In a craptastic video that garnered over 1.8 million views, a rueful pooch found itself in the doghouse after an automated smart vacuum hoovered up its feces. The owner, Chris Fanning, who frequently films the exploits of his golden retriever Topher for his large following on Instagram, caught the mishap on camera. While their usual adventures involve hitching a ride on Fanning’s back while he goes biking, this time Topher ended up pooping inside while the Roomba was in operation, leading to the messy situation.
The video shows Topher looking guilty as Fanning confronts him over the poopy Roomba. The automated vacuum is shown smeared with excrement, creating a messy situation for the owner to clean up. Commenters on the video expressed both bemusement and sympathy for Topher, with some joking that the Roomba was no match for the dog’s feces. Others commiserated with Fanning, noting that dealing with the mess from the Roomba and the poop would be a difficult task. Some even advised Fanning to get rid of the odorous dust-buster due to the lingering smell it could leave in the house.
The incident involving Topher and the Roomba is not the first time an automated vacuum has caused a messy situation with pets. In 2019, Missouri police were called to rescue an elderly Shih Tzu that was sucked up by an automated vacuum. In another incident, cybercriminals hacked into a robotic vacuum and forced it to chase a Los Angeles family’s dog around their home. These incidents highlight the potential risks associated with automated vacuums and pets, showing that they can sometimes have unintended consequences.
Despite the messy situation with the Roomba, Fanning continues to share the adventures of Topher on his Instagram account, with a large following of over 157,000 followers. While the mishap involving the Roomba and the dog’s feces was certainly cringe-worthy, it provided amusement for viewers and sparked a conversation about the potential pitfalls of using automated vacuums in homes with pets. Fanning’s lighthearted approach to the situation helped to diffuse the tension and created a funny anecdote that resonated with pet owners who have experienced similar mishaps.
