"Pet" girl kicked off bus for wearing leash - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TJL · 01-23-2008, 07:53 PM

Ah, her Mum must be so proud...

(Reuters) - A British bus company has apologized to a girl who is led around on a leash by her boyfriend and describes herself as a human pet after one of its drivers threw her off a bus.

Tasha Maltby, 19, told British newspapers she was the "pet" of her 25-year-old fiance Dani Graves.

Pictures showed her dressed in black Gothic-style clothing with silver buckles on a silver chain -- which the driver of a bus from the firm Arriva took exception to.

She told the Daily Mail newspaper Wednesday she was thrown off and told: "We don't let freaks and dogs like you on."

Arriva would not comment on specifics but said it apologized if the couple felt they had been discriminated against. It added, however, that the driver was worried about safety and the company told Maltby to take the leash off in the future.

"We have spoken to the driver who has talked about health and safety," a spokesman said. "Should she be attached to a chain and something happens on the bus, that could be dangerous. All we are saying is that she is very welcome to use the buses but not when she is on her lead."

Maltby -- who lives on state benefits and got engaged in November -- said her choice of lifestyle might seem unusual but was harmless.

"I am a pet," she told the Daily Mail. "I generally act animal-like and I lead a really easy life. I don't cook or clean and I don't go anywhere without Dani. It might seem strange but it makes us both happy. It's my culture and my choice. It isn't hurting anyone."

This is TJL saying help control the idiot population, have your significant other spayed or neutered.

Cactus Jack · 01-23-2008, 07:55 PM

LOL thats a differnet kind of pet

TripperFan · 01-23-2008, 07:56 PM

LOL - I thought this was another "fake" news story with that headline!

catlover79 · 01-23-2008, 08:11 PM

Say WHAT??

Dean Winchester · 01-23-2008, 08:13 PM

I take it someone's into M&M's? lol

TJL · 01-23-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

LOL - I thought this was another "fake" news story with that headline!

No, i couldn't make up anything as sad and pathetic as that.

catlover79 · 01-23-2008, 08:16 PM

This makes me think of Steve Urkel always saying "no sweat, my pet!"

Dean Winchester · 01-23-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

This makes me think of Steve Urkel always saying "no sweat, my pet!"

not just that, it gives the phrase "pet name" a whole new meaning

catlover79 · 01-23-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

not just that, it gives the phrase "pet name" a whole new meaning

TripperFan · 01-23-2008, 08:32 PM

Aaaahhh romantic anniversary dinners spent noshing on Fancy Feast and cold water on the kitchen floor.

See - their big mistake was saying she was a "pet". Had they said she was his service dog instead and wore a red or blue vest, they would have HAD to let them ride the bus while she was on lead.

catlover79 · 01-23-2008, 08:39 PM

^ Cathie - you forgot the catnip!!!!

TripperFan · 01-23-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

^ Cathie - you forgot the catnip!!!!

Hey - whatchya think got them noshing in the first place - it's the "munchies" feline style!

dawsongirl · 01-23-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

This is TJL saying help control the idiot population, have your significant other spayed or neutered.

LuLu Rogers · 01-23-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

This is TJL saying help control the idiot population, have your significant other spayed or neutered.

I spit out my drink when I read that!

*Happy Face* · 01-23-2008, 11:58 PM

What's next,Purina People Chow?!

01-23-2008, 07:53 PM	#1
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	"Pet" girl kicked off bus for wearing leash Ah, her Mum must be so proud... (Reuters) - A British bus company has apologized to a girl who is led around on a leash by her boyfriend and describes herself as a human pet after one of its drivers threw her off a bus. Tasha Maltby, 19, told British newspapers she was the "pet" of her 25-year-old fiance Dani Graves. Pictures showed her dressed in black Gothic-style clothing with silver buckles on a silver chain -- which the driver of a bus from the firm Arriva took exception to. She told the Daily Mail newspaper Wednesday she was thrown off and told: "We don't let freaks and dogs like you on." Arriva would not comment on specifics but said it apologized if the couple felt they had been discriminated against. It added, however, that the driver was worried about safety and the company told Maltby to take the leash off in the future. "We have spoken to the driver who has talked about health and safety," a spokesman said. "Should she be attached to a chain and something happens on the bus, that could be dangerous. All we are saying is that she is very welcome to use the buses but not when she is on her lead." Maltby -- who lives on state benefits and got engaged in November -- said her choice of lifestyle might seem unusual but was harmless. "I am a pet," she told the Daily Mail. "I generally act animal-like and I lead a really easy life. I don't cook or clean and I don't go anywhere without Dani. It might seem strange but it makes us both happy. It's my culture and my choice. It isn't hurting anyone." This is TJL saying help control the idiot population, have your significant other spayed or neutered.
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01-23-2008, 07:55 PM	#2
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01-23-2008, 07:56 PM	#3
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01-23-2008, 08:11 PM	#4
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01-23-2008, 08:13 PM	#5
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01-23-2008, 08:16 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	This makes me think of Steve Urkel always saying "no sweat, my pet!"

01-23-2008, 08:32 PM	#10
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Aaaahhh romantic anniversary dinners spent noshing on Fancy Feast and cold water on the kitchen floor. See - their big mistake was saying she was a "pet". Had they said she was his service dog instead and wore a red or blue vest, they would have HAD to let them ride the bus while she was on lead.

01-23-2008, 08:39 PM	#11
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ Cathie - you forgot the catnip!!!!

01-23-2008, 11:58 PM	#15
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