Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
My dog was kicked by a child in the passage today
I went out to walk my dog today just before 4pm and a group of children, boy and girls, were in the passage with their mother.
My dog was having a sniff, he is a bit deaf so he wasn't aware of the kids.
I couldn't believe my eyes when the boy (age 8-10) stepped forward and kicked my dog in his belly. I asked him why he did it, because his mother did nothing and just walked on. I asked the mother why she didn't say anything because this behaviour isn't right.
She then started saying to the kids they had to continue walking, said to me I was a crazy woman and I should watch my dog and mind my own business.
That's what I was doing! Minding my own business, walking my 16 year old dog until your child comes and kicks him out of nowhere!
I am beside myself with rage, I can handle a lot but not this kind of behaviour towards animals. This boy will grow up thinking this is normal.
The kids definitely go to North Harringay School. They were in the passage in their school uniform and the mother was wearing a pink scarf on her head. And they were walking in the passage from NH School.
I've had issues before with a man and two boys , also from NH School (different people), telling me I can't walk my dog because there are children everywhere and dogs are dirty. He shouted very obscene words to me, in front of his kids.
I wonder what to do now. Someone said I should file a complaint at the school maybe?
Any thoughts?
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Permalink Reply by Protheroe O'Shea on
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Please talk to the school. They will be interested to hear about it.
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Permalink Reply by 0sn0mh4jwvz7a on
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That's awful, although I'm not sure if filing a complaint with the school would do much. Perhaps inflame the matter given the temperament of those involved.
Spread the word though and make sure all are vigilant. Is there a wider anti-dog set to be aware of or the thoughtless actions of a small minority? I guess time will tell.
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Permalink Reply by Abi on
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Well, I'd hope that it might result in having the offending individual permanently removed - I thought kids were expected to uphold school rules while in uniform?
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Yes, to be fair I didn't pick up on the uniform bit when I read Jessica's post. They should be able to do something about that without fear of reprisals I imagine.
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Permalink Reply by tulips on
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I'm sorry to hear that, how awful! I would report it to the school as they should be told if a pupil does something like this in the vicinity. Also maybe the pupils would benefit from a talk by the Mayhew or Wood Green Shelter or RSPCA on how to treat animals - which might help those children not taught it at home. If someone kicks your dog in front of you, what might they do to an animal if the owner wasn't around...
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I'm so sorry to hear this Jessica, what an absolute little s***. Hope your dog is OK
Yes, I think you should definitely speak to the headteacher - sounds like the entire family needs to be taught some manners.
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Permalink Reply by Alison P on
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So sorry to hear this, your poor dog. Agree with others about reporting this to the school, particularly with what Justine says.
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How horrible. I hope that your dog and you are ok. Asking the school to arrange a talk from the RSPCA re cruelty to animals seems the best idea to tackle the problem.
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Also wait outside the school in the morning or afternoon in order to pick out the family to a member of staff. See if someone from the SNT can stand with you.
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Talk to the school so they have a clear picture of this child's behaviour and needs. Cruelty to animals is a warning sign when thinking about children's behaviour. Also a parent who is not helping their child to behave appropriately is a sign of the child not having their needs met by a parent. This is overall a worrying picture which the school should be aware of (they probably already are tbh).
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