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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 227712" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>Susie - </p><p> </p><p>Inside my back door is a sign that states to people that the animals LIVE here. If people don't like that this is their house THEY are welcome to leave. In ten years of being with my DF the ONLY time I've ever seen him lay a hand on another person was the man who grabbed our bulldogs jowls and shook them saying "like that? Like that?" and DF grabbed the mans face and shook it saying "Do you like that? Do you?" then told him to NEVER touch his dog like that again - ever. </p><p> </p><p>I have lost friends because of making people at yard sales embarrassed for sticking up for the dogs that were being mistreated. In the sun, without water, or food. IT INFURIATES me. </p><p> </p><p>When we have had in the past smaller children over to our home we IMMEDIATELY have put our loveys up. People will say "Oh it's okay she has a dog at home or a cat at home." and we answer back - "We don't want to have to ask you and your child to leave because they pull hair, tug on body parts, hit, or slap an animal." Kids can and will do this. I think maybe up to three years old is the most I tolerate it even at someone elses home before I'd call humane society personnel and ask what to do. </p><p> </p><p>And have in the past. </p><p> </p><p>A five year old who has animals in fear of her reminds me of that dentists little niece in Finding Nemo. It's NOT the animals fault. They were not bred to be hit, slapped, have privates pulled. Dude has been bitten TWICE in the face by our Pitbull and bears the scars of a broken nose which hangs a bit out under his nostril. He won't have it fixed. I never put the dog to sleep. He annoyed, antagonized, teased, pushed, pulled, and taunted the dog despite our numerous attempts to stop it, finally telling him he could NOT be around the animals alone at any time. (gosh wasn't that fun) and we even considered finding them homes. Instead Dude got counseling. </p><p> </p><p>I'm sorry - your brother is dead wrong and if it persists, he needs to remember that a dog is truly still a wild animal and has instincts. They don't think like a human - they can't they are a dog. They think like a dog. Also I do know that acting out on an animal is also a red flag for emotional illness. Animal abuse is abuse - the fact that she doesn't see your cat too often and the cat runs? HUGE RED FLAG. Bravo to the cat for leaving and hiding. Avoided ugly situation I'd say. </p><p> </p><p>She needs to be taught how to handle animals. Period. If your brother isn't going to take the years and teach her I'm afraid he's headed down a pretty hard road with her. This abuse is a red flag. </p><p> </p><p>JUST my Humble opinion.....I'd call the ASPCA in your area and see what they have to say. </p><p> </p><p>Hugs</p><p>Star</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 227712, member: 4964"] Susie - Inside my back door is a sign that states to people that the animals LIVE here. If people don't like that this is their house THEY are welcome to leave. In ten years of being with my DF the ONLY time I've ever seen him lay a hand on another person was the man who grabbed our bulldogs jowls and shook them saying "like that? Like that?" and DF grabbed the mans face and shook it saying "Do you like that? Do you?" then told him to NEVER touch his dog like that again - ever. I have lost friends because of making people at yard sales embarrassed for sticking up for the dogs that were being mistreated. In the sun, without water, or food. IT INFURIATES me. When we have had in the past smaller children over to our home we IMMEDIATELY have put our loveys up. People will say "Oh it's okay she has a dog at home or a cat at home." and we answer back - "We don't want to have to ask you and your child to leave because they pull hair, tug on body parts, hit, or slap an animal." Kids can and will do this. I think maybe up to three years old is the most I tolerate it even at someone elses home before I'd call humane society personnel and ask what to do. And have in the past. A five year old who has animals in fear of her reminds me of that dentists little niece in Finding Nemo. It's NOT the animals fault. They were not bred to be hit, slapped, have privates pulled. Dude has been bitten TWICE in the face by our Pitbull and bears the scars of a broken nose which hangs a bit out under his nostril. He won't have it fixed. I never put the dog to sleep. He annoyed, antagonized, teased, pushed, pulled, and taunted the dog despite our numerous attempts to stop it, finally telling him he could NOT be around the animals alone at any time. (gosh wasn't that fun) and we even considered finding them homes. Instead Dude got counseling. I'm sorry - your brother is dead wrong and if it persists, he needs to remember that a dog is truly still a wild animal and has instincts. They don't think like a human - they can't they are a dog. They think like a dog. Also I do know that acting out on an animal is also a red flag for emotional illness. Animal abuse is abuse - the fact that she doesn't see your cat too often and the cat runs? HUGE RED FLAG. Bravo to the cat for leaving and hiding. Avoided ugly situation I'd say. She needs to be taught how to handle animals. Period. If your brother isn't going to take the years and teach her I'm afraid he's headed down a pretty hard road with her. This abuse is a red flag. JUST my Humble opinion.....I'd call the ASPCA in your area and see what they have to say. Hugs Star [/QUOTE]
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