After taking out the garbage and seeing various sizes of it sprawled across my lawn, ALL from different dogs, I decided it was time to take matters into my own hands. I knew by doing this that I would receive a neighborhood negative title, "dog hater" "Micki the Monger" "The Dog-gone Her" but whatever, it's fine with me. If they give me crap (no pun intended) I will open up my can and let it spillth over. Did you think I wouldn't notice? Do I walk my kids on your lawn without a diaper? Come on! I know that these dogs are loved, loved more than kids, but where is the "Love thy neighbor?", Where's the cleanliness? Are dogs above this common sense rule? Don't mess!
So I posted my wrath hoping they would heed to my warning:
It's been up for a few weeks. I tried to write it nicely. I even put a smiley face on it as to not seem too upset. I could of gone neon bigger, but I didn't. All the dog people are staying clear from me when I'm outside. They walk the opposite direction. The guy with the yappy dogs took a short cut between two houses today because he saw me coming. Remember, it's still snowy and muddy--no one wants to take that shortcut unless you are trying to avoid crazy dog hater lady on the end unit.
I'm still nice to them. I even call their dogs by name. I still let my kids squeal "Dog!" when we walk by. I still smile and give them a pat, when inside I'm dying to run to my bathroom and wash my hands.
4 comments:
Amen sista! That is seriously the worst. The nerve of people! We have had our fair share of random poop on our lawn. I feel like watching them through my blinds all day one time and zinging 'em. You go girl for posting your sign. I think it's all the better that they are all scared of you now :) You are one funny chica.
Jason shoveled the driveway and found several piles under the snow..ON THE DRIVEWAY! Dog owners are amazing. Your post made me laugh.
I love that you posted the sign. I wish had the courage. We have discovered one corner of our yard - right next to the mailbox has become a potty station for some local dogs. Some BIG local dogs. Disgusting! My next door neighbor denies it but I think it has to be at least one of her THREE large dogs. Not to mention her dog run which produces a lovely smell that wafts through our yard during the summer. Ahhhh! Don't tell - but the dogs bug Wes so much he has taken the bee bee gun to them!
i think that was a brillant move, and i might just have to steal that idea from you. good for you my friend!
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