Have you ever stopped being friends with someone because of difference in beliefs? Whether it be child raising, lifestyle, pets, etc.???
I stopped being friends with someone (like I have soo many to choose from! roll eyes) because I couldn't handle how she treated her dog.
She wanted to get rid of this beautiful border collie. For a while, I was going to take her! So, this lady and I became friends over this dog. She wanted to make sure this dog and my dog got along, etc.etc. Lady would talk about how this dog is a herder, and would try and "herd" her....
This border collie (one yr) not once in it's life stepped on grass until we started walking our dogs. Eventually, I was able to walk both our dogs with one hand! (She would try and tell me to make sure the collie didn't step on grass!!!!) She has a very tiny poo area, that is cement only...
When she walked her dog, she would use part of the leash to HIT the dog if she "misbehaved" in her eyes... (dog was scared of the leash!!!) She used a muzzle as a threat "to be good" by tying the muzzle to the dogs collar. When she walked with the dog, it was almost choking she had it so short. Meanwhile, the poor thing just wanted to enjoy the fresh air. I honestly don't think this dog has ever ran... I never, ever see it outside anymore...
She would tell me, how when the collie was a puppy she always kept a muzzle on it, so it wouldn't chew.
She would leave this collie in the kennel all the time, and take her precious poodle with her everywhere.
Heck, having coffee with her, the poodle is walking all over the table!! Why, because the collie, bothered him... ROLL EYES
I almost got the collie, but she changed her mind. When the collie would sneak out, she would run into my yard, cowering but sooo happy to see me!!
In the summer this collie, stared out the window, feeling the breeze, and watch everyone walk their dog. My heart tears out each time. Esp. now I stopped being her friend.
I couldn't maintain a friendship with this lady. I can't go visit her, knowing this collie is locked up. I did send her a long lenghty letter, about why I couldn't go visit and see her anymore...
She takes her poodle everywhere...(and even during dog walks...carries the poodle most places!!!) As sick as it is...she even let her male poodle hump her collie's face until it was finished!!!!!
I talked to several, and as long as the dog is fed/taken to the vet, and appears healthy happy, there is nothing I can do.
I'm sorry, this dog isn't getting socialized, and I know, it's just my personal opinion, but collie has such a sad life. For a very active bred/dog... I feel soo sorry for it.... :(
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Mother2many · 17/04/2012 17:06
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