I know this sounds dramatic, but AIBU? I have a phobia of frogs and toads. I can and have dealt with the odd stray mouse but amphibians - no.
On Friday, I was on the house in my own and I heard what I thought was the kitchen back door creaking on its hinges, but it was a weird noise. I went in there, only to find a massive toad in the middle of the floor. I just froze - I can't even bring myself to look the things! It was making this unearthly squeaking noise and the cat seemed scared of it.
I was late for a wax appt, so I just went and shut it in the kitchen, leaving the back door open and put the cat in the front part of the house so he couldn't get to it.
I also thought I heard a kind of croaking like an echo coming from the living room, but I had to go.
When I came back the thing had gone thank god. There is nowhere it can hide in the kitchen. The dishwasher and cupboards were shut, so it must have hopped outside. DD's Nintendo DS sometimes makes weird noises, so I thought the other noise in the living room must have been that vibrating or some kind of alarm.
We've been away for the weekend, but today, to my horror, there is the same screaming sound coming from the sofa in the living room! There must be a toad in there that was calling to the one on Friday in the way they do across ponds. I can't bring myself to pull the cushions off in case it jumps! It could have been lying flat for god knows how long.
AIBU to call DH to come back from work asap to get the toad out? He's meant to be going to the airport at 4pm, then he's away until Fri. I can't live like this until then! AIBU or is that too ridiculous? I can't ask the neighbours.
AIBU?
Help - toad screaming in the sofa! AIBU to call DH to come home?
Aquablu · 12/06/2017 11:53
Never mind the frog! I'm more gobsmacked that 'over 50's' are considered to be 'OAP's' 
Pomme I'll be sure to enquire where I can find one in my size 
No of course OAP does not mean over 50 sorry - I'm 41 myself! There are various supported living flats which someone told me were for the over 50s (though I doubt they'd turn you away at 40 if you needed support), but then where the pond is it's an actual retirement / nursing home. It's all in the same grounds and I think someone in the flats might be feeding the cat.
We also live quite near the London Wetland Centre tbh, so god knows what wildlife migrates to us from there!
That's a bit of a relief! I was starting to wonder if I should be claiming my pension at 53!
I have no pond but have loads of frogs in my weedy garden overgrowth ooer missus! and just like the fact they keep the slugs and snails at bay.
Omg Deux that's a full on assault!
Quercus - yes we've had pigeon issues too, but that's another thread.
No toad trail fortunately - though not sure what that would look like? 
Lots of enquiries about the sofas . Thought I would be doing an insurance claim yesterday (though doubt we are covered for toad invasion). Obviously the most important thing for us is that the sofas coordinated with the cat
This thread Is brilliant: drama, pathos, suspense, a hero who saves the day....not to mention excellent taste in home decor, aesthetically pleasing pets and celebrity acquaintances! Kudos OP, you truly have it all!
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Aww cherish I do so bloody love it when someone strops into a thread like you did being all indignant and just plain right, handing out grips to all and sundry. Only it turns out you look a bit of a twit having not RTFT
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