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To dare to think that the Cult of Dog has gone too far?

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MariLlwyd · 25/04/2025 11:43

There is now not a single public space in my home town that is dog-free - and that includes cafes, restaurants and even the library. Local beaches, once a quiet escape, have turned into asylums for the fur baby/pupper brigade to inflict their poorly trained animals on others with children getting chased, people jumped on and tripped over and all to the sound of hysterical barking and frequent dog fights.
80 year old woman knocked over by uncontrollable dog? 'You got in his way'.
Ask politely that you take your dog away from our lunch table? 'Go fuck yourself'.
Sit on the most remote bench you can find? Peri-menopausal wild eyed harridan lets loose 3 dogs from her 4x4 to jump all over you and laughs that it's 'their spot' and turns unhinged when you push them away.
Yes, this is a rant and yes I hate most dog owners.
This weird cult that values darling dogs over human beings is actually pretty worrying.
I shall await the inevitable and hilarious 'incoming' from the emotionally stunted Doggo Nutters.

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ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:48

ZoggyStirdust · 27/04/2025 13:42

😭😭

Your rudeness only hurts you.

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PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:48

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:47

Sorry.

wrong quote.

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I don't know how can imagine that was rude? Projection perhaps? 🤔

MariLlwyd · 27/04/2025 13:47

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:40

I’m sure one day you will find more love in your heart.

I sincerely wish that for you.

And you don't even understand how entitled, condescending and selfish you come across?
I'm sure one day you will find more empathy in your heart.
I sincerely wish that for you.
Until then, you are part of the problem.

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ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:47

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:42

I wish for you that you find more compassion for and connection with your fellows humans. 🙏

Sorry.

wrong quote.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:45

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:42

I wish for you that you find more compassion for and connection with your fellows humans. 🙏

Thank you.

You are so kind.

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PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:42

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:40

I’m sure one day you will find more love in your heart.

I sincerely wish that for you.

I wish for you that you find more compassion for and connection with your fellows humans. 🙏

ZoggyStirdust · 27/04/2025 13:42

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:37

And you are the one looking for problems, instead of being welcoming and inclusive.

😭😭

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:40

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:38

I'd rather welcome humans thanks.

I’m sure one day you will find more love in your heart.

I sincerely wish that for you.

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:38

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:37

And you are the one looking for problems, instead of being welcoming and inclusive.

I'd rather welcome humans thanks.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:37

ZoggyStirdust · 27/04/2025 13:36

You are selfish and part of the problem

And you are the one looking for problems, instead of being welcoming and inclusive.

ZoggyStirdust · 27/04/2025 13:36

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:33

Yes, by ignoring the hate and spreading love.

Wtf 😭

ZoggyStirdust · 27/04/2025 13:36

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:32

No, I’m happy to share.

You are not.

You are selfish and part of the problem

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:35

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:33

Yes, by ignoring the hate and spreading love.

Your love won't help anyone with allergies but ok.

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:34

Onleemoi · 27/04/2025 13:32

More exaggerating. If the truth warrants a comment or complaint just stick to facts.

I listed facts above about who is discriminated against by dog friendly policies. You have replied saying I am being hyperbolic but haven't countered any of what I said about those facts.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:33

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:33

No t when your dogs presence makes it impossible to share. You are then knowingly excluding.

Yes, by ignoring the hate and spreading love.

Oblomov25 · 27/04/2025 13:33

I feel this. I adore dogs. But I can't go anywhere now, they are in cafes, restaurants, 3 of my last jobs!

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:33

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:32

No, I’m happy to share.

You are not.

No t when your dogs presence makes it impossible to share. You are then knowingly excluding.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:32

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:31

It's not your space. That's the point.

You are right.

It’s a shared space and I’m happy in it sharing.

Onleemoi · 27/04/2025 13:32

More exaggerating. If the truth warrants a comment or complaint just stick to facts.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:32

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:31

Don't get boxed into a selfish outlook of the world where your wants trump other's needs.

No, I’m happy to share.

You are not.

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:31

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:30

Quite the opposite.

I’m happy to share my space with people who don’t like my dogs.

It's not your space. That's the point.

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:31

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:29

You need to look at the person behind the animal.

Don't get boxed in a narrow outlook at the world.

Don't get boxed into a selfish outlook of the world where your wants trump other's needs.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:30

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:25

So you think there should be no inclusive policies that means all human beings can access services and goods? Nice.

Quite the opposite.

I’m happy to share my space with people who don’t like my dogs.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 27/04/2025 13:29

ZoggyStirdust · 27/04/2025 13:27

Sharing with people is more important than sharing with animals

You need to look at the person behind the animal.

Don't get boxed in a narrow outlook at the world.

PerimenopausalWildEyedHarridan · 27/04/2025 13:28

Onleemoi · 27/04/2025 13:23

What if your dog walks willingly and you don’t drag them? Are they ok to be in dog friendly places then?

The hyperbole on these threads just means that reasonable comments and complaints will be ignored.

Stop pretending that all dogs want to be doing the weekly shop in tescos. Or hanging out with you whilst you try on clothes in Zara. Or sitting under a table in a dingy pub while you have pints with your pals. It's you that wants them there.