A pack of animal haters in my house

[petlover]

Originally posted by K9karen
Sounds like Jeremy purposely knows how to get under your skin and get a reaction. I take it it's an older brother! It takes a lot of self training, and it's horrendously hard, but ignore with a smile (I prefer a smirk, personally) may do the trick. He knows he can rock your boat, but hold your balance and stay calm. It'll make you THE better person! Never belittle yourself to that level! EVER!

Yes, he is an older brother. He has been practicing getting under my skin and on my last nreve for the past 13 years!!! Oh well, that's what brothers are for.

[Dogz]

Originally posted by Karen
Ignore him.
Keep the animals on good behavior, and play iwth them nicely. Demonstrate what a joy animals can be.

When he says something about "Stupid dog" just say, "You;re just jealous ...." and leave it ambiguous as to what he's jealous of.

After all, he's not known the joy of pet ownership, the bond you share with them, and is just missing out on a good part of life.

He SHOULD be jealous!

I totally agree with this statement. Let us know how everything goes.