Petco - Where the pets go??? A vent

[Giselle]

Wish I could do that as protection from my OLDER brother. But of course, Jen moves rooms, so it wouldn't work. But URG ! Does my brother abuse that dog... Locks her in her crate and jabs her face with sticks... Constantly screaming at her, stepping on her tail every chance he gets, PEEING IN HER WATER DISH

I bet you anything, ANYTHING that my (hem hem ) brother will be arrested for animal abuse someday. But I mustn't get my hopes up.

And he is supposed to set the example. I mean, a 4-year-old, sort of excusable... But a 15 YEAR OLD???

The most annoying part is, it's my dog, so if I report him to the OSPCA, I'll lose Jenny.

I hate brothers... Don't you?



Same.

Let me get this straight. Your fifteen-year-old brother:
1) locks Jenny up in the crate to jab at her with sticks
2) steps on her tail for amusement
3) urinates in her water dish
+ a plethora of emotional abuse

WOW.

If I knew your location, I would report you myself.

The SPCA's job is to prevent cruelty. If you acknowledge the fact that she would be taken away if they knew of the abuse that goes on in your house, you're acknowledging the fact that she is enduring intolerable ABUSE and that she does not need to live under your household. It's also worthy to note that animal abusers have a higher rate of domestic/human abuse.

Besides, my dear, you wouldn't report your brother to the OSPCA. You'd tell the authority figure - your parents. If the abuse doesn't immediately stop, then you'd better rehome Jenny before she undergoes more disgustingly horrid abuse.

If this is simply trolling, it's disturbing that you'd make up something this horrible. If this is your honest situation, you'd better stop the abuse.

[Vela]

What she said. Glad someone else found that as disturbing as I did. I didn't say anything because I was kind of lost for words, but you summed it up pretty well Giselle, thanks.

[Lady's Human]

Not to pile on.......but......


DO you think maybe the abuse you're writing about here might just maybe lead to the digestive problems the pup is having? Stress will do that. As would urine in water, etc.

Maybe rehoming the dog would be a good idea at this point.

[moosmom]

I mentioned the whole scenario to the manager Jeff, who is the one that hired me. He told me I handled it correctly and that if he were there, he would have escorted the whole damn family out of the store and told them not to come back.

The biggest thing in Petco is the animals. They come first PERIOD. There is a huge sign on the tanks that says "Loud noises scare us". Maybe we should put it in Spanish as well.

Buttercup,

The problem is the mother was standing right there doing absolutely NOTHING. She only became angry after I repeatedly told her kid to knock it off and took him down off the step stool. I just don't give a crap anymore to be honest with you. I was doing my job and am NOT going to feel the least bit guilty over these stupid people. It's not worth it.

BTW, are we calling a truce here?? Cuz I'd really like to if you would.

[Blue_Frog]

The biggest thing in Petco is the animals. They come first PERIOD. There is a huge sign on the tanks that says "Loud noises scare us". Maybe we should put it in Spanish as well.

Yes - what a great idea! That way theres no misunderstandings, or "oh, i didn't know" issues (especially if you're somewhere like florida or s.cali where theres a lot of spanish). At my old job we offered Spanish technical support for when people didn't speak the best english, and it was really helpful for the clients to understand what we were telling them.

[Alysser]

GreyhoundGirl, do your parents know your brother does this to Jenny? You have to do something about this! Your brother has to learn that this is wrong, how could you let this go on? Yet alone, post it on PETtalk. What your brother does to her is ANIMAL CRUELTY. Jenny shouldn't have to live like this. I'm afraid if your brother doesn't stop, you should rehome her so she can live a better life away from fear. It's not right and I can't believe you didn't do anything to stop him.

Animal Cruelty isn't funny either. Someone getting arrested for it, commited a horrific act and if your brother gets arrested for it an animal would have to suffer. That's NOT funny.

[Zippy]

Greyhoundgirl like everone said what you posted is very distrubing.If your parents can't get your brother to stop then please rehome Jenny.Sometimes the best way to show love is being able to do what is hardest for you but best for your Jenny.Maybe that is why Jenny is throwing up her food.

[luvofallhorses]

What she said. Glad someone else found that as disturbing as I did. I didn't say anything because I was kind of lost for words, but you summed it up pretty well Giselle, thanks.

same here. something really bad could happen to Jenny if you don't do something about it now, Greyhoundgirl.