If You Knew of a Yorkie in an Abusive Situation... - Page 4 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Francie · 10-13-2005, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by StewiesMom

I knocked on the door yesterday and that's when I realized how bad it was

Kristy...what kind of abuse did you observe?

Francie

Francie · 10-13-2005, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by StewiesMom

And I am not calling the authorities. I'm not sure if it is this way everywhere, but the ASPCA here wouldn't do anything if its a cop's house. Cops can make people's/organization's lives miserable here if they want to. Heck -- Domestic violence victims don't even get help here if the abuser is a cop. I am so upset and have been thinking about this all day. Its like I'm in a trap. I know its cruel of me to think this, but I wish I would have never saw what I saw. Ignorance is bliss. I feel so badly for the Yorkie, but feel like there's no way to do anything.

I know! Call P.E.T.A.! That could give a rats ass about the cops!

Francie

jwash · 10-13-2005, 05:42 PM

If you have seen the abuse and if you know the people could you have a heart to heart talk about it? Or, if you can testify to the abuse and they will not change, I'd call in the authorities or even try to contact the Animal Planet Cops of the area. Or, maybe even threaten them with what you have seen? You know, like, you don't want to do anything but this behavior toward their pet is unexceptable.

whispersmom2 · 10-13-2005, 06:06 PM

I am sitting here thinking what I would do. And, I would watch them and when they are out with the dog sometime, approach them and say that you have noticed how hard it seems for them to do whatever___________ fill in the blank. Then, offer to take the dog as a lover of dogs and ask if you can find the dog another home with a little old lady who only walks it to church on Sunday mornings. My joking is a way that I use to defuse situations and sometimes helps the other person defuse a little.
I am reminded of a woman in a check-out line during Xmas shopping a few years back. She looked more frazzled than anyone should. There was a screaming child in the cart and one pulling on her dress and screaming. People were giving her "that Look"-if they were mine they would not get by with that-you know the drill. I had read a way to deal with it so I tried-I walked up to the woman and said "scuse me" bless her, she spun around waiting for yet another onslought. I just said," It is really hard dealing with 2 kids and shopping. They look so tired and sleepy. Here, let me hold the little one in the cart and maybe the other one and I could go sit on that bench til you finish." That poor soul broke down in sobs--her husband was a fireman and had been killed in a recent fire. Everyone was around for a while and then they got on with their own lives.
I guess the point is that you might have a positive effect on the situation if you find out they really are ignorant, hate the dog, or are just uneducated about the care these babes need. Now, that is hard to imagine...

rrosenberry · 10-14-2005, 07:46 AM

Kristy~ Anything new with this situation??

Francie · 10-14-2005, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by whispersmom2

I am sitting here thinking what I would do. And, I would watch them and when they are out with the dog sometime, approach them and say that you have noticed how hard it seems for them to do whatever___________ fill in the blank. Then, offer to take the dog as a lover of dogs and ask if you can find the dog another home with a little old lady who only walks it to church on Sunday mornings. My joking is a way that I use to defuse situations and sometimes helps the other person defuse a little.
I am reminded of a woman in a check-out line during Xmas shopping a few years back. She looked more frazzled than anyone should. There was a screaming child in the cart and one pulling on her dress and screaming. People were giving her "that Look"-if they were mine they would not get by with that-you know the drill. I had read a way to deal with it so I tried-I walked up to the woman and said "scuse me" bless her, she spun around waiting for yet another onslought. I just said," It is really hard dealing with 2 kids and shopping. They look so tired and sleepy. Here, let me hold the little one in the cart and maybe the other one and I could go sit on that bench til you finish." That poor soul broke down in sobs--her husband was a fireman and had been killed in a recent fire. Everyone was around for a while and then they got on with their own lives.
I guess the point is that you might have a positive effect on the situation if you find out they really are ignorant, hate the dog, or are just uneducated about the care these babes need. Now, that is hard to imagine...

Rini...I have to say...you are GOOD! No...really...I'm going to make you honorary Yorkie Diplomat of the Month. It sounds like you have a really good way with people...and empathy. Maybe it would be a good idea to approach them on a non-threatening way....

Francie

10-14-2005, 07:46 AM	#50
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	Kristy~ Anything new with this situation?? __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

10-13-2005, 05:42 PM	#48
jwash YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 723	If you have seen the abuse and if you know the people could you have a heart to heart talk about it? Or, if you can testify to the abuse and they will not change, I'd call in the authorities or even try to contact the Animal Planet Cops of the area. Or, maybe even threaten them with what you have seen? You know, like, you don't want to do anything but this behavior toward their pet is unexceptable.

10-13-2005, 06:06 PM	#49
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I am sitting here thinking what I would do. And, I would watch them and when they are out with the dog sometime, approach them and say that you have noticed how hard it seems for them to do whatever___________ fill in the blank. Then, offer to take the dog as a lover of dogs and ask if you can find the dog another home with a little old lady who only walks it to church on Sunday mornings. My joking is a way that I use to defuse situations and sometimes helps the other person defuse a little. I am reminded of a woman in a check-out line during Xmas shopping a few years back. She looked more frazzled than anyone should. There was a screaming child in the cart and one pulling on her dress and screaming. People were giving her "that Look"-if they were mine they would not get by with that-you know the drill. I had read a way to deal with it so I tried-I walked up to the woman and said "scuse me" bless her, she spun around waiting for yet another onslought. I just said," It is really hard dealing with 2 kids and shopping. They look so tired and sleepy. Here, let me hold the little one in the cart and maybe the other one and I could go sit on that bench til you finish." That poor soul broke down in sobs--her husband was a fireman and had been killed in a recent fire. Everyone was around for a while and then they got on with their own lives. I guess the point is that you might have a positive effect on the situation if you find out they really are ignorant, hate the dog, or are just uneducated about the care these babes need. Now, that is hard to imagine...