I understand your frustration, Amy. I feel the same way about some kids. Not all of them. I would go and talk to their parents. If their parents think it is OK for their kids to torment animals, then you are dealing with a sticky situation.

A kid from the neighborhood once was throwing rocks at Drake. I was in the yard going some work and Drake was laying around. Next thing I hear was the kid screaming off the top of his lungs. I turn around and Drake had him laying on the groud, paws on his chest, growling. He didn't hurt the kid, but scared the crap out of him.

I was furious! I took the kid by the arm and walked him home and told his mother what had happened. She was livid and upset with her son. I told her that he was not allowed to come near my house anymore.