I prefer dog owner. I cringe when someone tells me i have beautiful "furbabies". They are not my fur babies, nor are they my children. They animals and are just a dog. yes they get treated better than most dogs in my neighborhood. They are put on the best foods out there, they are invited up on the furniture for a little snuggle, they are indoor dogs and are companions, they are properly trained and do get their special treats. In the end they are animals.
I am sure i am not taken seriously around here since my nick name on this forum is Josiebear. That just happens to be her nick name but at the same time she is treated like a dog

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