Witnessing an awkward breakup is already uncomfortable, but seeing a public display of a dog deciding to sever ties with their owner in the middle of a Costco is something truly unique. This viral moment, shared by TikTok user @chuyz17, captured a moment where a dog, holding a purse for their owner, suddenly decided they had had enough. As the woman pushed her cart around, the dog nonchalantly dropped the purse, stared at their owner, and seemed to ask, “What are you going to do about it?”
It’s not often you see such a dramatic rebellion from a dog in a public setting, and the viewers were taken aback by the scene, with some even commenting that it felt like watching a breakup. “Carry your own purse, I quit,” one user humorously remarked, while another joked that the dog was rejecting the Burberry bag, possibly preferring something from Louis Vuitton instead.
Though most people don’t expect to see a dog walk out on their human in a Costco, the store has seen its fair share of drama, from tense confrontations between shoppers to unexpected surprises. In late November 2024, a man caused a scene by angrily pushing his cart into another woman’s, reminding us that not even the promise of savings can quell all conflicts. Costco members, who frequent the store an average of 30 times a year, may have more chances to witness similar antics—perhaps involving more dogs deciding they’ve had enough of their human’s shopping habits.
While this amusing, yet tragic, moment raises questions about what happens next between the woman and her dog, it also reminds us of other uncomfortable public breakups, like the ones often seen in restaurants or even on family vacations, as discussed in a Buzzfeed survey. Could this be the start of a rocky relationship between the woman and her dog? Will they come to terms on their shopping excursions, or will this be the last time the dog holds her purse? Only time will tell if they can work things out—though I’m not sure any purse in Costco is worth the cost of a broken bond.