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kezza · 11-21-2007, 02:03 AM

There's no solution really is there? I suppose she is expecting you to put them in kennels or something? my dogs have never been in kennels before and i'm not about to start for anyone! My MIL is a doggy person and we have always taken our dogs there and she has dogsat for us a few times so i guess we are lucky. My hubbys sister is NOT doggy and she has just bought a new house that she is dying to show off to us, she will invite us overnight at some point but if i can't take Pixie with me then i won't be staying, I can't leave Pixie with anyone, she's just too tiny i wouldn't be able to relax.

LunasMomma · 11-21-2007, 05:30 AM

I feel sorry for your MIL, not knowing the joys of Yorkie-ness

How could anyone NOT want that cutie there?!?

Jody Renfroe · 11-21-2007, 06:07 AM

I would have done the same thing! I'm very lucky...My MIL loves Scooter...I have to watch so that she doesn't give him people food because she feels that if we are eating, so should he. Believe it or not, my Sister in Law had a Husky that she used to bring to every occasion (this is pre-Scooter) and while we were having our dessert in the living room, she'd fix the Husky a bowl of vanilla ice cream. We're a very animal friendly family!! Further more, I've always felt that there was something missing in people who don't like animals!! I hope you and your baby have a great Thanksgiving!!

FL Tink · 11-21-2007, 06:16 AM

Aww Sorry your family won't be together.

kathrynS · 11-21-2007, 06:23 AM

Wow, I guess I'm lucky, We will be having thanksgiving at my son's and I didn't plan on bringing Romeo because we don't live to far away. We were just gonna check on him once in a while. My son wouldn't hear of it. He said he already brought the gates up from the cellar and to bring his play pen. He said he knew I wouldn't be able to relax and enjoy myself if I was worring about my baby. He said it would like leaving his little brother at home. LOL

shelschrader · 11-21-2007, 06:27 AM

I'm sorry to hear that your MIL didn't give in. I feel the same way you do, if my yorkies are not welcome, then I'm not welcome. Thanksgiving is a holiday to rejoice in the things we are thankful for and be with the ones we love. Two of the biggest things I am thankful for are my boys, and I couldn't be away from them on Thanksgiving. I applaud you for standing your ground and hope you all have a great day spending quality time together. Happy Thanksgiving!

Angelapk · 11-21-2007, 06:28 AM

I'm so sorry...I'd be staying home too!

Ida · 11-21-2007, 06:32 AM

I'm home for Thanksgiving also- Can't imagine leaving Baxter that long all alone. I hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving no matter where they are!

ellie81 · 11-21-2007, 06:34 AM

oh i'm sorry you have to go thru this. I understand how you feel, it's so frustrating! We always used to take turn between my house, my moms, and my aunts, but since my uncle doesn't want me to bring Bengi, we're not doing holiday dinners are their house anymore.

hha · 11-21-2007, 08:41 AM

How far of a drive was it?
I have never been without my husband of almost 31 years at Thanksgiving, nor would I ever be...Dont get me wrong, I love my dogs, but, my family comes first..if it's a long drive, I would have found someone to watch my dogs(if they weren't wanted there), or I would have kenneled them for a day...I know you love your dogs, as I do mine, but, to me, Thanksgiving and Christmas are a time for family, and my human family has and always will come first if that choice has to be made...

TootiesMom · 11-21-2007, 08:52 AM

this might sound nutty, but I have never actually thought of asking my MIL if it was ok to bring Hope.. LOL.. She goes there with me all the time, they are not dog people but I dont even put her down inside, she stays in my lap and I have never been told not to bring her, she is just there... they dont live far away from me but I choose to have her with me...
this year, I am bringing her to my mom's(next door) but leaving her at home with the other pups when we go to the in-laws, she is more comfortable at home...
Have a great day and enjoy a relaxing day at home.. I wish I could...
d

patty58 · 11-21-2007, 09:05 AM

I am so sorry for your situation. Would she mind is you took him and kept him in a carrier. I have one of those front pack carriers and Murfee rides in it a lot. That way there would be NO chance of him pooping in her precious house. I guess I just don't understand people who don't allow dogs in their houses...what if one of her grandchildren had an accident on her floor. Sorry I sound so negative. I don't really mean to be mean. You can come here for Thanksgiving

a_jgonzalez · 11-21-2007, 09:08 AM

I would feel the same way...... everyone from friends, family, inlaws know we are a clan we bring Toby everywhere. Whne inviting us they know Toby is going and if they don't want him there then were NOT going period. I know Thanksgiving and Christmas are family holidays but your MIL is just being ugly and I would totally cash in on a chance to not see them.

Even though I can say this because my husband would be on the same boat, he would never dream of going without me or Toby. Sorry you have to split up for Thanksgiving, but think if it this way you get to eat dinner in your PJ's and more turkey for you

Hope you have a great time.

mommiemary · 11-21-2007, 09:09 AM

you are doing the right thing! it sad that your mil will not let you bring your baby with you

i guess she just dont understand the love we all feel for our babies my babies are apart of my family if they are not welcome to a family gathering i would not be going my dh feel the same way ,,my hubby, my 4 kids and all of my furbabies come first in my life and i want to be with them doing the holiday. if someone cant understand that than that their problem.... jmo

HallTx1203 · 11-21-2007, 09:18 AM

I totally agree with your decision.....I hope you have a Wonderful Thanksgiving.....Please do not let MIL ruin your Holiday....

Joyce

11-21-2007, 02:03 AM	#16
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	There's no solution really is there? I suppose she is expecting you to put them in kennels or something? my dogs have never been in kennels before and i'm not about to start for anyone! My MIL is a doggy person and we have always taken our dogs there and she has dogsat for us a few times so i guess we are lucky. My hubbys sister is NOT doggy and she has just bought a new house that she is dying to show off to us, she will invite us overnight at some point but if i can't take Pixie with me then i won't be staying, I can't leave Pixie with anyone, she's just too tiny i wouldn't be able to relax. __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

11-21-2007, 05:30 AM	#17
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I feel sorry for your MIL, not knowing the joys of Yorkie-ness How could anyone NOT want that cutie there?!? __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

11-21-2007, 06:27 AM	#21
shelschrader Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 743	I'm sorry to hear that your MIL didn't give in. I feel the same way you do, if my yorkies are not welcome, then I'm not welcome. Thanksgiving is a holiday to rejoice in the things we are thankful for and be with the ones we love. Two of the biggest things I am thankful for are my boys, and I couldn't be away from them on Thanksgiving. I applaud you for standing your ground and hope you all have a great day spending quality time together. Happy Thanksgiving! __________________ Shel & her gang Bruiser Ballard - Schrader - Proud member of the Little Gentleman's Club & Marcus Aurelius - Sekwetary of the Little Gentleman's Club!

11-21-2007, 06:34 AM	#24
ellie81 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 5,314 Blog Entries: 1	oh i'm sorry you have to go thru this. I understand how you feel, it's so frustrating! We always used to take turn between my house, my moms, and my aunts, but since my uncle doesn't want me to bring Bengi, we're not doing holiday dinners are their house anymore. __________________ Ellie and Bengi Bengi Is Home!!! - http://youtu.be/8OKv35pk5Pk

11-21-2007, 08:52 AM	#26
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	this might sound nutty, but I have never actually thought of asking my MIL if it was ok to bring Hope.. LOL.. She goes there with me all the time, they are not dog people but I dont even put her down inside, she stays in my lap and I have never been told not to bring her, she is just there... they dont live far away from me but I choose to have her with me... this year, I am bringing her to my mom's(next door) but leaving her at home with the other pups when we go to the in-laws, she is more comfortable at home... Have a great day and enjoy a relaxing day at home.. I wish I could... d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

11-21-2007, 06:07 AM	#18
Jody Renfroe No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	I would have done the same thing! I'm very lucky...My MIL loves Scooter...I have to watch so that she doesn't give him people food because she feels that if we are eating, so should he. Believe it or not, my Sister in Law had a Husky that she used to bring to every occasion (this is pre-Scooter) and while we were having our dessert in the living room, she'd fix the Husky a bowl of vanilla ice cream. We're a very animal friendly family!! Further more, I've always felt that there was something missing in people who don't like animals!! I hope you and your baby have a great Thanksgiving!!

11-21-2007, 06:16 AM	#19
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	Aww Sorry your family won't be together.

11-21-2007, 06:23 AM	#20
kathrynS Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 726	Wow, I guess I'm lucky, We will be having thanksgiving at my son's and I didn't plan on bringing Romeo because we don't live to far away. We were just gonna check on him once in a while. My son wouldn't hear of it. He said he already brought the gates up from the cellar and to bring his play pen. He said he knew I wouldn't be able to relax and enjoy myself if I was worring about my baby. He said it would like leaving his little brother at home. LOL

11-21-2007, 06:28 AM	#22
Angelapk Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 70	I'm so sorry...I'd be staying home too!

11-21-2007, 06:32 AM	#23
Ida YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York Posts: 280	I'm home for Thanksgiving also- Can't imagine leaving Baxter that long all alone. I hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving no matter where they are!

11-21-2007, 08:41 AM	#25
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	How far of a drive was it? I have never been without my husband of almost 31 years at Thanksgiving, nor would I ever be...Dont get me wrong, I love my dogs, but, my family comes first..if it's a long drive, I would have found someone to watch my dogs(if they weren't wanted there), or I would have kenneled them for a day...I know you love your dogs, as I do mine, but, to me, Thanksgiving and Christmas are a time for family, and my human family has and always will come first if that choice has to be made...

11-21-2007, 09:05 AM	#27
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	I am so sorry for your situation. Would she mind is you took him and kept him in a carrier. I have one of those front pack carriers and Murfee rides in it a lot. That way there would be NO chance of him pooping in her precious house. I guess I just don't understand people who don't allow dogs in their houses...what if one of her grandchildren had an accident on her floor. Sorry I sound so negative. I don't really mean to be mean. You can come here for Thanksgiving __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

11-21-2007, 09:08 AM	#28
a_jgonzalez YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 503	I would feel the same way...... everyone from friends, family, inlaws know we are a clan we bring Toby everywhere. Whne inviting us they know Toby is going and if they don't want him there then were NOT going period. I know Thanksgiving and Christmas are family holidays but your MIL is just being ugly and I would totally cash in on a chance to not see them. Even though I can say this because my husband would be on the same boat, he would never dream of going without me or Toby. Sorry you have to split up for Thanksgiving, but think if it this way you get to eat dinner in your PJ's and more turkey for you Hope you have a great time. __________________ Annette & Toby & now Max too!

11-21-2007, 09:09 AM	#29
mommiemary Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 660	you are doing the right thing! it sad that your mil will not let you bring your baby with you i guess she just dont understand the love we all feel for our babies my babies are apart of my family if they are not welcome to a family gathering i would not be going my dh feel the same way ,,my hubby, my 4 kids and all of my furbabies come first in my life and i want to be with them doing the holiday. if someone cant understand that than that their problem.... jmo

11-21-2007, 09:18 AM	#30
HallTx1203 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS Posts: 1,867	I totally agree with your decision.....I hope you have a Wonderful Thanksgiving.....Please do not let MIL ruin your Holiday.... Joyce __________________ Joyce and Shelby