[southernbelle04]

I'm a bit frustrated to say the least! Let me tell you what happened to me today in PetSmart. Katie Scarlett needed her daily walk but with all the snow on the ground and the strong winds it is freezing here. She shivers at the slightest breeze so I thought I would drive to PetSmart and walk around in there for a bit to let her get some exercise, socialize, and pick up a few things. She loves it there. She knows when our car turns into the shopping center it is in and she goes nuts. I always let her walk outside in the grass for a minute so she can do her business and then we walk in. So far we have had nothing but good experiences. All the employees know us and love her to pieces. And most of the time, every single person we encounter either grins, says 'ooh' or 'how cute', or wants to pet/talk to us...which we love. We love to get chatty and meet other dogs/dog owners.

Well today this man with a Rottie came up to me. He said hello and asked me if 'he' was a Yorkie. Well first of all I said, that 'she' is a Yorkie. I wanted to say...well hello! Can you not tell that she is a 'she?'!!! She had a dress, bow, pink harness, and pink leash, but I did not. Then you want to know what he said??!!!!

I quote....

"I feel so sorry for pets like yours. She is being mistreated being made up like that and someone should report you to the animal cruelty officers. She is a dang (but he didn't say 'dang') dog, not your child, and you should be ashamed of treating her like you do! I wish people like you would be declared unfit to own any pet!"

OMG! I was floored! I mean, it came out of nowhere. No hello, no conversation, just direct accusation! I was so stunned I could not say anything. He immediately turned around and marched out the door at that point. I just stood there for a good few minutes just with my jaw dropped. Then this nice girl who worked there came over and told me not to worry. Apparently this same guy comes in all the time harassing small dog owners. They have had to ask him to leave several times. They think he sits in the parking lot watching people go in. Can you believe that?!

I am still just in amazement at the whole situation! I mean, it did not hurt my feelings. I thought....'what an idiot!' If he only knew how much I pamper and love on my dog! You guys know I do! The nerve of some people just makes me want to smack 'em on the head! LOL

Had to get that off my chest tonite! Thanks for listening!