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laureen227

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you were far more polite than i'd've been. i'd've probably told her i thought DOGS were inferior!
 

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Originally Posted by beturtlement

She took one look at the carrier, saw that it was a cat, and made this sour milk face, "Oh.. it's a /cat/." She says, all disdainfully. "I don't like cats. I'm a /dog/ person. Cats are inferior." I really had to bite my tongue.
why bite your tongue?
Long time ago, i had some one say its just a cat when i was at the vet.

My respoinse, was I dont remember asking you for your opion on my pet..so if i were you, i would keep my mouth shut.

but as i have said, before, i really need sign that says warning does not play well with other
 
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It's so comforting to see that you all are just as annoyed about what she had said as I was... and here I thought I might be overreacting. Hee. I /wanted/ to go into a dissertation on how friendly, sweet, and smart my cat was, but then I have a feeling it would have escalated into a shouting match.

And for those wonder why I bit my tongue.. I just figured, she did a nice job of making herself look like a total ass all on her own, she didn't need me to help.
I also wouldn't wanna speak ill of her dog.. who knows, he/she is probably the smarter of the pair, anyhow.


Niko's my first pet and I had always assumed there was a certain camaraderie between all pet owners, no matter what animal you happened to have. I guess not, in some cases. Such a shame.
 

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I don't why people who don't care for cats often have such a negative reaction. I have owned both dogs and cats and I have grown very attached to each. Dogs and cats are simply different and should each be appreciated for what they are.
 

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Originally Posted by Persi & Alley

I saw a study of statistics on one of the science channels the other night that claimed in the course of a normal day the average person will have a conversation with 2.8 idiots (by definition). Who were the other 1.8 that day?
Beautifully said, sir!


{By the way -- how anyone can claim either dogs OR cats to be inferior, I can't imagine. Both are such amazing, wonderful creatures! Besides, it's an apples-to-oranges comparison. Pooh on that nasty woman.
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Oh what a rude lil %$^#%! I would never be able to have the self-control you have shown. I just hope she's not the kind who would abuse any cat that was unfortunate enough to tumble into her path... What a complete idiot!
 

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I both feel and share your frustration ...

Some time ago, I had my Tonka (5 year old Blue Point Siamese - he is my Stud male in my breeding program and I adore him) into the vet for his monthly visit to the tech he likes for his claw trimming. Afterwards, like you, I set his carrier (a very expensive leather carrier with multiple safety features as Tonka is a bit of a Houdini and can get out of normal carriers) down on the floor whilst I paid my bill for the services.

A man came out of the examining area with his dog, on a leash mind you, and allowed that dog to lift his leg and pee on Tonka in his carrier!!!!!!!

I yelled, "HEY!!!! Your Dog is pee'ing on my CAT!! Stop him!"

The man just laughed and walked out of the clinic. The young lady behind the counter was laughing too and then my vet came out to see what all the yelling was about. When he learned what had happened, he told me he was going to call the man and ask him to render a formal apology. This is what I got (quoted from the email):

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Dear Madam,

My dog is, after all, a DOG. I am sorry if YOU were offended by his behavior, but that's what DOGS do. It is a DOG thing and I am not sorry he acted like a DOG. That's why I have a DOG. I like how they are. Dr. XXX suggested that I offer to purchase a new carrier for you since yours was ruined, but I find that is putting too much into what happened.

Again, and only because Dr. XXX said I had to apologize to you, I am sorry you were offended.

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So, once again, I both feel and share your frustration.
 

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Wow Gaye, I think I would have smacked that man and made him write me a check for the carrier on the spot, as well as smacking the girl who thought it was funny also.

Sure dogs hike their legs on things.... OUTSIDE! geez, what an a$$
 

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That was just RUDE of her. No matter what she thinks of cats, she didn't have to voice her opinion when im sure she KNEW what she was going to say was offensive.

Personally, I prefer cats. I have always had dogs growing up and loved them, but I always loved cats and wanted one, I just wasn't allowed. I would have rather had a cat. Not to say i don't like dogs, but id still rather have cats. Part of the reason for this, is my bfs dog. He is turning me off of dogs and it kind of makes me sad. He is the worst behaved dog on the face of this earth, not to mention disgusting! Also, he was never trained so hios behavior is AWFUL. Not what im used to in a dog.

When I have my own place, I do want a dog, but this dog will be trained to behave, and not eat anything in sight like bfs dog (you can't even throw a disposable razor away, cuz this DUMB dog will take it out and chew it up, even after it cuts his mouth!) I want German Shepherds.
 

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I probally would have held my toung also, but been VERY upset! This is why my cats go to a vet that is cats only
I had alot of problems at my last vet where she would see all the dogs first and people with cats sat for about 2-3hours in her waiting room!! I hate when people tell me "it's just a cat." It is NOT just a cat it is my furry child! How would you like it if I told you "it's just a dog" I don't feel that any animal is "just" an animal. I love them all, I just like cats the best!
 

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Well, I have budgies, too, so I do love birds, indoor and outdoor.

It was extremely rude and ill-informed of that woman to say that to you about cats. When I go to the vet with the cat or the birds, I say "hello" to all of the pets in the waiting area. They all respond to me because they know that I am a pet lover. Bet no other pet responded to that woman, not even any dogs that were waiting.
 

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Originally Posted by gayef

Dear Madam,

My dog is, after all, a DOG. I am sorry if YOU were offended by his behavior, but that's what DOGS do. It is a DOG thing and I am not sorry he acted like a DOG. That's why I have a DOG. I like how they are. Dr. XXX suggested that I offer to purchase a new carrier for you since yours was ruined, but I find that is putting too much into what happened.

Again, and only because Dr. XXX said I had to apologize to you, I am sorry you were offended.
i'd've sent him a return email with a link to the carrier, showing the cost, & advising him that Tonka was a prize-winning show cat, valued @ $xxxx.xx, & requesting reimbursement for the carrier, plus Tonka's pain & suffering. then i'd've threatened him w/small claims court!
that's simply ridiculous!
 

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Reminds me of the "Jerk Store" Episode of Seinfeld when George drives all the way to Ohio to deliver a comeback he thought of a little too late (When the Jerk Store called, and they're running out of you!)

I'm sure you would have thought of something much more clever though!
 

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Ick. Snide people are the worst. There's nothing more horrible than some idiot thinking that sneering at you and making some derogatory comment about hair/shoes/weight/pet makes them seem like a better/superior/more valuable human being.

I was at the vets a while ago and a woman walked in with the most adorable puppy. So I was cooing over the dalmation puppy, with Mack in her carry case over my shoulder, and this woman's like; "Why are you cooing at my dog, you have a cat." but in a really... I dunno. Nasty tone. Derogatory. I was just floored, because that's almost like saying that I'm not allowed to stroke her dog because I have a cat or whatever, (not to mention the scorn she managed to put in the word 'cooing'...) but the vet- who really loves Mackerel and who I see quite regularly when I stop in to buy treats/food/litter/toys smiles at this woman, and says "She just doesn't want you to feel bad. Please make your way to exam room one." then he winks at me and follows this woman in there. XD
 
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Originally Posted by Jalindal

...but the vet- who really loves Mackerel and who I see quite regularly when I stop in to buy treats/food/litter/toys smiles at this woman, and says "She just doesn't want you to feel bad. Please make your way to exam room one." then he winks at me and follows this woman in there. XD
Hee! That's great. My vet came out after the woman had already left and asked me, "Did I hear that right, I was in the back. That woman just said she didn't like your cat?!" Folding her arms and tapping her foot. She even moved to the front window to see if she was still in the parking lot as if she would have said something to her if she were still there. My vet nicknamed Niko "Mr. Moosh" 'cause he's such a friendly cuddle bug and she was genuinely dismayed that another one of her patients' moms would have said such a thing.

She then said, "She's just jealous 'cause her dog's an ass." And winked at me. LOL I love my vet. *holds herself back from going on a praising tangent of her vet*
 

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I like many of you like both dogs and cats. I have a slight fear of birds, but would never be that rude. I may be afraid of them ,but can see their beauty and understand why others would want them as a pet.

I have had this discussion with a friend of mine several times. I just don't get why people who don't like cats find it so necessary to be so nasty about them. People would never say that to someone with a dog. I just don't get why people are so mean about cats? I like dogs, but for me I feel more connected to cats. I guess I am always offended when people are so nasty about cats and will never understand the deep level of hate some people have for cats.
 

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I caught this late.

But I have to say last week a guy brought in a stray cat that he trapped.

He had the nerve to tell me "I don't like cats very much." ( I WORK AT AN ANIMAL SHELTER!)

I laughed and said "Well I don't like people very much, so there ya go. Except I can't trap people and take them somewhere."

This seem to shut him up.
 
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