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To all the people that get mad when they see a "what to do with our pets post"
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I'm glad you ladies liked it
A few weeks ago DH suggested we get rid of our youngest cat, and was subsequently read the riot act! Since then he has realized the idiocy of his prior thinking, and found this gem of a craigslist posting to share with us today
This is amazing! I can't imagine ever giving up one of my furry babies for any reason. When we adopted our dog and 3 cats we understood it was a lifelong commitment. Through rain or shine we will be here for them. My almost 11 month old son LOVES his "Jacks" (he calls all the cats by the name of our very bad kitten because we're always yelling his name...so cute!) and he plays with them and laughs at all the pets every day. My in-laws (middle eastern family who just doesn't understand the bond you develop with animals) absolutely hates that we have so many pets and hates when they go by our son. They're always trying to tell us to get rid of them and I just laugh and say "They were your grandkids first" hahah. Thanks for posting this. I hope more people realize that you can have a baby and pets...
I thought the ad was hilarious. But I have to ask, what if your dog becomes aggressive toward you during pregnancy and or later on, the baby?
How do you address it?
My coworker had a large breed dog that became very aggressive toward her. Her husband worked nights, she worked days, so she was always alone with their infant when she was with the dog. They did give the dog up to a shelter (my stomach turned when they told me) but what should they have done? I'm not asking to start trouble, I'm just genuinely interested.
There are underlying reasons, I'd imagine. A good vet could've probably helped them and recommended possibly classes or other techniques. until then, I would have made the dog a place in one area of the house/yard while hubby was away.
If she depended on the dog as a "protector" more than usual while pregnant, it could be the dog felt it achieved an alpha status OVER her. Now, the baby comes, and the dog is expected to "lose it's place in the pack". It may have taken some time. This is why it's best to start a regimen before baby comes. A good vet could probably point anyone in the right direction.
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This exactly! Thanks to the original poster and to fadushi, quoted above! My MIL also tried to get us to "do something" about our cats but by now she's realised I would sooner bite her head off...
The add was so perfectly detailed... I just mailed that link to all the people I know. Maybe it'll "enlighten" some of them.
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omg!
i totally approve of this post. i have been getting more and more riled up each time i see one of the "oh no will my pet hurt my baby" posts. i can only assume that these posters didn't grow up in a pet-friendly homes...
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BFP #3 via cancelled IUI ~ C (2lb 3oz; HELLP) 5/16/11
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