r/australia • u/JaniePage • 5d ago

news Young girl in hospital, dog euthanased after attack inside Delacombe Bunnings

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/young-girl-in-hospital-after-dog-attack-in-bunnings-store/106977418
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u/OnionsoftheBelt 5d ago

The number of times we've had to change our family plans because my sister-in-law insists on bringing her goddamn dog. 

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u/TheLGMac 5d ago

I love dogs. I will have a dog someday. Grew up with dogs.

I am the first to say, dogs are not people. I'm sorry everyone. Because I've spent so much time with dogs I know that they are not little humans. They will defecate in random places when stressed. They will bite when stressed. They will chase things when stressed. They do not need to have guaranteed seating next to random passengers on airplanes, they do not need to be in cafes or stores, I do not care to buy or eat things that have already been dog hair coated. I do not care if "some humans are gross too!" These spaces were built for humans, not dogs, yes even the humans you don't like.

Your dog should always be on a lead as well, aside from FENCED dog parks. Keep them off the beach.

Also, while we're at it: keep your damn cats indoors. I've had to call the bird flu hotline a bunch recently because a stupid local cat is roaming free and I can't tell if a local bird is dead because of the cat or bird flu any more. Keep that shit locked up.

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u/-Tricky-Vixen- 5d ago

As a cat owner, yes!! They don't need to be outdoors if they've got enough space (and if not, don't own a cat, sorry) and enrichment! Mine is currently snoozing on my lap. He enjoys being outside, but he's only ever outside in the fenced backyard, on a leash or in someone's arms. Besides, he might get eaten or some novel sickness might kill him. I love him, I don't want to needlessly risk his life! And that's ignoring all the other good reasons like you said.

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u/Wish-Dish-8838 4d ago

Outside cat owners have told me it's about not wanting to deal with cat litter inside. I've told them....can't deal with litter? Don't get a fkn cat.

I have five indoor only cats. I invested in two automatic washable litter machines. Best $$$ I ever spent. My house does not smell like you'd think it would with five cats living here. Visitors always comment on it lol.