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yorkiepaws · 05-31-2009, 05:28 PM

So glad your pup is ok. People are so inconsiderate. I don't know what I would have done if someone said my dog would make a tasty snack. And no you are not over protective, you are just looking out for your pup. People always comment and laugh about me carrying Laya around all the time and she is almost 9 lbs. But she is still a small dog and all it takes is one big dog and it could be over for her. I use her stroller a lot for that very reason. Then they really laugh, but I don't care. I know she is safer in there. I have heard so many stories about run ins with big dogs. It's like come on people, control your dog!!!!

QuickSilver · 05-31-2009, 05:30 PM

One other thing I do is keep an eye out for dogs generally when I have Thor out. If they are giving Thor The Look, I'll pick him up, even if they are leashed.

I do take Thor out quite a bit, and as a smaller dog, he gets away with a lot more. Maybe just take Missy out for leashed walks in your neighborhood to start?

oopsmyhalofello · 05-31-2009, 05:38 PM

I don't know why it still amazes me when I read stories like this, I just can't believe there are people that are fellow animal lovers that act like that.

I'm very glad to hear that you were able to avoid your baby getting any injuries

Britster · 05-31-2009, 05:57 PM

That is SO incredibly rude. What a dumb owner. I've never encountered such people as of yet and every dog (except one... who attacked Jackson in his own backyard!) has been extremely good with Jackson and he loves them.

I dog-sit for two Boxers and the youngest male, who is 4 years old, has always been like that towards other dogs. He just hates other dogs even though he's a sweetheart in the house. Well, the owner told me jokingly once, "My dog would eat your dog for a snack!" But he was completely kidding, I love this guy and he would never truly want anything to happen to Jackson, he's a big animal lover. But in a situation like you're describing, that is just sooo rude.

Lexismom09 · 05-31-2009, 06:10 PM

Our neighbors daughter was visiting and her little Chihuahua came running on attack mode at our Big Yellow Lab. As she scooped him up my hubby says "our dog poops bigger then her!" That wasn't nice now was it!

Leashes are required in parks for a reason. That could have been a very bad situation. I am glad you were able to save her and they certainly owned you an apology.

viviansnickers · 05-31-2009, 06:49 PM

I am SO glad you said something to her...what a total jerk!! I agree with the other poster who said these types of rejects say things to make themselves feel more powerful.

I also can't believe people have laughed at your Missy!! What's up with that!? I know people have much opinion of dressing dogs but I have not run into any one criticizing how I dress Snickers. Thankfully I always get people awwwing and ooooing over him. I have heard that DUMB comment about how Snick would make a snack for other big dogs...Snick is 3.3lbs...I just smile and try not to come off overly sensitive and am able to take a joke..but I'm NOT LAUGHING!!!!

The other day while I was walking Snick in our neighborhood, this one guy looked at Snick and said...."Nice Hamster." I didn't say anything back in the case I see him again, but I wanted to punch him in the face...I don't know what came over me...but then again Snick is like my child so now I know how Mom's feel when their kids get snubbed.

You have every right to feel and say what you did!! I am proud of you!

Snick & Viv

LilMissy · 05-31-2009, 07:23 PM

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I am SO glad you said something to her...what a total jerk!! I agree with the other poster who said these types of rejects say things to make themselves feel more powerful.

I also can't believe people have laughed at your Missy!! What's up with that!? I know people have much opinion of dressing dogs but I have not run into any one criticizing how I dress Snickers. Thankfully I always get people awwwing and ooooing over him. I have heard that DUMB comment about how Snick would make a snack for other big dogs...Snick is 3.3lbs...I just smile and try not to come off overly sensitive and am able to take a joke..but I'm NOT LAUGHING!!!!

The other day while I was walking Snick in our neighborhood, this one guy looked at Snick and said...."Nice Hamster." I didn't say anything back in the case I see him again, but I wanted to punch him in the face...I don't know what came over me...but then again Snick is like my child so now I know how Mom's feel when their kids get snubbed.

You have every right to feel and say what you did!! I am proud of you!

Snick & Viv

Thanks, it was hard for me to get up the nerve to say something to her. I'm a little shy.

shannonroselive · 05-31-2009, 07:34 PM

I'm glad you got Missy out of the way in time!~

Last week we were at the park for my son's 6th birthday party. We brought Curly along and had her on leash under the tree where we had our picnic. I had her leash tied on a post by me so she could play next to me while I strung up the pinata. Along comes this man with a kid about 1 yr old or so. Toddling along right up to Curly. Curly is WAY friendly and wants everyones attention so she runs toward him, as far as the leash allows. The toddler grabbed her by the throat and picked her up!!! It all happened so fast and the dad stood there cracking up. I grabbed the kids arm and jerked Curly away from him. The kid started bawling and the man yelled at ME! WTF??? YOUR kid nearly killed my dog!!! People are idiots!

capt_noonie · 05-31-2009, 07:36 PM

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Then there was the guy at a party that told me my dog belonged on a rotisserie. I just looked him straight in his good eye and nicely reminded him that I had never said an unkind word to him and why was he trying to hurt my feelings. Shut him right up! If he ever says anything again to me I am going to kick his prosthetic leg out from under him, take pictures after and post them here! People like these are just bullies and get a thrill out of picking on others to make themselves feel more powerful.

Sorry, I's getting a little carried away.

LilMissy · 05-31-2009, 07:37 PM

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I'm glad you got Missy out of the way in time!~

Last week we were at the park for my son's 6th birthday party. We brought Curly along and had her on leash under the tree where we had our picnic. I had her leash tied on a post by me so she could play next to me while I strung up the pinata. Along comes this man with a kid about 1 yr old or so. Toddling along right up to Curly. Curly is WAY friendly and wants everyones attention so she runs toward him, as far as the leash allows. The toddler grabbed her by the throat and picked her up!!! It all happened so fast and the dad stood there cracking up. I grabbed the kids arm and jerked Curly away from him. The kid started bawling and the man yelled at ME! WTF??? YOUR kid nearly killed my dog!!! People are idiots!

Good grief! I don't understand why people are so inconsiderate. I don't mean the little boy because he was too young to know any better, but the man should be teaching his son that he can't just approach a dog like that. What if he got bit? I have a real problem with people like that. I call them "space invaders".

capt_noonie · 05-31-2009, 07:42 PM

yeah I agree. If Curly had been a pit or a rottie, I'm sure the dad wouldn't be laughing if his kid got bit! Sometime people are irresponsible with their fur kids AND their skin kids!

Curly was ok though???? By the throat OMG!

shannonroselive · 05-31-2009, 07:42 PM

That's exactly what I call them too Shauna! Space invaders! And no, I didn't blame the baby, he's just a curious tot but his father needs an a$$ whoopin!

shannonroselive · 05-31-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

yeah I agree. If Curly had been a pit or a rottie, I'm sure the dad wouldn't be laughing if his kid got bit! Sometime people are irresponsible with their fur kids AND their skin kids!

Curly was ok though???? By the throat OMG!

She was fine, thanks. She just shook it off and went about her business. Scared me to death though!

LilMissy · 05-31-2009, 07:51 PM

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She was fine, thanks. She just shook it off and went about her business. Scared me to death though!

Yep no kidding! All that it takes is one wrong move and these little ones can be badly hurt. I learned that the hard way when Missy's leg got broken.

mscat · 05-31-2009, 08:08 PM

I am so very glad your baby was not hurt! That was way too close of a call. I am seriously thinking of buying doggie mace to carry around each I take Suzi out for a walk.
I bet you anything the owner of the boxer would not be joking , if her dog had been maced! Sometimes the best offense is the best defense. In this case it would of been justified.
You have every reason in the world to be protective of your dog, and she was certainly in a very bad situation ! the owners didn't even care

05-31-2009, 05:28 PM	#16
yorkiepaws Owned by "Lil Rat" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,067	So glad your pup is ok. People are so inconsiderate. I don't know what I would have done if someone said my dog would make a tasty snack. And no you are not over protective, you are just looking out for your pup. People always comment and laugh about me carrying Laya around all the time and she is almost 9 lbs. But she is still a small dog and all it takes is one big dog and it could be over for her. I use her stroller a lot for that very reason. Then they really laugh, but I don't care. I know she is safer in there. I have heard so many stories about run ins with big dogs. It's like come on people, control your dog!!!! __________________ Mommy to Himalaya and Kitty

05-31-2009, 05:30 PM	#17
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	One other thing I do is keep an eye out for dogs generally when I have Thor out. If they are giving Thor The Look, I'll pick him up, even if they are leashed. I do take Thor out quite a bit, and as a smaller dog, he gets away with a lot more. Maybe just take Missy out for leashed walks in your neighborhood to start? __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

05-31-2009, 05:38 PM	#18
oopsmyhalofello Just Pawz Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Liverpool, NY Posts: 1,827	I don't know why it still amazes me when I read stories like this, I just can't believe there are people that are fellow animal lovers that act like that. I'm very glad to hear that you were able to avoid your baby getting any injuries __________________

05-31-2009, 05:57 PM	#19
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	That is SO incredibly rude. What a dumb owner. I've never encountered such people as of yet and every dog (except one... who attacked Jackson in his own backyard!) has been extremely good with Jackson and he loves them. I dog-sit for two Boxers and the youngest male, who is 4 years old, has always been like that towards other dogs. He just hates other dogs even though he's a sweetheart in the house. Well, the owner told me jokingly once, "My dog would eat your dog for a snack!" But he was completely kidding, I love this guy and he would never truly want anything to happen to Jackson, he's a big animal lover. But in a situation like you're describing, that is just sooo rude. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 05-31-2009 at 05:59 PM.

05-31-2009, 06:49 PM	#21
viviansnickers Snick&Viv= BFF Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,755	Omggggg!!!! I am SO glad you said something to her...what a total jerk!! I agree with the other poster who said these types of rejects say things to make themselves feel more powerful. I also can't believe people have laughed at your Missy!! What's up with that!? I know people have much opinion of dressing dogs but I have not run into any one criticizing how I dress Snickers. Thankfully I always get people awwwing and ooooing over him. I have heard that DUMB comment about how Snick would make a snack for other big dogs...Snick is 3.3lbs...I just smile and try not to come off overly sensitive and am able to take a joke..but I'm NOT LAUGHING!!!! The other day while I was walking Snick in our neighborhood, this one guy looked at Snick and said...."Nice Hamster." I didn't say anything back in the case I see him again, but I wanted to punch him in the face...I don't know what came over me...but then again Snick is like my child so now I know how Mom's feel when their kids get snubbed. You have every right to feel and say what you did!! I am proud of you! Snick & Viv __________________ -Vivian Mommy to my cuddlebug baby boys-Snickers & Reesie

05-31-2009, 06:10 PM	#20
Lexismom09 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 219	Our neighbors daughter was visiting and her little Chihuahua came running on attack mode at our Big Yellow Lab. As she scooped him up my hubby says "our dog poops bigger then her!" That wasn't nice now was it! Leashes are required in parks for a reason. That could have been a very bad situation. I am glad you were able to save her and they certainly owned you an apology.

05-31-2009, 07:34 PM	#23
shannonroselive Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Where ever the wind blows! Posts: 612	I'm glad you got Missy out of the way in time!~ Last week we were at the park for my son's 6th birthday party. We brought Curly along and had her on leash under the tree where we had our picnic. I had her leash tied on a post by me so she could play next to me while I strung up the pinata. Along comes this man with a kid about 1 yr old or so. Toddling along right up to Curly. Curly is WAY friendly and wants everyones attention so she runs toward him, as far as the leash allows. The toddler grabbed her by the throat and picked her up!!! It all happened so fast and the dad stood there cracking up. I grabbed the kids arm and jerked Curly away from him. The kid started bawling and the man yelled at ME! WTF??? YOUR kid nearly killed my dog!!! People are idiots!

05-31-2009, 07:42 PM	#26
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	yeah I agree. If Curly had been a pit or a rottie, I'm sure the dad wouldn't be laughing if his kid got bit! Sometime people are irresponsible with their fur kids AND their skin kids! Curly was ok though???? By the throat OMG! __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

05-31-2009, 08:08 PM	#30
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I am so very glad your baby was not hurt! That was way too close of a call. I am seriously thinking of buying doggie mace to carry around each I take Suzi out for a walk. I bet you anything the owner of the boxer would not be joking , if her dog had been maced! Sometimes the best offense is the best defense. In this case it would of been justified. You have every reason in the world to be protective of your dog, and she was certainly in a very bad situation ! the owners didn't even care __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."