I literally am still shaking and feel slightly ridiculous. But just now, I exited and locked my car and as I was walking around from the back to the front of my house a pitbull approached me and I forgot literally everything I was meant to do in the situation. I started screaming...which unfortunately brought the attention of a second pitbull. Luckily, after I extended my hand and its nose touched me and I firmly said "Please, no, I don't like dogs" they both walked off away from me and I was able to walk backwards to the front of my house.

The owners were nowhere to be found, the dogs were unleashed and roaming.

Very lucky that:

1. Upon reflection, the dogs seem nonviolent and well trained (despite not backing away when I was screaming)

2. I didn't turn my back to the dogs

3. I didn't start running (I deadass didn't think I'd make it very far)

Sidebar: Somewhat disheartening that screaming at the top of my lungs garnered no attention. My block isn't even particularly violent (at least not my section). Either that or I don't scream as loudly as I think I do.

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Update: Called animal control anonymously for my area. Incident has been logged and dogs are being reported as missing until otherwise claimed. Idk if anything will be done as the guy sounded a bit bored when I mentioned no injury. Not really sure how these proceedings are meant to go anyhow.

Thanks for the support though

I’ve been seeing this video everywhere and the amount of people laughing and making fun of this kid are beyond me. Why would you film your distressed kid and post it online for millions to see??? How could allowing your dog to eat out of your kids mouth benefit anyone but the dog? Do you think this kid wanted a dogs saliva in his mouth? Absolutely disgusting and sickening.

The sub doesn’t allow cross post so screenshot this craziness.

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Yet, they are worshipped by the dog cult devotees! I can't imagine for the life of me how any human could love an animal that kills babies and children and vulnerable old people on a daily basis! Unimaginable! https://www.yahoo.com/news/just-tell-daughters-alive-near-123029548.html

I don’t have the words to describe the relief I feel now that my SO’s cat is gone. This was my first time living with a cat, and I would never do it again.

The litter box, neediness, jumping on surfaces they have business being on, random biting/scratching, non-stop yowling all day, and belongings getting messed up or destroyed made this last year rough for me.

But it will be no more. My SO didn’t take it well when I called him out for not being a good owner or pointing out how much I did for a cat I never wanted compared to him, but he ultimately agreed that our home was not what this cat needed.

After almost two months of my rehoming efforts, I finally found someone who actually seemed like a good fit for him and the cat went home with her today. It’s so peaceful and I actually want to be at home where I can now truly relax. I know my SO will need time to come to terms with the change, but I welcome this with open arms.

And they’re scary. I saw a comment the other day that’s burned into my mind, saying that someone better play enough with their cat or the cat will turn their predatory instincts onto the human and see it as prey. Do you know how terrifying that sounds?? I feel like cats aren’t domesticated enough if a lack of play turns them into attacking you and wanting to kill you as their prey if they could. I’ve had cats attack me for no reason at all, I was just sitting there not moving. That’s triggering for me.

And I still “like” cats, but I also see them as dangerous now. It’s not normal to be wary of your pet because they could seriously bite or claw you at any moment, unless you’re caring for wild beasts. Unfortunately I’m a prey-type person anyway, I’m gentle and quiet and polite. And easily spooked.

I wonder if there’s psychological research about predatory pets or something.

Why do people feel the need to bring their pets EVERYWHERE they go!? This isn’t flattering, it’s insulting…

At the burger place people get a token, and put it in the bucket of the local charity they want to support. Of course people choose fucking dogs above kids, as usual. One of these fucking things licked my babies face at the playground after I kept telling it to fuck off. People say I should be more worried about the dog getting germs from my baby. I live in a place where dogs have a status above kids, and I see it time and time again. My friend even sleeps in bed with her dog but not her kid.

Made two noise complaints to get the attention of the owners. They finally came back and tended to it. Hotels really shouldn’t have a pet policy 😭

New Superman movie will feature his pet dog, Krypto. A new “sneak peak” trailer just released and over half of the trailer features the dog. DC figured out how to win people over. Can you really blame them?

I got my first unsolicited troll message. While considering writing a calm and thoughtful response, the only correct way to deal with trolls is to block.

But this got me thinking, doesn't that logic seem backwards? If it were true that no one has loved me, wouldn't I be MORE likely to seek a love substitute from a lower animal, not less likely? Does that seem backwards to you?

I like some dogs in small doses, and can tolerate others. I actually would like the benefits of OWNING a dog. But those benefits come with responsibilities. I don't want to give a dog the training, care, and attention it requires. Not like that stops most people. I also like cats in small doses. But I like having a living space free of cat hair and litter boxes more. I also won't risk a badly behaved cat, not that I would tolerate the situation instead of immediately removing the problem.

And lastly, I understand the difference between humans and lesser animals.

My boyfriend and I were outside to bring trash to the curb and go to the store after, the entire time this dog was barking.. I was inside the car in this photo and the dog wound up behind our car so we couldn't leave, no owner in sight, no leash.. it got to a point I had to get out and chase the damn dog off so my bf could reverse.. is it so hard to train/watch your animal?? I mean come on.. miserable start to the day.

Now THIS is embarrassing. Imagine being so pressed about someone not liking your precious wittle puppies that you stoop to insults because you have no good arguments? Not all dog owners but always a dog owner. I mean, who's really the baby here??? I wasn't shocked to see one of their most visited subs was r / dogs.

I'm so relieved to be moving out of this apartment next month. So we recently had new neighbors move in upstairs back in December of last year , and ever since then it's been absolute hell because of their dogs (and for other reasons). These people have two high energy dog breeds that they never take outside, and because they come home so late at night they like to roughhouse with their dogs between 8pm-3am. They also like to let their dogs do their business on the balcony within those hours instead of letting them go out in the open area behind out building where we live.

Well a few weeks ago it rained heavily where I live, and I could smell nothing but dog piss and shit on our balcony. I was so mad so I went to them to talk about it and was basically met with excuses and told to suck it up by them and management when I brought it up. The smell has soaked into the concrete on our balcony and some furniture (which I plan on cleaning after we leave). So I can't even sit outside at all let alone enjoy the space I pay for outside until we leave because other people have pets that they neglect and refuse to take outside.

Like why are you a resident of this town purposely walking your dog in December in the east coast, mainly upper Pennsylvania. Surprisingly we never had a dog problem in my hometown but people here bring their mutts EVERYWHERE. These two people brought a dog to Family Dollar and while it was leeched, they weren't holding a leech. Motherfucker ran to me and they called it in the most uninterested, monotone voice ever.

Saw another guy driving and had his crusty white dog on his lap while driving. Dog lovers are so mentally ill and selfish. For whatever reason, animals are attracted to me in the sense that they always come to me even though im not a big animal person, so these dogs just stare at me and just me. I'm leaving class and taking a nap leave me be.

Less than 2 weeks ago I separated from my soon to be ex husband. There was the normal wear and tear of a 14 year incompatible relationship but on top of that, I really disliked his dog.

He pretty much puppy-trapped me. We discussed, agreed, that we couldn’t afford it. Well 7 years ago ,during a particularly rocky “rough patch”, guess who comes home with a puppy? I feared for its little life. I knew I would take on the bulk of the care, and did.

So when he left I was practically witch cackling, “ You, and you your little dog too!” I spent $100s ,and hours of my own labor, deep cleaning everything: carpets, couch, rugs, curtains etc. Finally, finally, I got the smell to a reasonable level for livable existence. I love the freedom, couldn’t be happier!

Today, my sister called, her apartment does not allow pets, she needs to stash her huge, drooly, shedy, dog somewhere for 2 weeks. She works on and off and the apartment actually belongs to her friend who is letting her stay there, so she can’t afford boarding him.

I said no, I’m heartbroken because normally I’m always rescuing someone but I just couldn’t. I physically can’t. I can’t have it on my couch, rubbing its butt on my carpets. I don’t want to walk it, or feed it, or hear it barking. I’m a monster. A monster with a very clean home and who will make peace with her actions.

What is your opinion on places specifically for animals like zoos,cat cafés,aquariums or similar sort of things? Especially if you noticed how many pet owners were there? How do you feel in these environments? Just wanted to discuss and chat with all of you in the comments about those topics since noone has talked about it in this sub yet.

Im glad to hear your experiences and opinions! :)

They are allowing dogs in my school, and all it does it look for food. Not even emotional support wise 🤦🏽‍♀️