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'I'm a human pet': The Goth teenager whose fiance walks her around on a dog lead
Daily Mail ^ | January 23, 2008 | CHRIS BROOKE

Posted on 01/23/2008 1:23:48 PM PST by Bubba_Leroy

Given that she describes herself as a human pet – and is happy to walk around on a lead – Tasha Maltby is used to odd looks and even odder remarks.

But nothing had prepared her for the reaction of the bus driver who allegedly told the self-styled Goth and her boyfriend: "We don't let freaks and dogs like you on."

Miss Maltby and her fiance Dani Graves were so angered they have complained to the bus company of being "victimised".

"It is definitely discrimination, almost like a hate crime," 19-year-old Miss Maltby said yesterday.

The music technology student had this defence of her lifestyle.

"I am a pet, I generally act animal like and I lead a really easy life," she said.

"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."

The bus driver, however, has obviously not been listening.

He has repeatedly refused to allow Mr Graves, 25, and his "pet" on to his bus in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.

Last month, with Miss Maltby on a leash as usual, the couple tried to board a bus at the bus station.

The driver, who was off duty, was standing near the door.

Mr Graves alleged: "He shoved me off the bus. He called us freaks and he called Tasha a dog.

"He said, 'We don't let freaks and dogs like you on'.

"He basically grabbed my T-shirt and slammed me backwards.

"I got a bit angry and called him a fascist pig."

In a separate incident, police were called when the driver, who has not been named, refused to allow other passengers on board after the couple ignored his orders and sat down.

The couple, who live on benefits in a council house and plan to start a family, have been friends for years.

They started going out together in July and became engaged in November.

Paul Adcock, of bus company Arriva Yorkshire, said: "We take any allegations of discrimination seriously.

"Mr Graves has already contacted us directly and as soon as our investigation has concluded we will inform him of the outcome."


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KEYWORDS: disorders; goth; psychology
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To: massgopguy

She is the problem.


21 posted on 01/23/2008 1:33:07 PM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion.....The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Bubba_Leroy

22 posted on 01/23/2008 1:33:07 PM PST by Old Sarge (CTHULHU '08 - I won't settle for a lesser evil any longer!)
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To: Bubba_Leroy
The driver, who was off duty, was standing near the door. Mr Graves alleged: "He shoved me off the bus. He called us freaks and he called Tasha a dog. "He said, 'We don't let freaks and dogs like you on'. "He basically grabbed my T-shirt and slammed me backwards. "I got a bit angry and called him a fascist pig." In a separate incident, police were called when the driver, who has not been named, refused to allow other passengers on board after the couple ignored his orders and sat down.

Mr. Graves and his "pet" are mighty kooky, but they seem a good deal saner than the bus driver.

23 posted on 01/23/2008 1:33:43 PM PST by GovernmentShrinker
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To: Bubba_Leroy
Are they Visigoths, Ostrogoths or just plain Goths? I get so confused sometimes with the finer points of Gothic individuals.

Also, These two don't look like they could sack Rome. They probably wouldn't want to since it has already been done in 410 and I'm sure they are expressing their individuality.

24 posted on 01/23/2008 1:34:52 PM PST by TexGuy (If it has the slimmest of chances of being considered sarcasm ... IT IS!)
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To: ArrogantBustard
The couple, who live on benefits in a council house

So they're BOTH pets.

and plan to start a family

Sorry. Bob Barker says that you should spay and neuter all of your pets.
25 posted on 01/23/2008 1:35:18 PM PST by Question Liberal Authority (Carbon Dioxide is NOT POLLUTION. It is PLANT FOOD, necessary for all life on Earth.)
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To: Slapshot68

That’d definitely be worth seeing.

H


26 posted on 01/23/2008 1:35:51 PM PST by SnakeDoctor
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To: Bubba_Leroy

So my question would be: Has this guy committed bestiality with his “pet”?


27 posted on 01/23/2008 1:35:55 PM PST by ElkGroveDan (I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired of all the politics in politics.)
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To: Bubba_Leroy

Get rid of the freaky guy and the leash, and I’d hit it.


28 posted on 01/23/2008 1:36:14 PM PST by Ignatz (Winner of the prestigious 1960 Y-chromosone award!)
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To: Bubba_Leroy
He has repeatedly refused to allow Mr Graves, 25, and his "pet" on to his bus in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.

Pets are generally NOT allowed on buses, except for service animals such as seeing-eye dogs.

29 posted on 01/23/2008 1:36:38 PM PST by SirJohnBarleycorn
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OMG. Does he get embarassed when she, you know, umm, licks herself in public? I don’t see Mr. New Age carrying any garbage bag, oh that’s right no thin plastics.

sorry gotta go. veal. try it.


30 posted on 01/23/2008 1:36:44 PM PST by kinghorse
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To: GovernmentShrinker

>> Mr. Graves and his “pet” are mighty kooky, but they seem a good deal saner than the bus driver.

A good point.

H


31 posted on 01/23/2008 1:37:29 PM PST by SnakeDoctor
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To: SirJohnBarleycorn
Pets are generally NOT allowed on buses, except for service animals such as seeing-eye dogs.

I'd imagine his "pet" services him ...

32 posted on 01/23/2008 1:37:49 PM PST by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: kinghorse

>> Does he get embarassed when she, you know, umm, licks herself in public?

That, also, might be worth seeing.

H


33 posted on 01/23/2008 1:38:20 PM PST by SnakeDoctor
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To: Bubba_Leroy

Those silly coffin kids.


34 posted on 01/23/2008 1:38:34 PM PST by mickey finn
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To: kinghorse
Does he get embarassed when she, you know, umm, licks herself in public?

Well, it's not like she has balls or anything ... (that we know of...)

35 posted on 01/23/2008 1:38:53 PM PST by r9etb
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To: Tijeras_Slim

Chavs wear plaid. A goth putting on chav colors would get a beating.


36 posted on 01/23/2008 1:39:06 PM PST by MrEdd (Heck is the place where people who don't believe in Gosh think they aren't going.)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

At least he ain’t wearing no towel on his head, and she ain’t in a burqa.


37 posted on 01/23/2008 1:39:22 PM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Tijeras_Slim

HAHAH!!!LOL


38 posted on 01/23/2008 1:39:29 PM PST by ovrtaxt (In my fantasy world, the Dems run a Zell Miller/ Lieberman ticket...)
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To: Bubba_Leroy

Definitely freaks. He should be neutered. Like his coat, though.


39 posted on 01/23/2008 1:39:38 PM PST by isrul
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To: 3AngelaD

No. Tasha isn’t “animal-like”. Tasha is LAZY. - There. I said it and I’ll waste very little more electronic ink on these two deadbeat kids . . except to say, I give this parasitic “relationship” . . oh, maybe a year, maybe six months . . . It would be interesting to see where they are in ten years . . probably the White House by the time Billious and Hillarious get through with it . .


40 posted on 01/23/2008 1:39:55 PM PST by Twinkie (Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God . . .)
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