This cartoon illustrated a letter to Carolyn Hax about adult humans (who should’ve been neutered before they could reproduce):
My sister expects me to apologize to her father-in-law after he tried to kill my dog. I went to see my parents with her, same as always. I caught “George” giving my dog some grapes. I explained they were toxic for dogs and she couldn’t have them. Later I saw him feeding them to her. I ran over to stop it but my brother-in-law caught me, saying, “Let him go, he’s having fun and there’s nothing wrong with those grapes.”
He wouldn’t let me go and he’s a huge guy so I used a maneuver I learned in self-defense where you stomp full force down on their instep. It worked, I got away and knocked George away from my dog. I rushed her to the emergency vet, who kept her overnight and said I did the right thing since grapes are so dangerous for a dog.
My dog is okay but now I have a huge vet bill to pay. George told my family how his dogs used to eat grapes all the time and said I was crazy. So instead of being sorry, my family is accusing me of overreacting and hurting my brother-in-law for nothing. They are insisting I apologize to him and his father.
I showed my parents lots of info on how dangerous grapes are for dogs, but they insist this is all BS vets made up to make money. My sister says I’m not welcome in her home until I “humbly apologize” and admit I was wrong. I am not apologizing to people who basically tried to kill my dog and make me watch. Should I stand my ground even if it means not seeing my family for a while?
Ms. Hax very firmly stated the letter writer’s sister, parents, and in-laws were absolutely in the wrong. Readers who commented were even more firm about this, some advising LW to cut these family members out of his/her life forever.
Charliegirl Premium Member 9 months ago
Oooooo, that’s rough! rough! rough!
tudza Premium Member 9 months ago
Birth rate is down, you furry idiots.
poppacapsmokeblower 9 months ago
We do sell off our litters, it’s called war.
Teto85 Premium Member 9 months ago
Or at least get fixed themselves.
DHBirr 9 months ago
This cartoon illustrated a letter to Carolyn Hax about adult humans (who should’ve been neutered before they could reproduce):
My sister expects me to apologize to her father-in-law after he tried to kill my dog. I went to see my parents with her, same as always. I caught “George” giving my dog some grapes. I explained they were toxic for dogs and she couldn’t have them. Later I saw him feeding them to her. I ran over to stop it but my brother-in-law caught me, saying, “Let him go, he’s having fun and there’s nothing wrong with those grapes.”
He wouldn’t let me go and he’s a huge guy so I used a maneuver I learned in self-defense where you stomp full force down on their instep. It worked, I got away and knocked George away from my dog. I rushed her to the emergency vet, who kept her overnight and said I did the right thing since grapes are so dangerous for a dog.
My dog is okay but now I have a huge vet bill to pay. George told my family how his dogs used to eat grapes all the time and said I was crazy. So instead of being sorry, my family is accusing me of overreacting and hurting my brother-in-law for nothing. They are insisting I apologize to him and his father.
I showed my parents lots of info on how dangerous grapes are for dogs, but they insist this is all BS vets made up to make money. My sister says I’m not welcome in her home until I “humbly apologize” and admit I was wrong. I am not apologizing to people who basically tried to kill my dog and make me watch. Should I stand my ground even if it means not seeing my family for a while?
Ms. Hax very firmly stated the letter writer’s sister, parents, and in-laws were absolutely in the wrong. Readers who commented were even more firm about this, some advising LW to cut these family members out of his/her life forever.
eddi-TBH 9 months ago
One of the most important tasks an adult can perform. No training or experience required.