Play dates and etiquette surrounding cats and dogs?

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Staffielove23 · 04/01/2023 17:18

My toddler has a play date organised next week with a mum that’s new to the area and her little one. I very seldom have folk round because I enjoy spending time alone. I also have 4 cats and a dog. Would it weird to check she’s not allergic to cats or frightened of dogs? Or should I just play it by ear.

YABU to mention it. They’re coming to see the people, not the pets.

YANBU to mention it. They might be allergic.

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Staffielove23 · 05/01/2023 17:13

Particularly since cats seem to inevitably head towards the person in the room who least likes them.

They are especially adept at this. Straight on my FIL’s knee who really does not like them for some strange reason. I don’t know why they do it although I’d never trust anyone who doesn’t like cats 😂

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FangedFrisbee · 05/01/2023 17:36

SalviaOfficinalis · 05/01/2023 09:23

If I was going round for a toddler play date I would be more comfortable if the dog was in a different room.

It’s nothing personal, I’m sure your dog is lovely, I’m just wary of animals around my child until I get to know them a bit for myself.

My DS loves dogs and has no fear - he would go up to any dog and attempt to pat its face, which the dog may or may not like.

How would you ever get to know the dog if it's always locked away when you are over?

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