Unbelievable! What would you do if...? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

dwood · 02-28-2009, 07:18 PM

I live my boyfriend (Eric) and he loves Leo as much as I do. His family on the other hand, doesn't feel the same way...

The first time I brought Leo to their house he was 3 or 4 months old...and their cat scratched his eye. This whole episode cost me atleast $300. My parents have cats also but they are friendly and are really more scared or uninterested in Leo. This cat will scale the walls hunting for Leo.

Needless to say I don't take Leo over there very often because they refuse to put the cat up. Even if we are eating dinner I have had to eat with Leo on my lap because the cat will try to come after him.

Eric's dad said that it is his house, why should he have to put the cat up. This is true which is why I just try to avoid going over there because it is stressful for me and Leo. His mom doesn't like this because now I don't come over there like I used to.

So, she told Eric that she wished I had never gotten Leo. When he told me this it really upset me. I mean how could anyone not love Leo?

As if that wasn't enough...at Christmas I gave his grandma a picture of Leo and she thought it was really cute and passed it around. Eric's great aunt was looking at it and to my face said ... "he is an ugly little thing isn't he". WHAT the heck?! Here is the picture:

Unbelievable! What would you do if...?-leoxmas.jpg

This really bothers both of us, because Leo is my baby ... what would you do?

Midfielder · 02-28-2009, 07:24 PM

He's adorable! Sorry, I'm a hot tempered Scot and I think I would tell them to rub salt and never go there again. To keep some peace I would yd tell Eric that you understand that he wants to visit his family, but he will now do it alone. Again, sorry, but I get infuriated over mistreatment to any dog. You probably ought to think long and hard before you take my advice.

Yorkielove1 · 02-28-2009, 07:28 PM

that is so rude!I would tell them off!

I know i've asked you this before but i still haven't seen it.. that avatar pic is SO cute- i have to see it big! Can you post? Thanks!

kooki · 02-28-2009, 07:33 PM

I don't think what his great aunt said was nice because it wasn't and I want to say that he is very handsome and cute! For bringing him to his parents house I don't think I would do it because he already got hurt from the cat so it wouldn't be safe. I hope everything works out and the parents would understand how much Leo means to the both of you. (hugs)

pea496 · 02-28-2009, 07:36 PM

Maybe the great aunt needs some kind of eye surgery. He is certainly a cutie.

Saleswman · 02-28-2009, 07:40 PM

They are just jealous that Leo, is cuter than their FAT CAT! LOL.

I say, they are tactless, and insensitive, but hey, you have Leo!

Karrie · 02-28-2009, 07:41 PM

I am fortunate that my inlaws, although they don't like dogs, they do make every effort to make us feel welcome.

If bringing the dog raises issue with your inlaws - then its best to leave your baby at home. Please don't let it get between you and your husband or your husband's family. Agree to disagree. Its only for a few hours once in a while.

Good luck!!

YorkichonBella · 02-28-2009, 07:41 PM

Leo is Adorable!! For those of us who know your Love for this little guy....we can only feel sorry for those who "just don't know what they are missing"!

Teiya · 02-28-2009, 07:52 PM

I have to agree with Karrie. If the relationship between you and your bf is serious and you think there might be a future, just leave Leo at home while you are visiting. While I know you love Leo, it is their house and just like you wouldn't want them bringing their cat with them to visit you, I don't think it's fair to expect them to just accept Leo. In the end, the rivalry you'd spawn isn't worth it. Lep will be fine for a few hours by himself.

jmdt · 02-28-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midfielder

He's adorable! Sorry, I'm a hot tempered Scot and I think I would tell them to rub salt and never go there again. To keep some peace I would yd tell Eric that you understand that he wants to visit his family, but he will now do it alone. Again, sorry, but I get infuriated over mistreatment to any dog. You probably ought to think long and hard before you take my advice.

I agree that's bs

dwood · 02-28-2009, 08:00 PM

Thanks everybody. It makes me feel better to know that others would be upset about this also. I would always make an effort to spend time and talk with his mom, but because of the situation I don't go over there much anymore. If it bothers her enough to tell her son she wishes I didn't get Leo, then why couldn't she make an effort and put the cat up for the short time I am there?

It really makes Eric mad because he is allergic to the cat and he gets really sick being in the house. So even if they won't but the cat up for Leo, you would think they would put it up for him, right?

Yorkielove1...here is the picture of Leo in my avatar:

Unbelievable! What would you do if...?-img_1912.jpg

chloesMama · 02-28-2009, 08:02 PM

First of all, his great Aunt is wrong , Leo is adorable !

As far as the rest , I would just leave Leo home if your only going over for an hour or two. If your going to be longer I would tell Eric to tell them, " Look we want to come over but the cat is always stalking and trying to hurt Leo and we don't want that , we know it's your house but if we are coming and bringing him with us , you are going to have to put away the cat for a bit ".

It seems like his mom likes when you guys visit and while I know it is their house , they need to understand that you want to protect Leo , and if they want you there they will just have to put the damn cat away .

dwood · 02-28-2009, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chloesMama

First of all, his great Aunt is wrong , Leo is adorable !

As far as the rest , I would just leave Leo home if your only going over for an hour or two. If your going to be longer I would tell Eric to tell them, " Look we want to come over but the cat is always stalking and trying to hurt Leo and we don't want that , we know it's your house but if we are coming and bringing him with us , you are going to have to put away the cat for a bit ".

It seems like his mom likes when you guys visit and while I know it is their house , they need to understand that you want to protect Leo , and if they want you there they will just have to put the damn cat away .

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teiya

I have to agree with Karrie. If the relationship between you and your bf is serious and you think there might be a future, just leave Leo at home while you are visiting. While I know you love Leo, it is their house and just like you wouldn't want them bringing their cat with them to visit you, I don't think it's fair to expect them to just accept Leo. In the end, the rivalry you'd spawn isn't worth it. Lep will be fine for a few hours by himself.

I agree that it is their house, but they live 2.5 hours away from us. So, if we go it would be for a weekend. Luckly my parents do not live to far from them so I try to leave Leo with them if I have to go over to his house. If I didn't have somewhere close by for Leo to stay then it would be a huge problem.

Yorkielove1 · 02-28-2009, 08:11 PM

test.. sorry testing my new avatar pic

AvyQuinn · 02-28-2009, 08:15 PM

I wouldn't go over there again. Even if they DID put the cat up, they've made it abundantly clear how they feel. Fair enough... my feelings would have been hurt already and I'd never want to go back.

02-28-2009, 07:18 PM	#1
dwood Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: charlotte, NC Posts: 105	Unbelievable! What would you do if...? I live my boyfriend (Eric) and he loves Leo as much as I do. His family on the other hand, doesn't feel the same way... The first time I brought Leo to their house he was 3 or 4 months old...and their cat scratched his eye. This whole episode cost me atleast $300. My parents have cats also but they are friendly and are really more scared or uninterested in Leo. This cat will scale the walls hunting for Leo. Needless to say I don't take Leo over there very often because they refuse to put the cat up. Even if we are eating dinner I have had to eat with Leo on my lap because the cat will try to come after him. Eric's dad said that it is his house, why should he have to put the cat up. This is true which is why I just try to avoid going over there because it is stressful for me and Leo. His mom doesn't like this because now I don't come over there like I used to. So, she told Eric that she wished I had never gotten Leo. When he told me this it really upset me. I mean how could anyone not love Leo? As if that wasn't enough...at Christmas I gave his grandma a picture of Leo and she thought it was really cute and passed it around. Eric's great aunt was looking at it and to my face said ... "he is an ugly little thing isn't he". WHAT the heck?! Here is the picture: This really bothers both of us, because Leo is my baby ... what would you do?

02-28-2009, 07:28 PM	#3
Yorkielove1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: glendale AZ Posts: 790 Blog Entries: 2	that is so rude!I would tell them off! I know i've asked you this before but i still haven't seen it.. that avatar pic is SO cute- i have to see it big! Can you post? Thanks! __________________ Princess Isabella & Courtney http://meandbella.blogspot.com

02-28-2009, 07:36 PM	#5
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	Maybe the great aunt needs some kind of eye surgery. He is certainly a cutie. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

02-28-2009, 07:40 PM	#6
Saleswman Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,643	well, i know what it is They are just jealous that Leo, is cuter than their FAT CAT! LOL. I say, they are tactless, and insensitive, but hey, you have Leo!

02-28-2009, 07:41 PM	#7
Karrie Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 903	I am fortunate that my inlaws, although they don't like dogs, they do make every effort to make us feel welcome. If bringing the dog raises issue with your inlaws - then its best to leave your baby at home. Please don't let it get between you and your husband or your husband's family. Agree to disagree. Its only for a few hours once in a while. Good luck!! __________________ This is Bailey's world and we just live in it!

02-28-2009, 07:24 PM	#2
Midfielder Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 36	He's adorable! Sorry, I'm a hot tempered Scot and I think I would tell them to rub salt and never go there again. To keep some peace I would yd tell Eric that you understand that he wants to visit his family, but he will now do it alone. Again, sorry, but I get infuriated over mistreatment to any dog. You probably ought to think long and hard before you take my advice.

02-28-2009, 07:33 PM	#4
kooki Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: california Posts: 114	I don't think what his great aunt said was nice because it wasn't and I want to say that he is very handsome and cute! For bringing him to his parents house I don't think I would do it because he already got hurt from the cat so it wouldn't be safe. I hope everything works out and the parents would understand how much Leo means to the both of you. (hugs)

02-28-2009, 07:41 PM	#8
YorkichonBella My little Shadow Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 4,132 Blog Entries: 2	Leo is Adorable!! For those of us who know your Love for this little guy....we can only feel sorry for those who "just don't know what they are missing"! __________________ Bella Ganma-ma to ColeRIPNoahRIP

02-28-2009, 07:52 PM	#9
Teiya Currently Suspended! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 132	I have to agree with Karrie. If the relationship between you and your bf is serious and you think there might be a future, just leave Leo at home while you are visiting. While I know you love Leo, it is their house and just like you wouldn't want them bringing their cat with them to visit you, I don't think it's fair to expect them to just accept Leo. In the end, the rivalry you'd spawn isn't worth it. Lep will be fine for a few hours by himself. __________________ Gina - Mom to Teiya. One spoiled little Yorkie girl!

02-28-2009, 08:00 PM	#11
dwood Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: charlotte, NC Posts: 105	Thanks everybody. It makes me feel better to know that others would be upset about this also. I would always make an effort to spend time and talk with his mom, but because of the situation I don't go over there much anymore. If it bothers her enough to tell her son she wishes I didn't get Leo, then why couldn't she make an effort and put the cat up for the short time I am there? It really makes Eric mad because he is allergic to the cat and he gets really sick being in the house. So even if they won't but the cat up for Leo, you would think they would put it up for him, right? Yorkielove1...here is the picture of Leo in my avatar:

02-28-2009, 08:02 PM	#12
chloesMama YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: here :) Posts: 1,182	First of all, his great Aunt is wrong , Leo is adorable ! As far as the rest , I would just leave Leo home if your only going over for an hour or two. If your going to be longer I would tell Eric to tell them, " Look we want to come over but the cat is always stalking and trying to hurt Leo and we don't want that , we know it's your house but if we are coming and bringing him with us , you are going to have to put away the cat for a bit ". It seems like his mom likes when you guys visit and while I know it is their house , they need to understand that you want to protect Leo , and if they want you there they will just have to put the damn cat away . __________________ *Chloe & Sydney* Last edited by chloesMama; 02-28-2009 at 08:04 PM.

02-28-2009, 08:11 PM	#14
Yorkielove1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: glendale AZ Posts: 790 Blog Entries: 2	test.. sorry testing my new avatar pic __________________ Princess Isabella & Courtney http://meandbella.blogspot.com

02-28-2009, 08:15 PM	#15
AvyQuinn YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kentucky - but I'm Canadian and proud of it! Posts: 327	I wouldn't go over there again. Even if they DID put the cat up, they've made it abundantly clear how they feel. Fair enough... my feelings would have been hurt already and I'd never want to go back. __________________ May the peace of the faeries be forever in your heart. I have two boys in my house and I'm in love with them both!