Saved my Dog

There is a dog here where I live and my neighbors needed me to sit for it. I'm glad that they have a daughter that can't keep her mouth shut because I asked about their new baby chihuahua was and she told me that their big dog broke the puppy's neck.

I hate to be morbid but I could have put my dog in danger. I'm backing out quickly.

Thank you little girl who couldn't keep her mouth shut. I've been also informed this dog is not fixed, does not receive vet care, their dog is not neutered either.

It's people like this that breed their animals and don't take care of them. There are so many dogs and cats that need to be adopted, it's so sad.

Should I keep my nose out of this? I won't let my dog near that dog but I'm afraid it might hurt another person's dog.

Better to be safe than sorry. If your instinct tells you not to sit for this dog then rather don't. Unless of course, you are in a position not to take your chihuahua with.

I don't know what to tell you, NF, but I too am grateful for the talkative little girl.

Oh my god. They sound clueless about animals. If they had a dog who had problems with other dogs (whether they were too rough with them or aggressive) they had absolutely NO business getting another dog - let alone a small one! - in the first freaking place. Jeez! We had a pit bull who was very dog friendly, but played too rough to interact with little dogs. Never once did she harm any of our little ones. Because we were smart enough to keep them separated.

You did the right thing backing out. Especially since you have animals of your own. No vet care at all? Has he had a rabies shot (or titer?). It is ILLEGAL to have a dog or cat that has not. So, you would be well within your rights to report them if he hasn't.