tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post7874889169095747104..comments2024-03-27T17:35:40.036-04:00Comments on Life at Golden Pines: Sheba's Wrinkle~Kim at Golden Pines~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-49773642591476732022011-10-20T03:11:48.460-04:002011-10-20T03:11:48.460-04:00People are very strange. A (now ex) friend of ours...People are very strange. A (now ex) friend of ours came to stay with her hyper-active two year old son. We told the boy calmly and gently that when our dogs were in their beds to leave them alone and the mother took great offence at someone telling her child what to do!!Clare Mansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872117967304297271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-62296833308639186582011-10-08T17:18:43.023-04:002011-10-08T17:18:43.023-04:00Sheba is so beautiful and so lucky to have a good ...Sheba is so beautiful and so lucky to have a good person like you to take care of her.<br />People can be so mean, and they still think animals are irrational...Lúciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653377788480012700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-81917351503611651642011-10-08T11:24:03.874-04:002011-10-08T11:24:03.874-04:00you're upset because of the sheer IDIOCY of so...you're upset because of the sheer IDIOCY of some people who are supposed to know better. sorry... but too bad sheba couldn't have taken a good bite out of the mother.<br />i had a little cocker once who was terrified of children. she had been rescued from a home where they were divorcing and there were 5 kids. she had been kicked hard.<br />i love children but they can torture animals and we all know it.<br />darling sheba,<br />you're a good girl and your own mom has more sense and compassion in her little finger than the vet office mom could ever hope to have.<br />peace and love dear girl.<br />special angels watch over you... and one is named kim.<br />love,<br />tammy jtammy jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568939993585811311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-40704045321556440012011-10-08T08:44:32.495-04:002011-10-08T08:44:32.495-04:00WOW...Sheba and I have something in common.. I don...WOW...Sheba and I have something in common.. I don't like kids either.. especially other people's kids.. some are morons.. like that womans.. I would have sicked Sheba on the little brat..John Woffordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-36519025100595780622011-10-07T19:39:07.079-04:002011-10-07T19:39:07.079-04:00We're ALL on your side! You and Sheba clearly...We're ALL on your side! You and Sheba clearly acted correctly and responsibly. We also feel sorry for that little boy, to be stuck with such an appalling mother. He's going to pay all his life for being the victim of such piss poor parenting. Hope you and Sheba got to calm down with a relaxing walk or a sit down on the porch to watch the sunset.<br /><br />Jed & AbbyJed and Abby in MerryLandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782709825274199133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-34462012122134232672011-10-07T14:57:35.737-04:002011-10-07T14:57:35.737-04:00We teach bite prevention and our rule #1 is to alw...We teach bite prevention and our rule #1 is to always ask permission BEFORE approaching a dog and to RESPECT the owners answer since they KNOW the dog and will have a reason for whatever answer they give. URG... irresponsible peoples irk us!<br /><br />AROOOOOF!<br />Boondocks and The Love Shack PackBoondocks Love Shack Packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770661768050400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-36303523402505145732011-10-07T11:46:58.633-04:002011-10-07T11:46:58.633-04:00Puppies are born wrinkle free it is the human fact...Puppies are born wrinkle free it is the human factor that put wrinkles on these wonderful creatures. If the stupid cow couldn’t control her child just think what a failure she would be with a dog.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230334534323236665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-90234465326312291942011-10-07T11:09:21.137-04:002011-10-07T11:09:21.137-04:00The mother is an idiot Kim! When my kids were litt...The mother is an idiot Kim! When my kids were little the first thing I taught them was to never approach a dog before asking the owner first if it would be okay. All dogs are different in how they may respond because.....we (the stranger) do not know there past. I tell my grandkids to leave my older little dog alone, she does not like kids. If they don't, no one (including their parents) feels bad for them if she nips! I am sorry this happened to you but, like others have said, don't give it another thought. YOU did all the right things!!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316923297817758218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-27685951598965890942011-10-07T10:11:21.890-04:002011-10-07T10:11:21.890-04:00I suspect you are taking this so personally becaus...I suspect you are taking this so personally because you are a compassionate, considerate dog caretaker and human being. I think this situation was "too close for comfort" and reminded you that as sweet and lovable as Sheba is, a moment's lapse in attentiveness could lead to a tragedy that could end her life. Unfortunately, I doubt that any court will accept 'self defense' or 'PTSD' as a plea in a dog-bite case. I think you feel the horrific responsibility that comes with loving an animal that, under the right (or should I say WRONG?) conditions could cause harm. As much as the child ~ more accurately his mother! ~ would have been to blame, you would have felt terrible if Sheba had hurt him! This whole unfortunate incident is a reminder to you (and should be to us all!) that no matter how hard we try, we just can't always control the situations we find ourselves and our animals in. And that no matter how vigilant and attentive WE are, there's always the possibility of some idiot creating a crisis for which our beloved dog will be blamed.<br /><br />I think you just got slapped in the face with how unfair life can be.<br /><br />(not that you needed a reminder!)<br /><br />((((Hugs))))Nancy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06061265740359266798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-52182498969396131342011-10-07T09:43:04.235-04:002011-10-07T09:43:04.235-04:00My McIver is like this. Little people are very str...My McIver is like this. Little people are very strange to him. I've known him since he was 12 wks old and he's never been treated poorly by kids. I tell people all the time that we are not friendly. HIs brother is the same way. When a policeman was evaluating him for work, our program director told the man to ignore the dog until the dog was ready. He didn't listen and 7 stitches later, he wished he had. <br /><br />People are just dumb. They ignore my personal space too. Unfortunately it would be weird if I bit them... ;-)<br /><br />Mamma HeartbeatThe Heartbeatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393683958514752759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-45893307430157020252011-10-07T09:31:40.102-04:002011-10-07T09:31:40.102-04:00Kim, if it helps, I'm furious too. Parents ne...Kim, if it helps, I'm furious too. Parents need to parent and they need to listen when they get warnings about animals. If you had not have been able to control Sheeba, her little boy and her baby could have been seriously injured - people don't realize what a dog bite can do - just ask me, I'm recovering from an accidental one right now!! When I caution someone about one of my dogs, the statement I hate hearing "it'll be OK - all dogs love me". They presume to know your dog better than you know it. I'm getting off the soap box now!!<br /><br />xo<br />LynnRocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358992951185911832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-10207269088123715612011-10-07T08:36:53.681-04:002011-10-07T08:36:53.681-04:00You are a wonderful Mom to all of your dogs. Sheb...You are a wonderful Mom to all of your dogs. Sheba trusts you so much to take care of her in those situations. We all have those "wrinkles" of personality, 4-legged or 2. I've had similar situations happen at the vet. We were talking about ignorance on another blog this morning. It makes me crazy too.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-2252471624050254242011-10-07T06:35:11.828-04:002011-10-07T06:35:11.828-04:00Because people like that woman shouldn't be al...Because people like that woman shouldn't be allowed to have children. <br />That is a large part of the problem with this country. Kids are not taught respect and are allowed to do anything they want.<br /><br />*hugs* ♥LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-63725798886012231492011-10-07T03:58:55.307-04:002011-10-07T03:58:55.307-04:00Amazing how some people can claim to know your dog...Amazing how some people can claim to know your dog better than you !Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-54080503818672647882011-10-07T01:50:24.895-04:002011-10-07T01:50:24.895-04:00Sure, Sheba has a wrinkle - but it is that stupid ...Sure, Sheba has a wrinkle - but it is that stupid woman who has the problem. You did everything you could to avoid that situation and beautiful Sheba was only doing what she has had to learn to keep herself safe.<br /><br />A big hug to you and Sheba from me.<br /><br />xxJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159166921836676091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-86856349602451969872011-10-07T00:22:35.755-04:002011-10-07T00:22:35.755-04:00Wow. I'm glad you were on top of that situati...Wow. I'm glad you were on top of that situation - that little boy was in the wrong, but his mom was WAY in the wrong.<br /><br />No matter the situation, people should teach their kiddos about not invading the space of animals without permission.That Janie Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17447630124016303483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-67998919509182114642011-10-07T00:15:32.290-04:002011-10-07T00:15:32.290-04:00Baggage comes with every dog we rescue. Dumb ass p...Baggage comes with every dog we rescue. Dumb ass people come with every box of corn flakes sold at the A&P (or so it seems). Just can't avoid them sometimes. Sheba has nothing to be ashamed of. And of course, neither do you.KT and Eastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456498552956580863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-50212384178502488452011-10-06T22:37:52.393-04:002011-10-06T22:37:52.393-04:00People like this woman so anger me! What is wrong ...People like this woman so anger me! What is wrong with some people???? Have no worries, Kim.. this person is not worthy an ounce of your energy of thought!Reenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813380986631007962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-42304824671284408372011-10-06T22:28:21.293-04:002011-10-06T22:28:21.293-04:00No matter what, we are always going to protect our...No matter what, we are always going to protect our children, be it the two legged or the furry four legged kind. You did warn the woman so there really wasn't anything else you could do.<br /><br />In the end, everything turned out OK, and by the look of that smiling face in the last photo, that is one happy pup!!<br /><br />xo CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-1340364438773044592011-10-06T22:20:09.637-04:002011-10-06T22:20:09.637-04:00Geez...You and Sheba are the okay ones. You were ...Geez...You and Sheba are the okay ones. You were not in the wrong at all. Dogs are not machines and neither are they furry live playthings for rowdy children. Respect is sadly lacking in today's society and it REALLY sounds like that little child needed some sit! stay! obedience training. Probably be a smart little critter if his Mom didn't have such low expectations for him. I would have been equally furious in your shoes--you did all the right things: kept your dog under control and repeatedly asked the child (and his mother) to give her space. It was a vet's office...not a pediatric center! I think you said just the right thing too. :-) Take a deep breath and give Sheba a hug. She didn't fail anybody--someone failed her a long time ago.<br />TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131066591477169851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-73845448034295433722011-10-06T22:12:16.899-04:002011-10-06T22:12:16.899-04:00Hi Kim
I am sorry this experience left a cloud ov...Hi Kim<br />I am sorry this experience left a cloud over you today. Its not your fault and its not Sheba's fault.<br />You are a good mom, and you were tring to protect all from any kind of a storm getting out of control, and that storm was the little boy, and his stupid mother.<br />How can she be so clueles? You were trying your best to let her know to keep her little boy away.<br />Yet she ignored you.<br />Little "you know who" has a little wrinkle too. No she is not like the usual happy go lucky pug, and humans cannot understand that.<br />Thank goodness, the manager saw the whole thing..<br />Let the cloud move away from you,, and let the sun come out, because it was not your fault.<br />We love you<br />xoxo<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-78674357250733138682011-10-06T21:59:26.494-04:002011-10-06T21:59:26.494-04:00oh i feel so badly for both you and sheba. and ca...oh i feel so badly for both you and sheba. and can empathize having been in similar position. no it was not your fault but the mother's as her son was really too young to know better. why is always the dogs fault???? the child and mother were obviously the ones that were creating the problem. you were merely advocating for your dog as was all need to. and yes when it has happened to me i often think about/replay afterwards. but it really was not your fault - i so wish the women had listened to you. please continue to advocate for sheba and all your pups they need you. take care and rest easy tonight knowing that you were a wonderful and responsble caretaker today and that sheba does know and appreciate that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-29351455776698699982011-10-06T21:12:59.348-04:002011-10-06T21:12:59.348-04:00If you didn't feel upset, you wouldn't be ...If you didn't feel upset, you wouldn't be human! And we know that you are an exceptional human being!!<br /> - Anne & CharlieCharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01754551817788890312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-28904899472563551502011-10-06T21:06:34.394-04:002011-10-06T21:06:34.394-04:00Kim, do not feel bad about this at all. Neither yo...Kim, do not feel bad about this at all. Neither you or Sheba were at fault for the incident, it was all the mother's doing and it is her own fault for not listening to your repeated requests that she keep her son away from Sheba. People respect each others' likes and dislikes, I just wish they would do the same for each others pets!Karinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07462017384530247677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-48479714430633597722011-10-06T21:04:09.128-04:002011-10-06T21:04:09.128-04:00I'm furious!! How dare she???? Of course you...I'm furious!! How dare she???? Of course you're upset, how could you not be? She disregarded everything you said to her and then verbally attacked you when what you told her would happen happened. <br /><br />I hope someone at that vet's office gave her what for!<br /><br />Ignorant people like that is why there are so many dogs in shelters. <br /><br />You my friend are a good person, try not to let the actions of one ignoramous foul your day. :-) BIG HUG KIM to YOU AND SHEBA. xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com