Redditors Support Man Who Demanded The AC Be Left On For His Dog During Summer
Some people will do just about anything to keep their dog comfortable, even if it means arguing over the air conditioner. In this Reddit story, one man wanted the AC left on while he was away so his dog would not be stuck in a hot apartment, but his roommate was not interested in covering the extra cost.
The situation got messier once the roommate started working away from home and refused to keep cooling the place for the dog unless the OP paid more. That left the original poster wondering if he was being unreasonable for pushing the issue, while Reddit quickly took sides. Read on.
I don't work from home but my roommate does
He's convinced I'm being overly cautious
I just want to maintain a reasonable environment for my dog
Pets can struggle in extreme heat, and that is exactly why this roommate dispute hit a nerve.
Here is what Redditors had to say:
1. A dog should always be comfortable
2. Your roommate sounds either cruel or ignorant
3. Dogs do get hot too
The comments did not exactly leave much room for doubt.
4. You should look for a better roommate
5. Heat is not only dangerous for humans
6. You don't have to let your dog suffer
Reddit kept leaning hard in the OP's favor.
7. Putting on the AC for dogs is absolutely necessary
8. It's actually more environmentally friendly to run your AC
9. This Redditor leaves the AC on all the time
The lease details made the argument even harder to shrug off.
10. The OP says that both their names are on the lease
11. This is an important point to note down
12. Additional costs generated by him should be his responsibility
That extra cost was the part the roommate seemed to care about most.
13. Agreeing to pay slightly more for electricity could help
14. It would cost little to flip the AC on
15. Just do what is best for your dog
The dog was the one everyone kept coming back to.
16. The puppy shouldn't burn up all day long
17. Sounds like your roommate does not like your dog
18. This Redditor is suggesting that the OP buy a fan
By then, the thread had turned into a pretty one-sided pile-on.
19. Your roommate is just being a baby
20. My shepherds have a window unit in their dog house/building
Pets are special, and for many people, they are part of the family. When we are unable to be with our pets, we want them to be safe and comfortable.
It is an entirely different thing for those who don’t have such an affinity for pets. While you are trying to keep your pet safe from a heat wave, they see you as being overcautious, and this is exactly where the misunderstanding comes from.
The decision to keep the air conditioner running for pets during the scorching summer months transcends mere comfort.
Wait, it gets worse, see how OP was called out for keeping a dog in a car without windows down.
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