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8 signs you're too close to your pet

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  • Puppy Love

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    By Shannan Rouss

    First, a disclaimer: We love animals. We own them or know people who do. And we think they deserve affection in bundles. But sometimes that affection can cross the line from cute to high-functioning crazy. Here are eight tell-tail signs that you may be a little too close to your pet.

  • Friend Request

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    Your pet is on Facebook—and has more friends than you do. While social media welcomes four-legged friends (see Dogbook), posting updates in the voice of your pooch (Just back from the dog park—good times!) is somewhat troubling.

  • Animal Magnetism

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    You refer to another animal as your pet's boyfriend or girlfriend. Playdates are fine; date-dates are not.

  • Terms of Endearment

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    Your pet has a pet name. It will only confuse your animal when you refer to her as "baby," "monkey," "stinky," etc.

  • A Matter of Loyalty

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    Someone has actually said to you, "It's me or the dog." If it comes to this, then dog help you.

  • How Fetching

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    Your pooch never misses her monthly paw-dicure. Yes, there are now pet-friendly spa vacations, but that doesn't mean you should take them.

  • Fashion Hounds

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    You wear coordinating outfits. We're all for colorblocking, but remember: Your pet is not an accessory.

  • Trust Fund Pet

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    You leave your estate to your pet. Animals don't need mansions, drivers or family heirlooms. They will accept treats, though.

  • Who's the Birthday Girl?

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    You invite friends to celebrate your pet's birthday. It's one thing to buy your dog a bone for the occasion; it's quite another to subject pals to a full-on Fido fete.

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