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

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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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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…

Neveranynamesleft · 18/04/2026 10:35

BuildbyNumbere · 18/04/2026 10:29

And? Get a life

A dog's life ?

GentleSheep · 18/04/2026 10:34

Butchyrestingface · 18/04/2026 08:01

101, at least.

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You can get in trouble for using the Dalmations line if it's not an emergency. Honestly we should just join the dots here and realise this situation is barking mad. Or perhaps the OP should call a dogtor and get a Lab report on the alleged dogs(s).

Right, I'm off to have a nice cup of Earl Greyhound. Toodle-pip!

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.

BuildbyNumbere · 18/04/2026 10:29

And? Get a life

KnitWitsAnonymous · 18/04/2026 10:27

billybear · 18/04/2026 10:17

am i missing the point in the post,

Oh, yes (said in the voice of the Churchill Insurance dog)

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/04/2026 10:25

billybear · 18/04/2026 10:17

am i missing the point in the post,

Yep.

AIBU to think my colleague is lying about having two dogs?
KnitWitsAnonymous · 18/04/2026 10:25

That's not my colleague's dog . . .

It's dog tag has the wrong contact details

Case solved and closed !

billybear · 18/04/2026 10:17

am i missing the point in the post,

Saynototheinevitable · 18/04/2026 10:14

Keep your head down, beak out and get on with your job, that's all you have to do.

Neveranynamesleft · 18/04/2026 10:14

The dog jumped over the moon and the dish ran away with the spoon. The end.

shockthemonkey · 18/04/2026 10:12

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

AIBU to think my colleague is lying about having two dogs?
Padz12 · 18/04/2026 10:12

And? What’s the rest of the story?

Easterchicken · 18/04/2026 10:11

Why would she lie
Why would you care
Why does it matter

Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 18/04/2026 10:04

Men post on here to bait, I think this is one of those.

Whataretalkingabout · 18/04/2026 10:01

It must be a blind dog. That's why she didn't see it.

Frugalgal · 18/04/2026 09:56

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.

Yep, based on what you've said she's definitely lying. You need to start a teams chat with all your colleagues and set out your case against her in as much detail as possible. See if others can contribute any evidence in the firm of single dog vibes or similar and see if you bring a case to HR to have her investigated.

DripDripAprilshower · 18/04/2026 09:48

Phone ACAS for assistance asap

Tryanalogue · 18/04/2026 09:46

Hang the bag of shit from a tree!

Ruff justice.

LifeOnTheVeg · 18/04/2026 09:40

People shouldn’t have to say how many dogs they have at work; there should be a non-disclosure claws.

remodelornot · 18/04/2026 09:40

🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

Gallowayan · 18/04/2026 09:34

Have you been taking drugs?

Tryanalogue · 18/04/2026 09:32

Don’t let her get off scottie-free!

They should bring back the cat for this sort of crime.

tonystarksrighthand · 18/04/2026 09:31

Hobbes8 · 17/04/2026 21:35

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

This 😎

H202too · 18/04/2026 09:29

I think it's Bouncer from Neighbours.

Rover and out.