Yes, I am using an alias because I don't want people flaming me and because I have reviewed the lady in question a couple of times. What I am about to post may not pass muster by the moderator(s) of this forum, however it is a true story and one I cannot get out of my mind. I would be very interested in other people's feedback.

Here goes:

A provider I have seen many times and whom I have reviewed on at least two occasions told me that she had recently received a phone call from a man asking her if she would "do his dog." He explained to her that he loved his dog and wanted the very best for him. He told her that he would pay her above her normal fee for servicing the dog! I know I will sound naive, and perhaps I am, but I was shocked that someone would consider doing this to their dog, especially one whom they profess to love. Even more shocking was that the lady was actually considering taking this appointment! She said she had never done anything like this before and was mildly curious.

I asked her what eventually had happened and she replied, "Nothing. He hasn't called back." Stupidly, the only thing I could get out of my mouth was, "What kind of dog was it?"

"A doberman," she replied.

I stopped seeing her after that. Again, I am using an alias because I don't want people attacking me for this...I am only the messenger. I also don't want Peta or the ASPCA on MY back. The fact of the matter is that nothing actually happened as far as I know. And, "considering" something is not illegal. I also don't want PMs, etc., because I am not going to give out her name or any information on her.

I am sure many providers get off-the-wall requests from time to time, but this one takes the cake.

In closing, let me again say that this is a true story. I will be very surprised if it gets posted, but I think it is an apt point for discussion.