Listen, I know about pets. Between the German Shedder and the fluffy cats, we get pet hair. We vacuum every day, sometimes twice. We sweep, we carpet wash, we crosswave. We brush and groom. You’ll always have a little bit of pet hair but it’s very far from “gross”. Animals shed. If they’re making such great effort to be clean people, you’re being very offensive by refusing to go there and let them see your child, especially if they always go to you, but you don’t want one single pet hair. Hope you don’t have any of your own stray hair floating around.
2 Likes
Do what you feel is right in the situation.
1 Like
You need some pet hair in your life.
4 Likes
So, I went through something similar with mine. I absolutely adore my in laws and want my child to be in their life. When she was little I brought a large blanket for her to play on and would change her clothes right before we went home. Now that she is older I just have her leave her shoes on at their house and wash her hands before we go home. Then when we get home I change her clothes. Its weird and more work but I would never deprive her from her amazing grandparents. 
9 Likes
I don’t like it either. Having pet hair everywhere is gross af. 
. I wouldn’t keep them away but I certainly wouldn’t go their as often.
3 Likes
So because you think animals are gross and you dont like animal fur you would place rules that limits grandparents and grandchilds visitation!! To stop them going over there and even considering banning them from your own house!! (Does your husband feel the same lol) Omg im sure they would feel hurt if they thought you would go that far for your own feelings and not of the grandparents or your children 
4 Likes
Girl it’s just dog hair. Lol
4 Likes
Yeah, that’s not okay.
Selfish and self-centered. Me me me I I I. What about your spouse and your child? Really
8 Likes
My daughter had cats an dogs, theirs hair everywhere. But I still allow her brother to go there,crawl around whatever lol. As soon as he gets home I change his clothes because he’s full of hair an my bf is allergic to cats. But he has a blast! I wouldn’t stop him from seeing her just because of pet hair 
some people just want a reason to be ridiculous! Animals are better than humans lol
2 Likes
Sounds like your being really petty and need to grow it’s dog hair it won’t hurt the baby bring a change of clothes n a lint brush it’s not hard to remove it and this is why iike dogs more than humans!!!
1 Like
Being exposed to pets and even dog hair at a young age is beneficial. So you have the best of both worlds, your little one can have exposure and experience on how to treat animals and how to be safe around them without you having to own pets. Let them play and be near them dog hair and all, and like another comment said wash her hands and change her clothes afterwards.
6 Likes
I thought this was a post from one of my autism groups. After reading some of these comments I’m really glad it’s not. People are so mean.
7 Likes
It’s your own personal preference. It doesn’t matter what anyone of us feels or thinks. But I do think having them at your house instead is more ideal then only in public. You can manage a smaller amount of hair if their house is too much. I understand it. You can have other reasons aside from what your wrote here that are more personal such as sensory issues or anything like that
But instead of making a situation much worse… just have them at your place and jist clean it later.
Letting her be around the dogs and hair now will actually help her be less likely to develop those allergies in the future…
3 Likes
I prefer my pets over most people.
8 Likes
I second what a lot of others have said… I mean seriously is it worth ruining a perfectly good relationship with your child’s grandparents and putting strain on your marriage over? No way… Invest in blankets to send and a few extra outfits. I mean this from my heart and not being petty I promise, animal hair is not a big deal and you are overreacting. Be glad your child has grandparents and you have in laws that want to be in your lives. Life is too short to worry about dog hair.
2 Likes
Bring a lint brush. Dam got kids out here without parents let alone grandparents !
4 Likes
I never trust people who don’t like animals…just say’n!
11 Likes
Nope not wrong at all. 3 of my 5 kids are allergic to pet fur & I didn’t find out till they were 1 or over. Plus it’s just gross
1 Like
Seems a little selfish. It’s just dog hair. It all comes off. I mean do you let your child play in the dirt? Just lay a blanket down if it bothers you that much. There is no reason to not allow them to come to your place.
4 Likes
Good Lord please get over yourself.
5 Likes
I don’t trust people who don’t like animals.
This should be a question for you significant other, not random people on Facebook. If he also agrees that the pet hair disgusts him, there’s your answer.
6 Likes
please grow up and get over your fears
Oh my those poor children gonna live a lonely sheltered life. Its dog hair pets love children. Wow i dont know what to say here. WOW
4 Likes
If there was a reason like allergies or something I could see not wanting your kids to be around the pet hair. I personally don’t think it’s worth ruining a relationship if you have a good one with your in-laws over something like that. How does your spouse feel about this?
I’ve had an animal in my house since I was 6 years old and I’m going to be 38 in June. I’ve never had a problem going into somebody’s house and having animal fur on me.
Have you thought about getting a lint brush and when you go over to their house just use it and if they ask any questions just tell him you don’t want any animal fur on their clothes.
I dont like pet hair either. I do have 2 inside dogs . But hate fur, it grosses me out . However dog fur is not hurting the children, take them to their grandparents, so they can love on them. Carry a cotton blanket to layon the floor for crawlers, that you can wash when you get home . Help the grandparents, vacuum for them . Ask if you can hire them a housekeep to help out with cleaning .
I’m sure there are several creative loving things you can do to make this work out .
The real question is how are you going to handle this so you get the best out come for your future relationship 
5 Likes
Sounds like you need to talk to some pediatricians. Kids that grow up around animals actually tend to be a little healthier due to being exposed to more. Allergies tend to be down too because of pet dander. I get having pets isn’t for everyone, but to not allow them to your house while their pets are at home is ridiculous!
I have dogs. Yes they shed. My American Pitbull Terrier leaves his fur everywhere while my German shepherd mix tends to leave hers in the brush. But I know my house also has an odor because my American Pitbull Terrier has cancer which can cause a stench. He’s on medication for all different things including twice a week medicated washes for reoccurring skin infections which also causes an odor and oral medication to try and control the symptoms which leads to him scratching and licking which is what gives him the skin infections in the first place. He also is prone to yeast infections in his ears which cause an odor. As pet owners we do what we can to help them (which also helps us) and not just throw an animal away because it got old and started costing more due to deteriorating health or because the animal left fur in our homes. I’ll take my dogs, fur, stench and an empty wallet all over giving them up. My German shepherd mix herds my goats. So while she’s young and healthy, she does run through mud and brings that in. I just let it dry on her and then brush her out and clean up the floor then. Because her mix is very dirt repellent. She doesn’t need constant washing. Yes she is bathed. But only once a month.
Fur doesn’t mean dirty. And your in-laws sound like they are actually doing what they can to keep their house clean. You are being a selfish child who essentially wants to keep their child and grandchildren from them. Because YOU don’t like that THEY have pets which doesn’t harm you in any way. You sound like you are trying to control their lives or remove them from their son’s life and grandchild’s life.
3 Likes
Girl I feel you. I love animals, but I don’t want any cause I feel the same way.
5 Likes
I think you need to get over it and stop being a control freak 
I’m sure they think you’re just lovely
3 Likes
Stop being petty and do it for your kid. Cutting off loving grandparents because of pet hair? Smh
8 Likes
Oh ayyyy because you don’t like animals u expect them to accommodate you personally I wouldn’t want you at my house if you had a problem with my dog he lives here you don’t the fact u don’t like animals scares me abit
6 Likes
If it were your parents would you do the same thing?
1 Like
Your child is missing out on the best part of childhood. Growing up with a dog and animals in the house are the best memories. No matter how much you clean you have fur when you have pets. Having pets is the best way to grow up. You can clean the hair off when the child comes home if it bothers you, but don’t take the memories and family away because you have a problem
7 Likes
You’re one of those wives that people speak about in hushed tones, usually starting with;
“…you wanna hear what HIS ex-wife used to do!?”
Get over it and grow up they are family and your babies family and hopefully nothing ever happens to you but if it did these are the people you are going to want and pray look after, love and protect your child. BUY a F-ing lint roller.
4 Likes
Fur grosses you out? Is this your first kid? Because if you have had a toddler, there are wayyy more gross things to worry about.
9 Likes
You need to read the book “Dirt is Good”. Children raised around cats and dogs are so much healthier mentally and physically…
4 Likes
“Fur is gross”. Ma’am you are a mammal, an animal species. You have fur too. We just call it differently because we think we are above other animals. Grow up.
5 Likes
Definitely get over yourself and your problem with pet hair for your kids and for your family that you literally married into so treating them like they are actually family and not disgusting bc they have pets is my best tip for ya….
6 Likes
animal fur is gross… but you want them to meet with you in a public place where all sorts of human germs are that could actually get your child sick 
3 Likes
Give them a roller each time they come over and just be honest
I’m sure they won’t mind rolling off before heading in 
2 Likes
Humans are animals too. Whatever your phobia, get it seen to.
3 Likes
There are so many rude people on here. I understand how you feel. Those are your babies and you don’t have to answer to anyone! I can’t stand animal hair either! It grosses me out. I would also suggest to say how terribly allergic they are to their dander. If they don’t like it then too bad!
You think a public place is less dirty than dog hair? 
Do you have any idea how gross humans are? And children are little petri dishes, even more so once they start school. You’re being ridiculous and are robbing your children of great memories and experiences. Also, children who grow up around dogs are generally more empathetic and compassionate than those who did not. Stop being unreasonable.
8 Likes
Most ridiculous post I’ve read, have 5 kids, 6 grands and a great grandson all brought up with animals, not 1 is worse off for it…get some help
3 Likes
Well for one, it’s good to build their immune system… exposing them to more things, like dog dander, at younger age will help them.
For two, it’s only dog hair. Yes it is gross but there’s so many other things that could be going on. They could have mice or roaches. They could not even want to be a part of your kids lives… but they do. And they shouldn’t be judged or have their grandkids taken away bc of it.
Strip the kids down before they come home and bathe them. It’s not the end of the world. 
4 Likes
My kids pet friends have been some of their best. . It’s too bad yours will miss that (and sounds like a lot more) because of you. .
7 Likes
I think the fur is the smallest of issues. Invest in a lint roller and call it good. Your child has grandparents that want to be involved, dont take that for granted. Some kids don’t get to have grandparents due to death, broken homes, or just toxic people. If they are otherwise good people, let it go. You’re child deserves to be loved, dog hair and all.
6 Likes
Well it will make them mad and probably not come around or have hard feelings towards you; but you can tell them in a very nice way that your child and you don’t want pet hairs . Maybe your husband can ask them to take shower and change into clean pet hair free cloths as your child u allergic to pets and their hair and your child gets it in the child mouth . I don’t think you’re being petty if they have hair all over them .
Bless your heart! You might have some serious OCD going on. Your poor children might not not ever know the love of an animal.
7 Likes
Plot twist…the child grows up to LOVE animals
13 Likes
I agree. I dont like dog hairs all over furniture houses and clothes either.
Nobody has to be forced to do or accept anything when it comes to their child or themselves.
Be honest with them about how you feel and see if you can reach a compromise.
8 Likes
I would feel the same way, but I hope you can enlist your husband and find ways to visit. Do you have pack/play you could take to keep baby off the floor. Have you nicely explained to the parents about you discomfort? Good luck.
Ask them to leave them home.
Animals would think you’re gross too.
24 Likes
Wow… over dog hair???
7 Likes
You sound like a complete psycho
5 Likes
You can’t protect your kid from everything you find “gross” not to mention public places are probably more disgusting than your in laws dogs and pose more of a health hazard for your baby.
Grow up!
16 Likes
Somebody take the kids a puppy! 
4 Likes
Unless u are ur baby has allergies to pets … I think ur reaching
2 Likes
I would find a way for them to visit your home that makes you feel comfortable if it’s only the dog hair like lint rolling when they get there
1 Like
Good lord they make washing machines and pet hair removal tools for this reason. We have horses dogs and various other annoying pet hairs that I hate having in my car but inevitable and I can clean it. If you’re allergic I could see this but that’s ridiculous.
4 Likes
Seriously?! 
I guarantee those animals are cleaner than you. I would be highly offended if I was your husband and in-laws.
7 Likes
For when they come to your house…. Before they enter 
To me a relationship with them for you and your kids is more important than dog hair you can clean up. But if it really grossed you out girl, have them use these before they walk into your house.
We had many dogs growing up. They always worked for us for our clothes everyday to leave the house.
As for the in-laws house, I would just wait till baby can walk so she isn’t crawling and grabbing hair from the carpet.
Are the animals dangerous?
Tell me you hate your in-laws with out telling me you hate your in-laws
Lint roller brushes works wonders!
7 Likes
Love animals But keep them outside
1 Like
I had dogs when I had my son! He crawled on the floor played with the dogs….
What kind of person don’t like animals?! That’s just ridiculous. An really rude!
You’re doing too much lol. It’s dog fur.
1 Like
Um then don’t put your child on the floor ? And get a lint roller
1 Like
You should definitely let you child see them at their home. Your child will love the animals.
2 Likes
Omg Im a husky owner, I had 3 dogs in the house for awhile too! And we did not have hair on everything! Once in awhile or like if they sat on me, but you gotta vacuum & clean daily with pets! I’d just wear old clothes over there lol! But we have a friend who likes to make us homemade sausage & stuff with 3 huge stinky Rottweilers in the house and we graciously take it & say thank you & make it for the husky lol! I hear you about dirty people! I can’t stomach filth either!! A baby shouldn’t be crawling around in filth! I’ve been in houses that I won’t go back to! They can come over lol. I’m not talking about clutter… I’m talking straight filth!
Maybe offer her to help clean the house when you’re there . If it’s just normal dog hair, baby will be fine, but I know what you mean by filth!
1 Like
As a pet owner and a mother to a four year old, I clean constantly. Literally from the moment I wake up until my head hits the pillow. There is always something, and even if I do it all, which I do, there is still more. Especially pet hair. It’s a part of owning animals, and I think it’s a fair trade for the stories and companionship they provide. Now I’m all about doing your own thing and if only meeting in public places is going to be yours, so be it. But pet hair isn’t the hill I’d want to die on. They’re your child’s family…and there are much worse things you could be dealing with.
2 Likes
Get them a roomba for their next gift-lol. My dog sheds and the roomba gets all of the dog hair off our floor
2 Likes
Yes that would be wrong. Unless your child has an allergy the pet hair is harmless. If it grosses you out that’s your preference but forcing your in laws to only meet in public is def wrong
8 Likes
I think they would be extremely hurt by this request. Animals are part of families too whether you like them or not and you will deprive your son of having a loving relationship with animals as he grows up, not to mention the potential damage you may cause between him and his grandparents
6 Likes
All I want to say here is there earlier you expose your child to pet dander the less likely they will grow up with that allergy. I think you’re being a little ridiculous. I can’t even imagine how your SO would feel even having their conversation lol. I think that would be a guaranteed arguement. Youd hate me and my family because my husky’s shed all year round 
.
8 Likes
Sorry but everywhere you go even in public im sure someone has a cat or dog. Chill out, the hair is actually good for your child. Just ask any allergist and they will tell you the same. Don’t push your hatred of animals onto your child, that is no way to live.
4 Likes
Seriously? Pets are family too.
7 Likes
I believe both party’s must be comfortable and respectful of each other. So long as your in-laws understand your feewlings, this may be a manner with which you can meet. Ina park, restaurant…
I’m with you on this can’t stand pet hair either it’s gross 
1 Like
I’m sure they find you gross too
14 Likes
That’s hurtful. I get it, some people don’t like animals or pets. That’s fine. But to deprive family time over it? Selfish
7 Likes
That’s why your dog is outside.
You didn’t have a very good childhood did you darling
8 Likes
You sound like a lot of fun.
10 Likes
I think people who thinks animals are gross are the ones who are gross.
Guess what, most kids want pets when growing up so buckle up and get ready for some animal hair!
12 Likes
Very wrong… you sounds a bit stuck up to me child…
7 Likes
Yes you are ridiculous
6 Likes
I need to know how many dogs and what type(s) we are talking about before I decide I’m with you or not…
3 Likes
Pet hair is gross I agree
9 Likes
It’s actually better for your children’s immune system to be around pets and pet dander. Further, dirt as gross as it is, is also good for their immune system. Our pediatrician told us both of those things. If your child doesn’t have allergies it’s actually in their best interest as avoiding things like that can cause other issues like immune deficiency or allergy issues because they never built up their tolerance.
6 Likes
Be thankful you have in laws who are willing to help with your babies. You’re overreacting
3 Likes
Meh, weird but it is what it is. Don’t be shocked if they decide that it doesn’t work for them and you hear from them less. Which hey, may work for you but probably not your SO.
2 Likes
I had and have a similar situation… I don’t mind pet hair but there’s a limit… My mother in laws house was so bad you could barely breathe… the bathroom always had stinky cat litter which when you’d shower it was all under your feet… her house was just so built up with animal fur and animals I kinda get where this mumma is coming from… if something makes you uncomfortable regarding your child, go on your gut instincts… they’ll never steer you wrong… there are a lot of nasty comments on here but when your a new mum and are actually in the situation yourself it’s different… some don’t mind this at all but some do… my mother in law is a hardcore hoarder on top of the animals… the room we’d sleep in was stacked to the roof with heavy shit and I’d always panic that it would come tumbling down on our baby in his portacot… stay strong Mumma xxxx
I Don’t trust anyone who doesn’t like pets. Dogs will give unconditional love and love you till death. That’s more than I can say for humans.
11 Likes
Good way to split the family up !!! Try and get a grip of yourself…
2 Likes
I’m with you! I HATE animals and their fur grosses me out. I couldn’t do it.
8 Likes
That hair is not going to hurt your baby we have a little dog @ a big Calico Cat we’ve had 6 kids everyone is healthy so lightened up