I was the first one to respond to this and I did because I was scared about what the reaction of the group including the father of this young girl were going to behave! I'm terrified for this puppy and for this child... I agree, Dixie Belle, if you know this girl and her dog, do something!!!! This is clearly abuse. I just can't comprehend the whole situation!! It's absurd! I tried to "tone down" my reponse but now that I know othera are as appalled as I was, I'm upset. Let's stop this and help this child!!