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AIBU?

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AIBU about my sister bringing an extra guest in the form of

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CharlieAlphaKiloEcho · 24/12/2013 14:38

a puppy?

She has got my niece a chihuahua puppy for Christmas whole other bloody thread IMO

My mum has just informed me that she will be bringing it with them on boxing day.

AIBU in being a bit annoyed she hasn't even asked if this is ok?

We have cat that is currently housebound due to injury. He is already in enough of strop with me and I fear this will lead to an entire year of him peeing on my slippers or something...

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mrsjay · 24/12/2013 17:33

who buys a puppy for xmas these days poor thing anyway I would tell her you are not happy and to bring a doggy carrier for it to stay so it is safe silly woman imo her not you

ToffeeOwnsTheSausage · 24/12/2013 17:33

Your sister always such an entitled madam? Clearly thinks everything will be all cooing over the puppy and hasn't given any thought to it being your house and your poor injured cat. I would be having words. Now.

coffeeinbed · 24/12/2013 17:34

It's a chihuahua puppy, the size of a smallish mouse, don't think it can pee a lot.
She'll probably keep it in her handbag.
Still, naughty DSis.

CranberrySaucyJack · 24/12/2013 17:35

Send her to mine instead!

I cannot think of a nicer way to spend Christmas than with a baby chihuahua meself

Pobblewhohasnotoes · 24/12/2013 17:36

Yanbu. She should have got a proper dog.

CerealMom · 24/12/2013 17:37

Sashh, you wouldn't get a sandwich out of it. Stick to leftover turkey.

Crate it.
Wee small pup + feet + rug/carpet + tinsel/chocs + excited kids = Caribbean holiday for Mr. Vet :-)

TheSmallClanger · 24/12/2013 17:39

A chihuahua puppy is palm-size, like a pet rat.
If your cat is big, the puppy is at more risk from a cranky cat than the cat is from it.

Kaygunner · 24/12/2013 17:41

Worst puppy's to have IMO with kids and other pets around, they are very jumpy and hyper breed and wee a bloody lot not to mention because they are so small can get into smaller tighter harder to reach places to do their business, (my sister also has one!)
I would phone and say I heard your planning on bringing your puppy but as it's my house I don't want it here be straight with her or she won't care what you say and do it anyway

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CharlieAlphaKiloEcho · 24/12/2013 17:44

I might text her that Sashh

I am actually more worried about the poor pup should he come up against my grumpy cat.

I may just tuck it inside my apron for the entire day. Purely for it's own protection of course.

I understand why she has to bring it, but I just think she should be warning me first!

The carpets were already due a big clean in January....

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WitchWay · 24/12/2013 17:47

Poor cat, shame he's injured otherwise he could enjoy the puppy as a snack

LynetteScavo · 24/12/2013 18:05

Awwww looook!]

Soooo cute!

Cant he stay in a bedroom in a hamster cage if it's all too much for him/you? You know, like when you take a baby and a travel cot, and set it up in the spare room so they can have an afternoon nap?

Bloody stupid to get a puppy for Christmas, though!

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CharlieAlphaKiloEcho · 24/12/2013 18:11

Aww Lynette - that is cute.

I'm sure it will be fine, I'll set up some space in my room for it. The cat will most likely be sat on the windowsill staring at freedom and shooting me dirty looks whenever I walk past.

I don't think I want to even start listing why it's a stupid idea to get one. The list will never end and I've got quite a bit of cooking to do tomorrow :)

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LynetteScavo · 24/12/2013 18:28

Giving your DC a chihuahua puppy for Christmas is stupid (if momentarily cute).

The end.

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CharlieAlphaKiloEcho · 24/12/2013 18:30

Well yes, that is a comprehensive list I guess.

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meditrina · 24/12/2013 18:55

I didn't even think of the possibility of the resident cat eating the visiting minute ratlet puppy. Whoever suggested the hamster cage is on to a good thing.

shouldnthavesaid · 24/12/2013 19:40

We have a chihuahua cross and took her to my grans, quite by surprise one day (never asked, but I was going past and had dog anyway) - initially, dog started off in the hallway with a bowl of cat food.. Within twenty minutes she was on my lap fast asleep. Grandparents have a very elderly cat who looked over, yawned and fell back asleep.. The cat has never encountered a dog in his life and is quite a nervous chap but was fine.. You may be pleasantly surprised! Chihuahuas are small enough to be held most of the time anyway.

hiddenhome · 24/12/2013 21:50

Chihuahua would make a passable starter I suppose.

MadAsFish · 24/12/2013 22:03

Why can't cat stay in one bedroom for a few hours with litter tray?
Because it's the cat's home, and he gets first right for comfort.

revivingsnowshower · 25/12/2013 00:17

yes I think you could easily rig up some sort of playpen arrangement for such a small dog, but she should have asked first.

AnandaTimeIn · 25/12/2013 00:27

A puppy is a baby dog.

Someone has to stay home to look after it.

curlew · 25/12/2013 00:32

"Why can't cat stay in one bedroom for a few hours with litter tray?
Because it's the cat's home, and he gets first right for comfort."

And exactly why wouldn't a cat have "first rights for comfort" in a quiet bedroom with a litter tray, and posh food? Rather than downstairs with rackety people?

tiredandsadmum · 25/12/2013 00:34

Poor cat - dog owners can be so dismissive of cats. It is his home and if he is ill he should be able to enjoy it free of stress. I think your sister is very out of order. It is not Ok to turn up with a dog un invited.

Hope your Christmas goes OK!

curlew · 25/12/2013 00:45

I'm a cat person- not even remotely dismissive. There is nothing a poorly car wants more than peace, quiet and dark. Which it can have tucked away in a bedroom - and which it wouldn't have in a family Christmas, puppy or no puppy!

SkinnedAlive · 25/12/2013 00:59

YANBU. I agree with the others - its very unfair on the puppy as well as yourself and the cat and without a lot of care its an accident waiting to happen :( I have seen quite a few small breed puppies badly injured (i.e. fractures) by being accidentally stood/sat on, not to mention eating something he shouldn't what with gift wrapping, tinsel etc being in abundance. Also, puppies generally don't know a hissing, spitting cat is not a good playmate, and a frightened, injured cat backed into a corner may well go for the eyes if the pup is slow to back down.

He obviously can't be left alone for the day. If he is very new and has only just lost his mum and litter-mates, then a long day out in a strange, over-stimulating environment is really very unfair on him and one of your sisters family really should consider staying behind at home with him. If you get a puppy then they do come with responsibilities. If he is a bit older and they have had him a while, then hopefully a good visit will be had by all (including the cat) - particularly if he has been crate trained and can be kept safe and out of harms way.

Have a fantastic Christmas :)

SkinnedAlive · 25/12/2013 01:09

I also have to add the cat should have priority. Its his home and he should be able to come and go into whichever rooms he pleases, particularly if he is poorly. My cats have never been locked up, and both would be very distressed to be locked in a room and would howl and wail very loudly. Cats, as always want the choice! One of mine is very sociable and loves guests. The other would just want to hide somewhere quiet and sleep. One of my cats also scratched my puppy in the eye (also on a bank holiday) despite very, very close supervision. Luckily the puppy was ok and she was insured but otherwise that would have been a very large vets bill.

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