She said she wouldn’t stand for the ruff treatment and demanded respect, even and especially as a dog mom.
Taylor Laffey (@taylorlaffey) shared the unpleasant experience with over 10,000 TikTok followers.
The New York-based influencer explained she popped into Starbucks for a quick drink while on a walk with her dog.
“I took Connor on a walk and I got myself a little coffee… whenever I get a coffee from Starbies, he obviously gets a little pup cup and he just gets a few licks,” she said.
The mom was aware that whipped cream wasn’t the best for dogs but didn’t think it did enough damage as an occasional treat.
While they relaxed outside of Starbucks enjoying their treats, Taylor revealed she was approached by a judgemental stranger: “She goes, ‘What’s in that?'” she said.
Even though Taylor was a little annoyed by the obvious question, she decided to indulge the woman anyway.
“Oh, you do know that can give them diarrhea and even cause intestinal problems? But isn’t he cute…” the stranger retorted, upon learning about the whipped cream.
Taylor, however, didn’t stand for the passive-aggressive comment.
“I know I do everything in my power to make sure this sweet baby angel of mine lives the happiest, healthiest life on Planet Earth,” she said.
“Here you are, waltzing up here trying to make me feel bad about giving my dog a little glimmer of bright happiness on the very few moments he will live on this earth,” she continued.
The incident sparked an epiphany within Taylor about what actual moms must have to endure when it comes to caring for their children.
“I couldn’t, like if I had a real child and someone tried to mom-shame me, I would lose my mind, we need to put respect on mamas of all kinds because that s**t is not cute,” she said.
“Keep your business and your opinions to yourself, thank you.”
People agreed the stranger stepped out of bounds and should’ve kept her opinion to herself.
“GOD FORBIDDDDDDD he has a little pup cup,” said one commenter sarcastically.
“They literally eat anything on the ground including poop and she’s worried about some dairy?” joked another.
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