Frightened Teen Seeks Advice On How To Report Mom's Dog-Abusive Boyfriend As He's Afraid He Might Get Hurt In The Process
A scared teen is trying to figure out how to report his mom’s dog-abusive boyfriend, but the boyfriend is not just a “bad guy in the background.” He’s a real, present danger, and the OP is stuck watching it happen while everyone else seems unwilling to step in.
To make it worse, neither police nor CPS is willing to help, and the teen says he can’t physically overpower the boyfriend, especially since he’s still transitioning. He also can’t lean on his dad or other family members, so the usual “tell someone and they handle it” plan is basically dead on arrival.
And that leaves the OP staring at a brutal choice, do something that could put him at risk, or try to protect the dog another way.
The teenager added more context to his situation.
Unfortunately, neither the police nor the CPS is willing to help.
The OP also adds that there's no way he can overpower his mom's boyfriend as he's still transitioning.
He can't get help from his dad or other family members either.
Things are not really looking good for the OP.
The OP is in a terrible situation, and if he can try to convince his mom to run away from this guy, he should.
Call your local police department as soon as you can. Anyone who terrorizes an animal is just a short step from terrorizing you or your mother.
Run, do not walk, to get help. I’m not sure if your mother would listen, but she needs to get out of the relationship ASAP.
You are in an extremely scary situation. Please keep us apprised as to what happens.
I worry for you.
It might be best for the OP to rehome the dog or surrender it to a no-kill shelter.
If you really do not want to call the authorities or cannot because of the risk to your safety, you must think of the dog and remove it from the situation. Can you get the dog to a vet to be checked over?
If cost is an issue, explain the situation, and I am sure they will find a way to help you or point you in the direction of a low-cost vet. As much as you love the dog, do the best thing for your animal and rehome him in a good home or no-kill shelter.
It’s a hard choice, but this will happen again and again. You cannot protect the dog, and it may, at best, develop fear of humans and become psychologically damaged or sustain life-threatening injuries from the beatings.
Do the right thing and do it as soon as possible. Any responsible dog owner will put the health and welfare of their pet as a priority.
Do not just dump the dog; go to the shelter; they will understand why you are handing it over. If you haven’t had it checked over already, mention this at the time you surrender the animal, and they will organize for it to be seen by a vet.
I am sorry this is happening to you and your pupper, but you will be doing the right thing. After you have done this, try and find a place of safety to go for yourself if you can.
You are in a very volatile situation, and it could be you next. Be safe.
The OP can try destroying the thing used for hitting the dog. He can also report to the humane society anonymously.
Pray for the man for God to soften his heart.
In the meantime, pray for the man. Find out what he is beating the dog with. Whatever it is, when he is away from your house, break whatever he is hitting the dog with. Break it to pieces.
If this doesn’t work, call the Humane Society and tell them about what is happening. Borrow a phone from a friend to make the call.
Step outside to make the call and do not give your name. But give them the address.
Otherwise, call Family and Children’s Services because soon he will kill the dog and will start beating you and/or your mother.
It’s also like the girlfriend whose boyfriend yelled violently at her cuddly dog on the bed.
As much as it feels better to simply retaliate, it's not the best option for the OP.
Kick the SOB in the balls, then call the police. He needs to be in jail for a long time.
Personally, I hate people who hurt animals and children.
The OP should try talking sense into his mom.
Report him to the authorities, then have mom keep him away from children, no matter their age.
If he mistreats an animal, he will mistreat humans. Especially those humans and animals smaller than himself. That is what makes him a man—being a bully.
Please go and get help for yourself and your dog.
Maybe give the dog away. Not to a kill shelter. Talk to your school counselor, the police, and your mother. Nobody should get beaten. Ever. Good luck to you.
If only they can call on an adult they can trust.
Your mother is the adult and should be the one getting you and your dog out of an unsafe situation. If you don’t feel safe, tell someone who can protect you, like a trusted relative or a teacher.
Call animal control as well. Be careful, and God bless and protect you and your animal.
Maybe it's best to find a new owner for the dog.
Please find a new home for your dog right away. Or ask a friend to keep it and help find it a good home.
Can you also live somewhere else? My heart goes out to you.
Sadly, the police won't do anything about it.
Physical abuse of people or animals is illegal. When something like this happens, do not hesitate to call the police.
This is something I have zero tolerance for. The best place for an abuser of children or animals is jail.
The OP can also try other organizations and have them rescue his dog.
You need to call the ASPCA and have the dog removed and charges filed; he may kill this poor pup if it bites.
The OP’s first hurdle is brutal, calling for help gets brushed off by both police and CPS, even after he explains what’s going on with the dog.
Then the situation gets even tighter when the OP says he can’t overpower his mom’s boyfriend because he’s still transitioning, meaning “just intervene” is not an option.
That’s why the comment section keeps circling back to immediate next moves, like whether the teen can get the dog to a vet or contact a no-kill shelter.
And as the boyfriend keeps terrorizing the animal, the fear shifts from the dog to the humans, because people warn that this kind of violence rarely stays contained.
If the dog is the primary source of the boyfriend's frustration, it might be best for the OP to consider rehoming the pet. They can explore organizations and shelters that can assist in finding a new forever home for their beloved companion.
We hope his mom realizes that she is putting her children in danger by being with this man. If nobody in their family wants to help him, he needs to find another trusted adult who could help with his situation.
The OP is stuck between reporting the boyfriend and keeping the dog safe, and either way, nobody should have to gamble with their life to protect a pet.
If the mom still escalated after being confronted, read how a teen’s brother sided with their mom after she tried to burn her pet.
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