JulesMaximus
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- Jul 3, 2003
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This thread is prime example of why having friends as roommates is not a good idea. Why didn't you discuss the pet issue beforehand?
BeauJangles
Lifer
- Aug 26, 2001
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Instead of dodging the issue, why not talk to him and maybe say something like "I understand that you really want another pet, but my observation is that you aren't home that often. A dog is a lot more work than a cat, and I do not have the time to take care of your pet. (other roommate) and I would really appreciate it if you reconsidered your decision about getting a dog right now. After all, it wouldn't be fair to us or to the pet. Maybe wait until after you're married and have a way of taking care of it?"
Because, honestly, talking will work a lot better than fucking with him.
Because, honestly, talking will work a lot better than fucking with him.
SunnyD
Belgian Waffler
It's also a couple years in jail.
OP, you need to talk to your roommate, not us. Lay it out - say no dog, otherwise they'll be taking up a larger share of the rent for the security deposit you'll end up losing (and you will, if not just for the cat). If they say no, talk to the apartment manager and see if you can get your name off the lease and move out.
Problem solved.
kalrith
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- Aug 22, 2005
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That's the first thing I thought of too.
When he's gone, just lock all his pets in his room. Start today with the cat and see how he likes it.
I agree that you sound like a pushover, probably trying not to jeopardize your friendship. Your "friend" is the one jeopardizing your friendship. I would put my foot down and tell him straight up that no dogs are allowed in the apartment, and if he gets one, you'll take it right to the pound the second he leaves the apartment. If he does still get the dog, be sure that you follow through on that.
AstroManLuca
Lifer
- Jun 24, 2004
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Wow, you're a dick, why do you assume he's home all day and night? When did he say that? Also, what does that have to do with anything?
The answer to all of this is very simple, and why you hadn't thought to do this previously I have no clue. Everyone wants to make ridiculous and 'funny' suggestions - the answer is simply tell him you are allergic. Everyone understands allergies
If convicted and given jail time. chances of getting laid go back up to double digit positive territory.
People like this douchey roommate of yours really piss me off. Why in the hell does he want a dog when he's not going to be around and has asshole roommates will potentially poison him with antifreeze or leave the cat and the dog locked up in a room all day (hilarity will NOT ensue)?
Think about the animals who are not choosing to be put into this situation.
Think about the animals who are not choosing to be put into this situation.
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1. Who is on the lease?
2. What does your lease say about pets? Is his cat even legal?
3. Alert your landlord?
4. Have him keep "his" dog at his fiance's house?!
5. Have a vote amongst you three. Tell him the vote is final. Act like you mean it and follow through.
I would never hurt an animal. I love dogs myself and would really like to have one but I realize that right now it is not realistic for the living situation.
I don't sit at home all day... I go to school full time and work 30+ hours a week... I don't see where that's coming from.
I'm not a pushover, I plan on having a talk with him when he gets home from work. He is a good friend but my other roommate and I are realizing that he is a bitch to live with. What I want to avoid is ruining the friendship. It doesn't mean that I am going to let him walk all over me, but I want to make the point clear without offending him/ordering him around or threatening him. It is easy looking at the situation from the outside but this is a friend I've had for many years and I would rather talk and work out our differences rather than doing something stupid like dropping the dog off at the pound.
I like animals (except for cats) but I don't plan on letting the dog in the house, letting it shit and tear up the place and dump it in his room. That's the whole concept I am trying to avoid.
Someone suggested a vote system, I think that might be the way to go. To answer some more questions:
1. Who is on the lease?
All three of us signed the lease, so I can't just move out.
2. What does your lease say about pets? Is his cat even legal?
We are allowed pets, excluding select breeds of dogs. (For example, pitbulls). I actually remember him saying it has some pitbull in it so bringing that to the landlord's attention might be my plan B. The cat is legal, he put down a pet deposit and pays monthly rent for that worthless animal.
3. Alert your landlord?
See above
4. Have him keep "his" dog at his fiance's house?!
She has two dogs already, though this is a good idea seeing as how she has no job and does absolutely nothing all day and lives with her parents.
5. Have a vote amongst you three. Tell him the vote is final. Act like you mean it and follow through.
I don't sit at home all day... I go to school full time and work 30+ hours a week... I don't see where that's coming from.
I'm not a pushover, I plan on having a talk with him when he gets home from work. He is a good friend but my other roommate and I are realizing that he is a bitch to live with. What I want to avoid is ruining the friendship. It doesn't mean that I am going to let him walk all over me, but I want to make the point clear without offending him/ordering him around or threatening him. It is easy looking at the situation from the outside but this is a friend I've had for many years and I would rather talk and work out our differences rather than doing something stupid like dropping the dog off at the pound.
I like animals (except for cats) but I don't plan on letting the dog in the house, letting it shit and tear up the place and dump it in his room. That's the whole concept I am trying to avoid.
Someone suggested a vote system, I think that might be the way to go. To answer some more questions:
1. Who is on the lease?
All three of us signed the lease, so I can't just move out.
2. What does your lease say about pets? Is his cat even legal?
We are allowed pets, excluding select breeds of dogs. (For example, pitbulls). I actually remember him saying it has some pitbull in it so bringing that to the landlord's attention might be my plan B. The cat is legal, he put down a pet deposit and pays monthly rent for that worthless animal.
3. Alert your landlord?
See above
4. Have him keep "his" dog at his fiance's house?!
She has two dogs already, though this is a good idea seeing as how she has no job and does absolutely nothing all day and lives with her parents.
5. Have a vote amongst you three. Tell him the vote is final. Act like you mean it and follow through.
insert cat A into dog B. Problem solved.
edit wait.. you're gonna need a gorilla to get rid of the dog..
edit again: Then you're going to need an elephant to get rid of the gorilla..
edit wait.. you're gonna need a gorilla to get rid of the dog..
edit again: Then you're going to need an elephant to get rid of the gorilla..
HybridSquirrel
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