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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  Good vent  ! It always helps to let it out and this is a great place to do that, since we all get it.
It can be tough bc animals in general are just SO darn alluring and captivating that I think *some* people do just innocently forget their manners bc they just are drawn in to touch, pet, look, grab, feel. I'm the same way in terms of feelings - I literally want to just scoop every animal I see right into my arms and eat them up w/ love -- BUT -- I do control myself and remember my manners. And I ask before touching etctera...as well as I watch the owner's body language too, bc they may not be amenable to any interaction at all.
Just try to keep your cool and say stuff like "she's very wary of strangers and I don't want you to get bitten" or "she's a little under the weather right now, so...." or whatever, you'll think of the right things to say.
Lol, you just must face it, my friend, your little Chewster is SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE  !!! |
Hehe, thank you! I totally agree, and there isn't *any* bias in there, lol!
I think it isn't so much that they want to pet her (and, even though this DOES upset me, pick her up) because I also love animals SO much. I have always asked to pet them before, but, I can't expect every one to have my rules, and I get that.
I think it's the total lack of respect. Not just towards me, towards her, too. I saw how Piper gets her face cupped, and see, right there. I would be upset if MY face were cupped, too. The woman in line WAS out of line, no pun intended. Went around my husband effectively. It's not really important in the long run of things, but it was just a prime example.
Thanks for letting me vent, everyone! I have a fresh perspective on this, and suggestions to stop it in the future.