When Dog Poop Meets Petty Revenge: The HOA Saga of Bella the Pomeranian
Let’s set the scene: a quiet, manicured, HOA-governed neighborhood, the kind where lawns are as pristine as the community rules are strict. But beneath the surface, a battle is brewing—a battle between common courtesy and canine chaos. Enter Rodrigo, his fluffy Pomeranian Bella, and a family who’s had enough of playing pooper scooper for someone else’s pup.
What follows is a masterclass in petty revenge—featuring bagged dog poop, passive-aggressive signage, and a community that’s just as invested (and entertained) as you’re about to be. Pull up a lawn chair, because this is one HOA drama where the grass might not be greener, but it sure is funnier.
The Bark Before the Storm: Bella and Her Entitled Human
Meet Bella, a Pomeranian with a personality (and sense of entitlement) bigger than her bark. Her owner, Rodrigo, is equally audacious, brushing off neighbor complaints with lines like, “Bella is a quiet girl, your ears are too sensitive,” and, “Bella forgot to leave it at home. It’s on your lawn though so you can take care of it.” If you’ve ever dealt with a neighbor who thinks their dog is the exception to every rule, you know the type.
Rodrigo’s responses quickly became legendary in the neighborhood—so much so that when the OP’s mom (who, fun fact, sat on the HOA disciplinary board incognito) politely asked him to curb Bella’s bathroom breaks, he retorted that “you can’t tell Bella where to poop.” The community’s patience was wearing thin.
And, as u/ArizonaGuy59 commented, this is not a one-off scenario. “Lived in a planned community—and some jerkoffs insisted on letting their dogs crap everywhere. It stopped when $35.00 fines were levied for each instance. Jeez people—carry a plastic bag and PICK IT UP.” Amen to that.
The Great Poop Return: Petty Revenge Unleashed
Enter the unsung hero of the tale: OP’s stepdad, who decided that if Rodrigo wanted everyone else to “take care of it,” he’d take those words literally. After one too many deposits from Bella, he scooped up the offending poop, crafted a sign reading, “Bella forgot to leave this at home. You’ll take care of it, right?” and taped the whole package to Rodrigo’s front door.
This move was the neighborhood equivalent of returning a lost item—except the “item” was warm, squishy, and definitely not lost. As u/Vin-DicktiveDiaries brilliantly put it, “Your stepdad didn’t just get revenge; he closed the supply chain loop. Rodrigo claimed the poop was ‘on your lawn so you can take care of it.’ Your stepdad simply applied that logic in reverse.”
Rodrigo, suddenly on the receiving end, did exactly what entitled people do: he complained. Marching into the next HOA meeting (where, unbeknownst to him, the OP’s mom sat on the board), he demanded action against the “vandal” taping poop to his door. The irony was lost on him, but not on the rest of the board—or the community.
When Enough is Enough: Escalating the “Poop War”
Rodrigo, undeterred, let Bella continue her reign of terror. But the OP’s family was done playing nice. The next time Bella left a “gift,” OP’s stepdad went full commando: he bagged it, waited until nightfall, and then smeared it across Rodrigo’s car windshield and door handle. It’s the kind of escalation that’s both horrifying and, if you’ve ever been in a similar situation, deeply satisfying.
One commenter, u/Pinkunicornfart420, shared a similar moment of street justice: “Lol years ago, I saw a neighbor allow their dog to poop in someone’s yard and walk off, me being a petty bitch, cleaned up after their dog, caught up to them, handed them the bag of dog poop, said, ‘oh think you left this behind ACCIDENTLY’ ... Next day homeowner ran out and hugged me.” It’s clear that when polite reminders fail, a little creative feedback is sometimes what it takes.
But not everyone was on board with the tactics. One dissenting voice, u/night_noche, argued, “Getting vengeful for something simple that your mother had the authority to correct, is Karen behavior.” Yet, as OP fired back, “Karens usually complain… My mom asked him nicely a couple times. She wasn’t even a Karen about it and my stepdad got the revenge.”
Community Rules, Real Consequences, and Petty Genius
The story shines a light on the social contract of shared spaces—especially in the world of HOAs, where everyone has opinions, but not everyone has manners. Many commenters chimed in with tales of their own, including motion-sensor sprinklers, hefty fines (upwards of $200-350 in some areas, as u/Lumpy_Marsupial_1559 pointed out), and even strategic snow shoveling to return dog poop to its rightful owner.
Through it all, the consensus is clear: most dog owners are responsible, but it only takes one “Rodrigo” to make things unpleasant for everyone else. And when rules—and basic decency—fail, the “petty revenge” route, though extreme, can be the catalyst for change. After the windshield incident, Rodrigo never walked Bella near the OP’s house again. Mission accomplished.
Conclusion: What Would You Do?
So, dear readers: what’s your move when a neighbor lets their dog treat your lawn like a public restroom? Would you confront them, call the HOA, or get creative with your own brand of “hazardous materials delivery?”
Share your stories and let’s commiserate—or celebrate—the tiny victories that make neighborhood life endlessly entertaining. And remember: if you walk a dog, bring a bag. Your neighbors’ shoes (and nostrils) will thank you.
Have your own tale of suburban justice? Drop it in the comments—who knows, your story might be the next legend in the annals of petty revenge!
Original Reddit Post: The one time my stepdad got petty revenge on a dog walking neighbor.