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I agree with you whole heartedly. There are very few 9-year-old children who would intentionally harm puppies. And, based on the way she bursted out crying multiple times about it, etc, I highly doubt that she did it intentionally. I think some of you are forgetting about what it's like to be 9. Yes, 9 y/o's are mature in some senses, but in others they are still very innocent. Perhaps the shoe cleaner/protector, whatever it was looked just like an air freshener they had at home, so she didn't think twice to stop and read the fine print about how harmful it is to animals (which, honestly, what child would???). I just find it ridiculous that some people think this child should be punished beyond what she is always feeling. What do you do when you've done something horrible (like hurt your puppy on accident)?? You beat yourself up over it! Just like they say, you are your own worst critic. Those of you that would rather punish this little girl rather than console her could literally alter her life for the worse. Tragic events like this seriously mess children up for the rest of their lives. I used to volunteer in the ER, and I know of 18 y/o's that have done way worse than this... better yet, I know of ADULTS that have done worse than this. Is it always on purpose? No. Most of the time it's an accident. Like someone said before S*** happens! I feel absolutely awful for the child... |
Carol Jean, I wish more people thought like you...you have a kind heart. I agree with everything you said. |
Thanks guys! It makes me feel good to hear that a lot of you (like me) feel sorry for this little girl. I just can't help but compare her to my 9-year-old granddaughter, who would be so totally heartbroken. It really surprised me that so many people here on YT - who love their little Yorkies so much, spoil them, want them with them all the time, believe they can do no wrong (or certainly forgive them totally, if they do), etc. ----------- can turn around and be so unforgiving with a child. This just isn't right. Children are special too. Very few children would ever deliberately hurt a dog and her puppies. And, again, I am sure this little girl will remember this sad incident the rest of her life. I think it is unfortunate that anything like this has happened to a child so young. I am sure it is something she will never forget. Thanks again - Carol Jean |
Thanks guys! It makes me feel good to hear that a lot of you (like me) feel sorry for this little girl. I just can't help but compare her to my 9-year-old granddaughter, who would be so totally heartbroken. It really surprised me that so many people here on YT - who love their little Yorkies so much, spoil them, want them with them all the time, believe they can do no wrong (or certainly forgive them totally, if they do), etc. ----------- can turn around and be so unforgiving with a child. This just isn't right. Children are special too. Very few children would ever deliberately hurt a dog or its puppies. And, again, I am sure this little girl will remember this sad incident the rest of her life. I think it is unfortunate that anything like this has happened to a child so young. I am sure it is something she will never forget. Thanks again - Carol Jean |
I feel very badly for this 9 year old child, and I think counseling to get over this traumatic experience would be good for her. This incident could damage her permanantly. To place the blame on this poor child without knowing her is wrong. Most 9 year old girls are very sweet and caring. But I am sorry to say I have gotten a bit cynical over the years with children. Families today are so different, there are alot of angry, abused, and just mentally unbalanced children out there. (sorry, it is sad but true) I have seen & heard so many stories about things children have done, your hair would turn white and stand on end! I decided after 15 years of teaching I was not enjoying it anymore. So I quit. I was going to school to finish up my degree in counseling and decided I could not stomach that at this point. I love children and have donated a lot of my time, money and energy for helping those less fortunate and just to help make their world a better place. There are a lot of good people in this world and I surround myself with positive, caring people. I have 2 children, who are wonderful, caring, sensitive young adults. My children made silly mistakes when they were young, but they never intentionally or unintentionally hurt an animal. They were raised around animals, so this might be the difference. This is just my perspective, children need protecting and nurturing to grow and thrive to become well adjusted, self sufficiant, caring adults. Sorry so long, I've just been thinking about this tragic incident and wanted to put my two cents in.... |
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What I find amazing is the number of people who feel the child was not old enough to be left in the car, yet feel that she should have known that the spray would harm the dogs.:scratchhe :scratchhe :scratchhe .. It's a sad unfortunate incident, but as you pointed out earlier, look at all of the furbabies who have fallen, been dropped, stepped on, got into medication, and the list goes on. Where were all of the responsible adults? And as for leaving the dogs in the car. they were in crates, why not leave them in the car if the temperatures aren't extreme? |
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It is too late to point finger at someone, however, grandma is at fault in my opinion. Poor kid, I bet she is traumatized now... I'm sure she didn't mean to hurt the puppies let alone kill them. She just didn't like the smell. I myself don't like poop smell!!! It is really stinky!!! How could anyone leave a 9 year old in the car alone with puppies?? Isn't it illegal to leave a child in a car alone??? Grandma needs to take responsibility but I'm glad she will return the deposits!!! I hope they will never breed again!!! |
A 9yr old boy just told me he cut a dogs head off the other day. That poor little boy I hope he's ok. I just didnt know what to say to the precious little angel. I hope he gets counseling to talk about how it made him feel. Because I just had to leave the room & the teacher just strugged her shoulders its no surprise shes heard worse. My daughter is 12, if she would have pulled the stunt that little girl did when she was 3, I would have spanked her & talked to her til I knew she would never do anything like that again Oh & grandma would have got a talking to too. But at 9, that wouldnt have ever been a concern because I'm raising responsible compassionate pre-adults & I started at birth. I am not kidding you about the 9yr old boy that really happened. Children are just little people & when they are not taught properly & dont get punished for inncodents like these- they grow up to be bad people. And for all the I dropped my yorkie posts, I always do think wow, I can see how it could happen if you are afarid to bruise it or pull its hair to keep it from falling. My yorkie was almost dropped by someone else. I caught her. I am not afraid to bruise my children or my dog if it keeps them from falling on the ground. That is metophorical to the situation if you get what I'm saying. |
I hope the family got everything worked out for the holidays and are doing well. Are the Adult dogs still doing ok? |
:doh34: WOW first off who in their right mind leaves a young child like that in a car by themselves now a days. Secondly a small child with a cagefull of puppies!!! Very irresponsible |
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Yea, the female who should be a yr old now just had puppies, they are about a week old. The co-worker said she should be getting her puppy in 3 months. She was the only one who didn\'t take her deposit back. Here\'s crossing fingers everything will be ok. I think the grandmother will be a lot more careful this time. |
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