Comments | canadagirl: Poor Puff

canadagirl

Poor Puff

Apr 14, 2009 16:57

I got back from picking up the girls from the groomers over half an hour ago. I'm am finally calming down and the tears are stopping. When I got there I saw two groomers pinning Sofie down and she was muzzled while they wrestled with her to trim her nails. I was shocked. I have never witnessed treatment like that before. I asked about the ( Read more... )

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lkf03 April 14 2009, 21:37:53 UTC

Oh angela. I feel sad for both of you

They should have called you before resorting to that. I totally understand why you cried. I would have too

Poor sox

canadagirl April 15 2009, 02:54:21 UTC

What kind of groomer doesn't recognize warning signs? I mean they had to have gotten to a point where they realized they were pushing her too far. I know what she can be like when her nails are being trimmed and she can get panicky. How could professionals not see that?

misti_k April 14 2009, 21:43:47 UTC

Poor Puff. I can only imagine how upset she must of been and how mishandled she was.

But the answer to keeping your baby safe isn't a great one; you can't. You can do as much as you can, be as vigilant as you can, love as much as you can. But in the end, you can't protect your child from the world. Whats that quote? To be a mother is to have your heart walking around in the world for the rest of your life?

*hugs* Sofie will be okay. You will be a great Mom.

canadagirl April 15 2009, 02:56:19 UTC

I'm trying not to imagine it, it makes me want to go down there and tell those two exactly what I think of them.

I know, I know. It is just moments like these that make me worry. It can't be helped.

Thanks Misti, I appreciate your words.

ckandi007 April 15 2009, 01:50:55 UTC

Oh poor..my heart goes out to her. She doesnt have a mean bone in her body and I can ONLY imagine her trying to bite because the groomers were holding her down and scarying her...she's going to be SO terrified of anyone touching her feet again!

Eff that Petsmart, I'd drive to the other one, too :o(

ckandi007 April 15 2009, 01:51:15 UTC

*poor Puff

canadagirl April 15 2009, 02:59:10 UTC

I'm pissed about how much they've destroyed the trust that good groomers have been working so hard to build in her. I know Puff, she is going to be worse than ever next time.

I'm torn because the bather (and therefore nail person) I like is there and she's better than anyone we've ever found. I'll have to take Sofie there to visit and see how she reacts. You can bet I'll be calling ahead to make sure the one we like is there.

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canadagirl April 15 2009, 17:36:16 UTC

I am really good at grooming a Kees, I grew up with them and learned how to do it all properly. We just don't have a bath that makes it practical because you really need a detachable shower head. I have bathed Sofie in the drive way with the garden hose but that was Texas and the water there never gets cold so it worked out perfectly. Plus she's a bugger about having her nails cut and I rather her resent a groomer than be pissed at me. I wish I could just do it all myself.