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kiki2 Wed 20-Nov-19 13:12:54

Baggs
There is no need to be agressive or insulting ! The other people who have replied have managed to be civil so why can’t you
I d rather be an idiot dog lover than someone who responds aggressively like you !

gallusquine Wed 20-Nov-19 13:10:30

You must know that you can't " just go ahead anyway and bring him out for the odd photograph " shock

FlexibleFriend Wed 20-Nov-19 13:08:05

I'm a dog lover and have dogs myself but wouldn't dream of having them at a wedding, be it mine or someone else's. Are you staying close to the wedding venue, if so find a kennel or dog sitter close by so that he/she is away from you for the least time. You've been told the dog isn't welcome so accept it and make alternative arrangements.

MawB Wed 20-Nov-19 13:06:20

Who matters more in this scenario? Your son and future daughter in law? Your dog?
OK the answer may be your dog but be realistic.
Book a dog sitter or put him in kennels - dogs are perfectly contented there, like children and nursery or school. Leaving him in the car is much more cruel regardless of the weather.
End of
Out of interest if you were hospitalised who would look after the dog? I assume he goes on holiday with you, but have you never contemplated going anywhere which is not necessarily ideal for a dog?
This is totally silly and I suspect a wind-up.

You. Don’t. Take. Dogs. To. Weddings.

Calendargirl Wed 20-Nov-19 13:03:39

So where would the dog be while you are all at the reception? Sat for hours in the car?
Cannot understand why people want photos of dogs at weddings, bad enough when they belong to the happy couple, even more ridiculous when they don’t.
If you take the dog to the wedding, I would imagine it would be the start of the end of your relationship with new DIL.
Don’t do it.

Baggs Wed 20-Nov-19 12:59:20

What is it with some dog owners?

If you don't want to put the dog in kennels, don't go to the wedding.

If you take it along to the wedding when you've been specifically asked not to (a reasonable request), you are being an idiot. People don't have to like your dog, or any dog. You need to accept this and not be the inlaw from hell right from the start. Your dog has NOT been invited to the wedding so it can't go.

Poor dog to have a wedding gate-crasher for an owner.

dizzyblonde Wed 20-Nov-19 12:49:25

I have two dogs whom I adore and they are part of the family but there is no way I would ever contemplate even asking if I could take them to a wedding. It seems a very odd thing to do and I’ve never seen it happen at any of the multiple weddings I’ve been to.
Can’t you get a dog sitter who your dog could get used to before the wedding. I’ve always put all my dogs into carefully vetted kennels but if you’re not happy to do that there are generally local dog sitters.

jura2 Wed 20-Nov-19 12:48:51

Sorry, but it is THEIR wedding - and THEIR choice. Find someone to come and dog sit- or put the dog in kennels- no other option if you want your son to have a happy day- and your family to have a happy future.

SirChenjin Wed 20-Nov-19 12:46:06

Do not - under any circumstance - bring your dog to their wedding, unless you want to start a family feud that could last for years.

Why don't you want to put him in kennels? What about dog sitters if kennels are absolutely not an option?

kiki2 Wed 20-Nov-19 12:43:39

My son is getting married next year and has just told me that his future wife will not have our dog anywhere near her ´ on the day
We are dog-lovers and so is my son but she isn’t
I am quite upset about this as we have nobody who could look after our dog and the wedding won’t be local so it won’t be a question of just leaving at home
We don’t want to put him in kennels either , obviously I know that he can’t come to the reception but all I was hoping for was that he could be in a couple of photos , he is in my opinion a member of the family .
So , am I being silly for thinking this ; can I just go ahead anyway and bring him out for the odd photo ?
Obviously , whoever holds him would make sure he doesn’t jump up the bride in her beautiful dress.
What do you think ? What would you do ?
I don’t want a row with my son or future Dil but don’t want to leave my dog behind .
The whole thing feels mean anyway
Would welcome advice , thank you