Today at lunch mom was telling me about this woman she saw on Dr. Phil.
The woman called her chihuahua her "son" and she was freaking obsessed with that dog. Her roommate moved out because the woman didn't let any pills in the house, lest one fall on the floor and the dog swallowed it. The dog, never put its paws on the ground outside, totally carried everywhere. No chicken with bones in the house, lest the dog gets it.
And the big thing -- the woman would PRE CHEW dog biscuits and then the dog would EAT THEM from her mouth. Lest the dog choke. Oh, and now arguements in front of the dog and no violent programs on tv. Lest the dog is upset.
I kept punctuating each revelation with "But it's a Dog!!!" And she had a dog, for the dog, but this one was treated as a pet. After the woman said she would pick the dog over her mother Dr Phil, evidentally, gave up.
Oh and she'd spent 10 grand on Clothes for the dog.
People are whacked out.
wow. um. It's a flippin' dog people! I dunno what to say. I like pets, but I'm not a pet owner. I'm guessing that woman needs some counseling. Maybe empty nest issues? Did she have a baby die at a young age or something?? No clue. But warning flags everywhere.
So much for knocking some chores out. Today has become SUPER lazy day. Did some knitting thou! Does that count? Did even more napping. I know that doesn't count for much.
Novocaine is wearing off and tooth hurts. Ouchie.
And the big thing -- the woman would PRE CHEW dog biscuits and then the dog would EAT THEM from her mouth.
Cuz if there's one thing dogs hate, it's chewin' stuff.
Also, a world of euwww.
She doesn't have kids so this dog is her son and her firm belief is that she can spoil it becuase it's her son.
Dr. Phil asked if it had negative impact on her relationships with people, and she said she didn't care because her dog gave her all the unconditional love she needed.
Oh, and that she'd pick the dog over her mother, because her mother can take care of herself, but the dog is helpless.
She didn't want therapy and liked her life the way it is.
Yeah, Laga - didn't realise there were other flatmates in the equation, but I'd definitely talk it over with them.
Also? IT'S A DOG!! Pre-chewing dog biscuits? WTF? And did you say that the dog
had a pet dog,
or did I misunderstand it?
(Choosing the dog over her mom - well, you know, some people have really shitty moms. So no judgment there.)
Yes the son-dog has a pet dog, that is treated like a normal dog. No prechewed treats for it, because it's just a dog.
Unlike the Son-dog.
I guess it's a victimless...sickness? Delusion? Opinion?
