even after being cleaned.
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It's clear that the OP failed here. He should just buy the toy and charge the situation to experience.

It's clear that the OP failed here. He should just buy the toy and charge the situation to experience.
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The OP should hold himself accountable and replace the toy of the poor child.

The OP should hold himself accountable and replace the toy of the poor child.
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This is all on the OP. First of all, they weren't able to control their dog.

It's the dog owner's responsibility to pay for the damages their pet made, especially since they failed to ensure proper supervision. Secondly, he backed out of his word.

Just because it's not cheap doesn't mean he shouldn't replace it. Ultimately, it is his responsibility to buy a new one, even if it's $150.

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