Dear Bubbles,
I am a little schnauzer who loves people and animals. Or maybe I should have said “loved”… Once I saw a cat and got so excited that we could play together! When I approached the cat, he started making strange hissing sounds, and then, while I was looking at it him puzzled by the sound, he hit me in the face! It hurt, and why did he do this? I still don’t know, but now, when I see cats, I pretend that they don’t exist… maybe you could explain to me why cats are not friendly creatures, unlike dogs?
- Pepper in Castro Valley
Dear Pepper in Castro Valley,
Since you've written me a letter, I'm assuming you're a fan, so I will try my hardest not to insult you. However, I do have to say that your letter illustrates exactly what drives me crazy about dogs: dogs have no awareness of how their excessive energy could overwhelm another animal.
I think it's great that you love life, and that you want to play with anyone and everyone who is willing. However, you have to understand that not everyone wants to play all the time. I implore you, please assess the situation before you bound towards it. Ask yourself: does this cat, dog or human look like they want to play? Maybe even let them approach you first.
Perhaps this letter exchange is the first step to repairing dog-cat relationships. If more dogs reached out and asked questions like yours, perhaps there wouldn't be so many misunderstandings.
XOXO,
Bubbles
Since you've written me a letter, I'm assuming you're a fan, so I will try my hardest not to insult you. However, I do have to say that your letter illustrates exactly what drives me crazy about dogs: dogs have no awareness of how their excessive energy could overwhelm another animal.
I think it's great that you love life, and that you want to play with anyone and everyone who is willing. However, you have to understand that not everyone wants to play all the time. I implore you, please assess the situation before you bound towards it. Ask yourself: does this cat, dog or human look like they want to play? Maybe even let them approach you first.
Perhaps this letter exchange is the first step to repairing dog-cat relationships. If more dogs reached out and asked questions like yours, perhaps there wouldn't be so many misunderstandings.
XOXO,
Bubbles
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