[JESSY_RN2B]

Originally Posted by ladyj

I loved this story. It proves that kids can and will mind when someone takes them in hand. My granddaughter, Brianna, has grown up being around my two Bichons and she has always been very gentle and careful with them. She was taught how to act around them and how to treat them. She has handled guinea pigs, hamsters, a chinchilla, a pet mouse, and she loves my little ferret. She loves all the animals and now at age 10, she has her very own little Yorkie named Samantha Love, and she is the primary care giver for Sammy. Sammy sleeps with her and at only 15 weeks of age, Sammy is pretty much potty trained and goes into her crate when Brianna tells her to. Sammy is definitely Brianna's dog and she is protective of Brianna and minds Brianna better than my son and daughter-in-law. Kids and animals are naturals together. It really bothers me to see kids who aren't kind to animals. It's a sign of much bigger problems.

Thank you.

They need to be taught at an early age indeed.........her parents worry me. I feel so bad because no one wants them to visit.

She is always welcomed to my home but MUST follow my rules. If the mother were to have a problem.........too bad-too sad.

My pets are my children and I expect everyone to treat them like so-more so in MY home.

The lady lives in regret because this girl won't listen to her no matter what. She is far gone already and it's so sad.

I am glad I talked to her though. I could have just alienated her like the rest.....but took a stab at it and was very truthful. She's still around