Where they surprised when you gave back the thong?

Were*

I really just hope OP got a tip for cleaning it off.

Just the tip?

If it was a guy this story would be like 50 times better.

What a way to make new friends...

just tell the owner you hope it's less shitty when they're done with it

Awkward day you're having

I feel like that would embarrass the owner of the dog more

Nothing good can come of giving it back. Just embarrassing for both sides. It's not a diamond ring - it should have gone in the trash and the owner never been told.

That's still theft.

The dog probably got ill because it ate it. I don't think not telling the owner is a good idea. They probably don't need to tell that it was the rainbow coloured one it ate, but the owner should know - it can maybe prevent such situations in the future - not all dogs are smart and stop eating things even after getting problems

I disagree. if the animal is eating things that could harm it, say clothing, then it's your job as a vet, tech, etc, to give them both the object and info. if they don't know, the dog may do it again, and this time die. Sure it's embarrassing, especially if it's a guy, but don't hide this.

whoops, replied before I saw your reply. I think the exact object needs to be shown, if they then say "um, please throw it out", sure dumpsterino. I have 3 women in the house, Which one is he stealing from? Whose room?

I have heard of worse, such as a dog swallowing unused tampons ... and used.

My dog used to eat my mom's used pads... It's the blood.

Bloody terrible, that one is.

... that could be awkward. Pass through in shreds or big pieces?

Lol I just submitted an FML about this. One of the more vile things I've witnessed. & @48, my dog seemed to have swallowed the thing whole and then vomited it up fully in tact. Sorry. TMI

Note the look on their faces after you tell them of your discovery!

I hope they don't wear it again...

"Oh, THAT'S where that went! I'll just give it a good wash, no one will ever know..." o.O Gross.

I think that when you give it back to the owner, it's going to be more awkward for her than it'll be for you.

Or him. Just saying.

I wouldn't give it back. Throw that shit out. Clearly not usable.

But if that's why the dog was sick the owners should know so they can prevent it from happening again.