The detail of Rosemary climbing through the dog door again emphasizes her close connection to animals. Also, note that she feels that the house is “angry” and “sad.” Rosemary has a tendency to anthropomorphize (ascribe human qualities to) nonhuman animals and things, and it is clear that—especially at this young age—she does not yet have a solid grasp on what distinguishes humans from the rest of the world. The rumor about the electric fence further proves that Rosemary’s family is notorious in the neighborhood, but is not yet clear for what reason.