Yesterday when I returned from work, I saw my pup being walked by the previous owner's son. That boy is 10 years old. The poor pup was dragged by the boy as she doesn't walk well on leash. Then she stopped to poo poo but the boy keep dragging her!!! Then he pinched her tummy. I was so angry but my Mum said I shouldn't re-act that way since the pup was given to me by the owner.
I noticed that my pup neck is smaller and longer than most dog. My Mum said the previous owner always tied her up and the poor pup will pull and pull to get away. I do not know whether her condition will become a problem when she grows older.
I feel like the pup doesn't belong to me. I just take care of her on behalf of someone else. The owner can always have her back.
Am I over re-act or what???
(This post was edited by May on Feb 27, 2002, 6:42 PM)
To answer your question on puppy ownership, I think if 'The legal Beagle' is in a better position to enlighten you as I am Xtremely busy sniffing Regards.
May : U didn't over react...heheh...considering I would feel the same way....someone should kick the boy for mistreating the innoccent puppy..does he live close to you?? Do you think he will want the puppy back?? Is it they say really give or just leave in your care??
I don't really know what I would do in your situation..a bit difficult seeing is your auntie ( if I remember correclty) and mummy are involved.
My Mum did asked the previous owner a few times whether he intend to take the puppy back but he said no cos' he has another puppy now. So the puppy is MINE for sure.
The other day I went to the previous owner's house. The wife told me that she put the new puppy in the crate almost everyday and let her shee shee and poo poo in the crate. To make her job easier, she will only fed the puppy once at night. If they went outstation, the puppy will be given one bowl of kibble for a few days. The puppy is almost 3 months old. They didn't send the puppy for vaccination.
They live a few houses away from my house. Everytime they pass-by my house, they will call my pup and play with her. I don't like it cos' they always abuse her. My mum always say I can't behave in these manner but I can't control my emotion.
From the mails I think you and your mom are very nice people. Probably a bit "Pai Se" to tell them off. Well, if you really love your pup, just TELL THEM OFF! It is easy to handle the kid. Just scold him and take the pup back la. When I brought my KIKI back to JB for CNY visiting, all the kampung kids (actually they are my relatives) crowded around her to abuse her. I know it is not intentional because the kids may not realise that beating the dog is not a way to play with it (trust me a lot of it is picked up from their parents) but I still yelled at them and warned them that I will smack whoever who bullies my dog because she is my baby. Call me crazy la I don't care. In the end they were friend-friend with my KIKI already. Of course this is because I am damn fierce la. Sometimes if you don't put your foot down it is very difficult to protect what is yours. In fact, you yourself will be bullied! As to them playing with her, if it is through the gate I don't think much damage canll be done. It is your discretion whether you want to let your pup out to play with these people-you need to think of an excuse ti reject them. REgards, Pat Pat, David parents to Kiki-nicole choa
Well, is there a way in which you can discuss this with the boy and his mother? Maybe you can also try to teach the boy how to walk a dog? Then you have a friend who can walk your dog when you're away.
Well May, the best way is to have a discussion with the previos owner. Tell them if they considered the dog as yours, they should not take back in the future. Impress upon them that caring a dog take a lot of time and money. Not to mention that training also take a lot of time. Most important of all, when you have build a bond with your dog, it will be very diffucult to separate both of you later.
If the previous want the dog back, give back to them and get a new puppy to start all over again.
Wow... ur in a really tough situation here... If I were you, I'd try talking to my mum about this. Get her to talk to the previous owners. It's better to get an adult involved to back you up. Sorry I can't give much suggestions! The best way to settle it is either a) move far far away from them! or b)discuss this with the previous owners calmly and rationally!
Thanks for all the input I get.....Well, since I can't move far far away from them the only thing I can do is to ask my Mum not to let them take the puppy out for walk or play......If I ever see them getting near my house, I'll close the door and keep the puppy inside......call it nasty but I'm not going to let them abuse my puppy....
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or b)discuss this with the previous owners calmly and rationally!