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Sethowner · 05-30-2007, 05:02 PM

I agree 8 is old enough to understand...I have 6 (soon 7 ) grandchildren from the age of 13 to 4 and they all know how to treat my Seth and Sasha. They understand they hurt the babies they will be in serious trouble from the grandma and pap.

Sukoshi's Mom · 05-30-2007, 06:34 PM

I agree with everyone else that your step-daughter is old enough to understand that we NEVER hurt animals...even if it is just out of curiosity. I'd sit her down and have a talk, but in the meantime, I'm glad your baby is ok. At least you found the rubberband before it was too late!

MissSophie · 05-30-2007, 06:43 PM

I am so glad that your little baby is okay. There was a story about this on Emergency Vets on Animal Planet once, but the child was only 5. She may have seen it or she may be acting out her issue with being away from home for the summer. I am a step-parent, and it is hard. I hope that you two can find some common ground or it could be a long summer. Sounds like your step-daugher needs some TLC and some help with her feelings about her situation. Good luck, and I hope that things go better for you and your poor little puppy. I would definitely make sure you supervise them both.

SophieRose · 05-30-2007, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hankypanky

Well, I confronted her today and she was upset and started crying. She didn't know she was hurting her. I really believed her sincerity. I really think she is just not bright and didn't realize what she was doing. She cried when we were cutting the nails of another dog of ours and the nail bled a little bit, so I know she doesn't enjoy hurting animals. I think she thought she was just putting the rubber band as a bracelet on Annabelle. I iknow she isn't disturbed or anything, she shows no other signs of malice towards animals, etc.

Glad you were able to gently talk with her. Blending families can be difficult, but it is possible. Sounds like she was just thinking the rubber band was a bracelet. Eight years old is very young and as you know, this is probably a frightening experience for her. How do I know all of this? First hand and have experienced the situation from both sides. Take lots of deep breaths and this is a Kodak moment in her life. Warmly, Deborah

natalienicole · 05-30-2007, 08:04 PM

Hi I just thought id post to say i just read this same story on the sheknows bored. small world.

LoveMyGirlz · 05-30-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hankypanky

Well, I confronted her today and she was upset and started crying. She didn't know she was hurting her. I really believed her sincerity. I really think she is just not bright and didn't realize what she was doing. She cried when we were cutting the nails of another dog of ours and the nail bled a little bit, so I know she doesn't enjoy hurting animals. I think she thought she was just putting the rubber band as a bracelet on Annabelle. I iknow she isn't disturbed or anything, she shows no other signs of malice towards animals, etc.

Oh thats good that she felt bad and yes, I also believe that she probably had no idea the harm she could have caused your Annabelle. She was just maybe doin' girly things with her and just really didn't think nothing of it.
Glad your baby is ok and that you finally figured out what her discomfort was!
Sending your baby kisses!

LoveMyGirlz · 05-30-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by natalienicole

Hi I just thought id post to say i just read this same story on the sheknows bored. small world.

HUH?

Anna Banana · 05-30-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hankypanky

Well, I confronted her today and she was upset and started crying. She didn't know she was hurting her. I really believed her sincerity. I really think she is just not bright and didn't realize what she was doing. She cried when we were cutting the nails of another dog of ours and the nail bled a little bit, so I know she doesn't enjoy hurting animals. I think she thought she was just putting the rubber band as a bracelet on Annabelle. I iknow she isn't disturbed or anything, she shows no other signs of malice towards animals, etc.

Well I'm glad she meant no harm. She probably learned her own lesson.

sweetr72 · 05-30-2007, 09:27 PM

I have a 9 year old and when I think about what your step daughter did I am sure it was a mistake...my daughter is contantly "doing" her dolls hair with elastics and probably was just trying to make your furbaby pretty and didnt realize the harm that would be done leaving an elastic on...I am not sure at 8 that I realized the damage an elastic could do...so I am sure she didnt either. Squashing bugs dosent make her disturbed lol...

Dawn

Anna Banana · 05-30-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LoveMyGirlz

HUH?

I think "sheknows" is another board/forum that they both post on...

natalienicole · 05-31-2007, 04:09 AM

yea sorry. for the confusion. It is another board i didnt know anyone from this board posted on that one and thought id say hi.

omega · 05-31-2007, 05:29 AM

I'm really glad your little one is ok! Good thing you got up and figured it out.

I would have been so scared. Hey, maybe your stepdaughter was trying to make a topknot on your pups leg!

hankypanky · 05-31-2007, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by natalienicole

yea sorry. for the confusion. It is another board i didnt know anyone from this board posted on that one and thought id say hi.

Yep, that was me on the Sheknows boards. It is a small world!!

judyeve · 05-31-2007, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tjdmom

This post really concerns me. There is obviously a troubled little girl out there and I hope that you are able to protect your pup but also reach out to this little girl who probably has a lot to deal with if her parents are not together. I hope you are able to explain it to her in a compassionate way, firm yes, but she's only 8 years old and squashing bugs is not the worst thing she could be doing. I'm sorry, I feel sorry for your pup but also for her.

Sometimes children do things to get attention because they can't put it into words. Thank God your dog is okay, but, as long as you have this little girl for a while, this could be your chance to help her out too. I wouldn't leave her alone with the dog at all as things are now though!

xxmxaxrxyxx · 05-31-2007, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hankypanky

My 8 year old stepdaughter is here for the summer. Well, last night, she wrapped a small rubberband around Annabelle's hind leg, right above her paw. I didn't know she did this. Well, all night, Annabelle was whining and I kept getting up to help her. I took her out, etc. Well, finally, at 3 am, I picked her up and looked all over her and found her paw swollen to 2 TIMES its normal size. I then saw the rubberband. I took it off, and held her and kissed her. I was so freaked out! I thought she might end up losing that foot (I heard of that happening before). So, I stayed up the rest of the morning waiting to see if the swelling went down.
She is ok now, but boy, am I PISSED OFF at that little heathen! (She enjoys squashing bugs, if that tells you anything)

oh my...good thing you figured it out in time...i would be really pissed off too...argh!

she may need to see a counselor...they say kids that torture animals may turn into serial killers...but who knows...ahaha

05-30-2007, 05:02 PM	#16
Sethowner Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 950	I agree 8 is old enough to understand...I have 6 (soon 7 ) grandchildren from the age of 13 to 4 and they all know how to treat my Seth and Sasha. They understand they hurt the babies they will be in serious trouble from the grandma and pap. __________________ Sasha Seth and Silas

05-30-2007, 06:34 PM	#17
Sukoshi's Mom I Love My Rugrats Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,578	I agree with everyone else that your step-daughter is old enough to understand that we NEVER hurt animals...even if it is just out of curiosity. I'd sit her down and have a talk, but in the meantime, I'm glad your baby is ok. At least you found the rubberband before it was too late! __________________ *Lisa* , Sukoshi, and Tanuki Sukoshi 's Diggy Sukoshi's 1st Birthday Party

05-30-2007, 06:43 PM	#18
MissSophie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 807 Blog Entries: 1	I am so glad that your little baby is okay. There was a story about this on Emergency Vets on Animal Planet once, but the child was only 5. She may have seen it or she may be acting out her issue with being away from home for the summer. I am a step-parent, and it is hard. I hope that you two can find some common ground or it could be a long summer. Sounds like your step-daugher needs some TLC and some help with her feelings about her situation. Good luck, and I hope that things go better for you and your poor little puppy. I would definitely make sure you supervise them both. __________________ Sophie's Mom :

05-30-2007, 08:04 PM	#20
natalienicole YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 286	Hi I just thought id post to say i just read this same story on the sheknows bored. small world.

05-30-2007, 09:27 PM	#24
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	I have a 9 year old and when I think about what your step daughter did I am sure it was a mistake...my daughter is contantly "doing" her dolls hair with elastics and probably was just trying to make your furbaby pretty and didnt realize the harm that would be done leaving an elastic on...I am not sure at 8 that I realized the damage an elastic could do...so I am sure she didnt either. Squashing bugs dosent make her disturbed lol... Dawn

05-31-2007, 04:09 AM	#26
natalienicole YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 286	yea sorry. for the confusion. It is another board i didnt know anyone from this board posted on that one and thought id say hi.

05-31-2007, 05:29 AM	#27
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	I'm really glad your little one is ok! Good thing you got up and figured it out. I would have been so scared. Hey, maybe your stepdaughter was trying to make a topknot on your pups leg!