My DMs response to news we're getting a dog

[Catnuzzle]

Since lockdown both me and DH work from home. I only work 3 days a week, he iccasionally pops into the office but I'm home all the time. I'm late 40s. 2 DDs (13 &11). We have two cats but have always wanted a dog. We've found one. We're rehoming from a family who can't provide the care he needs. He is perfect for us and hopefully we are for him. My husband and I both run, our DDs are animal mad.
I sent my mum a picture of him, his name and that he's coming to live with us. Her response? 'Why on earth are you getting a dog?'
I would have thought it was self-evident. Just another example to add to a veeeerrrrryyyy long list of why our relationship is strained.
Just wanted to rant.

@takenforgrantednana are you OP's mum by any chance?

@MrsWalrus

There are all sorts of ways one can be a horrible nuisance.

Indeed!!

OP, you sound brilliantly suited to him, ignore the ridiculousness. There are some people on MM who don’t think anyone should own a dog.

Wishing you all many years of doggy happiness- from a experienced dog (including collie) owner and parent of human children who have somehow survived the experience.

*OP, you sound brilliantly suited to him, ignore the ridiculousness. There are some people on MM who don’t think anyone should own a dog.
*

They are always dog owners themselves too. With some sort of weird belief that they are the only ones worthy and responsible enough and everyone else is an undeserving idiot 😆