Woman in Tears As Labrador Left Alone Eats $2,000 in Cash: 'Who Wants Her?'

A dog owner has been left in tears after her Labrador chewed up $2,000 in cash, with more than 21 million people having watched a clip shared by @kimkruk explaining her predicament.

Kim, from Florida, can be seen crying, surrounded by ripped-up dollars as her Labrador Zoey sits on the sofa oblivious to what she has done.

More than one million people have liked the video, which has attracted 40,000 comments.

The video caption says: "When you leave your Lab alone for two hours and she manages to get to the cash on top of the table and ate about 2 grand. Who wants her?"

In the comments, Kim points out she and her husband had been paid in cash and they left the money on their dining table.

She said: "My dining room table is high, she has never reached on top of the table."

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) explains on its website that it is "normal for puppies and dogs to chew on objects as they explore the world."

It states: "Chewing accomplishes a number of things for a dog. For young dogs, it's a way to relieve pain that might be caused by incoming teeth. For older dogs, it's nature's way of keeping jaws strong and teeth clean. Chewing also combats boredom and can relieve mild anxiety or frustration."

However, chewing can also be a coping mechanism for separation anxiety or hunger.

Many people have asked Kim why the money was left on the table and why her dog wasn't left in a crate whilst they were out.

She explains Zoey sleeps in a crate at nighttime only.

The ASPCA has shared some useful tips for dog owners, which may help avoid such disastrous mishaps.

• Dog proof your home—put away valuable items and keep everything out of reach
• Provide your dog with plenty of chew toys and inedible chew bones
• Discourage chewing inappropriate items by spraying them with chewing deterrents
• You can leave your dog at home in a confinement area for up to six hours. Use a crate or put your dog in a small room with the door or a baby gate closed

One comment on @kimkruk's post has received more than 4,400 likes, saying: "Not his fault ! Owners fault !"

Another TikToker said: "Crate training is a magical thing."

"I'm broke so I'll never have this issue," commented one user.

Others have advised taking the chewed up cash to the bank to get it replaced.

Kim has since uploaded more videos of her husband taping cash back together before heading to the bank. The couple have managed to retrieve more than half of the money.

Newsweek has reached out to @kimkruk for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.