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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."


TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: disorders; goth; psychology
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To: Responsibility2nd
Now that the first sane thing I've seen offered in their defense.
41 posted on 01/23/2008 1:40:12 PM PST by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: MrEdd

Ok seersucker then... :)


42 posted on 01/23/2008 1:40:51 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Bubba_Leroy

If only we could draw power from weird, we’d be set.

Mummy must be so proud.

Of course, what does that bus driver care? Just have a good laugh and throw her a bone....


43 posted on 01/23/2008 1:41:03 PM PST by mad puppy (I'd rather live a day on my feet than a year on my knees)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

Ya gotta be dark to be goth.


44 posted on 01/23/2008 1:41:16 PM PST by isrul
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To: TexGuy

For double the entertainment, go to Disneyland some time on the last Sunday in August. It’s Goth Day!!


45 posted on 01/23/2008 1:42:23 PM PST by ChocChipCookie (Homeschool like your kids' lives depend on it.)
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To: ArrogantBustard
Pets are generally NOT allowed on buses, except for service animals such as seeing-eye dogs.

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

In that case, Clinton and his pet, Buddy, would have to be let on the bus, too.


46 posted on 01/23/2008 1:42:51 PM PST by SirJohnBarleycorn
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To: Bubba_Leroy

That dude is scary.

Not much wrong with her. Physically, anyway.


47 posted on 01/23/2008 1:43:37 PM PST by day10 (Rules cannot substitute for character.)
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To: Bubba_Leroy

In the US, these would be top level ‘fair tax’ suporters...


48 posted on 01/23/2008 1:43:50 PM PST by xcamel (Two-hand-voting now in play - One on lever, other holding nose.)
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To: Bubba_Leroy
"Smell the Glove"


49 posted on 01/23/2008 1:44:58 PM PST by Vaquero (" an armed society is a polite society" Heinlein "MOLON LABE!" Leonidas of Sparta)
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To: Bubba_Leroy

The verdict is in. She is unequivocally NOT guilty. He is so guilty that he should be given a life sentence without parole.


50 posted on 01/23/2008 1:45:14 PM PST by Hacklehead (Crush the liberals, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the hippies.)
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To: SirJohnBarleycorn
Quickly, now:

Let us suppose, for the moment, that you're Bill Clinton.

Which would you rather 'have': Hillary, or Buddy?

I'd take Monica. So would Bill, apparently ...

51 posted on 01/23/2008 1:45:24 PM PST by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: Twinkie

Did I say she is animal-like? I agree about the lazy. Saving electrons here, too, they are both weird-ass parasites.


52 posted on 01/23/2008 1:46:59 PM PST by 3AngelaD (They screwed up their own countries so bad they had to leave, and now they're here screwing up ours)
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To: Bubba_Leroy
The couple, who live on benefits in a council house and plan to start a family, have been friends for years.
Born and bred under socialism.

Sans brains, sans wit, sans all semblance of human dignity.

54 posted on 01/23/2008 1:47:02 PM PST by samtheman
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To: Nightshift

gnip 2


55 posted on 01/23/2008 1:47:03 PM PST by tutstar (Baptist Ping list - freepmail me to get on or off.)
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To: Bubba_Leroy

Covered up inside a tent and she’d do fine as an islamic convert


56 posted on 01/23/2008 1:47:57 PM PST by fso301
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To: Bubba_Leroy
"It is definitely discrimination, almost like a hate crime," 19-year-old Miss Maltby said yesterday. "

New buzz phrase

57 posted on 01/23/2008 1:48:32 PM PST by Texas Mom (Two places you're always welcome. Church and Grandma's house.)
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To: Bubba_Leroy

Looks like he’s using a choke collar. Somebody call PETA!


58 posted on 01/23/2008 1:48:35 PM PST by 6SJ7
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To: Bubba_Leroy

I have mixed feelings about them. HE is Guilty. SHE looks almost innocent.


59 posted on 01/23/2008 1:49:18 PM PST by OldEagle
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To: Bubba_Leroy

Is it just me, or there a family resemblance there?


60 posted on 01/23/2008 1:49:34 PM PST by nuconvert ("Terrorism is not the enemy. It is a means to the ends of militant Islamism." MZJ)
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