Anonymous
02/25/2015 19:59
Subject: MIL and her dog
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You are not awful OP. What's awful are people who can't understand that dog do not equal humans. It is TOTALLY ok to ask her to not bring the dog. #1: it's against your lease. Meaning you can get evicted if you get caught. Last time you were stuck because you had an emergency, so you took the risk. Simply tell her that and ask her to leave the dog at home, preferably with FIL who sounds helpless anyhow.
Dog people are cultish and crazy sometimes, I don't get it. I've loved animals in the past, but I'd never expect OTHER people to love my animals simply because I do. And I'd *never* bring one to someone's home after being asked not to. It's RUDE, not other way around it.
Agree. Word for word.
Yup. Dog people who think their dog should go everywhere with them annoy the crap out of me.
YES. And they always seem to be so obliviously in your face about it. "I love my dog so deal with it!"
I imagine getting a pet like a rat or a weasel or something and dressing it up and taking it to visit the people who have forced their dogs on me. I'll let it lick their face and when they try to get me to leave it home, I'll insist that it has to come with me wherever I go.
Anonymous
02/25/2015 19:54
Subject: MIL and her dog
I'm surprised your MIL puts up with you, she gave you I'm assuming free childcare when you were in a bind. Do you know how expensive a nanny would be? It's great to expose your kids to her dog, it does nothing but benefit them. I've worked at dog kennels in the past and some dogs just do not do well in that environment. Not to mention they are usually exposed to fleas and possible kennel cough. I'm so happy I have family who don't mind if we bring our dog along on visits.
Anonymous
02/25/2015 19:00
Subject: Re:MIL and her dog
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For many people, their dog is their alter ego, soul mate, anti-depressant, etc. I know mine is. I wouldn't board her to baby-sit. It is what it is.
Feeling that strongly about a DOG is a symptom of mental illness.
Thank you!
To be fair - it is actually proven to be quite beneficial for your mental health. I'm not saying that means people should assume their dogs are invited everywhere and everyone loves them, but they are true companions, anti-depressants, etc for those that love them https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/200906/the-health-and-psychological-benefits-bonding-pet-dog
It's been proven about 10000 times over
Having a dog as a companion, sure? Saying it's your soul mate? Sorry, nothing is going to convince me that's anything other than a sickness.
Anonymous
02/25/2015 13:56
Subject: Re:MIL and her dog
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For many people, their dog is their alter ego, soul mate, anti-depressant, etc. I know mine is. I wouldn't board her to baby-sit. It is what it is.
Feeling that strongly about a DOG is a symptom of mental illness.
Thank you!
To be fair - it is actually proven to be quite beneficial for your mental health. I'm not saying that means people should assume their dogs are invited everywhere and everyone loves them, but they are true companions, anti-depressants, etc for those that love them https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/200906/the-health-and-psychological-benefits-bonding-pet-dog
It's been proven about 10000 times over
Anonymous
02/25/2015 11:01
Subject: Re:MIL and her dog
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For many people, their dog is their alter ego, soul mate, anti-depressant, etc. I know mine is. I wouldn't board her to baby-sit. It is what it is.
Feeling that strongly about a DOG is a symptom of mental illness.
Thank you!