I'm going to have to disagree with what most people have said. I feel so strongly about this that I couldn't sleep so I got up to type this up.

I think that if the child loves you and you love her, you should treat her like she is your own flesh and blood. Would a mother get rid of her child just because she hurt the family pet? Who is more important here? You pets or you own flesh and blood?

But, I must also say that the child's behaviour is unacceptable and she must be disciplined. You should NOT have to kill your dogs, but if she really cannot stop abusing them you must find loving homes for your dogs. For goodness sake, don't kill them. I'm sure the dogs love you, but they too can learn to love another owner.

You daughter on the other hand, needs you right now. You should do what a real mother would do, discipline and teach the child in a way that will help her in this society, but also show her unconditional love. Show her you will never ever leave her, no matter what she does.

That child is dying inside. If you could save the life of a child by sacrificing 2 animals I think you should. I also believe that she may never recover from being abandoned and let down again. If I had a child and my chld's life could be saved by killing several animals, I would, however in this case you don't even need to kill them. Again, I emphasize, please DO NOT KILL your dogs.

I truly believe it is wrong to kill your dogs. Do you think suicide is right? If not, why do you think your dogs should be killed? Suffering is a part of life, all beings must suffer at some point. We cannot protect them from that. Beside, I truly do not believe your dogs would "suffer" that much if placed in a different home.