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Pets at home - essential trip?

58 replies

Usernamenumber6373 · 10/01/2021 11:13

Hi all, my dog got out of her harness today and has done a couple times this week. We’ve had it for a while with no problems. It’s just a cheap one from Argos so I assume it’s just stretched or damaged. She’s quite small and even when it’s pulled tighter she’s managed to get out.

Our nearest pets at home is half hour away - no smaller pet shops in the area anymore (probably killed off by the larger stores). Aibu to think a trip to pets at home is essential?

I mean we could get one delivered but it means no walks for a few days for a very energetic jrt. She could just go with a lead on her collar but she hates that.

Trying to get into their website but in a queue and couldn’t get on!

Aibu? They are open so essential right?

Scared I’ll get pulled over 😢

OP posts:
nicky7654 · 10/01/2021 16:50

Dear God seriously?? 🙄

Felifox · 10/01/2021 16:58

I live in Cornwall and my hospital appointments are now a 53 mile drive. RCH has been closed for many consultant's appointments since Mar.

dottiedodah · 10/01/2021 17:13

My dog lost her tag the other day .Got to Pets Corner for a new one .Kind of essential ! Really dont worry about it

Laiste · 10/01/2021 17:42

@Cherrysoup

Amazon Prime? How big is she that you’re worried she’ll pull you over?! I recommend figure of 8 sliplead which is comfortable and immediately stops pulling.
Pulled over by the police not the dog.

Back in April/May i read, among many others, a thread on here about Eating a Sandwich On a Bench. It was long one. It was a bunfight. Some posters may remember it. I read it with equal horror and amusement and felt that we'd reached peak covid weirdness and we'd surely never see the like of it again.

This thread ... i'm feeling it again.

Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum · 10/01/2021 17:46

Just go to the pet shop.

Yes your dog's safety is essential.

SuitedandBooted · 10/01/2021 17:59

Pet shops are open because they are essential.

You can't walk your dog safely. Just go!

Lovely1a2b3c · 10/01/2021 18:02

It is essential that your dog doesn't get involved in an accident by slipping out of their harness and that they get daily exercise- so yes a harness is essential so a trip to Petsathome is too.

Ghostlyglow · 10/01/2021 18:51

The shop is open. You want to buy something that it sells. Go.

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