Originally posted by popcornbird
If a loved one of mine had his/her fingers bit OFF by ANY type of animal, I wouldn't have anything to do with that type of animal again. I think its a very valid point. She's obviously upset about what happened to her child, and if she doesn't feel comfortable to have a dog as a pet anymore, that's none of anyone's business. Its her choice. If I was bit hard enough by a cat that it would even cause me to have stitches, I don't think I would be brave enough to go near a cat again, despite how much I love them. Just an example. Why should we care if she doesn't plan on having a dog again?
Even your own birds?