Excellent point. The intense bond between owner and pet is fierce. And it is most obvious in the 21st century. Any parent who has ever confronted a furbaby mommy or daddy in the park knows that if their 120 lb furmutt charges your five year old whilst snarling and barking, the first words out of their mouths would likely be (as your shak…
Excellent point. The intense bond between owner and pet is fierce. And it is most obvious in the 21st century. Any parent who has ever confronted a furbaby mommy or daddy in the park knows that if their 120 lb furmutt charges your five year old whilst snarling and barking, the first words out of their mouths would likely be (as your shaking child sobs uncontrollably into your shoulder), "Oh, my. My old Lucifer would never hurt a fly. He is so sweet and so good with children. Unfortunately, your child must have done something he didn't like. Are you okay, my widdle sweetums,? You're a good doggie. Mommy will take you home and give you a nice treat." A most curious blindness here. (Yes, yes, I quickly add I know not all pet owners are like that).
Excellent point. The intense bond between owner and pet is fierce. And it is most obvious in the 21st century. Any parent who has ever confronted a furbaby mommy or daddy in the park knows that if their 120 lb furmutt charges your five year old whilst snarling and barking, the first words out of their mouths would likely be (as your shaking child sobs uncontrollably into your shoulder), "Oh, my. My old Lucifer would never hurt a fly. He is so sweet and so good with children. Unfortunately, your child must have done something he didn't like. Are you okay, my widdle sweetums,? You're a good doggie. Mommy will take you home and give you a nice treat." A most curious blindness here. (Yes, yes, I quickly add I know not all pet owners are like that).