A woman's creative solution to her neighbour's inconsiderate pet habits has become an internet sensation after the story was shared on TikTok.
Lisa, a 38-year-old admin assistant from Torbay in Devon, posted about the neighbourly dispute that has captured thousands of viewers' attention.
The tale involves a frustrated homeowner who grew tired of finding dog mess in her front garden. Her neighbour, Rick, repeatedly allowed his pet to use her lawn as a toilet without cleaning up afterwards.
After multiple attempts to address the issue directly, she opted for a different approach - putting up a polite but pointed sign.
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The situation had been brewing for some time. Rick, a man in his forties, had developed a habit of simply opening his front gate and allowing his dog to wander about unsupervised.
Rather than taking the pet for proper walks, he would let it roam freely around the neighbourhood.
The woman's modest front garden, with its neat grass and carefully tended plants, became the dog's preferred toilet spot.
Despite witnessing these incidents, Rick would act oblivious to what his pet was doing.
A woman's creative solution to her neighbour's inconsiderate pet habits has become an internet sensation after the story was shared on TikTok
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She approached him on three separate occasions about the mess left behind. Each time, he dismissed her concerns with the same response: "Dogs will be dogs."
The woman decided to erect a small sign in her garden with a direct message: "Rick, please pick up after your dog, this isn't a public loo."
Her neighbour's response was far from apologetic. He marched over to confront her, claiming she was "making a scene" with her display.
Rick then began complaining to other residents in the area, suggesting she was making him appear irresponsible.
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The woman decided to erect a small sign in her garden with a direct message: 'Rick, please pick up after your dog, this isn't a public loo'
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Despite his protests, the sign achieved its intended effect. Since putting up the notice, the woman hasn't found any more unwanted deposits in her garden.
The TikTok video has attracted more than 800 likes and a wave of supportive comments.
Viewers praised the woman's measured approach, with one person commenting: "Did the trick didn't it so defo not wrong."
Others suggested they would have taken more drastic action.
"Rick is lucky you didn't put it through his letter box," one user wrote. Another commenter declared: "This is funny and definitely not wrong."
Dog owners particularly sympathised with her frustration. "Not wrong at all. I have dogs too and I always pick up after them," one person shared.
Another viewer suggested: "I'd return it over the fence while they're watching me."
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