House "guest"...

NorthernDobes

NorthernDobes

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So I have this friend I went to school with and grew up with. We did alot in my teen years and had alot of fun. I went and got married and had kids, and she stayed single and childless. She calls still asking if I want to go to clubs with her and all that, which does not appeal to me anymore. I have taken her up on lunch and shopping every so often. I'm sure I bore her with my dog talk, as she does me with her new "flavor" or the week guy tales. :sleep:

The other day she stopped by the house. I had no idea she was coming. She shows up and the dogs not knowing her, bark at first, and then sniff her as she enters. It's funny as they all lay watching her, and would shy from her advances to be petted. Her facail expression, body posturing and out held hand showed all the signs of a non animal lover. The dogs wanted nothing to do with her.

After idle chit chat for about 10 mins she decides to start bitching about how I never have fun anymore, and how boring I am now, and then starts in about the dog hair all over her new $100 pants, and $200 coat. She becomes irritated and starts dramatically whiping off her clothes. Sighing and really making a big deal over it. She has the nerve to tell me I should not allow the dogs on my leather sofa. I got quite defensive and told her I bought it, and its leather which wipes clean, and reminded her that this is the dogs home too, and that she was welcome to stand. LOL (I'm so mean.) :p

Needless to say she left. And I'm not sure I cared much. Do any of you ever go through this with non dog loving friends? I can't tell you how sick to death of people inviting themselves over to my home without asking. I feel I have no need to treat them as guests if they invite themselves and insult me.

Other then her, most of our company loves the dogs as much as we do. It just goes to show you how friends can drift apart in life. I'm pretty sure her attitude in general has kept her from finding anyone and settling down. Anyway I just had to vent. :D
 
I would of stood up, in the middle of her little rant, went to the door, opened it, and said: here's the door, don't let it hit you in the ass on your way out!!!

A couple of years ago, one of my friends came over for the weekend. I used to date this guy many years ago. Now, we are just friends.

Anyway, when it came time for bed, I made up my couch for him and me and JC went into my bedroom to go to sleep. This guy decides to come into my bed in the middle of the night. Well, JC didn't like that and went for him. The next morning, he told me that my dog should not be allowed on the bed. I told him that HE is not allowed on my bed since he was NOT invited there. I told him that if he did not like the way it was, feel free to leave.
 
NorthernDobes,it's always sad to hear of a friendship gone south,but it happens some times. IMO,some people evolve and mature with life experience and some do not. I think we know from your story who's who in that dept. Give her some time,maybe a life long friendship is not lost but just having a sour moment at this time. She may "evolve" one day.

And to Michele,well...........he's a man. As one myself I can say we're sick,we cant help it,it's in our genes:rolleyes:Or is it jeans?:scratch::D The difference is some can "be good" and some can't. I bet it scared the crap outa that guy when your dog "went" for him,hopefully he learned a lesson there about being "good".
 
You know what, I guess it is just me but.............................I really
do not trust people who don't care for animals and excuse me this
is my home and my furry kids will do what I want an allow regardless
of what somebody else may think, if you don't like it stay away.
Here we go I am OFF AGAIN AND RUNNING AT THE MOUTH
 
Funny you should bring this up. I just had this happen the other day. An old friend of mine stopped by and started with "You know they are just dogs, right?" Well this didn't end pretty and when she left, I found a poem on the internet that I printed on some scrspbook paper and mod podged to a piece of wood and the cut a bone shape from another piece of wood. I put hooks on both and it now hangs on my front door instead of a wreath. I'll take some pics when hubby gets back with my camera.
In the mean time, here is the poem...
Dogs Live Here



If you don't want to be greeted,
With paws and wiggly rears,
Don't come inside,
Because DOGS LIVE HERE.


If you don't like the feel,
Of a cold nose or wet tongue,
Don't come inside,
Because DOGS LIVE HERE.


If you don't want to step,
Over scattered toys,
Don't come inside,
Because DOGS LIVE HERE.


If you think a home,
Ought to smell like perfume,
Don't come inside,
Because DOGS LIVE HERE.


But if you don't mind all this,
You'll be instantly loved
When you do come inside,
Because DOGS LIVE HERE!
 
paintinsthegame said:
Funny you should bring this up. I just had this happen the other day. An old friend of mine stopped by and started with "You know they are just dogs, right?" Well this didn't end pretty and when she left, I found a poem on the internet that I printed on some scrspbook paper and mod podged to a piece of wood and the cut a bone shape from another piece of wood. I put hooks on both and it now hangs on my front door instead of a wreath. I'll take some pics when hubby gets back with my camera.
In the mean time, here is the poem...
Dogs Live Here

If you don't want to be greeted,
With paws and wiggly rears,
Don't come inside,
Because DOGS LIVE HERE.

If you don't like the feel,
Of a cold nose or wet tongue,
Don't come inside,
Because DOGS LIVE HERE.

If you don't want to step,
Over scattered toys,
Don't come inside,
Because DOGS LIVE HERE.

If you think a home,
Ought to smell like perfume,
Don't come inside,
Because DOGS LIVE HERE.

But if you don't mind all this,
You'll be instantly loved
When you do come inside,
Because DOGS LIVE HERE!
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Seen this one, LOVE IT.
 
I like this one too.

Dog Lovers

My dogs live here, they're here to stay.
You don't like pets, be on your way.
They share my home, my food, my space.
This is their home; this is their place.

You will find dog hair on the floor,
they will alert you're at the door.
They may request a little pat,
a simple “no” will settle that.

It gripes me when I hear you say,
'just how is it you live this way?
They smell, they shed, they're in the way.'
'WHO ASKED YOU?' is all I can say.

They love me more than anyone,
my voice is like the rising sun.
They merely have to hear me say,
'C'mon, time to go and play.'

Then tails wag and faces grin.
They bounce and hop and make a din.
They never say 'no time for you,'
they're always there, to GO and DO.

And if I'm sad? They're by my side.
And if I'm mad? They circle wide.
And if I laugh, they laugh with me,
they understand, they always see.

Ao once again, I say to you,
ୀCome visit me, but know this too . . .
My dogs live here, they're here to stay.
You don't like pets, be on your way.
They share my home, my food, my space.
This is their home; this is their place.”
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She's lucky the dogs didn't really let her know how they felt about her BARGING in unannounced.

It's going to happen from time to time having company unannounced but they sure as hell shouldn't be telling you how to conduct your household. I don't think I would have been as nice as you were.:machinegun::machinegun:

Cya
 
We have an acquaintance who is socially awkward, at best, with people, let alone animals. When Elka heads for him, he flails his arms around in an "uncontrollable" manner; not to hit her, he's never done that, but in an "oh GOD" sort of way. Elka, of course, thinks this is extremely funny, and will sneak up next to him, and then put her nose on his neck or elbow and then jump away. She will, in fact, wait for myself or my fiance to be looking at her before she does it, even, like "hey, watch this". I did unload on him about it recently, as he started to flail when she was perhaps 3 feet away from him, and in fact loving on me. He's been a bit more mellow since then, or has at least used other friends for cover to better effect.
 
GingerGunlock said:
We have an acquaintance who is socially awkward, at best, with people, let alone animals. When Elka heads for him, he flails his arms around in an "uncontrollable" manner; not to hit her, he's never done that, but in an "oh GOD" sort of way. Elka, of course, thinks this is extremely funny, and will sneak up next to him, and then put her nose on his neck or elbow and then jump away. She will, in fact, wait for myself or my fiance to be looking at her before she does it, even, like "hey, watch this". I did unload on him about it recently, as he started to flail when she was perhaps 3 feet away from him, and in fact loving on me. He's been a bit more mellow since then, or has at least used other friends for cover to better effect.
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Elka needs to give him a nose poke in the butt...watch him squirm then. Hahaha

Cya
 
I remember another incident that happened not to long ago with the same 'friend'. We were going out to get some lunch. While walking to the restaurant, I noticed there was a miniature pinscher tied up outside the restaurant. I went over to the dog and read the phone number on his tags. I then proceeded to call the number and a guy answered (he was in the restaurant). I asked him about the dog and he said he was coming right out to get the dog. I told him to not do that anymore..someone could of stole his dog.

Anyways, my friend told me next time to mind my own business and that I could of gotten HIM into a fight with the owner of the dog. I told him I would do it again and also that if I ever saw someone abusing their animal I would get involved and if he felt uncomfortable to please just get in your car and drive away.

If you don't like what I do or how I act, please feel free to "not" hang out with me anymore. I really don't give a shit. I am who I am.
 
d0ds0t said:
Well, I can't think of any of my friends that don't like animals, and if there are anyone I'm sure they're not worth thinking about :p
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My thoughts exactly!
And if they're shallow enough to worry about their material things like clothes rather than the bond you can share with dogs, they're not someone I think highly about.
I unfortunately have a relative or two who has that attitude (even though most love dogs), and it's not as easy to get rid of them, but I will let them know my thoughts at any rate, and if they don't like the dogs they know where the door is. :)
 
My flipping mother does this. Ive had Zeus wot, jus over a month, I moved into my house in march, shes never been to my house (fair enough 3 hour drive not the point) but since Ive had Zeus its.....''Zoe I wouldnt let the dog on the furniture.''...'' I would only keep him in one room Zoe''. ''Keep your windows open Zoe, you'll get that 'dog smell' :eek:.''

Shut it mother
My Dog, My house, My say so!
Pahahahaha!!
 
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