Today, I adopted a dog from the local shelter. I put the dog in the car and he was shedding everywhere, but I was ok with that because he was my dog. As I pulled into the parking lot, the dog began to poop in the backseat of my car. When I got him out of the car, he ran off. $100 for him to poop and run away. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, on the way home from the dog groomer, my great Dane had a bout of diarrhea in the car. I slammed on the brakes and my other freshly shampooed dog slid off the seat and into the pile of crap. FML
Today I adopted a dog. He ran away the same day. FML
Today, my dog pooped. In my lap. While I was driving. FML
Today, I took my car into a car wash. I guess it was a bad idea to do it with my dog in the car, because he freaked out, started scrambling around, and ended up pissing on everything, me included. FML
Today, my brother and I drove 3 hours to pick up our puppy. The woman we bought him from said not to put him in the cage for the ride home as he would pee for sure. She recommended I put him on my lap. Not only did he shit on the seat backing out of her driveway, he pissed on me an hour later. FML
Today, I went to a pet store to adopt a dog. I got a medium sized lab, a dog crate, and a few toys, then put his crate in the back of my truck and the dog in his crate. On the way home I realized I forgot dog bowls and some dog food. I went back, and when I got back out to my truck, my dog was gone. My stereo too. FML
Today, after frolicking in some long grass near a lake, my dog got back in the car smelling strongly of poop. Upon further investigation, I discovered that a sewer had overflowed in the area. My dog rolled around in human faeces. FML
Today, I was working with some shelter puppies transporting them to the vet's. I got all of the puppies in but one, and when I went to pull him out, I realized he had gotten car sick. Before I could stop it happening, he wagged his vomit-covered tail and hit me in the face. FML
Today, I went to my father's house to get my dog, since I had left it with him while I was on a business trip. When I got there, my dad said the dog pooped on the floor a few days ago, and so he took him to the pound. FML
Today, I found my dog, who had been missing for over a month, at the local pound. Clearly it was my dog, she responded to her name and cried when she saw me. However, the woman there told me I could not simply take her, I had to follow through with all policies. I paid $250 to adopt my own dog. FML
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Myrra_fml 0
No idea what size that dog was, but regardless, you should have had him/her on a leash. YDI. :/
PureGold 0
Awww!! You should really have put it on a leash, shelter dogs can be crazy at first lol. Are you positive you'll never be able to find him? :(
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Comments (119)
latuka 0
i don't know what shelter you go to, but the ones i know, the dogs don't cost $100. jesus.
dacho 7
In what screwed country do you live if you have to PAY to ADOPT a dog? ._.
JPLovesAnimals 4
Every country??! Every shelter has an ADOPTION. Fee. It's so you don't do anything wrong with it, and can care for it
sorakirei 0
You got a new dog, put it in an unfamiliar environment and expected it not to stress out. YDI for not prepping your backseat just in case and not having a leash handy.
punkazzneon 0
Generally, you should put any dog you may plan on owning on a leash. Especially one that isn't used to you yet.
whatevs80 0
The cost associated with adopting animals is what keeps shelters going. They will spay/neuter, vaccinate and microchip the animals before adoption. These things are costly and not covered by the funds they get through donations. Best thing you can do is crate a newd og. That way you can transport him without worrying about accidents like this. Also the crate will become a safe place for the dog in the future, think of it as his den.
paperfox_fml 0
I like how you're more concerned about the $ than about the fact your pet escaped and could get stolen, run over, abused, or euthanised by a pound. And #34, fees to adopt unwanted animals exist for a very good reason. They discourage people getting animals on a whim without any thought or preparation (obviously didn't work out in this situation) and contribute towards the shelter's running costs. A rescue centre doesn't have a magical refilling wallet, they rely on donations and adoption fees to pay for water, electricity, gas, standard food, specialist diets, vet fees, wages for staff, veterinary meds, handling equipment, cages, bedding, kennels, hazardous waste disposal, office equipment, transport costs for homechecks... you know. Stuff that costs money.
poolshark 0
@33/34: Every shelter I've been to makes you pay to adopt a pet. The fees go toward shots as well as spaying/neutering (and as some people mentioned, many shelters now insert a locator chip). (edit: sorry about the repeat comment, others beat me to it)
ChefBoy6382 0
next time buy a puppy because obviously you aren't a dog person and you need them to grow to love you!
Ibeapirate 0
Next time, use a leash. That's what they're there for. Sorry, but YDI.
56578 0
Um, I'm with everyone else, use a leash... You may have wanted to walk him before the car ride and, if he isn't use to the car, you might want to try transporting him in a crate - assuming you find him - until he gets used to the it.