Matthew Gilligan, Author at TwistedSifter

February 15, 2026 at 6:35 am

A Store Manager Told An Employee To Accept All Returns From Customers, So They Accepted A Christmas Tree For A Refund In June

This was some hilarious malicious compliance!

February 15, 2026 at 4:48 am

‘That feeling when you realize you are never going back to the shelter.’ – A Rescue Dog Was Overjoyed In His New Home

He knows that he’s in his forever home!

February 15, 2026 at 3:48 am

Kids Told Their Dad He Can’t Live With Any Of Them When He Gets Older, So He Decided To Spend Their Inheritance On Himself

He’s gonna use all that money and spoil himself!

February 15, 2026 at 2:48 am

‘Searching around the house for my dog and then I spot this…’ – An Owner Found Her Dog Hiding In An Unusual Place

This dog is a master of playing hide and seek.

February 15, 2026 at 1:48 am

A Homeowner’s Contractor Keeps Bringing His Young Daughter On The Job With Him, But They Don’t Want Her In Their House Anymore

They don’t want to be rude, but they also don’t want to be responsible for a young kid.

February 14, 2026 at 6:35 pm

A Teenager’s Mom Wants To Use Their Bank Account For Her Business, But They Won’t Let Her Do It

This kid’s mom needs to be an adult and get her own bank account for her business!

February 14, 2026 at 4:48 pm

‘Are all golden retrievers this needy? He’s such a diva.’ – A Dog Refused To Go Outside For A Bathroom Break Without Both Of His Owners

He wants trips outside to be a family affair.

February 14, 2026 at 4:22 pm

A Grocery Store Employee Doesn’t Like Their Deli Job, So They’ll Only Pick Up Overtime Shifts In Other Departments

You can’t really blame them for not wanting to spend any more time with their co-workers…

February 14, 2026 at 2:55 pm

‘Cutest thing I’ve ever seen.’ – A Dog Celebrated Its Tenth Birthday In Style At A Beach

This dog was having a better birthday party that most humans.

February 14, 2026 at 10:48 am

‘We wondered, waited, prayed that she was OK. No sightings, no evidence.’ – A Cat Who Vanished Seven Years Ago Showed Back Up At Her Owner’s House

We’re glad these two are reunited!

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Author: Matthew Gilligan

A Store Manager Told An Employee To Accept All Returns From Customers, So They Accepted A Christmas Tree For A Refund In June

‘That feeling when you realize you are never going back to the shelter.’ – A Rescue Dog Was Overjoyed In His New Home

Kids Told Their Dad He Can’t Live With Any Of Them When He Gets Older, So He Decided To Spend Their Inheritance On Himself

‘Searching around the house for my dog and then I spot this…’ – An Owner Found Her Dog Hiding In An Unusual Place

A Homeowner’s Contractor Keeps Bringing His Young Daughter On The Job With Him, But They Don’t Want Her In Their House Anymore

A Teenager’s Mom Wants To Use Their Bank Account For Her Business, But They Won’t Let Her Do It

‘Are all golden retrievers this needy? He’s such a diva.’ – A Dog Refused To Go Outside For A Bathroom Break Without Both Of His Owners

A Grocery Store Employee Doesn’t Like Their Deli Job, So They’ll Only Pick Up Overtime Shifts In Other Departments

‘Cutest thing I’ve ever seen.’ – A Dog Celebrated Its Tenth Birthday In Style At A Beach

‘We wondered, waited, prayed that she was OK. No sightings, no evidence.’ – A Cat Who Vanished Seven Years Ago Showed Back Up At Her Owner’s House

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