How would you handle this?

[Queen Mum]

I'm sorry if my post offended any one in any way in regards to "judging" or the like. It wasn't meant to judge. I was responding to, "How would you handle this?"

I'm glad it worked out for you and you feel comfortable with how you handled it. That is really all that matters.

I wasn't offended at all. In fact, you made some very good points. Some kids just aren't taught to treat animals with respect. AND some adults aren't very good at caring for their animals. In hindsight, if I had noticed that anything else was seriously amiss I would have called the authorities. For example, if the kids looked unkempt and the house looked untended, I would have been quicker to call for help because that is a greater indicator of neglect.

I am still not sure about the situation. But everyones advice gave me food for thought.

As it is, I did leave feeling pretty uncomfortable about the whole incident which is why I sought your opinions. Sometimes I see a situation and my first thought is to jump in and "do something". I have been bashed around a LOT for leaping in and taking action so it has made me a bit shy of that.

My second reaction is to step back and let things pass. When I do that, I go away feeling very uneasy. And in a couple instances, I have had some serious regrets. In one instance I said something to someone else, seeking advice and it backfired. I am still paying a dear price for just asking for help. But in the longrun, my consience is clear.

My consience will NOT let me drop the matter without resolution and so all your comments at least prompted me to go back and say something to an adult.

 

[bonbean01]

That was a disturbing incident for you Queen Mum and I also would have been bothered by what to do or not do. You handled it wonderfully!