This one is close one but I am giving it to the parent because you never tried to breast feed your dog.

Recently I saw this Huffington Post article listing annoying things that parents say to non parents.  I did my best to keep an open mind even though I was considered the bad guy.  As I start to read, right off the bat, I was on the defensive with the first issue:  Dogs are not children.  You got that right.  I have an issue for pet owners that compare my responsibilities as a mom to theirs as a dog owner, think that mother's day is for them and think they can empathize with me.  But (as I inhale a deep cleansing breath) I truly try to compare their responsibilities to mine and come to terms to whom may have it a little bit harder.

Feeding:  As a dog owner, food tends to be pretty uniform--it either comes in a can or a bag.  You may have to switch out brands every now and then for variety.  You do have to pour it out for the dog for it's entire life--it will never be able to prepare anything.  With a baby, they may suck your nipples off for nourishment.  I have dealt with a lot of pickiness and have tried all sorts of variety.  With each child, I have a good 8-10 years of preparing their food before they just start to eat cereal 24/7.  This one is close one but I am giving it to the parent because you never tried to breast feed your dog.

Pooping/Peeing:  This one is easy.  While I am currently struggling with potty training child #2 (with some success--knock on wood), I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.  There will be a time in the near future when I won't have to wipe a kid's butt that has the potential of exploding on me.  As a dog owner, you cannot train your dog.  You will be scooping up poop with a plastic bag covered hand forever.  You win.  (Score 1 to 1)

Daycare:  While their are doggie daycare options, most people leave their pet's at home either in a crate or to roam free through out the house or apartment.  I cannot leave Rachel in a crate with some food and water--Lord knows that I would try if I could.  But I can't and my option is very expensive.  I win  (2-1)

Being in heat:  My girls are not...thank God.  But your dog could be and ruining ever throw pillow in your house.  I don't have to deal spaying or neutering and that look that your dog must give you when you drop him/her off at the vet knowing what's going to happen.  You win.  (2-2)

Wet kid vs wet dog:  When it rains, my kids smell better when it's wet than your dog.  I don't care how well groomed your dog is, there is something about the wet dog smell that just isn't good.  I think I would take the kid poo smell over wet dog smell.  You win.  (2-3)

Happy to see me?:  As you or I walked into the house, our kids or dogs love to see us.  Unless your dog goes through puberty, that will remain.  I will give my girls another 5 years until they don't acknowledge me until they are hungry.  I win (3-3).

Independence:  I know your dog probably loves to run without a leash as does Rachel.  But after a while, for me, "the leash" is no longer appropriate and I have to trust that they are okay as they are on their own. There will be many sleepless nights.  The score is now 4-3.

Cost:  I wish my girls cost as much as a dog.  Even when they are old enough to get a job they will sucker me into something overpriced.  They can do the puppy dog eyes too.  And the final score is 5-3.

These are just a few things..there are probably more that you think that I should have mentioned (like tax deductions).  I would never doubt the love and care of our own is the same but the comparison between teh two is not.  But if you really want to start a movement, contact Hallmark--get a Pet Owner's Day.  But keep your hand's off of Mother's Day.