Someone steals a porcelain dog from a Belfast bar, then returns it with an apology letter and a Créme Egg
A customer of a Belfast bar drunkenly stole a porcelain puppy, but later returned it with a letter and a Créme Egg by way of apology, reports Belfast Live.
When it opened last year, the owners of Sweet Afton on Brunswick Street bought a couple of porcelain puppies to decorate the new venue. Sadly one of them got pocketed recently after a customer who had enjoyed some alcohol took a shine to it.
Thankfully the drunken dog stealer saw the error of their ways and the dog was returned to the doorstep of the bar – along with a Créme Egg and a remorseful letter of apology.
It reads: “I was in your establishment over the weekend having a fabulous time, soaking up the atmosphere, admiring the décor and enjoying the gratuitous amount of shots I clearly shouldn’t have been drinking when my eyes were instantly attracted to your lovely white porcelain dogs on the shelving at the back of the bar.
“In fact, I was so taken with said dogs and concerned for their welfare with being in a drinking establishment where they maybe weren’t getting the attention they required, when I convinced myself it would be a good idea to adopt one of the them.”
“You must believe that as an animal lover my intentions were always pure.
“However, having reflected on my actions over the weekend I wondered if you might be missing him/her so I have decided to return it to its rightful owners.
“Please accept my sincere apology for any upset or offence caused by my drunken antics and I promise next time I’ll behave and not drink copious amounts of alcohol.
I have also provided the other dog with a Créme Egg in case it has been pining for its friend over the weekend.
Yours sincerely, Anonymous”.