A woman writes to Dear Abby seeking advice on how to handle her long-time best friend's behavior. The friend's boxer dog frequently chases and harms cats and squirrels, causing distress for the writer who has recently adopted two indoor cats. The writer can no longer allow the friend and his wife to visit due to the dog's behavior, but avoids confronting them about it.
Dear Abby: My best friend of 30 years allows his boxer to go after innocent cats and squirrels like it's a game. I can no longer let him and his wife visit because they allow their dog to terrorize my cats. I would like your advice. I've avoided the conversation.
I have known my best friend, “Carl,” and his wife for 30 years. We do everything together -- cruises, holidays, birthdays, etc. They allow their boxer dog to go after innocent cats and squirrels. It’s like it’s a game. The dog does not know any different. I recently adopted two indoor cats. I live in the country, and I also have a 5-year-old Lab that would not hurt a bunny. I can no longer allow Carl and his wife to visit because they have allowed their dog to terrorize the kittens and squirrels in their neighborhood. I know she will make me out to be a villain and refuse to come if the dog cannot. Carl and I keep avoiding the conversation. Any advice?As I see it you have two choices.
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