Dear Abby: My friend won’t stop bringing her disgusting dog inside my house
A reader expresses frustration over a friend's dog being brought into her home. Despite enjoying her friend's company, the reader is unhappy with the dog's behavior and the mess it creates. She seeks advice on how to address the situation without damaging their friendship.
- ▪The reader enjoys her friend's visits but dislikes the dog's presence in her home.
- ▪The dog has caused messes that require cleaning, leading to the reader's frustration.
- ▪The advice given suggests directing the friend and her dog to the kitchen during visits.
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Dear Abby Lifestyle Dear Abby: My friend won’t stop bringing her disgusting dog inside my house By Dear Abby Published May 23, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET Dear Abby gives advice to a reader who doesn't appreciate her friend bringing her dog to her home. Sergio - stock.adobe.com See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine calls first or pops by every few months. She’s generous and brings homemade treats, something she has found at the grocer’s or flowers from her garden. We have great chats, and I really like her. The problem is, she always brings her little dog, whom she calls the most “wonderful little doggie in the world.” He goes into all the rooms and jumps on the beds, couch, needlepoint chairs, etc.
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