Everyone, stop fighting right now.

Anything we say here is not going to effect Jynelle's PARENT'S decision. We should be as supportive as we can of them treating this dog responsibly. We try to educate them, through Jynelle. We will not help this matter at all by arguing amongst ourselves. Remember, this is Pet Talk. Every pet - and every person - is special.

Yes, it is sad what has happened to animals in her family's care in the past. Can we change that? No.
Does making her feel bad change any of that? No. We need to deal with what is happening now in a constructive way.

The pup looks very sweet, and I hope your parents keep her for the rst of her life. She's gonna eat like crazy for the next year or so, but at some point she'll be her full size, then she probably won't eat much more than Tikeya.

Do not yell at Tikeya's_Mom because her own mother brought home this pup. This is not Jynelle's fault. But with Jynelle's help, and the support of people at Pet Talk, perhaps this will be a good home, a forever home, for that sweet face.

Let's all hope so.

It is good that she and Tikaya seem to be getting along okay, the next week or so will be one of adjustment for everyone concerned.