One of my housemates is an APPALLING human being - What do I Do?

Pisco Sour · 18-01-2011 04:25PM

Something I said must have got through to his thick egotistical head as he has just come out and brought the dog into his room for the night, at 2am, a good 90 minutes after our discussion.

You should see how giddy and hyper the dog gets when he is brought in from the back yard after hours left alone outside. This time however it just walked in slowly and quietly!

J K · 18-01-2011 04:25PM

You could don a Dog Mask. Go into his room at 3am. Have a hurl or bat or something, make barking noises. Proceed to beat him to a pulp. As he pleads for mercy and asks what's going on just repeat 'bow wow'. Take a piss on him. That should do it.

AnonoBoy · 18-01-2011 04:30PM

bonerm wrote: »

Have you never seen Neighours? Bouncer was the cause of approx 97% of all fights on Ramsay St.

I haven't.

Is Bouncer a dog?

Did he meet his end on a barbie?

chicken fingers · 18-01-2011 04:32PM

Is he Australian or Irish?

J K · 18-01-2011 04:33PM

Lucy Robinson killed bouncer. drowned him at the beach.

IrishGrimReaper · 18-01-2011 04:34PM

Box the head off the chef, you'll feel better.

Pisco Sour · 18-01-2011 04:45PM

sensibleken wrote: »

What breed is the dog?

I have no clue about what breed the dog is but I took a few pics earlier today which perfectly represent how miserable a life this dog has.

Pisco Sour · 18-01-2011 04:52PM

04072511 wrote: »

I have no clue about what breed the dog is but I took a few pics earlier today which perfectly represent how miserable a life this dog has.

One more pic. This photo is basically what the dog does for 50% of the day. Stands in this spot just outside the door waiting for his owner to come back and rescue him from the boredom and loneliness.

gazzer · 18-01-2011 04:52PM

04072511 wrote: »

I have no clue about what breed the dog is but I took a few pics earlier today which perfectly represent how miserable a life this dog has.

Awwww. That dog is gorgeous. If I lived in Melbourne and anywhere near your house I would bring the poor thing for a walk. He looks so sad. OP is there any chance that you can start taking the dog for a little walk every day? Just even a few minutes each day? I know you might feel that you are doing your p*ick of a housemate a favour but its not the poor dogs fault.

TheZohanS · 18-01-2011 04:53PM

04072511 wrote: »

I have no clue about what breed the dog is but I took a few pics earlier today which perfectly represent how miserable a life this dog has.

Ah he's lovely. You should spend some time with him, he's only a puppy and dogs that young especially need and love company. The best way to get back at your housemate would be to bond with the dog and have it come to you when you call it rather than it's owner.

The dog is not the problem here, it's the owner so don't take it out on the poor mutt.

gazzer · 18-01-2011 04:54PM

04072511 wrote: »

One more pic. This photo is basically what the dog does for 50% of the day. Stands in this spot just outside the door waiting for his owner to come back and rescue him from the boredom and loneliness.

Its like that episode of Futurama where Frys dog stood outside the pizza parlour waiting for Fry to come back. Of course he never did and the poor dog just waited and waited and waited until he died.

gazzer · 18-01-2011 04:54PM

TheZohan wrote: »

Ah he's lovely. You should spend some time with him, he's only a puppy and dogs that young especially need and love company. The best way to get back at your housemate would be to bond with the dog and have it come to you when you call it rather than it's owner.

The dog is not the problem here, it's the owner so don't take it out on the poor mutt.

+1,000,000

Getting there · 18-01-2011 05:01PM

Op I agree with these guys. So what if it helps out your housemate, if you walk the dog, socialise it a bit and do some basic training, itl make your life easier, the dogs life easier, your other housemates lives easier and in the future if the dogs owner gets sick of him, he'l be easier to rehome.

I know its hard not to, but try not to let your pride get in the way of helping the little puppy.

And i concur, that man must be an awful person to leave his dog alone in the conditions.

Zon · 18-01-2011 05:02PM

Befriend dog.

miss_shadow · 18-01-2011 05:06PM

You could care for the dog of the remainder of the 3 months lease. It'll be so attached to you that the dog will want to leave with you then you can take it with you!!

AnonoBoy · 18-01-2011 05:06PM

Do all that nice stuff with the dog alright.

But remember to sh*t on the guy's pillow at least once before you leave.

Piriz · 18-01-2011 05:07PM

that dog is gorgeous, whats its name?
i too would like to hear you befriend the dog and better still when you do move out in 2 months you take the dog with you...and you and the dog live happily ever after:)

johndoe99 · 18-01-2011 05:09PM

the dogs owner obviously does mot give a damn about the dogs welfare, make a hole in the fence and give the dog away to someone that wants one, when the owner comes home he'll asume the dog escaped

Pisco Sour · 18-01-2011 05:11PM

Piriz wrote: »

that dog is gorgeous, whats its name?
i too would like to hear you befriend the dog and better still when you do move out in 2 months you take the dog with you...and you and the dog live happily ever after:)

Sammy is its name.

I'd never be so ignorant to even consider bringing a dog into shared accommodation. That dog deserves a family though with some small children who would actually care for the thing.

I could interact with the dog out the back more. I dont want it in the house though, nor do any of the other housemates, and I'm astmatic anyway so having dogs shed hairs does affect me.

To walk the dog I'd have to get the dog leish, and to get that I'd have to talk to that c**t, something that I am not doing from this day forward.

BobbyRob · 18-01-2011 05:14PM

I think the dog is the most important person in this situation. Perhaps it would be best to talk to the puppy some evening over dinner and ask him if he would like to run away with you? The two of you could live in a nice ditch away from terrible master.

NoDice · 18-01-2011 05:20PM

I'm actually so upset now especially after seeing the photos of the dog. I can't understand why someone would want a dog if they're not willing to spend time with one. That poor dog. Would you ever just man up, stop complaining and call a local shelter if you're not going to help the dog yourself? I know he isn't your responsibility but he's completely helpless. You seem to be in a position to help and I don't think that your stubborness in this situation is going to make your housemate be any more mature about the situation.

I think you should call a shelter and ask for advise. That dog certainly needs to be rehomed if the owner is still not willing to look after him. The garden is definitely not a safe place for the dog especially if he isn't getting exercise, or on that heat if left without fresh, cool water.

Your housemate will be odd as fuck that you've done this.

Then take a dump on his pillow, make him sleep on it and then rip his fucking head off. YOU CAN DO IT!

pow wow · 18-01-2011 05:23PM

04072511 wrote: »

To walk the dog I'd have to get the dog leish....

Seriously, I'll mail you $20.

Tabnabs · 18-01-2011 05:26PM

Jesus OP, you live in a dump :eek: How much deposit can you have on a place like that? The state of the house in DSC00922.JPG!

It's a lovely dog and all, but not your problem. Either report it or get over it. It sounds like you're spending too much time in the house. Your housemate is a knob, we agree. Either stay away from him or move on. There is no magic wand for this situation.

Post some pics of the chefs room, we'll critique that as well

J K · 18-01-2011 05:30PM

You and the dog should go and live together in a cottage on top of a hill.
You can play frisbee. And go running together every day beside the river.

Pisco Sour · 18-01-2011 05:33PM

Tabnabs wrote: »

Jesus OP, you live in a dump :eek: How much deposit can you have on a place like that? The state of the house in DSC00922.JPG!

It's a lovely dog and all, but not your problem. Either report it or get over it. It sounds like you're spending too much time in the house. Your housemate is a knob, we agree. Either stay away from him or move on. There is no magic wand for this situation.

Post some pics of the chefs room, we'll critique that as well

It is a dump, and I'm paying one months rent as deposit (695 dollars a month). Its as cheap as I could get in Melbourne, in a decent location, with my own room. The exchange rate is killing Europeans out here. The landlords are also serious chancers. They didnt clean my room before I moved in. The grill is broken and cant be fixed (he actually suggested I buy my own 20 dollar type grill as a replacement!!). I've come to terms with all that though.

The good points are the other 5 housemates who are all great. When moving to a new city alone it can take a while to make friends and I'm lucky that I have so many cool people in the same house as me. Such a shame that the one prick has soured my whole experience of the place.

NoDice · 18-01-2011 05:35PM

He doesn't even have a leash? Oh for crying out loud please call a shelter??!! What a knob (the housemate not you). Unfortunately not everyone in the world is cool to live with and you just have to get on with it. The landlord isn't going to give a shit because you guys are silly enough to pay rent for that place which in turn is paying his mortgage. In hindsight, maybe you should have met the people you were about to move in with before signing the lease. I know that's no help now but keep it in mind for the future.

Please don't just up and leave without doing something about the dog..

Dude, I think we can all agree it's not your responsibility but you obviously care about it if you've included him in your rant and taken the time to post pics.. It'll piss off the knob too so surely that's motivation enough??

You should buy a lead (purchased by pow wow) and strangle your man with it. Bloody prick. He might as well have a garden gnome like. :mad:

Pretty_Pistol · 18-01-2011 05:39PM

Aw it looks like a beagle. I know you shouldn't have to but while your housemate is at work I'd bring the dog for a long walk to tire it out and to make it settle down at night. Which would help you and the dog.

deisedevil · 18-01-2011 05:44PM

Put up an advertisement to re-home the dog. Give it to someone decent. Say nothing to the housemate, leave him think it escaped. Sounds like he wants nothing to do with the dog anyways!

NoDice · 18-01-2011 05:45PM

04072511 wrote: »

It is a dump, and I'm paying one months rent as deposit (695 dollars a month). Its as cheap as I could get in Melbourne, in a decent location, with my own room. The exchange rate is killing Europeans out here. The landlords are also serious chancers. They didnt clean my room before I moved in. The grill is broken and cant be fixed (he actually suggested I buy my own 20 dollar type grill as a replacement!!). I've come to terms with all that though.

The good points are the other 5 housemates who are all great. When moving to a new city alone it can take a while to make friends and I'm lucky that I have so many cool people in the same house as me. Such a shame that the one prick has soured my whole experience of the place.

I actually feel so sorry for you OP. You and doggy. Maybe you should fix the broken grill with the knobbish-housemates face? I really hope things start working out for you dude and your can start enjoying your new home.

I seriously think you should consider calling a shelter, as many other posters here have suggested. Shelters are used to this kind of thing, unfortunately, and should help in this situation as best they can.
With the actual housemate, there isn't much you can do if he isn't willing to talk to you properly about the situation.

If I was in your postion, I'd take him down off his high horse.. With a rusty grappling hook.

All you can do is keep trying to talk to him. Not just you but the rest of the house too if they all share your hatred for him. Nothing more you CAN do unless you're willing to empty your bowels on him.

Best of luck OP

Dangerous Man · 18-01-2011 05:57PM

Either call a shelter or do right by the dog and look after it; by doing nothing you're prolonging this animal's misery just as much as the owner. It's not good enough to divorce yourself from responsibility. Sorry if that sounds harsh but that's the reality of the situation.
If you choose to befriend the dog and look after it you might find yourself in a better 'bargaining' position with the owner. If you can point out that you do 'a' 'b' and 'c' for the dog, it will become impossible for him not to at the very least do the same. Best of luck with it - I hope it works out for the poor little mutt.

One of my housemates is an APPALLING human being - What do I Do?

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