Three enormous dogs

[beccawprice]

I think the thing that has me the most bothered about the whole interchange is that she never ever once used the phrase, 'I'm sorry.'

She didn't acknowledge my feelings, didn't take responsibility--although she did replace the materials destroyed, so that was nice. I shouldn't be too petty, but something in me would really like to be apologized to. People!!!

 

[CityChook]

That's not petty. You deserve an apology. For me, "I'm sorry" goes a whole lot farther than $150. I'm sorry that you have to go through this.

 

[beccawprice]

Well now don't I feel a million times better!! The owner and her in-laws (all members of my congregation) just showed up on my doorstep with a plateful of warm cookies, apologies, and offers to help build a permanent coop. They told us about everything they've done to reinforce their kennel, and were generally lovely.

It's amazing how a little bit of courtesy and manners goes to smooth over a sticky situation. I feel understood, validated, and completely fine with the situation. Thanks everyone for your support!!

 

[rufus]

DON'T EAT THOSE COOKIES! Throw a couple to one of her dogs first. Wait and see what happens.

Rufus

 

[citrusdreams]

I think that was really nice. Maybe when she came to your home to assess the damage, she wasn't quite ready to let go of the chip on her shoulder. Perhaps she feared the confrontation with you and thought you would treat her badly, or be abrasive yourself. Anyway, let's hope her previous behavior was a defense mechanism and after calming down after meeting with you, she was able to relax and think about it. I think it was a nice gesture and she even brought friends with.

Let's hope she makes good on her promises to keep her dogs in. My neighbor keeps telling my family members that they are keeping their dogs in, and then they blatantly don't. The wife lets the dogs out of their kennels to "stretch their legs", or she lets the "puppies" out, but not the adults, yadda yadda. I hope that your neighbor is truthful about her intentions, unlike my neighbor, who is a blatant liar.

I'm glad it turned out well for both of you.

 

[Peeplperson]

How good for you! It sounds like it took a little thought and then they did the right thing. I love your attitude - you sound like someone willing and ready to forgive, and bless you for that. Good things will certainly come from this.

 

[gypsy2621]

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Awww that was very kind of her. offering to help reinforce your coop is a lovely gesture. and to bring someone along who knows just how is perfect. I do hope they plan to follow through.

Its also great she has reinforced her kennel unfortunately with such big dogs and 3 of them, it doesnt surprise me much they can just bulldoze their way out.
Dogs that big when working collectively can pretty much escape every effort to contain them.
might be time for 3 seperate kennels?

I am glad the situation was resolved with so little hassle.
not often we hear about the good responsible dog owners.

 

[MysticScorpio82]

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Lol

 

[bettisworth]

You know, this thought just crossed my mind. I would say she probably was embarassed. My dad always told me "what can work for you can also work against you." Remeber today it was "your neighbor" who trespassed against you. Your chickens, unless they are kept on a leash, may wander to the neighbors house and put some scratches on an expensive paint job on the ferrari. Now.....should they blow your chickens to smitherines, and demand that you pay them for mental suffering? I speak from experience....a good neighbor is worth their weight in gold.

Forgive your neighbor, but not the dogs.

Like I say, she was probably very embarrassed by the whole situation, and everyone acts differently under duress.

But I do want everyone to know, if that would have happened at my house, the dogs would have been wasted. They only have the right to growl at me on "their deck"!!!!! But if the neighbor came with offerings of peace....then I say give peace a chance!!!!