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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sister lives out of state, almost every year they come along with my parents for Christmas. She is very type A, we are close but I know when i need a break from her as much as I adore her. She has 4 kids and we are more than happy to host all of them, though its A LOT of work! This year we have also 3 more people also coming (aunt uncle and child)...so its going to be a very full house. We have a large home but in addition to all the guests, we are a family of 6, so its going to be a lot of people. They have a dog who like everyone else, they love. We had gotten into an argument years ago when they just assumed they could bring him here for a visit. My husband was livid. Hes a big dog on top of that. We have many antiques in our home and it is not a conducive home to other peoples pets.We have an older very mellow dog who only stays in the kitchen/family room.

I was very taken aback when my mom told me she was confirming that sister had made boarding arrangements for the dog and my sister reacted indignantly like how dare my mother imply she not bring her do to our house for 4 days for Christmas!!!! She told my mom that she IS bringing him!!! Iam very upset. Not doing anything yet, trying to collect my thoughts before i overreact.

PLEASE give me your honest opinions....am I being difficult or is she overstepping her boundaries?? I mean its 6 of them and they want to come here with their 90 pound lab and are assuming this is OK? My husband who is a neat nut will go nuts if he hears this. PLEASE tell me what you think!! And how would you handle this? I do not want it to erupt into a big argument around the holidays....we love them and look forward to their visit but not their dogs!!! Our dog is 11 and very very mellow and we simply do not need the commotion. Help![/quote]

ring ring ring

Hello?

"Hi Marla, Larla here.  We have to have a talk.  I understand that you are planning to bring Rover with you for Christmas.  Is that true?"

"Yes, dear."

" I am sorry but that is just not possible this year.  It would be too much."

then listen to what she says.

If she says, "I won't come if Rover can't come", then you say, "I am sorry to hear that.  We will miss you."

You can suggest a neutral place to have Christmas next year where each family has their own cabin or house or hotel room......and where pets are welcome.  You can suggest that she host it next year...........

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