So upset, a child hurt my puppy...

[abock]

I don't know exactly how to react to this...Please give me some advice. Today, a boy who is 5 years old threw my puppy (6mos. old) off of our deck onto the rocks below! It was a fall of about 5 feet. I am SO upset! I watch this child at my home one day per week, and he is typically a mild mannered, good kid. He was playing outside with my son & the dog, then the next thing I know...the boys are telling me the dog is hiding because she is hurt. I asked them what happened and they told me Jack threw the dog off the deck. I was inside while they were outside, but I could see them...I was doing dishes in the kitchen...the door was open...I am beating myself up because I wish I could've stopped this from happening. Her leg or hip must be broken, becasue she cannot walk on the back leg and is hopping & holding it up. She does not appear to be in extreme pain...no yelping or anything, but she is not well. I cannot take her into the vet until tomorrow morning and it is past midnight now...I cannot sleep. I am so mad at this boy.. I don't want to babysit him any more. My husband thinks that is extreme...I do not trust this child around the dog again. Is it wrong for me to feel like this?

[YorkieOwned5]

Hello,
I am so sorry about your baby. I have two 4month old puppies and I can only imagine. First thing I would do is ofcourse take her to the vet ASAP as you plan to do. After I find out what the vet says and what the charges are I would contact the parent and ask them to repay you for the damages HER son caused. It is totally unacceptable for this boy to go unpunished for hurting an innocent pet. This could lead to more serious problems in the future for him. I PRAY that she is not seriously injured and will only need some rest to recooperate. She will probably be afraid of the deck for a while so patience is key to her recovery and trauma. I'm curious why your son didn't stop him or is he young too. Good Luck and God Bless... Sharon, PIXI & Spike..

[chestermama]

I woulddso be pissed off, there is no reason for this child to do this crap, this boy 5 years old or not has some issues. I would let this boy in my home again and I would talk to the parents, Im pissed as well, your poor baby. This child would not like it if someone had thrown him off of the deck. I hope your baby is okay, you are not over reacting trust me.

[clm56]

I really hope your puppy is okay and its nothing serious. I would talk to the parents and see what they have to say about it. I personally would not babysit him anymore, God only know what he'll do next. At 5 years old he should know better.

[GPONTLITZ]

hope the furbaby is ok, I myself never let a child hold my pup that was under the age of about 10, they could pet them, but my protection was for the furbaby that would be helpless against children. I agree the parents of that child should pay your vet bills, wouldn't doubt they then might want to break off you watching their kid.. Hope too you talked to your child after this happened. Their lessons they need to understand in what is right and what isn't accepted.

[Bianca]

I am so sorry but he is 5 years old and should not have been unattended for a minute, but it's NOT your fault, I think this child needs to be talked to immediately and told that that what he did was the wrong thing to do. Did you speak to the parents, did you speak to him? I have done the same thing many times, watched from an open door and nothing happened we all have done this so it's not your fault. I pray your little baby will be ok .
A 5 year old does not have the full understanding of what he did, he probably knows it was wrong from everyone's reaction, but he doesn't understand the severity of what he did. If you don't feel comfortable with watching anymore then I wouldn't, unless your going to be hands on with him when you are watching him. The child definitely needs to be talked to and I hope he was.
It takes 30 seconds for things to go wrong, I know I have been there.
prayers and thoughts for your little baby and you.

[Bianca]

Originally Posted by GPONTLITZ

hope the furbaby is ok, I myself never let a child hold my pup that was under the age of about 10, they could pet them, but my protection was for the furbaby that would be helpless against children. I agree the parents of that child should pay your vet bills, wouldn't doubt they then might want to break off you watching their kid.. Hope too you talked to your child after this happened. Their lessons they need to understand in what is right and what isn't accepted.

I agree they should pay some of the vet bills but they do have a case if they say their child was not supervised when this incident happened. I know for me as a mom watching through an open door is an everyday thing, but not to a judge . Hopefully that wont happen ,but if it did, they would most likely be ordered to pay only half

[chachi]

Originally Posted by Bianca

I agree they should pay some of the vet bills but they do have a case if they say their child was not supervised when this incident happened. I know for me as a mom watching through an open door is an everyday thing, but not to a judge . Hopefully that wont happen ,but if it did, they would most likely be ordered to pay only half

I agree with everything youve said. I also dont think the child should have been left unsupervised. I also think the pup shouldnt have been left with the child

[Micah my love]

A 5yr old with any decent upbringing would know better than to do such a bratty thing, if i had been in your place i would have introduced him to a good ass whipping and promised another if he even looked at my helpless
baby


Betty & Micah my love

[bchgirl]

No, I don't think your feelings are extreme. However it was a 5 year old child and unfortunately should've never be left unsupervised with puppy.

Dogs can tolerant a great deal of pain so it's not unusual for her not to yelp if she has a broken bone. Let's hope not.

Sending prayers.

[JJinjersey]

Originally Posted by abock

I don't know exactly how to react to this...Please give me some advice. Today, a boy who is 5 years old threw my puppy (6mos. old) off of our deck onto the rocks below! It was a fall of about 5 feet. I am SO upset! I watch this child at my home one day per week, and he is typically a mild mannered, good kid. He was playing outside with my son & the dog, then the next thing I know...the boys are telling me the dog is hiding because she is hurt. I asked them what happened and they told me Jack threw the dog off the deck. I was inside while they were outside, but I could see them...I was doing dishes in the kitchen...the door was open...I am beating myself up because I wish I could've stopped this from happening. Her leg or hip must be broken, becasue she cannot walk on the back leg and is hopping & holding it up. She does not appear to be in extreme pain...no yelping or anything, but she is not well. I cannot take her into the vet until tomorrow morning and it is past midnight now...I cannot sleep. I am so mad at this boy.. I don't want to babysit him any more. My husband thinks that is extreme...I do not trust this child around the dog again. Is it wrong for me to feel like this?

Your good honey!! I think I would have thrown his #*@:!? Off the deck and nooo he would not be back in my home

[JJinjersey]

Originally Posted by abock

I don't know exactly how to react to this...Please give me some advice. Today, a boy who is 5 years old threw my puppy (6mos. old) off of our deck onto the rocks below! It was a fall of about 5 feet. I am SO upset! I watch this child at my home one day per week, and he is typically a mild mannered, good kid. He was playing outside with my son & the dog, then the next thing I know...the boys are telling me the dog is hiding because she is hurt. I asked them what happened and they told me Jack threw the dog off the deck. I was inside while they were outside, but I could see them...I was doing dishes in the kitchen...the door was open...I am beating myself up because I wish I could've stopped this from happening. Her leg or hip must be broken, becasue she cannot walk on the back leg and is hopping & holding it up. She does not appear to be in extreme pain...no yelping or anything, but she is not well. I cannot take her into the vet until tomorrow morning and it is past midnight now...I cannot sleep. I am so mad at this boy.. I don't want to babysit him any more. My husband thinks that is extreme...I do not trust this child around the dog again. Is it wrong for me to feel like this?

Your good honey!! I think I would have thrown his #*@:!? Off the deck and nooo he would not be back in my home

[Bianca]

Originally Posted by Micah my love

A 5yr old with any decent upbringing would know better than to do such a bratty thing, if i had been in your place i would have introduced him to a good ass whipping and promised another if he even looked at my helpless
baby


Betty & Micah my love

That is NOT true a 5 year old does not know the consequences of his actions. If you would have introduced an ASS whipping to my child , you would have never forgotten my face nor name, I can promise you that.
You don't hit anyone's child not even your own,
Violence only meets violence

[Kimthom1]

First, I would like to say I am so sorry your dog was hurt. I hope the news at the vet is good. It is a terrible thing when they are hurt and you are waiting to get to a vet to find out the extent.
If you watch this child, I am sure you have cautioned him many times about being gentle with the dog etc. He needs a serious talking to about the consequences of his actions and find out WHY he did such a thing. The parents, if they are decent people, should offer to pay for the vet expenses. There is no valid reason for this child's behavior, at any age. Back in the day (I am showing my age) we never dreamed of doing some of the things you hear kids doing today.
Don't beat yourself up, you had no idea this child was going to do something crazy. I have a strict rule, my two grandchildren know they are never allowed to pick up the dogs. They would never intentionally hurt them but too many things can happen. It is so easy to drop them, I worry about adults sometimes. Just when I think I may overreact, I read your stories such as yours.

[Britster]

I am so sorry!!

First off, I've been around many many 5 year olds and have never heard of such a thing! A 5 year old should entirely know better than to THROW a living thing, let alone a dog, off a deck. That's ridiculous. Especially, you say, this boy comes over once a week. He should know how to treat a dog. Ahh that makes me so mad.