Why do innocent Dogs have to pay with their life..when it is the fault of stupid Parents and Brats?

Question

For example:Savage kid yanks on tail, pokes at eyes and tries to ride the poor dog....Stupid parent just stands there and thinks it is so cute.
All of a sudden the no brains parent is shocked that the poor dog defended it's self.
People like this should be sterilized....IMMEDIATELY
I would never sell my dog out too Euthanasia ...like some do.

Answer 1

I agree with you so much that you don't even know!!!! There are so many kids that are just ruthless to dogs, and then the dog is outta there if it so much as growls! I don't understand why kids can abuse dogs and the dog is just expected to take it. To be honest, when I hear that an otherwise well behaved dog bit a child, I am usually quick to take the dog's side because I have seen how most parents allow the kid to treat the dog.
We have gotten several dogs in our rescue that the people have claimed "don't do well with kids" But in foster homes, they do great with the kids and it's because those kids don't poke, pull, bite, etc.
I actually watched this kid kick his dog, and when the parents said nothing, I did, and they were horrified that I would correct their child. I told them that I was horrified that they allow their child to abuse an animal. It's disgusting how people expect animals to just take abuse and not so much as even defend themselves.
Now, if a dog bites unprovoked, that IS a situation where the dog should be put down. If it's a defensive bite, the dog deserved another chance, but I don't tolerate biting for any other reason.

Answer 2

I agree with you...it frustrates me when someone says a dog is a bad dog when they bite someone...they blame it all on the dog. If someone says a dog has bitten., I always ask what are the circumstances....usually it's a kid who gets to torment the dog and then one day the dog decides to defend itself...then , all of a sudden, the dog is the "bad" one. No mention of what the kid was doing or what signs the dog gave the kid before the actual bite. I hate it when people talk bad about a dog just because they didn't put up with being tormented, The dog has rights too! Not that I am okay with dogs that bite....but a dog and a child should not be left alone and an adult should be surpervising the two together at all times.

Answer 3

It's very sad to know that some people (particularly adults) will contribute to the neglect and harm of a pet that relies on people for safety and care. It makes my blood boil, and there should be stiffer penalties for such abusive behaviour.

A year ago yesterday, my friend's papillon was savagely attacked by a big muscle dog and almost killed. Louis weighed eight pounds -- the big dog weighed 100 pounds, easily. The owner of the big dog paid for the emergency surgery ($1,500), but he seemed aloof about his irresponsibility of not having his dog on a leash or muzzled. (If not for the emergency surgery, Louis would have died within minutes.) What if that big dog had attacked a baby in a stroller? I was furious at the attitude of the other dog owner and I called the police and threatened legal and media attention. Louis bravely made a recovery to excellent health, but an even greater hurt was that he died suddenly this July, just weeks away from his fourth birthday. I've lost the best friend that I ever had. This week has been particularly difficult remembering the attack on an innocent, loving, peaceful animal that deserved none of it.

Answer 4

Still, dogs do attack people without any provocation. My daughter was attacked by a neighbor's dog while she was walking home from school. She happened to be passing by the owner who was walking the dog on a leash. She said hello to the girl and continued on her way. Suddenly, the dog slipped its collar and went after her for no apparent reason. She didn't do or say anything to the dog. The dog bit her and tore her clothes before she was able to push it away from herself. The neighbors took full responsibility and apologized for the attack but my daughter was severely traumatized by the incident. She has been uncomfortable around dogs ever since.

Answer 5

Honestly, I'd have to agree with you EXCEPT in the case that the dog has a brain tumor or something that is causing it to be aggressive. Dogs were selectively bred to enjoy human company, but not to the point where it likes having its eyes poked.

Answer 6

Agree 100%

Answer 7

I totally agree with you! The dog always suffers because the parents think its cute or leave the child unattended!

Answer 8

TRUE, but, like dogs, you cannot be watching children 24-7 and also like dogs, very small children do not have the sense to know what dog is vicious, and which dog isn't. My dog actually adores kid's, so my grandchildren feel comfortable around him, and he loves them riding on his back, e.t.c. But then my grandchildren think all dog's are like mine, and tend to approach other dogs without fear, only to find their fingers bitten. It is as much the responsibility of the dog owner, to make sure vicious dogs are kept under full control I would guess you are not a father, and you will think differently when you are.

Answer 9

well said!
I have two young boys one of the boys is very gentle the youngest is so rough that i dont let him any where near my dog skye becuase if my dog bit him it wouldnt be the dogs fault it would be mine & i could never live with myself if that happneded.

Answer 10

I agree...it's sad people can have no respect for an animal and then are mortified it does bite out of protection...it's especially horrendous when people owna dog and chain them up all day or use them as breeding tools and then discard them as used up tools of the trade.