abusive stepdad with my dog?

Question

so my stepdad is abusive to my dog when im gone. He is home all day & im always working or at school, my mom tells me about this & he hits the dog & is very rough with him, but only when im gone
i have spoken with him so many times before & he just doesnt get it & he denies it. I am sick of putting up with this! Pet abuse its probly by far one of the things that bothers me the most. I have tough about giving my pet away for doggy's own benefit but then again I dont wanna loose my dog , please any good suggestions?

Answer 1

I don't know hoow much you make at your job, but a day care in my area costs $10 per day..6 am -6 pm...You might offer a friend's family $5 per day to care for your dog..Or trade services, such as gardening or lawn care, snow shoveling, shopping, babysitting, or other services they might need..Anyway, if your stepdad sees that you are spending good money, just to keep him away from your dog, he might reconsider the cost of him abusing it..Meanwhile, your dog would be a safe distance..I'm betting that their will be a, neighbor, friend or family member that could use a little cash and would be kind to the dog whaile you are away..

Answer 2

Can you report your stepdad to the authorities, or will he retaliate? If your mother doesn't stand up to him, she isn't much of a mom, in my opinion. An innocent pet, or an innocent person shouldn't be subjected to abuse. Also, a person who abuses pets will soon (if he hasn't already) move on to abusing people. You need to protect your puppy the best you can right now, and that means getting him a good home where he won't continue to be hurt. Check with a veterinarian near you to see if their office needs an "office dog." If they can provide him with a "home," I'm sure they'd be more than happy to let you visit him. Explain the abuse your puppy is going through, and ask if s/he has any other suggestions regarding how to help your pet. If you're in danger, and your mother won't or can't protect you, please talk to someone in your school. It is their legal responsibility to help students in your situation. Please don't let this situation continue...and be the best pet owner you can be by protecting your poor puppy!

Answer 3

You could always ask a friend or neighbor to watch the dog while you are away or you can call around for a pet sitter or a dog boarding thing....talk to people about it..and F.Y.I....one time I knew a person that was mistrating an animal...that is serious now-a-days. Talk to a cop or something if it is too bad...i also hate to see an innocent dog or animal of any kind get hurt. Dogs are dogs..if people can't deal with them then leave the house....or in other cases don't have one....grrr...that really makes me mad!!

Answer 4

Oh my! How horrible for you. That is one of the worst things I've heard....what's wrong with this guy??! If it doesn't stop immediatly I would call the animal cops on that man & tell him you're gonna do so. Then tell him this is SERIOUS & he'd better take it seriously too or he's going to JAIL! Animal abuse is not only abhorrent but against the law. People who mistreat animals cannot be trusted...think serial killers. Why is your mom so unempowered? She just lets him do this & drops the dime to you? Tell her to protect your dog! PS If this treatment is allowed to continue your dog's spirit could be broken OR he could become a biter & not trusting of humans in general, including you.

Answer 5

First of all, why doesn't the deadbeat work?????
WHY would your mom put up with kind of behavior? If I were her he would only do it once......
I would get both of them together and ask him why your mom would tell you this if it were not true?? Someone is lying here.
Then I would ask him WHY he would abuse a defenseless animal. Then I would tell both of them that I was going to try and live with a relative or friend and take my dog with me.

How old are you? Can you leave? There is no sense for people to act like this. Your mom is as bad as he is...............

Answer 6

Call the animal control/police and make a report based upon what you have been told.

If you are under 18, call Child Protective Services - abusing the dog to get back at you is psychological child abuse.

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Answer 7

Turn your step-dad in to Animal Control. Animal abuse is unacceptable -- and ILLEGAL -- behavior. And sadly, there is a direct link between people who abuse pets and people who abuse other human beings.

You're going to need to document evey instance of abuse you hear about or see (dates, times, the kind of abuse) to help bolster your complaint.

Now, be aware that if Animal Control believes abuse has taken place, they may remove your dog from your home for its own safety while the courts decide what to do about your step-dad. (The court may demand that he take anger management classes or animal-empathy therapy.) This is a big step to take, but if you truly love your pet you need to intervene on its behalf. It can't protect itself: it needs you to do that. Best of luck!

Answer 8

I was at Sharper Image yesterday and they had this video camera that you set on a shelf and it looks like a digital clock. Get the evidence and go to your Mom. You may want to try to find someone to take your dog when you are not home. If it's bad you can have him procecuted for aminal abuse or animal cruelty. So so so sorrry to her that.

Answer 9

Do you have friends or other family members who you can give your dog away to? This is a good compromise.People who you can trust and who will allow you to keep regular contact with your dog. As a dog owner I know how hard giving up your dog sounds. BUT if you dog is getting abused you really have no choice. If you were a parent would you let your dad abuse your child? Why let him abuse your dog? It is selfish to keep your dog when you cant ensure its safety and wellbeing.

Answer 10

Are you old enough to move out and take your dog? Pet abuse is the one thing that bothers me the most too. Try to sit him and your Mom down and have a talk with them about it, tell them how much it upsets you. Try hard to try and make them understand.