If you have a pet, you know that they are a part of your family. And just like other members of the family, we have to accept their good qualities with, how I shall say this, their shortcomings.  

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Just like family members, sometimes they’re a bit too loud or leave a mess behind for you to clean up. But we love them, so we just cope the best we can, right? 

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Photo Credit: Dave Thomas Townsquare Media
Photo Credit: Dave Thomas Townsquare Media

Our 3-year Morkie, Latte, is mostly a sweet girl who loves attention. You know, belly rubs and playing fetch, and of course treats. We can’t forget the treats.  

Photo Credit: Dave Thomas Townsquare Media
Photo Credit: Dave Thomas Townsquare Media
Photo Credit: Dave Thomas Townsquare Media

We’ve learned recently that there’s one thing she doesn’t like, the Liberty Mutual Emu. 

 Actually, she hates any of the Liberty Mutual TV commercials, even just seeing the actor that plays Doug makes her bark. But especially the commercials with the Emu in them.  

So, I started thinking, I wonder what sends the pets of Central Minnesota into orbit, so to speak. And we got some interesting and somewhat amusing answers.   

Lissa says “Paisley runs and hides as soon as I take out the vacuum. She goes nuts over a cat or a squirrel in the yard. She’ll pace by the window and jump and bark. If she’s outside, she’ll run and chase them”. 

Photo by Lukas ter Poorten on Unsplash
Photo by Lukas ter Poorten on Unsplash
Photo by Lukas ter Poorten on Unsplash

Kim replied “Bicyclist, sun reflecting onto the ceiling, a running vacuum and the wiper blades turned on in the car/truck” 

Photo by Rodion Kutsaiev on Unsplash
Photo by Rodion Kutsaiev on Unsplash
Photo by Rodion Kutsaiev on Unsplash

Missy has two dogs. “Our one dog - doesn't like when the big neighbor dog comes over. Our other dog - the grass moving. (and his bark is an ear-piercing decibel level lol)”. 

Photo by Daniel Watson on Unsplash
Photo by Daniel Watson on Unsplash
Photo by Daniel Watson on Unsplash

Lynette says that “Mine barks at the wind” . 

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attachment-sixteen-miles-out-wiCs6QQHyRY-unsplash Photo by Sixteen Miles Out on Unsplash

Duamel told us “Birds”  .  

Photo by Michael Behrens on Unsplash
Photo by Michael Behrens on Unsplash
Photo by Michael Behrens on Unsplash

 

Again, we accept their shortcomings, but Lord knows they probably have to deal with enough of ours so maybe that's why we just accept them for the way they are. 

 

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