Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 14:32     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
The vet receptionist asked what I was bringing my baby in for.

I was so confused I nearly said “what baby?” He’s 90 pounds. The only babies that are 90 pounds are whales or maybe a moose.
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 14:13     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:People can do whatever they want with their pet at home and among their pet friends. However, your pet is not a human child. Which means it needs to be on a leash in public, and you should not be taking it into stores. Ever.


If a store allows it, I will take my dog into the store. You should feel free to shop elsewhere if the store’s policies bother you.


Gosh this is so pathetic. It is sad when people can’t even part with their dogs oh ahem, fur children, to go to the store. You do know your dog isn’t actually a child, right?


I don't think he's a child, but he enjoys being with me and I with him, and I see no need to be parted simply because some stranger on the internet demurs.


The biggest problem is most stores have policies against it, but employees are instructed to avoid confrontation. For example, Whole Foods does not allow dogs. Whole Foods employees are instructed not to confront a customer that brings a dog into the store.

Leave your dog at home, or *gasp* in the car with a window cracked. Feel free to take it into a pet store...


Dogs are allowed in stores that do not sell food. Take it up with store management if you don't like it.
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 14:12     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Its gross, especially when they have no human children.


This is one of the meaner things I’ve read on here for awhile. What if they can’t have kids or haven’t found the right person or time to have kids. Or just don’t want to be a parent for various reasons. Your comment is more gross than furbaby.


I got my dog after my sixth round of unsuccessful IVF. She is the closest thing I'll have to a child.
I'll never understand why the "have"s feel the need to be cruel to the "have not"s.
And no, I don't call her my furbaby.
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 14:08     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:People can do whatever they want with their pet at home and among their pet friends. However, your pet is not a human child. Which means it needs to be on a leash in public, and you should not be taking it into stores. Ever.


If a store allows it, I will take my dog into the store. You should feel free to shop elsewhere if the store’s policies bother you.


Gosh this is so pathetic. It is sad when people can’t even part with their dogs oh ahem, fur children, to go to the store. You do know your dog isn’t actually a child, right?


I don't think he's a child, but he enjoys being with me and I with him, and I see no need to be parted simply because some stranger on the internet demurs.


The biggest problem is most stores have policies against it, but employees are instructed to avoid confrontation. For example, Whole Foods does not allow dogs. Whole Foods employees are instructed not to confront a customer that brings a dog into the store.

Leave your dog at home, or *gasp* in the car with a window cracked. Feel free to take it into a pet store...
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 14:07     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:People can do whatever they want with their pet at home and among their pet friends. However, your pet is not a human child. Which means it needs to be on a leash in public, and you should not be taking it into stores. Ever.


My dog is always leashed unless we're in a designated off-leash area. If she's with me, she comes into any stores where she's allowed, ie. not the grocery store or any place that sells food. Otherwise, she's at home or at day care. I will never leave her outside alone, even if I can see her. Dogs are often stolen, and several people have threatened to steal mine.


Lololol no one wants to steal your nasty dog. Leave it at home.


Um, yes, dog theft is actually a big problem where I live. Someone could easily re-sell her for several grand. There are more people who want pets than there are pets available right now.
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 14:05     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Its gross, especially when they have no human children.


This is one of the meaner things I’ve read on here for awhile. What if they can’t have kids or haven’t found the right person or time to have kids. Or just don’t want to be a parent for various reasons. Your comment is more gross than furbaby.


+1 Totally heartless. And I’m not an animal person at all.
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 14:05     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Would you say these?


My vet calls me "mom" should I correct them?


Yes, that is weird.
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 14:04     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
Anonymous wrote:Its gross, especially when they have no human children.


This is one of the meaner things I’ve read on here for awhile. What if they can’t have kids or haven’t found the right person or time to have kids. Or just don’t want to be a parent for various reasons. Your comment is more gross than furbaby.
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 14:00     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:People can do whatever they want with their pet at home and among their pet friends. However, your pet is not a human child. Which means it needs to be on a leash in public, and you should not be taking it into stores. Ever.


If a store allows it, I will take my dog into the store. You should feel free to shop elsewhere if the store’s policies bother you.


Gosh this is so pathetic. It is sad when people can’t even part with their dogs oh ahem, fur children, to go to the store. You do know your dog isn’t actually a child, right?


I don't think he's a child, but he enjoys being with me and I with him, and I see no need to be parted simply because some stranger on the internet demurs.
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 13:59     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:People can do whatever they want with their pet at home and among their pet friends. However, your pet is not a human child. Which means it needs to be on a leash in public, and you should not be taking it into stores. Ever.


My dog is always leashed unless we're in a designated off-leash area. If she's with me, she comes into any stores where she's allowed, ie. not the grocery store or any place that sells food. Otherwise, she's at home or at day care. I will never leave her outside alone, even if I can see her. Dogs are often stolen, and several people have threatened to steal mine.


Lololol no one wants to steal your nasty dog. Leave it at home.
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 13:19     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
Anonymous wrote:People can do whatever they want with their pet at home and among their pet friends. However, your pet is not a human child. Which means it needs to be on a leash in public, and you should not be taking it into stores. Ever.


My dog is always leashed unless we're in a designated off-leash area. If she's with me, she comes into any stores where she's allowed, ie. not the grocery store or any place that sells food. Otherwise, she's at home or at day care. I will never leave her outside alone, even if I can see her. Dogs are often stolen, and several people have threatened to steal mine.
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 12:32     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:People can do whatever they want with their pet at home and among their pet friends. However, your pet is not a human child. Which means it needs to be on a leash in public, and you should not be taking it into stores. Ever.


If a store allows it, I will take my dog into the store. You should feel free to shop elsewhere if the store’s policies bother you.


Gosh this is so pathetic. It is sad when people can’t even part with their dogs oh ahem, fur children, to go to the store. You do know your dog isn’t actually a child, right?
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 11:31     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
Anonymous wrote:People can do whatever they want with their pet at home and among their pet friends. However, your pet is not a human child. Which means it needs to be on a leash in public, and you should not be taking it into stores. Ever.


If a store allows it, I will take my dog into the store. You should feel free to shop elsewhere if the store’s policies bother you.
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 11:21     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
I don't use them but don't care if others do. On the other hand, I find "kiddo" cringeworthy even though "doggo" is fine.

And I do wish people wouldn't talk about their pets "going to the bathroom" or being "potty trained." I mean, maybe your cat uses the toilet, but I doubt it.
Anonymous
Post 10/07/2021 10:23     Subject: Thoughts on "fur baby" and pet "mom/dad/etc"?
People can do whatever they want with their pet at home and among their pet friends. However, your pet is not a human child. Which means it needs to be on a leash in public, and you should not be taking it into stores. Ever.