Gone off in a huff

Thankfully enough people were interested enough to dissect human bodies that we have amazing surgery available nowadays.

I doubt if human corpse dissectors liked or disliked alive people any more than anyone else. Dead is quite different from alive.

I was all set to leave my dead body to research at the neighbouring university (I'm too old for spare parts donations). But they insisted upon referring to my future donation as a 'cadaver' which was insultingly impersonal. My dead body was to be a gift during and after dissection.

Sorry!

You really need to make an effort to go. The dog certainly should NOT be in a cage all day (for any reason at all). Could it be in another room for an hour or 2? Dogs shouldn't be alone for more than 4 hours, as they are pack animals and can become lonely, distressed and depressed when away from their pack (family)

You need to seek Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to overcome your aversion to dogs. Your GP should be able to help with that.

I'm a cat-lover, have had cats for 38 years, and it used to piss me off so much when my (now late)MIL and my husband's (adult) sister used to visit and insist that my cats were put outside or in another room. It took a few years before I stood my ground and told them not to visit unless they understood that my house was a home to my cats.

I'm with your husband and his family on this. Make an effort. The dog isn't going to bite you. You don't need to sit near it.

Minxie (the original poster) has said on Thu 08-Mar-18 21:12:19 that she intends to go " . . . thank you all. I am going on Sunday and I’m takin a dog treat with me. Hopefully I can give it to him personally as I’m working on at least saying hello to him."

This thread, like many others, has appeared on my facebook page!

Good luck for tomorrow, Minxie. I love dogs, but when I was a child was quite nervous of them. Taking a treat is a great idea, and once over your fear you will be able to enjoy visiting parks and going on country walks. I would definitely recommend getting some form of treatment. Let us know how you get on. Don't know why this thread is all mixed up!
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Yes good luck. I am a doggie person too but totally understand that that not everyone is. Hopefully the day can be split up, dog in cage part of the time, out for walks & separate rooms.
Happy Mothers Day for tomorrow everyone, however you spend it!