Woman Gets Message From Dog Walker—Realizes It Wasn't Meant for Her
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.
A dog walker was left red-faced after accidentally sending a text meant for her best friend to the pup's owner instead. Her reaction has delighted social media users.
In a viral Reddit post shared on Thursday under the username u/camlaw63, the poster, who has asked to remain anonymous, explained that the walker was commenting on her choice of collar for the pup with her friend, when she accidentally texted her, without even realizing her mistake.
"My new dog walker was texting about me behind my back, I didn't mind," she writes in the caption, as she shares the text she received from the walker, with a picture of her pup, 13-years-old Monty, attached to it.
"Buddy is very proud of his pride collar! The mom rotates collar monthly, and when I complimented June, she goes 'ugh it really should be a pride collar,' so today I complimented his pride collar, she goes 'thanks it's embarrassing that he hasn't had one before this, we have a flag at the office downstairs!'
"Haven't established her orientation but she comes off as an enthusiastic ally lol."
A screenshot of the message the walker accidentally sent the dog's owner.
A screenshot of the message the walker accidentally sent the dog's owner.
u/camlaw63
The poster told Newsweek that she switches her pup's collars monthly to represent what's going on each month, a snowflake in January, hearts in February, Christmas in December, and so on.
"I had originally put his June collar on which had petunias on it. When my dog walker complemented the collar earlier this week, it clicked in my mind that I should have a Pride collar for June, and was a little bummed that I didn't have one," she said.
"I have many friends and family in the LBGTQ+ community, But honestly, it didn't occur to me that I'd be able to find a pride dog collar. I did find one on Amazon and was able to purchase it fairly quickly, and when my Dog Walker came in to take Monty for his walk on Wednesday, she complimented him on it."
The mistake made by the walker left her "mortified," according to the post, but the dog owner wasn't bothered by it at all.
"I appreciated the fact that she was conveying her belief that I am an enthusiastic ally, and that it was meaningful to her because she is a member of the queer community," she said.
"She was obviously embarrassed that she had sent the text to the wrong person, I assured her that it touched me and that I was most certainly and an enthusiastic ally of the LBGTQ+community, in addition to other marginalized groups, despite being a white, cis woman."
About 40 percent of Americans admit to not walking their dogs regularly, which besides physical struggles, can also cause behavioral issues. To avoid these issues, many owners who don't have time to take their pups out hire walkers.
The U.S. dog walking industry had a market revenue of $1.3 billion in 2023, up from $980 million in 2020.
While specific needs vary by size and breed, most dogs need a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes of exercise per day, to avoid developing health issues, like obesity, which in pets is associated with cardiovascular disease, liver disease, osteoarthritis, and insulin resistance.
The video quickly went viral on Reddit and it has so far received over 10,000 upvotes and 106 comments on the platform.
One user, Timendainum, commented: "My wife puts a different bow tie on our male dog each month. He has a pride bow tie for June."
Ninjaclumso_x said: "Accidental Text ...on purpose."
Hungry-Breadfruit-61 added: "I'm a pet sitter and I'd have crawled into a hole and never come out if this happened to me lol."
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Dad Makes Son Leave Kids Party After Host Refuses to Lock Up Dogs During the Event
A Reddit user left the internet divided after recounting a story at a recent kids' birthday party The man recently took his son to a pool party, but was surprised to see a dog hanging out with the attendees, as it was not listed on the invitation He asked the host if they would mind putting the dog inside, as his son was afraid of dogs, but they declinedChildren's birthday parties are often chaotic but cheerful, filled with splashing, games, and plenty of noise. But one Reddit post sparked a heated debate after revealing he left a pool party because the host refused to put her dogs away. The 34-year-old, whose first-grade son has a fear of dogs, asked the host to confine the animals for the duration of the event, but was ultimately told no. The situation left commenters divided, raising questions about etiquette, boundaries, and balancing hospitality with safety. The father explained that he and his son were invited to a pool party with other kids from school and various sports teams. Upon arrival, they were approached by a Belgian Malinois, which he shooed off. 'My son does not like dogs since an incident at the park. I told it to get away a few more times in the next few minutes as we said hi to people. I noticed another dog outside,' he explained in the post. 'We were not told about the dogs ahead of time and my son didn't want to play with his friends as he was hesitant to be away from me.' After noticing his son grow more uncomfortable as the minutes went by, the dad decided to approach the host. 'I thanked her for the invitation and complimented their house,' he wrote. He then proceeded to ask her to lock the dogs away after explaining the situation with his son. According to the post, the host 'looked clearly annoyed' and told him her dogs were friendly and safe. 'She told me she doesn't react well to being locked away,' the poster wrote, referring to the dog. He then repeated that his son didn't want to be around dogs, but the host refused to confine them. She added that the dogs 'want to be a part of the party and they wouldn't be going anywhere.' Upset with the father's request, the host went on to imply they might not be invited over again. Feeling unwelcome, the poster decided to leave and noticed his son's mood improve almost immediately. However, later that day, the host texted the father to say his request had been 'inappropriate.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Reddit was divided. Some said the dad had every right to make the request. 'I am going to disagree with the majority here,' one user wrote. 'Fear of dogs is a real thing, especially with some children, so it would have been kind for the host to have somehow restricted the dogs from wandering freely among the kids.' A large number of people, however, disagreed with the father's request. 'I get why you asked, so that your son could feel more comfortable at the party, but asking someone, in their own house, to lock away their dogs is extremely out of line,' another user wrote. 'If you can't stand the dogs being out, you leave. You control yourself, not their household.' Read the original article on People
New York Post
3 hours ago
- New York Post
How much the average American would pay for some peace and quiet
The average American would pay $2,521 for a day of peace and quiet — while parents would pay $1,147 more. That's according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans (30% of whom are parents), which explored the importance of quality time to recharge and the barriers to getting enough of it. Results showed the average respondent only gets 9.5 hours per month to themselves with the biggest barriers being family obligations (50%), work commitments (32%) and financial constraints (24%). 8 The average American would pay $2,521 for a day of peace and quiet — while parents would pay $1,147 more. SWNS 8 The most frequent barriers to getting an adequate amount of sleep is work, commitments, and financial constraints. SWNS Social obligations (22%) and guilt for finally getting free time (13%) were also listed as reasons respondents don't get the alone time they crave. A little over half of respondents (53%) said they need more alone time than they're currently getting. And the lengths respondents said they'll go to were surprising. Nearly 38% of respondents admit to lying to a partner, friends or family in order to get some time to themselves. 8 The average person claims they needs more alone time than they are currently getting. fizkes – The most common lie shared among participants was 'I'm not feeling well' (54%), followed by 'I have a lot of work to do' (40%), 'I have a headache' (33%), 'I have an appointment' (33%) and 'My phone's about to die, so I can't talk' (32%). 8 Out of 2,000 respondents, the average hours people get to themselves is only 9.5 per month. SWNS 8 Often times people will lie to lie to their partner, family, or friends, just to get some alone time. SWNS The survey, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Apple Vacations, pinpointed the dollar amount people attribute to certain elements of relaxation and found the average parent polled values a lazy morning to themselves at $325. It's no wonder then that people would be willing to pay an average of $339.8 for just one extra hour of sleep. And the feeling extends to vacations, with 40% of respondents saying they've booked a trip specifically for peace and quiet. 8 The price people are willing to pay for an extra our of sleep is an average #339.8. SWNS 8 According to parents, a lazy morning to themselves is valued at $325. SWNS 'In a world where silence feels like a luxury, it's clear people aren't just craving quiet,' said Dana Studebaker, Vice President of Marketing, Consumer Brands, Apple Vacations. 'They're willing to invest in it. Everyone deserves moments that are truly their own.' How would respondents spend this precious, uninterrupted time alone? One in six said they'd be happy doing anything as long as it wasn't a chore or obligation. And one in eight said they'd want to binge TV or movies (13%) or spend the day at the beach (12%). 8 How people spend their precious time alone varies. Antonioguillem – Interestingly, two-thirds agreed (66%) that visiting family does not count as a restful vacation. 'When people are willing to spend hundreds — or even thousands — just for a little peace and quiet, it says a lot about how rare true rest has become,' added Michael Lowery, Head of Global Consumer Brands, Apple Vacations. 'Sometimes the most valuable thing you can give yourself is time without expectation.' Survey methodology: Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans (18+ who traveled in the past 12 months); the survey was commissioned by Apple Vacations and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between April 22 – April 28, 2025.
Newsweek
3 hours ago
- Newsweek
Six Still Missing at Sea After Small Plane Crashes: What to Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Authorities are investigating a plane crash that occurred Sunday afternoon about five miles off the coast near San Diego, where a small aircraft carrying six people went down into the ocean. The U.S. Coast Guard reported discovering a debris field near Point Loma and launched a search operation in waters approximately 200 feet deep to locate the wreckage. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed around 12:30 p.m., shortly after takeoff. Flight tracking data from indicated the aircraft was en route to Phoenix. Both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA have confirmed that they are conducting a joint investigation into the incident. This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow. This article contains reporting by the Associated Press.
