Pet peeve

THOSE who consider four-footed animals as part of the family to be taken around with them to malls and restaurants, either in chains or in prams, may equate “pet-less” with “heartless.”

- By Tony Samson

“Fur babies” asa term of endearment when referring to pets can also be used warmly to two-footed partners and close friends who will not find that phrase cringeworthy.

Here’s a warning — those who love dogs and even sleep with them for warmth and companionship not offered by less furry substitutes, can skip this piece altogether. Kindly jump to the latest posts on flood billionaires abroad and get your aggravation for the day there.

Pets that make noises, like loud barking and hostile snarling, are not warmly embraced by some, especially those who love to meditate on their navels.

A village walker, who has a phobia for four-footed creatures that snarl and bark at him for no other reason than being engaged in a nonthreatening aerobic occupation, is sure to understand an aversion to pets crossing his path. Some households prefer quieter company like terrapins and canaries. The soft movement of fins and legs as well as cooing sounds on the terrace can be soothing.

Here are some actuations of dog walkers that turn some against the species