Ok, let me clarify a few things:
This pup was the "runt" the smallest at birth, however, by the time he went home to his new family he was one of the mid-sized pups and now weighs 7 1/2 pounds.
The family that took him had previously had a smaller dog- a 10 pound poodle (or something like that) so the kids were used to being around small dogs. This other dog, however, was old and wasn't playful. After it died they got the puppy and the kids were not taught (apparently) how to be around a small puppy. They love(d) him like crazy but didn't learn to leave him alone when he wanted space- thus the nipping issue.
I FULLY agree that I would rather see a pet go to a good home where it will be loved forever instead of staying with a family that resents it and treats it poorly. I just hate how some people think that they don't have to do any work to get a great dog. If it isn't perfect and they actually have to take time to train it than it is too much for them and the dog gets kicked to the curb. Not the dog's fault that it doesn't do what you want it to if you don't train it to know what you want! Oh, and now that family wants to get a kitten! Seriously, that is what makes me so angry- pets are not disposable. If you can't handle the commitment of a long term pet than DON'T GET ONE!
There are 6 other families (all middle age plus) with no kids that are ready to take this pup in and love it forever. Now I'm just worried that this family will change their mind and keep him and then end up being mean to the pup.
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