Julia thought she had found peace in her suburban home with her husband and young son, but that changed when her new neighbor, Linda, moved in with her dog. After the dog got a tiny thorn in its paw while wandering into Julia’s yard, Julia removed it gently and returned him. Instead of gratitude, she received a shocking note the next day: Linda demanded $2,000 for “treatment.” Julia offered a small goodwill gesture, but refused the unreasonable amount. From then on, Linda’s attitude turned hostile.
