Woman Gives Dogsitter 'Strict Instructions'—Shock at What She Comes Home To

Newsweek

06-06-2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
A pet parent who left specific instructions to her roommate couldn't believe the disaster she saw when she returned home.
Dog owner Zoie Roemer asked her roommate to let her dogs out one day. The text on her TikTok video, posted to the account @user0162513, said she had given "strict instructions" to leave the puppy in the crate. However, a quick mistake led to a giant mess.
When she returned home, Roemer discovered that neither doggy crate was latched. This means her 5-month-old Australian shepherd had free reign of the house. He managed to get into every knook and cranny, shredding the room into pieces. Her clothes were thrown around the room. Items were knocked off shelves. Meanwhile, her pup looked at her as if he had no idea how it happened.
Roemer quickly defended her pup and roommate, writing in the caption that it was the first and only time he's done this: "He's only 5 MONTHS OLD, of course, he won't be perfect." Usually, he only goes onto her bed or back into his crate, but this proved his disobedient side.
She wrote: "I do not blame the dog or my roommate. It's an honest mistake, but it's fair that she learned her lesson.
@user0162513
NOT MY CREATINE AND FLOWERS . . . . . . STORY: My roommate came and let my other dog out and didn't latch either crate door, allowing my 5 MONTH OLD aussie to roam my room. Typically he usually just goes on my bed or back into his crate. -This WAS A FIRST AND ONLY time he has done this. -My dog does dock diving and agility multiple times a week, has 1000 puzzles and gets a minimum of 2-3 hours of exercise daily. He is my training buddy. -He loves his crate and will forever have the option to use it. It is his safe space -He is only 5 MONTHS OLD, of course he won't be perfect. -I do not blame the dog or my roommate. It's an honest mistake but it's fair she learned her lesson. -AS HIS OWNER, It is my responsibility to clean up and take care of the bills, as he is MY DOG. -Yall need to stop pointing fingers also if you made it this far and you like dogs, lifestyle and lifting, go follow my main @zo_liftz and this acct #crashout #aussie #australianshepherd #baddog #badroommate #adoptme ♬ QKThr - Aphex Twin
Newsweek reached out to @user0162513 via TikTok for comment.
With over 3.2 million views on TikTok as of Friday, users were not as quick to forgive the roommate. One commenter wrote: "Nah, you better be sending them the bill," while a second person commented: "Whoever didn't put him in the crate is cleaning that."
Another suggested she get a puppy camera to check on him while she's out, which she has, but unfortunately, it got unplugged during his path of destruction.
Many believed the cause of this dog's behavior was a lack of exercise. Puppies generally require more exercise than older dogs, according to the American Kennel Club. However, that depends on a dog's breed.
Given that this owner's dog is an Aussie, these dogs are especially active. She assured viewers that she already provides him with extra stimulation. From dock diving and agility training to puzzles and daily walks, he gets about two to three hours of exercise every day.
Screenshots from a May 30 TikTok video of an owner shocked to find her puppy destroyed the house after getting out of the crate.
Screenshots from a May 30 TikTok video of an owner shocked to find her puppy destroyed the house after getting out of the crate.
@user0162513/TikTok
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