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I am so sorry to hear about this. Did you get a chance to take your baby to the vet yet? I am hoping everything works out for you.
If we can look for a positive here, lets be thankful she is still with you, and I am sure we all have learned a powerful lesson here.
Please let us know how she is.

I'm so sorry about your puppy.

This happened to my Harley when he was a puppy. before I got him. Its a long story but I just posted his story thread so I hope everyone will go read it. A child that age must be surpervised. No matter what.
I pray your puppy recovers without much trauma and I hope this youngster's parents help with the costs.

Hey there. I am so sorry to hear about your baby also!! I had this almost exact thing happen a while ago. A friends child was visiting and picked my 4 lb baby up and literally threw him onto his head on the tile floor. We all reacted the same as you, and I no longer allow him to be alone with my dog, and barely allow him at my house for many reasons. He is around 6 and has severe behavioral problems coming to light now. Even if you care for this child this could be some major problems developing within him so PLEASE dont worry about hurting feelings or being brash just do what it takes to keep your baby safe!! I am so sorry and I sure hope your angel is ok!

Do you have an emergency vet you can take the pup to? We have one that is open anytime the regular vet is closed, it costs alot but worth it. I'm glad the dog survived the event, and I hope the dog will be ok and not afraid of kids for the rest of it's life now. I would inform the child and the parents that I would no longer watch the child and this is why. Children have been known to kill small pets by treating them like stuffed animals. I'd be a wreck worried about my dog after that and do anything to keep it from happening again.

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Originally Posted by Micah my love (Post 2529345)

5 yr olds are very smart & yes they know right from wrong there are to kinds of children 1 being taught the other with a blind mom that can see
no wrong no matter what he does

Betty & Micah my love:aimeeyork

I SAID he probably knows what he did was wrong but NOT the severity of what he did!
I am not saying he shouldn't be punished and maybe even counseled by a professional, but hit?
Are you kidding me:eek:

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Originally Posted by Bianca (Post 2529521)

Betty seems to think that hitting a child is ok, I don't get it:confused:. If hitting ,hurting or mistreating a a dog is NOT ok in her eyes, How is it that it is ok to hit and possibly hurt a human child?

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Originally Posted by Princessmum (Post 2529529)

Listen don't try to understand people just give an opinion to the best of your ability and move on. Everyone has opinions but hitting a child any child especially NOT your own is wrong. Like I said if anyone put their hands on my kid, it would be the last time they used their hands.

Sorry, but an ass whipping doesn't do anyone any good.
I've lived with violence my whole life and I would never hit my child or my pet that I love so dearly. And I certainly wouldn't lay a hand on someone elses child. All that's learned by it is someone who cares for you..hurts you.
A child that young needs supervision...all the time, especially with animals.
I pray this puppy will be ok.

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Originally Posted by Micah my love (Post 2529316)

A 5yr old with any decent upbringing would know better than to do such a bratty thing, if i had been in your place i would have introduced him to a good ass whipping and promised another if he even looked at my helpless
baby

Betty & Micah my love:aimeeyork

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Originally Posted by abock (Post 2529238)

I don't know exactly how to react to this...Please give me some advice. Today, a boy who is 5 years old threw my puppy (6mos. old) off of our deck onto the rocks below! It was a fall of about 5 feet. I am SO upset! I watch this child at my home one day per week, and he is typically a mild mannered, good kid. He was playing outside with my son & the dog, then the next thing I know...the boys are telling me the dog is hiding because she is hurt. I asked them what happened and they told me Jack threw the dog off the deck. I was inside while they were outside, but I could see them...I was doing dishes in the kitchen...the door was open...I am beating myself up because I wish I could've stopped this from happening. Her leg or hip must be broken, becasue she cannot walk on the back leg and is hopping & holding it up. She does not appear to be in extreme pain...no yelping or anything, but she is not well. I cannot take her into the vet until tomorrow morning and it is past midnight now...I cannot sleep. I am so mad at this boy.. I don't want to babysit him any more. My husband thinks that is extreme...I do not trust this child around the dog again. Is it wrong for me to feel like this?

I hope your baby is going to be ok. I hold my breath everytime I read something like this.

I'd like to ask you a few questions - if you don't mind.

How old is your son?
How long have you been watching this other little boy?
Did you ever sit him down and explain the rules regarding your puppy to him and his parents?
What is your guard rail on your balcony like?
Has this boy ever been around other animals?
Does he have any at home?
Is he mean to your son or any other children/pets?

I really feel bad for you. Please don't blame yourself - this time. Accidents DO happen. I know that this little boy didn't come to your house that day and say... hmmm, I think I'll throw that puppy off the deck. And I'm sure you didn't say... hmmm, I'm just going to assume that these kids won't hurt this little baby that I love so much and let them play on the deck that has a 5 ft drop.

We have niece who was 6 yrs old when we brought Mia home. Prior to that we had a med sized, beautiful, Blk Lab for 15 years. My niece was around Lucky all her life. Lucky always put up with a lot! Between kids, birds, cats and other dogs - Lucky was the easiest going dog I've ever seen. When we got Mia it was a culture shock - to say the least. We had done some reading about the breed so we weren't totally ignorant but still - there's always a lot to learn. Anyway, when my niece came over to meet Mia she was so excited that she ran over to pick her up. :eek: From that minute on we started to "teach" her about this puppy. She couldn't hold Mia like other puppies - Mia was 1 pd 10 oz. She had to sit down and then, only then when someone was there and watching, could she hold Mia. She couldn't bounce her around, walk with her, or even play too long. There were many rules and I could see my niece becoming uninterested after that. But I explained how tiny and frail Mia was and that yes, she could be killed from many things - especially being dropped on my tile floor! She acted like she understood that I don't think she did. After the first "year" and me showing/telling her different things she finally "understood". Not having any pets at home - the only lessons she got was when she was here. Now, she even walks her neighbors dog. They don't always realize that these are living, breathing animals - especially Yorkies... people tend to look at them like their stuffed animals.

My point is... it's the adult's responsibility to teach our children how to handle animals. It's the adult's responsibility to watch over these animals. It's the adult's responsibilty...

The other thing is - different breeds are different sizes at the same age. Holding my Lab at 12 wks was totally different than holding my Yorkie at 12 wks.

I really hope your baby was just stunned and bruised and that she will be ok.

I hope you talk with the boy and his parents regarding handling animals... especially yours.

If you really think this is a "mean" child then I wouldn't want him around my son or dog. But if you believe that he didn't really realize what the extent was of his actions were going to be... I'd say "teach him". :)

As to those who suggested they open up a can of whip a$$ - baby, you better bring your lunch and dinner!!! And then a plane ticket out of here! :mad:

There's hope for a "mean" child but I'm not so sure about "mean" adults!

As for the cost of the Vet bill... I'm sorry - I think that's your responsiblilty.

Best of Luck and please let us know how your baby is.

So sorry to hear about your yorkie. I hope he will be okay.

And as another poster said, what a 5 yr old will do IS debatable....PERIOD. No one can predict or try to understand what a 5 yr old will do. All children are different.

We WOULD all like to think they would understand that throwing anything living off a deck is not good.

I am sure you are aware now that it is not wise to leave a 5 yr old unattended with any type of an animal small or large.......

Sending hugs for your furbaby....

I am so sorry to hear this, poor little baby. I would not trust that child again period! He was old enough to know better. IMO, I would tell the parents what he did and explain that he is no longer welcome. But that is just what I would do, you have to do what you think is best for you and your family. Please keep us posted as to how she is doing, my heart is just breaking for the poor little thing. :(

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Originally Posted by Micah my love (Post 2529345)

You hit the nail on the head!
Proper home training is everything!

a 5 year old should definitely know how to behave by himself without being supervised. He knew better and his family should pay for the vet bill, or at least some of it.

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Originally Posted by carmengamble (Post 2529755)

a 5 year old should definitely know how to behave by himself without being supervised. He knew better and his family should pay for the vet bill, or at least some of it.

By himself?????????? Are you kidding? You don't leave a 5 year old alone and say oh now behave without supervision :eek:My kids were supervised when they were 10 forget about 5. I agree he should have known what he was doing was wrong, but not fully understand , do you all know what a 5 year olds mentality is and their comprehension ability at a tender age?
I don't know I mean, I just don't get how people can post and say he knew fully what he was doing and the parents should pay fully. They were paying for their child to be supervised does anyone remember that part?
unreal:eek: