Unfortunately, the people who need to hear this aren't the ones reading my blog. Most people, I have to say are very responsible pet owners. But here's the rant anyway.
When you are doing a good deed and just want to be happily doing your VT duty, you don't want to be attacked by the pet of your good-deed-recipient. But that is what happened to me last night.
Please understand that your guests may be less fond of your pet than you are. Some may even be allergic or very afraid of pets. Pet owners, please be aware that your pet may lash out at one of your guests for some reason or another even if it has never happened before. They may have just worn the wrong perfume (eau-de-doggie).
There is a very easy solution. Put your pet away until you understand that your guest approves of having the pet around them. That puts the responsibility on your guest. But, if your pet does do something awful, mean, or... embarrassing. There is no excuse for you not apologizing for your pet. You would apologize for a child's misbehavior. Why then, would a pet's inappropriateness be any different?
I have a terrible bite on my leg and will possibly have to go to the doctor to have it checked out. It hurts and it's ugly. It may leave a scar. This is NOT OKAY!
Also, you can be held liable for your pet injuring someone. I don't think anybody wants these things to happen, but they do. Just do the right thing!
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Oh my gosh. You poor thing. I am totally not an animal lover for that reason. You never know when they are going to lash out. They are very unpredictable. I also think that people that have animals need to put them away when people are there. I hope you heal okay. That is all you need right now. Keep me posted on how you are doing.
I am so sorry you had such a terrible experience! How frustrating! I hope it feels better soon.
I agree. I've been in your situation, where I go into someone's house and there's a pet that's being annoying and the owner doesn't see anything wrong with it. I hope you feel better, and how's Noah? Did you take him to the Dr?
Seriously! Oh my gosh! I can't believe it! That is NOT OK...I agree! How are you?
Boo for bad pet owners. Sorry you have to put up with that. You know, if their pet is going to be so obnoxious, I don't think it's rude at all of you to request that the pet be moved to another room while you are there. Claim fear of animals, or your kid's safety, but if you do in nicely enough, they should oblige. If not, then resort (in the case of VT) to meeting away from their home, after church, or mailing and phone call. And you can say a RS Pres told you to do it.
My word verification is retch. I just think that's funny.
Yikes! I hope your bite doesn't leave a scar and isn't too bad. I am not an animal fan AT ALL, so I probably would have kicked the dog and not cared.
That is horrible. And you are right about how that is not a good pet owner. I am not as nice as you though and would have said something directly to the person about removing the pet from the area. I hope you feel better soon and that you have no lasting reminders. :(
I just had to write because I feel so strongly about this. I totally agree!! I am NOT an animal lover and I hate when I go places where people just think you love their pets as much as they do. Well I don't, so keep your animals away from me. So sorry to hear about your bite. I would be soo, soo mad!
I'm with ya girl! Sorry about your leg, next time you visit though, you really shouldn't put eau de bacon on your calves...
HA HA I know. Maybe he just liked the smell of the dinner I was bringing. Who knows. We're actually visiting that sister at the church now. I'm not risking another home visit. :(
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