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I just don't want their dog here

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WinkyWinkola · 17/07/2011 11:18

Pil are coming to visit this weekend. They stay in a hotel as our house is too small to accommodate them.

Mil has this ancient dog that is blind and well, imo, ready to be put down. She wants to bring it with them. It will have to stay with us whilst they are in the hotel.

I don't want the dog here, especially not a disabled one that will probably poo and wee every where. We don't have a garden as it's currently a building site.

If I wanted a dog, I'd get one. I don't so I won't. I've got 3 dcs and that's really enough for me. Plus all the cooking and hospitality for pil this weekend - which of course I don't mind but I think bringing the dog is an imposition.

Aibu?

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DogsBestFriend · 17/07/2011 17:32

Malcontent, how many more times do I have to ask if I'm being thought to be lying?

YES.

Ok? Get that? Hmm

reelingintheyears · 17/07/2011 17:33

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DogsBestFriend · 17/07/2011 17:34

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Claw3 · 17/07/2011 17:34

Kladdkaka - Police dogs? I dont get it, why would anyone want to bring a police dog to stay in your house and if they did why couldnt you say no?

Malcontentinthemiddle · 17/07/2011 17:35

DBF, steady on, I was just checking I'd read it properly!

So if one of your dogs died, that would be the same as one of your children?

lachesis · 17/07/2011 17:35

'You all sound pretty mean spirited generally. You put yourself out for family for one weekend for pitys sake '

Family, yes, but I don't consider dogs family. I've been called all kinds of things and attacked personally because of it, doesn't change a thing. I'd not have someone's incontinent dog in my house for any reason if they didn't like it they could find somewhere else to stay and I think a lot of these people are on here are crackers. Apparently, I'm not alone in this sentiment, but that is neither here nor there.

Some people don't like dogs.

DooinMeCleanin · 17/07/2011 17:38

PIL and the DH are family, why are the op's feelings on this dog more important than their being able to visit their son? It is the DH's house too. He wants the dog to stay so he can see his parents.

Op - what does your DH have to say about it?

reelingintheyears · 17/07/2011 17:38

It was your helpful suggestions lachesis ....

Not everyone likes dogs yes.....i agree.

But your alternatives were not helpful.

And downright nasty.

DogsBestFriend · 17/07/2011 17:39

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lachesis · 17/07/2011 17:40

Can't say I'm really all that bothered, reeling.

Andrewofgg · 17/07/2011 17:40

Kladdkaka - I meant pets, of course, but even with service dogs the user should first be sure there are no allergy or similar issues. In the end it is up to the householder.

Lachesis - you are a person after my own heart!

reelingintheyears · 17/07/2011 17:40

Prick/dick has not been deleted yet.

Why did cunt.?

DogsBestFriend · 17/07/2011 17:40

Oh FFS Malcontent please refer to what I've already written. I find your inability to believe me - or is that to understand plain English - rather wearing.

Malcontentinthemiddle · 17/07/2011 17:41

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FabbyChic · 17/07/2011 17:41

My dog is my baby, and I do love him as much as I love my son.

We all love him in this house and it would be like losing a child if anything happened to him.

reelingintheyears · 17/07/2011 17:41

I rest my case.

Kladdkaka · 17/07/2011 17:41

Claw3, someone said that NO dog owner should EVER expect to take their dog to somebody else's home without asking first and being willing to accept the answer NO. No dog owner. Ever.

I was pointing out the error in this comment. If a policeman has reason to believe that you have illegal substances in your house, he would expect to take his sniffer dog to you house and he wouldn't be expected to ask first and he most definately wouldn't accept NO for an answer. Ergo, the statement false.

lachesis · 17/07/2011 17:42

I don't care, Dogs. I did not report the comment, although it is against talk policy here, but it's indicative of how the board has gone of late.

She doesn't want the dog there. It's forced on her, I suggest she get rid.

DogsBestFriend · 17/07/2011 17:42

"Lachesis - you are a person after my own heart!"

That's what TidyDancer and I meant, Andrew.

Oh... and it shows.

reelingintheyears · 17/07/2011 17:42

lachesis....if you're not that bothered why do you keep posting on this thread?

TidyDancer · 17/07/2011 17:43

That's actually what was said. She suggested sending the PILs out for a walk so the dog could be killed while they were gone. The names he/she has been called are entirely warranted.

Andrewofgg · 17/07/2011 17:43

God Almighty, FabbyChic, think what you are saying. If you are of an age to have a small son then unless tragedy strikes you will outlive your dog. Are you seriously saying that that will be like outliving your son?

Malcontentinthemiddle · 17/07/2011 17:43

Sorry DBF, I'm trying to find the post that sums it all up. If you feel like just saying 'yes' or 'no', that'd be great, but don't if it's annoying you.

Kladdkaka · 17/07/2011 17:43

Andrew, I knew you were talking about pets, I'm just being faceious

Malcontentinthemiddle · 17/07/2011 17:44

Oh dear god, just seen fabbychic's post.

Sorry, that's frankly mental.