The original poster (OP) is 25 years old and decided to throw a pool party since the weather warmed up. He invited a bunch of friends over to his house. They swam, had a bbq, drank, and watched sports. They had fun, but there was an incident with one of his friends, and he is reaching out to ask if he was wrong in how he handled it.
He’s Not a Dog Fan
OP admits he’s not a fan of dogs. He doesn’t want dogs near him and doesn’t allow them in his house. His friends and girlfriend are all aware of his feelings about dogs.
His Friend’s Girlfriend Brought a Dog
On the day of the pool party, one of his friends brought a new girlfriend over, who he was meeting for the first time. She brought her dog with her, who he says looked like it weighed between 15 and 20 pounds.
He Refused to Let Them In
She introduced herself, and OP immediately said, “Yeah, that thing is not coming inside.” She said she would take the dog through the side gate instead of the house. But OP said no.
He Told Them to Take the Dog Home
She asked what she should do with her dog, and OP told her to take it home. He told her he dislikes dogs and that his friend should have told her before she brought it over.
They Tried to Convince Him the Dog was Well Behaved
His friend tried to tell OP that the dog is well-behaved and his girlfriend would hold it most of the time. He didn’t think it would be a big deal.
His Friend Should Have Known Better
OP says he was appalled and told his friend he should have known better.
They Left
OP said sorry, he won’t let the dog in, and it was probably best to take it home. They eventually left and never returned.
His Friend Sent Angry Messages
Afterward, his friend messaged him and called him a jerk. He complained that OP wasn’t friendly at all and was rude.
OP says he doesn’t care. He wouldn’t let a dog in his house or on his property. He’s asking the readers if he is wrong to have this rule.
The Readers Respond
The following response received the most votes.
“NTA. People who bring their pets to other people’s houses uninvited are major AHs. One of my friends would try to do this whenever we invited him over for Magic: The Gathering, and it made me mad. No dude, I don’t want your dog sniffing and possibly eating my cards. Why do some people assume their dogs are welcome everywhere they are? That’s not how life works.”
Not Everyone Will View Your Pet Like a Family Member
Many dog owners and dog lovers agree that just because you treat your pet like a family member, you can’t assume that everyone else will.
“The overlap I’ve noticed in people who do this is – they are entitled and selfish people who think the rules don’t apply to them (because they are special). They don’t necessarily think their dogs are equal to humans. They see them as extensions of themselves, and since they think rules don’t apply to them, they extend that to their dogs. I prefer my dog’s company over many humans. But I don’t take her to people’s houses because it’s rude.”
“I view my dogs as furry family members, and I like them more than most humans. But I would never presume to bring them somewhere unless I have express permission to do so. Anyone who does this is an entitled AH who thinks the rules don’t apply to them.”
Who is More to Blame for this Incident?
Was it the girlfriend who probably took her dog everywhere and didn’t care to ask the host? Or was it the friend who knows OP hates dogs and doesn’t allow them in his house?
“She was rude and presumptuous to bring her dog to your house. She didn’t even ask! Just assumed she could go to a total stranger’s house and impose her dog on you and your property.”
“Funny that you are letting buddy (guy) completely off the hook here. Can’t put any responsibility on the guy even if it’s likely that he’s the one who told the girl that it should be fine to bring her dog along without needing to at least call OP beforehand regarding the dog, huh? Not saying the girl’s blameless. But the absence of any mention of the buddy is glaring.”
Was there a Miscommunication?
Some readers said there could also have been a miscommunication. Perhaps OP only minded animals inside his house and not the backyard.
“It sounded like he didn’t want it in the house, so she offered to take it around the house to the party.”
The Most Unfunny Comedians According to the Internet
Comedians are brave people who come into the spotlight with the sole purpose of making us laugh. Not every joke can be a hit, but they will lose their following if they repeatedly fail to entertain. Comedians are no different than actors when it comes to slip-ups and controversy. It’s not always their jokes that make them unfunny. According to a popular online forum, here are the top-voted answers to the most unfunny comedians.
The Most Unfunny Comedians According to the Internet
He Took Away His Daughter’s Truck He Gave Her for Her Birthday and Handed Her a McDonald’s Job Application. Was He Wrong?
A father recognizing that his child is spoiled and entitled is reaching out to the online community for advice. In a hilarious start to his story, he begins with the words’ first world problems alert.’
She Was Excited to Have an Empty Seat Beside Her on the Plane for Room to Stretch and Rest. Flight Attendant Moved Another Passenger to the Empty Seat So a Baby Could Sit Beside the Mom. She Thought the Mom Acted Entitled. Was She Wrong?
The original poster (OP) and her best friend spent a month backpacking around Europe. Although they hoped to have a relaxing flight back home, unfortunately, that’s not what happened.
She Took a Stand and Cancelled Her Mother-in-Law’s Cell Phone Plan She and Her Husband Were Paying For Because Her Nephew Was Using It. Her Husband’s Family is Furious With Her. Was She Wrong?
The original poster (OP) and her husband are in their 20s with no children. OP first starts her story by saying that her husband’s family is angry with her, and she feels like she is being gaslighted by them.
She’s 34 Weeks Pregnant and Parked in a Spot for Veterans and Expectant Mothers. A Veteran Yelled at Her For Taking the Spot. Should He Get Priority?
She is a 19-year-old pregnant woman and says her pregnancy has been rough. As a result, she avoids going out much lately but couldn’t avoid a trip to the grocery store because her husband couldn’t go.