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AIBU to think my colleague is lying about having two dogs?

364 replies

Sam155320 · 17/04/2026 21:34

I work with a work colleague on a one to one basis however I think she’s lied to me about having 2 dogs (she does have 1) as well as to various other work colleagues.

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nomas · 18/04/2026 12:06

Jokes aside it’s scary that there are colleagues like OP.

pimplebum · 18/04/2026 12:04

Have you checked out her facebook and instagram for evidence of just one dog ?

i would hide in the bushes with a camera to get enough evidence then stage an intervention

likelysuspect · 18/04/2026 12:01

LifeOnTheVeg · 18/04/2026 11:33

So much this!
Even down to the bemused, humourless posters not joining in!

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To be honest they're the best ones!!!

AppleKatie · 18/04/2026 11:50

I used to work with someone who lied about her dog being dead (had a photo of it, talked about it fondly etc)… turned out she’d had to re home it (for perfectly respectable reasons) but she was so embarrassed she pretended it was dead. 😵

I learned that day that people are weird about dogs!

LifeOnTheVeg · 18/04/2026 11:33

NorthernStarlight · 18/04/2026 10:49

Thanks to all the earlier posters who have made me laugh 😆 This thread has the vibe of mumsnet from a decade ago and is really refreshing.

So much this!
Even down to the bemused, humourless posters not joining in!

ChocolateCinderToffee · 18/04/2026 11:28

EmmaOvary · 17/04/2026 23:16

That’s nothing. I used to work with a woman who claimed to not own a cat but it turned out she had one as a child. In another life. Outrageous.

nobody owns a cat.

user1473878824 · 18/04/2026 11:15

The “however” in the OP has me howling

LlynTegid · 18/04/2026 11:12

If it is the only thing you think is lied about, then that's just sad. You should be concerned if it is part of a wider pattern and could affect your work.

OonaStubbs · 18/04/2026 11:03

There was that Greek mythological dog that has two heads. Maybe she has one of those?

Butterme · 18/04/2026 10:59

TheHungryHungryLandsharks · 18/04/2026 10:37

I remember a colleague once not believing I was married as I didn’t wear an engagement or wedding ring and never spoke about my DH.

Making me wonder if she took to social media to question whether my DH existed…

My colleagues didn’t believe me that I had a child and unbeknownst to me were all talking about it behind my back.

When I found out I would intentionally be really cagey and only mention them at certain times and change the conversation if they brought them up.

I thought it was so funny as it was something that I could easily prove but I didn’t because I thought that they are the weird ones for assuming someone would lie - that would never cross my mind.

bigboykitty · 18/04/2026 10:54

TheHungryHungryLandsharks · 18/04/2026 10:37

I remember a colleague once not believing I was married as I didn’t wear an engagement or wedding ring and never spoke about my DH.

Making me wonder if she took to social media to question whether my DH existed…

I'm afraid I also don't believe you're married, unless you start saying 'the hubster' every day 😊

Dogmum74 · 18/04/2026 10:52

VeraWang · 17/04/2026 21:37

YANBU

She's definitely lying.

The lying dog owning bastard.

Hahahahahaha

Dogmum74 · 18/04/2026 10:52

Why do you give a toss?

Minniliscious · 18/04/2026 10:51

BreadInCaptivity · 17/04/2026 23:11

Maybe one is a hush puppy?

This has got to be the best bad joke I’ve ever heard 🤣🤣🤣🤣 love it.

Tensetickle · 18/04/2026 10:51

DuckyDolittle · 18/04/2026 10:40

Guys don't engage this was a reverse. It was written by two dogs who are lying about having an owner.

Grin
NorthernStarlight · 18/04/2026 10:49

Thanks to all the earlier posters who have made me laugh 😆 This thread has the vibe of mumsnet from a decade ago and is really refreshing.

PrincessHoneysuckle · 18/04/2026 10:48

VeraWang · 17/04/2026 21:37

YANBU

She's definitely lying.

The lying dog owning bastard.

🤣🤣🤣

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/04/2026 10:46

ByUniqueViper · 18/04/2026 10:43

I think its wierd if your colleague has lied but im surprised its bothering you enough to post a thread on here

Tell me you've missed the premise of this thread without telling me you've missed the premise of this thread.

BillieWiper · 18/04/2026 10:43

Tryanalogue · 18/04/2026 10:38

So why are you up to figh doh about it?

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Is 'figh doh' the name of the dog?

ByUniqueViper · 18/04/2026 10:43

I think its wierd if your colleague has lied but im surprised its bothering you enough to post a thread on here

DuckyDolittle · 18/04/2026 10:43

shockthemonkey · 18/04/2026 10:12

For those asking for diagrams, I’d need the OP to confirm but does this sum it up?

Now I get it!

houseofvelvet · 18/04/2026 10:40

Hobbes8 · 17/04/2026 21:35

Based on the info given, I think you're right. She's definitely lying.

Totally agree. The signs are all there that this is a blatant lie.

You could report it to police 101 just so they can "log it".

DuckyDolittle · 18/04/2026 10:40

Guys don't engage this was a reverse. It was written by two dogs who are lying about having an owner.

VickyEadieofThigh · 18/04/2026 10:39

thebrollachan · 17/04/2026 21:39

Is one of her dogs two guinea pigs in a trench coat?

🤣

Tryanalogue · 18/04/2026 10:38

BillieWiper · 18/04/2026 10:34

Why would it make any difference how many dogs she has?

She's got at least one so she has 'dogs'. I fail to see why she'd lie but also why you'd care.

So why are you up to figh doh about it?