Kids!!!

[whippets]

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In the vets today a dog had to have her tail amputated because some stupid kids tied an elastic band around its tail! Virtually the whole tail appart from an inch was cut off because she had chewed at it so much it had died and gone gangerous it stunk!

when are kids going to learn how dangerous it is and what serious concequences it can have. And when are parent going to keep an eye on there kids when around animals. The thing is the kids (who were the neighbours) were `looking after ` the dog for a few minutes for the owner but why would you leave your dog with someone elses kids for the safty of the kids never mind the dog if they arent watching the children put and elastic band around the dogs tail then what could they do if the dog attacked them or something?!

Irresponsible parents and owners! it realy upset me it was such a cute little dog as well just looked like a teddy! :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant:

 

[jok]

I would say it depends on the age of the child. More likely to be stupid parents.

 

[mazza]

That is so awful. I'm amazed the owners did not realise sooner that the dog had a problem, the dog must have been in alot of distress when the circulation was cut off in it's tail. Poor little dog.

Those kids that done that really need to be punished for what they did. They sound dangerous, makes you wonder what kind of adults they will turn into.

How old were they I wonder, definately old enough to know what they were up to I bet. :rant: Not young kids as they were old enough to be left unsupervised by adults.

 

[damitjanet]

If the poor little thing was being left for just a "few minutes" it would not of needed a minder. And if these "minders" were left on their own to mind the dog they can't have been young children. I am sorry to say it but as far as I am concerned these kids need a good slap!

 

[lalena]

if my kids EVER treated an animal half as as bad....sitting down would be a dream for them :angry: pets arent just here for our pleasure. in having them, we owe them everything. our responsibility, our duty, and a privilage.

god help anyone or anything that comes into contact with children like these, because no one else,least of all the parents, will

 

[Lynn-Alexandria]

I think there should be a class at school to teach kids how to care properly for their animals. An education programme would be ideal to show kids how to look after their pets and how to treat animals with the care and respect that they deserve.

 

[Alfiewhippet]

I am a member of a local dog club and we usually do a few events in the summer months, We always try to incorporate a section within our time slot that gives chldren ( and some adults too) a bit of an idea on responsibility and care for their dogs. We have also been asked to the local school to do the same thing (and also show some obedience and agility) The kids are always really attentive and go home with lots of good ideas to tell their parents.

 

[Indee]

It's the owners fault, how can you not notice an elastic band on a dogs tail, well okay I guess if the dog was long haired (been around whippets too long) but still leaving the dog under the care of kids was irresponsible. Like the idiots who let their kids hold the leads of their dogs in town (how many times this week I've had dogs lunging at mine with a little kiddie dragged behind it and the adults saying "ain't that sweet" - it ain't so sweet when you know your dog (milo) is nervous on the lead(due to being bitten by a friendly dog whilst on the lead) and could snap at a dog who does that.......)