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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman PHOEBEANDHERUNICORN DanaSimpson ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Mywifeand I will soon be grandpar- ents, because our son and his wife are expecting. The problem is their dog. When they met, his then-girlfriend had a "rescue" dog. As far as I can tell, this dog is vi- cious and out of control. My son has been bitten at twice, and the only times I have ever gotten close to the dog it at- tacked me. Our concern is what happens when they bring the baby home. "Oh, she's just territorial" is the ex- cuse we hear. Wait until a new pet human shows up. They have several niec- es. Would it be reason- able to ask for photos of the dog playing with the nieces as proof that this dog is safe with children? We've also considered calling the other grand- parents, but everyone spends all their energy keeping my son's wife as happy as she can be. We have talked about calling child welfare if it appears they plan to let the new baby and the dog live in the same house. If we do that it would certainly destroy any future relationship, but someone has to have some sense. —Grandparent Prepared to Call CPS DEAR GRANDPARENT » Al- though I agree with your concern about the risk, you are barking so loudly that it is YOUR chain that needs to be yanked. You must realize that if you present this couple with an insulting per- sonal attack, they will not only distance themselves from you, but they will also disregard any valid concerns you raise. They are under no obligation to provide pho- tographs to prove their dog is safe. Nor are they under any obligation to take your calls or commu- nicate with you at all. If you are able some- how to mask your con- tempt for your daughter- in-law (or her parents) and your son for the length of time it takes to communicate respectfully about the dog, then you should. If you are willing to sacrifice your relation- ship with your son and his family for the sake of trying to ensure your future grandchild's safety from dog bites, then call CPS and ask them to make a safety check. But you should know that you only get one shot at this, and you might do much more good if you try to influence this family from the inside. DEAR AMY » Here's my take on the question raised by "Hungry for Leftovers," about what to do with leftovers at a potluck dinner. The food you bring belongs to the hostess, and you should expect to go home with an empty dish. It's a wonderful treat for the hostess to eat leftovers and not have to cook for a few days. The food you bring is like any gift for a hostess — it's hers to do with as she pleases. — Robin DEAR ROBIN » Views on who gets the leftovers at a potluck are as varied as recipes for three-bean salad. Future grandparents bark about daughter-in-law's dog You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribune.com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Virgo(Aug.23-Sept.22) — Don't let minor issues derail your plans or ruin your outlook. Everyday stress will take its toll on your health if you let it. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Things may look troubling at first, but you will discover that nothing is as bad as it seems. If you are patient, the circum- stances will unfold in your favor. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Take an impromptu journey. The change of scenery will be the inspiration you need to craft a new and improved strategy to achieve your goals. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — A minor issue in your financial plans is best rectified quickly. You will be offered a promise. Resist the temptation to donate to a dubious deal. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — People will come to you for advice. Before offering help, you should complete your tasks. Refuse to be distracted by per- sonal matters or situations that can slow you down. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Nurturing a romantic relationship will ensure that you and your loved one are unified. If you are single, the prospects for a match look good if you get out and mingle with others. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — You are kind and thought- ful, and your empathetic nature is a great asset when dealing with sensitive issues. 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