Have you ever gotten an offer?

[primabella]

I was walking Mickey back home today while on our way, a lady and her husband stopped me to look at Mickey. She started saying how she thought Mickey was beautiful and how she owned a Sheltie also. I was pretty excited to meet another Sheltie owner. Then she asked me if he was a male and if he was neuteured. I told her he was and she said "Oh that's too bad!" It then hit me that she was a backyard breeder.

She started petting Mickey and talking to her husband...oh he's so nice, what a handsome boy. Did he just have a bath? He looks so fluffy...blahblahblah. Really lady, I'm flattered, but get the hell away from my dog.

During this entire time, Mickey was barking his head off at them. Like he could sense something wrong with them. When she tried to pet him, he took this mad dash and backed up and just kept barking. He smelled her hand and got even angrier. I truly do belive that animals can sense these things from people so I tried to cut the conversation short.

It's too bad, she really was a nice lady, but I just can't have much respect for someone who'd pick out any male dog from across the street to stick together with her female so she can make a quick buck.

Thanks for letting me vent. Has anybody else had a similar experience?

[guster girl]

Not quite like that, but, I did have someone offer me a couple hundred dollars for Finn at the dog park. Whatever. He's priceless.

[primabella]

Awww but who couldn't want Finn? Hehehehe. Don't they know the only way to get a PT dog is to virtually steal it? *steals*

[guster girl]

Yeah, and, as much of a mama's boy as he is, you'd have to steal me, too. He won't even let me go to the restroom alone. Ha ha.

[primabella]

LOL same with Mickey. He'll just scratch at the door and cry.

[guster girl]

I just let Finn in with me. He lays on my feet. Weirdo. And, he usually gets in the shower with me, too. Water dog through and through.

[primabella]

Yeah I'll let Mickey in too. Not in the shower though...but he does wait up in the bathroom or hall for me. I guess the water relaxes him because he always falls asleep.

[jenfer]

No, no one offered anything. But there are idiots out there keep asking me HOW MUCH GIGI IS. Not that they want to buy her from me (I don't think), but wanting to know how much it cost me. GIGI IS PRICELESS!

[guster girl]

If Finn doesn't join me (and usually freak me out by doing so!) in the shower, he sleeps on the floor. Always on my clothes or the rug. Dogs are so fun. But, if I don't take him to a dog washing place, I will bathe him while I'm in there. It's just easier that way.

[Moose]

I've had people tell me how much they love Moose, but never had any sort of offer on him.

However...with Zoey, it's a whole 'nother story.

The other day Josh and I took the dogs to the beach and this woman came up to us and asked us if we were going to be breeding Moose and Zoey together. Josh just kind of laughed and all I could do was stare at her in disbelief. As if that wasn't bad enough, she then proceeded to ask me if we weren't, she had a Husky that she would be more than willing to breed Zoey with.

I didn't say a word, all I did was shake me head and walk off.

Some people can be real idiots when it comes to dogs.

[primabella]

Jen, I know what you mean. Mickey is priceless and is my baby. Ask any mother to put a price on their daughter or son. That's exactly how I feel.

LOL guster girl, it must be easy for Finn to dry off. It takes Mickey a good 45 minutes to get completly dry so I try to keep him dry unless it's super hot out or it's his bath time.

Brooke, that's so awful. I'll give that lady credit...she singled out a dog that was the same breed as hers.

[Moose]

Originally posted by primabella
Brooke, that's so awful. I'll give that lady credit...she singled out a dog that was the same breed as hers.

I was about ready to smack her upside her head!!

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by Moose
The other day Josh and I took the dogs to the beach and this woman came up to us and asked us if we were going to be breeding Moose and Zoey together. Josh just kind of laughed and all I could do was stare at her in disbelief. As if that wasn't bad enough, she then proceeded to ask me if we weren't, she had a Husky that she would be more than willing to breed Zoey with.

I didn't say a word, all I did was shake me head and walk off.

Some people can be real idiots when it comes to dogs.

Moose, next time, say something to her(or whomever). Nothing mean, nothing snotty, but, just matter of fact. "You know, with all the unwanted animals in the world today, I couldn't sleep at night knowing I contributed to that problem". Remember, some people aren't 'stupid', they are merely uneducated.

[Moose]

Originally posted by Cataholic
Moose, next time, say something to her(or whomever). Nothing mean, nothing snotty, but, just matter of fact. "You know, with all the unwanted animals in the world today, I couldn't sleep at night knowing I contributed to that problem". Remember, some people aren't 'stupid', they are merely uneducated.

I know, I really regret that I kept my mouth shut. But I was so shocked that she would even suggest something like that, that I wasn't even comprehending the rest of her words -- or the rest of my thoughts. After we got in the car to leave, though, I thought of hundreds of things I wish I would've said. So I said them all to Josh instead...

[primabella]

Moose, next time, say something to her(or whomever). Nothing mean, nothing snotty, but, just matter of fact. "You know, with all the unwanted animals in the world today, I couldn't sleep at night knowing I contributed to that problem". Remember, some people aren't 'stupid', they are merely uneducated.

You're right Johanna. I wanted to say something to tell that woman but I decided to just keep my mouth shut. I regretted that after we said goodbye and all. I guess Mickey said all I needed her to know for me.