[Peters]

Originally Posted by SnowWa

Why are some of us so quick to judge with so little empathy or understanding.

A 9-year-old girl is quite grown up and responsible in many ways - but still a little girl in other ways.

Remember that this same mistake could have happened anyplace. The fact that it happened in a car doesn't mean that it couldn't have happened in the house.

I have a 9-year-old granddaughter. I know for a fact that if she had made this mistake and had hurt or killed any little dog or their puppies - she would be totally devastated. I mean this literally. She loves animals and is very sensitive - and I suspect that a lot of little girls are exactly this way.....and many adults for that matter. Any of us would be shattered if we accidentally killed or hurt any little dogs or puppes.

For this reason - I know for a fact - that we (my whole family) would be working hard to console my 9-year-old granddaughter if she had done this. I am sure it would take her a long long time to get over, and I know she wouldn't forget it the rest of her life.

I just can't imagine anyone saying that this little girl needs to be "punished."
I'm sure this is the worst thing that has ever happened to her in her life. She did nothing wrong on purpose.

My sister, Pat, said we would probably have to take Sami (my granddaughter) to counseling if she ever did something like this. It would break her heart - and we both agree that she would have nightmares for months.

And, unfortunately, when things like this happen to children - if they don't cry and talk about it openly - they hide and don't want to talk about it - and keep it inside. But - few children wouldn't feel any remorse.

Personally - I would be very concerned about this little girl right now - and hope that rather than being in the middle of any arguments, she is helped to understand and get over this terrible accident. I feel very sorry for her. I certainly would not compound this tragedy by punishing her or making her feel more guilty than I am sure she already does.

Don't some of you have children or grandchildren that age!!!! Don't you know how they would feel?


Carol Jean

when it comes down to it stupidity is no excuse and i have no pitty for anyone who doesn't have any common sense espically when it comes to a defenceless pet ! the dogs couldn't have done anything to prevent or stop this but the "kids" and the grandmother easily could have!! they should be held responsible by the law! these dogs were caged no where to go depending on their humans to take proper care of them! jmho