[missydawn]

I'm one of those people that my house has to be major clean,everything has to be kept in its place,and I don't like clutter.Yes i'm a clean freak,but ok do you still have those people in your family that want eat a thing in your house because you have a pet inside!You know "these pets" become your kids & are treated better than alot of human kids are.Even friends ,you love them to death but if you look close,some of them(without pets) feel the same way!This kind of stuff gets to me!!I know there are alot of people who don't like pets inside BUT I think they take things to far.Are people like this in your family?!?:foxes15:

 

[ErinL]

That's rough. I am a bit of a clean freak as well. Luckily ( I guess) the rest of my family are slobs, so I never here anything negative in terms Of that. My mother is not an animal person, so she can't understand why I would want to live in a zoo (her words). I have 3 dogs and 2 cats.

 

[missydawn]

As ive said in other forums inside we have3 chihuahuas,3 dachshunds and a cockietiel. Outside:8 bigger dogs,8 horses

 

[kimr]

I surround myself with animal lovers and there really isn't any problem! LOL

I am OCD. There is a place for everything and everything is always clean. I'm also a darn good cook, so no one turns down a meal around here!

But, I experienced something similar the other night, and it left me unsettled. I keep my grandson ALOT. I live right by the country club that my daughter and son play golf at, so he stays with Mimi while they golf. They have no problem leaving him with me, I've kept him since he was a new born - he's now 10 months. Gracie and Diesel love him dearly and at times try to be his 'lap' dogs, although the lap is a little small. Pedro has come to love him since he has started crawling - he thinks he's one of the pack.

Anyway, my house is chaos as far as the dogs go. They're friendly and needy and if you come in, you are the guest - this is their home. I don't spend my time saying "get down" or "don't do that". They treat others just like they treat my husband and I - big "hellos" and lots of kisses. If you want peace and quiet, you'd better go somewhere else.

My daughter and son-in-law came in to pick up my grandson the other night, and my son-in-law was holding him in the recliner. Of course, the little ones were glad to see him, so they were yipping and demanding attention, and my son-in-law abruptly stood up and said "I can't handle all this chaos" and walked outside. He was raised in a home without animals, while my daughter on the other hand had to be banned from the local animal shelter when she was 16 because she was bringing home too many animals for me to care for...

It really hurt my feelings. It's my home, and it's my dogs home. It's no problem for me to babysit for them, but it's a problem when the dogs want to say hello??? Same goes for Gunner, who is outside...3/4 Great Pyrenees and 1/4 Border Collie, and just barely a year old. He is fairly obedient, but does have alot of puppy in him. My son in law really pulls back from Gunner - I honestly think he's afraid Gunner will get him dirty. This same dog will ride his baby (my grandson) on his back for hours.

I find I really take offense to this kind of behavior, and it's all I can do to keep my mouth shut and keep peace in the family. I've bitten my tongue almost off!

 

[Mouvelous]

This is upsetting. My family are big animal lovers my mother has like 9 cats not including the strays she feeds and one dog a min pin and fish. my sisters have cats and dogs. And we do play date over my mothers house with all the dogs every weekend it gets kinda crazy but having 6 siblings and 13 grand kids where use to it. My husbands side is the side that kills me not one of them with a single pet not even a gold fish. Thankfully my hubby understand my love for animals. My father in law recently found out we a new chihuahua puppy in the house and got all upset saying chihuahua are wild dogs! i couldnt believe it WILD DOGS! They are yappy and snippy and should not be around children! i couldnt believe it. my dogs love my kids.

I put a sign on my back door the door everyone uses saying "no shoes allowed at all" cause my puppie hasnt had all his shots yet and people can bring in bad things on there shoes and he tell me theres no way i will walk around with socks in a house full of dogs! 2 dogs isnt a house full! and i steam clean all hard floors daily there is not carpet in my house. so disrespectful and this was just a hour ago. Makes me so upset!

 

[Mouvelous]

This is upsetting. My family are big animal lovers my mother has like 9 cats not including the strays she feeds and one dog a min pin and fish. my sisters have cats and dogs. And we do play date over my mothers house with all the dogs every weekend it gets kinda crazy but having 6 siblings and 13 grand kids where use to it. My husbands side is the side that kills me not one of them with a single pet not even a gold fish. Thankfully my hubby understand my love for animals. My father in law recently found out we a new chihuahua puppy in the house and got all upset saying chihuahua are wild dogs! i couldnt believe it WILD DOGS! They are yappy and snippy and should not be around children! i couldnt believe it. my dogs love my kids.

I put a sign on my back door the door everyone uses saying "no shoes allowed at all" cause my puppie hasnt had all his shots yet and people can bring in bad things on there shoes and he tell me theres no way i will walk around with socks in a house full of dogs! 2 dogs isnt a house full! and i steam clean all hard floors daily there is not carpet in my house. so disrespectful and this was just a hour ago. Makes me so upset!

 

[LeStatKelly]

We have 5 dogs, 11 cats and the ferrets outside.

I have my 2 year old granddaughter living me, she's been here 8 months now, her father , my son who does not live us, is always going on about the animals. He says they shouldn't be around the baby but makes no attempt to even care for her!
If he really gave a sh*t surely he'd take her away and take care of her himself?
Of course not that would cost him money!
He's the only one who is like this my other kids are fine, they were all brought up with the animals as I've had my 'zoo' for over 30 years!.

Having said that although the house is clean we do joke that 'animal hair is a condiment' at times!....lol...it's not often but we do find the odd hair in our cup of coffee or sandwich!

My attitude is if you don't like my animals invite me out for a meal or coffee.....starbucks do a roaring trade with me and my 'none animal' friends......lol

 

[missydawn]

I surround myself with animal lovers and there really isn't any problem! LOL

I am OCD. There is a place for everything and everything is always clean. I'm also a darn good cook, so no one turns down a meal around here!

But, I experienced something similar the other night, and it left me unsettled. I keep my grandson ALOT. I live right by the country club that my daughter and son play golf at, so he stays with Mimi while they golf. They have no problem leaving him with me, I've kept him since he was a new born - he's now 10 months. Gracie and Diesel love him dearly and at times try to be his 'lap' dogs, although the lap is a little small. Pedro has come to love him since he has started crawling - he thinks he's one of the pack.

Anyway, my house is chaos as far as the dogs go. They're friendly and needy and if you come in, you are the guest - this is their home. I don't spend my time saying "get down" or "don't do that". They treat others just like they treat my husband and I - big "hellos" and lots of kisses. If you want peace and quiet, you'd better go somewhere else.

My daughter and son-in-law came in to pick up my grandson the other night, and my son-in-law was holding him in the recliner. Of course, the little ones were glad to see him, so they were yipping and demanding attention, and my son-in-law abruptly stood up and said "I can't handle all this chaos" and walked outside. He was raised in a home without animals, while my daughter on the other hand had to be banned from the local animal shelter when she was 16 because she was bringing home too many animals for me to care for...

It really hurt my feelings. It's my home, and it's my dogs home. It's no problem for me to babysit for them, but it's a problem when the dogs want to say hello??? Same goes for Gunner, who is outside...3/4 Great Pyrenees and 1/4 Border Collie, and just barely a year old. He is fairly obedient, but does have alot of puppy in him. My son in law really pulls back from Gunner - I honestly think he's afraid Gunner will get him dirty. This same dog will ride his baby (my grandson) on his back for hours.

I find I really take offense to this kind of behavior, and it's all I can do to keep my mouth shut and keep peace in the family. I've bitten my tongue almost off!

I was raised up having any and everything my daddy would find beside the road.I think you do kids a favor to let them be raised up with pets.How else will they learn.That would have bothered me too!I dont like when people act like that.I'm an excellent cook too,all hoillday meals are always here and between my mama and me,we lay out the food!I dont understand how people can live without the love ,joy and happiness that pets give you!It's an unconditional love!I'm glad i was raised up with animals!!

 

[missydawn]

As ive said in other forums inside we have3 chihuahuas,3 dachshunds and a cockietiel. Outside:8 bigger dogs,8 horses

Oh how bad I feel,I forgot to mention our 4 cats,lol

 

[missydawn]

This is upsetting. My family are big animal lovers my mother has like 9 cats not including the strays she feeds and one dog a min pin and fish. my sisters have cats and dogs. And we do play date over my mothers house with all the dogs every weekend it gets kinda crazy but having 6 siblings and 13 grand kids where use to it. My husbands side is the side that kills me not one of them with a single pet not even a gold fish. Thankfully my hubby understand my love for animals. My father in law recently found out we a new chihuahua puppy in the house and got all upset saying chihuahua are wild dogs! i couldnt believe it WILD DOGS! They are yappy and snippy and should not be around children! i couldnt believe it. my dogs love my kids.

I put a sign on my back door the door everyone uses saying "no shoes allowed at all" cause my puppie hasnt had all his shots yet and people can bring in bad things on there shoes and he tell me theres no way i will walk around with socks in a house full of dogs! 2 dogs isnt a house full! and i steam clean all hard floors daily there is not carpet in my house. so disrespectful and this was just a hour ago. Makes me so upset!

you sound like a very good mommy!!But we have come in contact with people who think we have to many in the house,and we may have,BUT its our house!Maggie the chihuahua that has seizures is terrified of someone blowing loud bubbles with chewing gum,so our rule is,spit your gum out as you come in the door!You mentioned your mama feeding strays,My mama lives on a road where everyone thinks its ok to slow down and throw kittens out the window when they dont want them(she's never actually seen this happen)it just seems this way,& sometimes so tiny she feeds them with a dropper.She takes them in and gives them love.Shes 71 and people will still keep dumping them out!!She has a big heart!!

 

[missydawn]

Animals will love you when no one else will!!!!

 

[Kalisee]

Well, its like this. I once had a very big dog. He shed alot. No matter how much I vacuumed etc, there would still be hairs floating around. My father in law would not eat at my house...ever. After the dog left, he had no problem.

Now I have the little one who he has not met yet. I dont plan on cooking him any meals because I know he wont eat.

We love our animals like our children. We cant however force people to like them or tolerate them or whatever if the dont have it in them. Everyone is different.

I like cats but I dont like going to peoples' houses with cats and seeing them walking on the kitchen counters after walking on the floor etc. Cats intemidate me for some reason. I will pet them so I dont make their owner feel badly but I could not have one in my house.

It is upsetting but so are alot of other things. Imagine visiting someone and them having something they love but you dont like...like a tarantula (example). If the tarantula was walking all over you and you felt uncomfortable about it, you might understand.

I also feel bad when people come over and want me to put the dog in another room but I dont want them uncomfortable in my home, even though I think they are mean! ha ha ha.:noops:

 

[Jennmay]

I am a clean freak to. If people have animals but their house is clean I have no problem with it nor does anyone i know that comes here to eat. I have a friend who has no animals but her house is just nasty as far as unclean dishes everywhere food in pans on the stove etc. I would not eat anything from her house lol..

 

[~LS~]

I am respectful of people's likes and dislikes.
But with that being said, in MY home it's MY rules.
The dogs are part of the family, they will not be locked
up or put away, so if you have a problem with that lets
go out for a walk or a coffee instead. One thing though,
doggy manners are a priority in our home, the pups must
be respectful with our guests, no jumping up on them, no
noise, etc. It might be their home, but my guests do not
need to have my dogs sit on them or lick them if it makes
them uncomfortable. Usually my guys will sit patiently by
the guest's side hoping for a rub, if they do not get it they
simply move along with their day. I do try to surround myself
with animal friendly people, but with my mother and her husband
who dislike dogs, I simply find arrangements that work for us both,
without my dogs suffering or the family being uncomfortable or scared.

 

[~LS~]

I have been suffering from OCD since I was a young child, so my home is always
spotless. There is no hair, no bad manners and no barking in our house, which
really does not leave much room for complaining from our guests, lol.

 

[~LS~]

I am a clean freak to. If people have animals but their house is clean I have no problem with it nor does anyone i know that comes here to eat. I have a friend who has no animals but her house is just nasty as far as unclean dishes everywhere food in pans on the stove etc. I would not eat anything from her house lol..

SO TRUE!
There are folks with no kids or pets and their homes are just out of control.
When people visit my place they always say the same thing "I never would
have thought you had dogs" ...because it's flawlessly clean. I just do not
see why you can't have the best of both worlds, a clean home and dogs.

 

[missydawn]

I am a clean freak to. If people have animals but their house is clean I have no problem with it nor does anyone i know that comes here to eat. I have a friend who has no animals but her house is just nasty as far as unclean dishes everywhere food in pans on the stove etc. I would not eat anything from her house lol..

I'd be sitting there the whole time,hmmm,it wouldnt take me long to clean this mess up,well that would look less cluttered over there and id move that there,I wouldnt even be hearing the people around me speaking,lol.I dont know how people live in filth,I cant do it!

 

[missydawn]

I am respectful of people's likes and dislikes.
But with that being said, in MY home it's MY rules.
The dogs are part of the family, they will not be locked
up or put away, so if you have a problem with that lets
go out for a walk or a coffee instead. One thing though,
doggy manners are a priority in our home, the pups must
be respectful with our guests, no jumping up on them, no
noise, etc. It might be their home, but my guests do not
need to have my dogs sit on them or lick them if it makes
them uncomfortable. Usually my guys will sit patiently by
the guest's side hoping for a rub, if they do not get it they
simply move along with their day. I do try to surround myself
with animal friendly people, but with my mother and her husband
who dislike dogs, I simply find arrangements that work for us both,
without my dogs suffering or the family being uncomfortable or scared.

We do put ours in our bedroom like on Christmas ,Easter or Thanksgiving when there's like 20 or more people here and we are to scared someone might step on one of them.I dont like it but I am willing to do that then.The one thing ours does that i wish i could break is :when guest walks in,(it doesn't matter if it's only 1 person or people)then bark SOOOOO loud!! its a little embarrassing.My dachshunds are as loud as BIG dogs!!

 

[missydawn]

SO TRUE!
There are folks with no kids or pets and their homes are just out of control.
When people visit my place they always say the same thing "I never would
have thought you had dogs" ...because it's flawlessly clean. I just do not
see why you can't have the best of both worlds, a clean home and dogs.

I agree with that!I like my house nice and clean!

 

[lulu'smom]

I just do not
see why you can't have the best of both worlds, a clean home and dogs.

I agree with this. I believe we have a very clean house and we have dogs. I can't say we have well behaved dogs though because I can't seem to fix the barking when someone comes to the door and comes in. I'm working on it, but I will admit not very consistently. I have to say though, my philosophy is that it's my fault that my dogs aren't well-behaved, and I would not/ do not hold it against someone for not liking the barking or jumping at the back of their legs when they are leaving. I should fix this. That said, I'm am human and I have a sister-in-law that has commented on not being a "dog person" or wanting them in her house or on her couch or pillows where she might lay her head. And I think--OK, well, you are entitled to your opinion--Have you ever noticed how nice it would be if more people would keep opinion locked up nice and tight where they do not bother others?