I need to vent....
 

Okay, so this gets a bit complicated, but I work with the person who had to give Louie up to the no-kill shelter I got him from. She actually wanted to just give him to me, but since she had originally adopted him from there, it was part of her contract that he be given back to them if she needed to let him go. Anyway, she arranged for me to be the person who adopted him.

She came over to visit him today because she misses him and the entire story of why she had to give him up came out. Basically, her husband is a jerk. Apparently he never liked Louie (to which DH responded "how is that possible? Look at his little face!") and while my coworker was at work (she works evening shift) he would pretty much just ignore him. She has been trying for 2 years to teach her son not to get too rough with Louie, but, in her words, he has no fear. So even when Louie would growl because he was scared, her son wouldn't back off unless she made him. She said that it would be fine if her husband would just pay attention to their son and keep him from being rough with the dog, but he just kept letting it happen until the other day, when Louie finally bit him. Then, this guy calls her at work and says "Your dog bit our kid, so I guess he's gotta go." :mad: She said he actually seemed happy about it, which is mean because she LOVES this dog. He's a great dog, and she even said that it was totally her son's fault. I feel so sorry for her because every time she talks about him, she starts crying.

I just don't understand some people.:confused: He's a great dog, and he has been so well behaved since we got him. I guess I feel bad too, because I am so happy to have him, but it's at my friend's expense.

That's is a really tough spot to be in. Is it possible for her to visit Louie more often, and maybe make her like his godmother? Maybe it's just crazy dog lady talk, but my baby has his Nina (Spanish term of endearment for godmother) and even my friend who doesn't care for her dogs has one too.

They can have special play dates, so she can enjoy Louie and know he's loved and cared for at your house.

That's a good idea! I already spend some time with her outside of work anyway, but this way she still feels involved in his life. Thanks!

That is so horrible. It sounds like her husband set the dog up to "fail". I feel so bad for your friend not only did she have to give Louie away but her husband is happy at the expense of her happiness. I will never understand some people. I wouldn't feel bad that you are happy to have Louie, I can't imagine your friend would want it any other way. I agree with DvlshAngel, make her a special person in Louies life. Think of it this way, if it were not for you taking Louie she still would have had to find another home for him. This way she still gets to see him.

If I were her I would be really angry with my husband, he sounds like a first class jerk!

That is a tough one, but thank goodness she can come and see him with you. I know that has to help her a lot. But her hubby does sound kinda mean.

Sounds to me like she should have gotten rid of the husband

Actually it seems to me that the Husband is at fault. He is the adult and should be teaching the child respect for other living creatures. He sounds like a failure of a husband, father, human being. He was looking for an excuse to get rid of the dog and set the boy and the dog up to fail, what a jerk. I love the idea about having your friend be a godmother. I am glad the dog is with you now and your friend gets to visit. Better out of that house because who knows what it might have escalated into for that poor dog.

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I couldn't agree more. There have been other incidents that have made us (me and my coworkers) a little leery of him. I think he's just a jerk.

I agree!!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Wow, sounds like she should have got rid of the hubby and kept the furbaby....