Do you treat your pets like they’re your children? Do you dress them in holiday sweaters for the family photo? Do you refer to yourself as “mommy” or “daddy”? Did you attempt to breastfeed them as a puppy/kitty but quickly realize their teeth were way too sharp?
ME TOO!
And are you sick of so called “friends & family” treating your special little fur baby like some kind of animal?
ME TOO!
Honestly, there’s nothing sadder than looking into my dog’s soulful eyes and witnessing disappointment when his grandmother refuses to chew her leftovers before offering it to him. Mom, flank steak is tough, and Buddy shouldn’t be expected to work that hard for his nourishment.
Why can’t society understand that we just want them to extend the same common courtesies to our pets as they would our children? It really hurts me when they don’t. For example:
On Mr. Bojangles’ 7th birthday, no one called or sent so much as a card.
“Can I wish for my testicles back?!”
And my Facebook status “Buddy is finally housebroken!” received exactly ZERO comments or Likes.
“We’re almost out of poop bags.”
When Roxy finally faced her fear of sharks, everyone said, “Big deal. A shark’s just an over-sized fish, and cats love fish.” If it were Ana, I bet they would’ve been super impressed before calling the Department of Youth & Family Services.
Don’t worry, you’re more afraid of them then they are of you. Oh wait that’s wrong…
And can you believe this insensitive hairdresser threw away Blaze’s “first curl”?
“Sorry we’re late, we kept running in circles.”
Well, last year, when Buddy was neutered and NOT ONE PERSON came to visit him in the animal hospital (he was there for 3 long hours), I realized I needed to send a message to everyone that entered our home.
I took down all the family photographs in our house and replaced them with commissioned portraits of our pets- because nothing says “I really love my pets” more than removing pictures of your children.
These gorgeous works of art now line our foyer…
Original art: 1621-22 Peter Paul Ruben- Anne of Austria
original art: www.historum.com
and above our fireplace…
He’s the only one that doesn’t piss or crap on my carpet, hence the best spot.
Hopefully our little darlings will start getting the respect and attention they deserve. After all, we love them almost more than our kids…
I said “almost”, settle down.
BONUS: If you send me a picture of your fur baby, I MIGHT find the time to create a custom crappy portrait for you! FOR FREE!
Leave a comment then email your pic to Kim@oneclassymotha.com. For artistic guidance, please include your pet’s hopes, dreams, and aspirations.
PS- Don’t be picky OR have expectations of high/ medium quality. As Ana says “You get what you get and don’t get upset” Sadly, she doesn’t follow her own advice.
