CF. DSD, DSDs mum and dog

[Purplewishes]

Currently on mat leave with twins, also have a toddler and DSD13 who stays between 2-4 nights a week depending on what she wants to do.

Have a great relationship with DSD and been in her life since she was 4 and usually have a good relationship with her mum.

DSD has a dog at her mum's, it's a small dog, unsure of the breed, it's yappy and it's not house trained and still pees and shits in the house. (DSD tells me this) I am not a great lover of dogs (traumatic experience when I was younger so please don't let the dog lovers hate me) anyway DSD has been talking a lot recently about her dog and she should bring it to meet the twins (?) Obv met with a laugh and "no chance"

I got a message from her mum a few days ago "Hiya, just a random question, are you a dog person?" To which I replied no. She then messaged back and said "oh well if you want to take the dog this weekend for us then I'm sure you will become one" She has a weekend away with her partner that has been booked for ages (which we obv knew about for childcare for DSD) I messaged her back joking and said no way. A few messages back and forth and she explained that her dog care had fallen through at the last min and she's really stuck.
She said that she either will need to cancel the weekend or that me and DSD would need to travel back and forward to her house twice a day to walk the dog so that would be two half hour round trips. I said no that I would be busy and she Jokingly said it would give me something to do while on mat leave

Also to note DSD will be in school on the Thurs and friday so her mum would be expecting me, the toddler and the twins to all take the journey to walk the dog ourselves.

Spoke to DSD who has been begging me to allow the dog to come and I was starting to feel a bit guilty and was starting to consider it UNTIL she let the cat out of the bag and said her mum had never booked dog care in the first place and had told DSD the dog would always be coming with her to our house.

AIBU to just sit and laugh knowing there's not a fuckin chance in the world I'm doing it now

What's the betting she's said you'll collect the dog too.
Either that or given the sob story and your mil will now put the pressure on.

You should reply glad you got it sorted. I'm sure mil will have a nice weekend just her and the dog

oh.my.god.

I honestly cringe at how some people can be so cheeky

Your DH needs to have a word with his mother.

What's the betting that MIL is expecting OP to pick up DSD AND the dog?

If the dog isn’t toilet trained, does your MIL know this? Just saying in case she has nice carpets or whatever and the dog pisses/shits on it she might go ballistic.

Bet MIL has been told that you will be taking the dog when you collect DSD.... or that you'll be walking it...

Do not do ANYTHING for that dog. That's for your MIL to sort out

Oh, or that you were going to but have let her down last minute

Her CF skills are strong! Just read your update

My bet is on "You will arrive to find DHs mum has been told that you'll be picking up both DSD and the dog from hers".

As long as MIL doesn't think you're picking dsd and the dog up...

@StormTreader

My bet is on "You will arrive to find DHs mum has been told that you'll be picking up both DSD and the dog from hers".

I'm thinking this too!

Can't wait for the next update in this unfolding saga

I bet she thinks you'll take the dog home with you, along with DSD.

Jesus. She’s a piece of work!

Ah well. Perhaps your MIL doesn’t mind. 🤷🏼‍♀️

…assuming MIL knows she’s got the dog all weekend that is

Every time I think I've heard the last word in CFery, some new fucker comes along with a fresh sort. I'll bet this sandwich she's told the MiL that OP had promised to have the dog but had let everyone down at the last minute.

That's fine then if MIL doesn't mind.

@ClawedButler

Every time I think I've heard the last word in CFery, some new fucker comes along with a fresh sort. I'll bet this sandwich she's told the MiL that OP had promised to have the dog but had let everyone down at the last minute.

Oh god surely not?

😱 make sure MIL knows the truth ASAP!

You all have me sweating that DSD is going to bring dog here.

I messaged MIL ",heard you've been roped into having dog till Monday, how did that come about"

In fact it's just dawned on me that she will also be at work on Thursday and Friday. .... The plot thickens

Betting the mother in law has been told she’s only minding the dog for a few hours until you go collect the child and dog together.

That dog is going to be knocking on your door any minute, OP. “Woof, heard you were at a loose end? ::splat::”

Shamelessly placemarking because I bet dsd turns up with the dog

Me too.

Me three.

If this dog ends up at your house in any way shape or form stick to your guns and take it to the nearest animal shelter, she clearly shouldn't have it anyway. Stupid cow. Then tell her to go and deal with it herself, not to bother you with that or with anything ever again. Fuck "getting on" with her. Let your husband deal with her in future and if they don't get on well too fucking bad not your problem. I'd be keeping a massive distance from her in future.

How does DSD’s mum usually cope with week day walking? Are they there to do it?