To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit And Like To Complain About Our Pets:

[lildreamer316]

To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit And Like To Complain About Our Pets:


1.They live here. You don't.
2.If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (That's why they call it "fur"niture.)
3.I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4.To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.

[China_cat]

1. Amen

Don't come visit if you don't want to be loved on by our furkids.

[Kajsa]

2. Hear, hear!

If you're allergic to my "kids with tails"
we'll meet outside my home.

Don't expect me to kick them out.
See Number 1.- above.

:thumbsup:

[chaska]

3. I feel like launching into a strirring rendition of 'Born Free' right now.

:hug:

[Broken_Hero]

4. :)

I haven't come across anybody like this in a long time, all my inlaws, and my family own assorted animals...plus, I do try and keep our house smelling, as dog free as possibly...our pom does make mistakes from time to time.

[Floogeldy]

5. Amen, and . . .

"Fur" niture!!!!!!!!!

:rofl:

[LostinVA]

60. I know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zanne]

6. I went to the neighbor's house today

I was there for about 30 seconds before I had three Greyhounds competing for my lap. It was heaven.

[LibertyLover]

7. Even better - try 2 greyhounds, 2 whippets and a large

Siberian Husky competing for your lap. I'll see your heaven and raise you Nirvana. :evilgrin:

[Withywindle]

29. When I visit my parents I get...

Holly, the 120-lb. Bull Mastiff who thinks she's a lap dog.


She's the sweetest muffin ever, even if she does knock people down all the time just by playing. Makes me feel guilty every time I try to get sympathy for our 20-lb cat crushing my lungs when I'm trying to read.

[fudge stripe cookays]

54. Mastiffs are adorable.

They have that goofy, toothy grin surrounded by flaps and flaps and flaps of skin. And muscles like a bodybuilder.

What amazing animals they are. I like my doggies BIG. No ankle biters for me. The only kind of lapdog is the 100 pound kind. I'll be getting lots of love from my baby when I get home Sunday night!

And kisses! Fargo is not a kisser usually (it's not a dignified Pyr thing to do). But when mommy's been gone for a few days (over a WEEK this time), I get a big faceful of "I missed you's!" when I get home. :loveya:

[NMDemDist2]

39. here's the full 8 rules as sent to me ROFL

1. The dog lives here. You don't.

2. If you don't want the dog to be near you, stay off the furniture.

3. Yes, he has some disgusting habits. So do I and so do you. What's your point?

4. OF COURSE he smells like a dog.

5. It's his nature to try to sniff your crotch. Please feel free to sniff his.

6. I like him a lot better than I like most people.

7. To you he's a dog. To me he's an adopted son who is shorter, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly. I have no problem with any of these things.

8. Dogs are better than kids. They eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called, never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about whether they have the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, don't need a gazillion dollars for university fees, and if they get pregnant you can sell the pups.

[DemoTex]

8. Nick-Nick says Arf!

When you come to chez DemoTex, you get Nick-Nick too.

[Kerrytravelers]

9. Pitter-pat and Sniffles say Meow!

And we say thank you!


Pitter-pat


Sniffles

[fudge stripe cookays]

56. Pit and Sniffles are adorable.

They look very pampered and comfy. As it should be!

[Kerrytravelers]

65. They are very pampered little guys. And they are very loving.

[Lost-in-FL]

10. Reading this post

I felt warm and fuzzy about my four legged kid... until he farted!!! He's right by my chair!!! OMG!!!

[C_eh_N_eh_D_eh]

11. Fair enough.

In return, please don't be offended when someone repeatedly turns down your invitation to drop by for tea.

Please don't presume to know better than I what does and does not pose a risk to my health.

And please don't assume that, just because you enjoy being mobbed by creatures that are two chromosomes away from tearing out your throat and eating you, nobody else should have a problem with it.

[lildreamer316]

12. Sense of humor much?

It was supposed to be fairly tounge in cheek.
Sheesh.

[fudge stripe cookays]

13. I think it's fair to say....

you'd never get a FIRST invite for tea from most of us.

We don't presume to know anything about you. Other than that animals are better company.

[bicentennial_baby]

15. as pleasant as always...

you... :eyes:

[fudge stripe cookays]

16. Likewise, dear.

[C_eh_N_eh_D_eh]

19. Okay, I came off a little bitter there.

I am one of those people who, due to a combination of phobias and allergies, simply cannot get along with animals. I don't resent them, or begrudge them their place in the universe. I just like to avoid them whenever possible. No pet owner would ever understand that, I know, but there it is.

This doesn't mean I'm antisocial or unfriendly. It simply means that I am incompatible with a pet-positive environment. You don't want my anti-pet ways intruding on your household? I can totally understand that. All I ask is that, by the same token, you do not become one of those irresponsible pet owners (not saying you are one, but they do exist) who think everyone else should get as much love and happiness from their furry friends as they themselves do.

[fudge stripe cookays]

21. I feel your pain.

However, I had a friend that got really snotty with me years ago about my cat fur and gave me attitude.

This was before I was married. I worked full time, went to school full-time, and had very little social life. But my cat and I were buddies. She made life a joy stressful as it was, and we showed each other unconditional love.

I feel bad for those who can't do the same, either because of allergies or what have you, but I'm not changing my house, my fur-coated clothes, and my cleaning habits because it makes you sneeze.

I do, however, control my dog. Although he is large and ebullient, he wouldn't hurt a fly.

[C_eh_N_eh_D_eh]

23. I'm not asking you or anyone to change anything.

If I were your friend, I would never give you attitude. I would, however, ask that you respect my unwillingness to spend any significant length of time in the company of your pets, even if it means I never go over to your place. It's not their fault, or yours, or mine. We are simply incompatible.

[fudge stripe cookays]

24. Exactly.

Our friendship died when we always had to spend time at her place. She had a pretty boring place. And I loved my place. She couldn't handle the cat, so that pretty much decided things.

[C_eh_N_eh_D_eh]

28. That is sad.

:cry: :cry:

I would be the same, though. Especially where the dog is concerned.

[LostinVA]

61. giggle

[Reciprocity]

18. Do you feel the same way about children?

[C_eh_N_eh_D_eh]

20. Not the same.

For one thing, most humans don't make me sneeze or cower in terror just by their presence.

[Reciprocity]

22. So children are completely germ free?

I love them both. That said I have contracted more illnesses from other humans than any of my pets. In fact I have never gotten sick from any of my pets. Too bad I can't say that about my husband.

[C_eh_N_eh_D_eh]

27. Who said anything about germs?

I meant allergies. My nose gets irritated very easily. Dogs and cats are not my friends.

As if that weren't enough, I'm also very afraid of dogs. This in turn makes them nervous around me. Cats I can get along with, if I don't have to spend too much time indoors with them. But I can not and will not come anywhere near a dog. I don't dislike dogs, nor would I ever ask a dog owner to lock up their pet just for my sake. I simply stay away from them, and that's that. Don't tell me your pet is friendly, or that I just need to get to know her. It ain't gonna happen.

[China_cat]

32. What risk to your health?

Or are you one of those who consider animals as walking germ factories?

[C_eh_N_eh_D_eh]

35. Okay, "risk to my health" was strong.

But unless you're auto-immune, or live with someone who is (as I do), you probably don't appreciate just how dangerous allergies can be. For many people, it's simply not safe to have an animal jump up and rub itself all over you.

[China_cat]

36. People who love their animals

teach them to have manners and be good neighbors. My dogs would never jump up on you...even with an invitation. And you'd have to be in the house at least 2 weeks before you'd even see one of the cats.

[SammyWinstonJack]

41. Wow!

"...just because you enjoy being mobbed by creatures that are two chromosomes away from tearing out your throat and eating you..." :wow: :scared: :hide:

[fudge stripe cookays]

14. I MISS MY FARGLES!!!

:cry:

I'm in California on business. And while the weather is gorgeous and I'm fitting some side trips in for sightseeing and visiting cousins, I MISS MY BABY!



:cry: :cry:

[Richardo]

40. Awww. He looks just like our Maxfield...

I know why you miss him - I miss Max every day :cry:

[fudge stripe cookays]

50. Awwww!

I didn't know you guys had a Pyr (?).

Now that I have had one, I never want another type of dog. So dignified and gorgeous, yet can be such a big goof when he wants to be.

Helluva watchdog. The Chinese delivery guys are terrified of him. He body slams the door when they bring me my (read: his) almond chicken. Fargo LOVES chicken. Oh...and ice cream.

[Richardo]

53. They told us Max was a Golden Ret/Husky mix when we got him...

...but he always looked like a Great Pyr to us. We had him for 14 years and had just the sweetest disposition.

[fudge stripe cookays]

57. You have to show me a pic sometime.

I don't want to think about the day when Fargo leaves us. Too horrifying for me even to contemplate right now. I can't do it.

[Kerrytravelers]

52. When we're away from our baby, we miss him like crazy!

Our little friend is so loving:

[fudge stripe cookays]

58. That is SOOOOO sweet!

Our Oreo used to be a cuddler.

Molly, our current cat, is a scrapper. She was practically feral when we got her from rescue. Had been living in a houseful of dogs. She does her own thing, and calls all the shots. She will only bestow a legrub or bed cuddle when SHE'S in the mood. (Not very often).

After 2 years, she's finally beginning to mellow out and admit that those head scratches feel pretty good. I'm hoping she'll be following this example in a few years and we can do some serious snuggling.

[jen4clark]

17. For those who don't like

the term "God" insert whatever you're comfortable with.

~~~

Hear our humble prayer, O God,
for our friends the animals,
especially for animals who are suffering;
for animals that are overworked,
underfed and cruelly treated;
for all wistful creatures in captivity
that beat their wings against bars;
for any that are hunted or lost or deserted
or frightened or hungry;
for all that must be put death.
We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity,
and for those who deal with them
we ask a heart of compassion
and gentle hands and kindly words.
Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals,
and so to share the blessings of the merciful.

Author - Albert Schweitzer

[SoyCat]

25. Fabulous post! I intend to use those reasons...

[Haole Girl]

26. I always offer ...

..."You are more than welcome to stay in a hotel, if you are allergic to cats."

[BlueIris]

30. Hee. I love that one.

[Kailassa]

31. Quite seriously, companion animals are part of the family.

And people who visit me treat my whole family with respect,
or they are not invited back.

[NMMNG]

33. Hear Hear!

And in item #4 you could change "doesn't speak clearly" to "communicates non-verbally". It makes it seem less like the pet has an impedement than the non-owner just doesn't understand them.

[benny05]

34. A-men, A-men, A-men, A-men, A-men

The song--let me sing it to you...

Right on about our kitties and pooches. We love them. :applause:

[barb162]

62. you got it baby!

[xchrom]

37. visit me -- visit my animal.

you can't get one without the other.

[JVS]

45. Then I guess I don't want either!

[xchrom]

46. less work and worry for me.

[ProfessorGAC]

38. Statement 1 Is Enough For Me

My house, my pets, my rules. They live there and are members of the family.
The Professor

[Kashka-Kat]

42. who cares about the hair, its the crotchsniffing & jumping & incessant

yapping & face slobbering I cant stand! And then the owners of these beasts invariably sit there smiling indulgently like "isn't that just the cutest thing."

No thanks.

Now, my fish are well behaved. You'll never see atrocious behavior like that coming from them.

[JVS]

44. !

:thumbsup:

[fudge stripe cookays]

47. Kind of the way I feel...

about others' children...

with the yapping and the jumping and incessant screaming.

;-)

[JVS]

43. Hey pet owners! You might not notice it but you often reek of your animal

It's annoying. Learn not to smell like a dog or stay the fuck home.

[Kerrytravelers]

48. Wow. Some pent up anger over a lighthearted thread.

However, if I smell like my cat, then those who don't like animals will stay away.

Sounds like a good plan to me.

[fudge stripe cookays]

51. Indeed.

I shower regularly and wash my clothes. If I still smell like dog, it's because all my clothing is lightly frosted.

Doesn't bother me in the least. It simply means I am loved, and he likes to show it. :D

[Kerrytravelers]

55. I guess because we have a pet, we never launder our clothes,

take a shower, clean our homes... :shrug: Just like people who work out at home always smell like sweat. :shrug:

[Kerrytravelers]

49. dupe

[LostinVA]

59. Preach it loud and clear!

[Shakespeare]

63. Geez, people, is there no middle ground here?

Yes, my pets are my family. Yes, if you come over to my place, you're probably going to see my two cats. One of my cats is super-affectionate, and will probably try to climb all over you. But if that makes you uncomfortable, then he gets closed up in another room until you go. He won't be traumatized by it (he'll nap, believe me), and we'll have a nice visit with nobody getting their feelings hurt.

It's a matter of reciprocal consideration. If somebody is allergic to, frightened by or very uncomfortable around my pets, then I'll put them in the other room when they visit, and I'll go over the furniture with the magic yellow cat hair sponge thingie. Conversely, if my cats are just hanging out, lying around the room (and you have none of the aforementioned problems), then I don't think it's asking too much to let them be. And if you want to oblige Mr. Affectionate with a lap visit, you'll have a new best friend.

Back when I had a dog--a very exuberant border collie--he was taught never to jump up on people, and obeyed the "down" command like a champ. If I noticed somebody eyeing him umcomfortably, though, he got the "crate" command (which also included a "cookie"--a liver treat), where he'd happily stay with one of his chew toys for awhile. I've been around a lot of people who LOVED their dogs who also made no attempt to control them, and it was beyond obnoxious (and can also be dangerous). Why the hell can we deal only with extremes here?

Can we not do the best to accommodate each other without it devolving into an all-or-nothing situation??

[Kerrytravelers]

64. When people ho are allergic come to our home, we certainly accommodate.

We have a wash that we put on Pitter-pat to relieve allergies. He also stays in the back area of the house.

And our guests who are allergic never complain and often are able to pet and hold Pitter-pat because of the wash. I don't think anyone here suggested torturing those who are allergic. The sarcasm was towards people who think we're nuts for loving animals (and there are people like that out there who hate animals. People hurt animals on purpose because it's "fun.")

But for people to think we stink because we have pets is silly. The intentional tone of this thread was meant to be lighthearted.

[njdemocrat106]

66. I'm definitely in agreement here

I know this might sound evil, but I definitely prefer dogs and cats to kids. I also don't get some of the hating on of pet owners here. Personally, I think my life would be less complete if it weren't for my dogs. No matter how I look or feel, they just love me for who I am.