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Have you asked your friends about how they feel the dog will react? It sounds like they are coming from a long distance and as they don't have kids either the entire situation could be extremely stressful for the dog. Honestly, I love my pets. But I wouldn't consider dragging them on a long drive to a gathering with a lot of people and a number of small children who will guarenteed pull and yank on the pets ears, tail, fur etc. This kind of situation would be torture for almost any pet let alone one who is not accustomed to small children. PLUS this kind of stressful situation can often trigger a dog to start peeing indiscriminantly thus ruining and leaving bad smells in the carpet of the host's home.
You could bring these points to the attention of your Pet Parents and see how they respond. Otherwise you can tell them that you are just not able to afford accomodations elseware but that if they are capable of securing and funding other accomodations where they are welcome to bring their pet that you will notify all other's involved of the change. Give them the "out" by offering this solution but showing them that you cannot foot the bill.
Honestly - I doubt highly if they argue with the department store about their policy of not allowing pets in the store. Do they take their pet to every hotel they go to? Many hotels do not allow pets or if they do they charge extra. YES children CAN make a mess just as easily as a dog BUT children's messes can be contained much easier - Um Diapers? Bibs? Playpens? I just don't see the comparison here. Pets can be LOVED just as deeply but they are more capable of causing serious damage to belongings.
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