Real life MMD:My neighbour's dog ate my wife's best shoes!

florere

Your wife was doing a favour for your neighbour, you received an e mail volunteering to pay. Why are you waiting, just go around and tell them what the shoes cost, this is frightfully embarrassing for your neighbour and they probably want to sort it out as soon as possible.:)

vreemt

I agree with those saying talk to the neighbour about what the shoes cost, accept any offers towards that number.
I disagree that the choice to pay x for shoes (and wear those shoes) has much to do with this. I do think that the condition of the shoes is relevant (I have shoes I've had for ages but hardly worn, black boots comfortable enough to work in, but also trainers I wear to destruction). If the amount is too steep to replace, accept any offers towards x.

I also think that although pets are their owners responsibility, accidents happen (that doesn't mean replacing broken items with accepting it was an accident or simple favours). I don't find it that uncommon or necessarily bad behaviour on the owners' part that pets can do stupid/harmful/potentially dangerous things.

Some suggestions on here have been based on assumptions, like what the neighbour would consider a normal amount to pay for shoes and/or that they won't be able to pay the full amount. I don't think these assumptions should be used as fact.
Also suggested on here has been expectancy, which can be taken to extremes. Yes, if I visit a dog beach, I end up with sand in my shoes/on my feet, wet patches on clothes, generally avoid being jumped on and stop dogs running off with my stuff. I however do not expect to be hurt or attacked.

Communication is key here, and, like said by many others before me, already initiated by your neighbour!

I completely agree with florere, your neighbour obviously wants to sort this as soon as possible, go and talk to them (:

Ebenezer_Screwj

I would reply to the e-mail accepting the neighbour's offer and quoting a replacement price for the shoes. I would also offer to call round for the money if it is inconvenient to drop it through your letter box.

lady_jane

gaily wrote: »

OP did say wife was wearing wellies - obviously knew they were going out into the garden, and brought both sets. Dog took advantage of the pair not being worn.

£89 for shoes - good bargain if you got them 1/2 price. But if friend has been decent enough to offer to pay up to Dog's mishap, then maybe that's the most you should mention.

I think the op means the neighbour had wellies on. Why would the wife wear wellies and dog eat the shoes (not possible if she was wearing wellies)