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Husband kicked dog

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Chickencuddle · 20/02/2022 09:26

My dog had some food my husband didn't want him to have so he kicked it away from the dog and the dog bit his toe. It all happened so fast I don't know if the dog meant to bite him or was trying to get the food. But my husband got very angry kept saying angrily " he f*cking bit me" and kicked the dog around 3 times so it wasn't just a reactive kick if that makes sense. He kicked him the first time.. The dog backed away then he had to walk towards the dog and kicked him twice more.
He is normally such an animal lover so I was shocked and I told him not to kick him.
He just kept saying "well he bit my fucking toe" I asked to see his toe and his toe wasn't even red. I don't know what to say.
In my head I feel appalled I know I would never do that ever. But I know I can overthink and react. The dog isn't hurt didn't whimper or anything but was obviously not liking it and backing away.

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Kittykat93 · 20/02/2022 09:27

Pushing the dog away once with his foot if he bit him I can understand. But kicking him 3 times? Nah.

PureBlackVoid · 20/02/2022 09:27

That would be it for me, I’m afraid.

Thatsajokeright · 20/02/2022 09:27

I would absolutely leave DH if he did this to our dog.

An accidental kick as a reaction to being bitten is one thing. Purposely seeking the dog out to kick him twice more is quite another. Disgusting behaviour.

Wolfiefan · 20/02/2022 09:27

You mean your ex.
Bastard

violetbunny · 20/02/2022 09:28

This makes me feel sick. Poor dog. There is no way I could live with such a bully

MissMogwai · 20/02/2022 09:29

Absolutely awful. He went back and kicked the dog two more times? That's not reactive that's just plain horrible.

I wouldn't be able to look at my husband the same after that.

lunar1 · 20/02/2022 09:30

I think that will cover you for the unreasonable behaviour section on the divorce forms.

GeodesicDome · 20/02/2022 09:30

So you've kicked him out, right?

LittleWins · 20/02/2022 09:32

I hope he becomes your ex. They’d be no way back for me.

LittleWins · 20/02/2022 09:33

And if you foolishly stay together please give the dog to a rescue centre. They deserve so much better.

GrazingSheep · 20/02/2022 09:34

Maybe this will be the reason you finally leave this piece of shit.

Arnia · 20/02/2022 09:34

I wouldn't blame him for the first kick but going back to kick some more is awful...

LaurieFairyCake · 20/02/2022 09:35

Leave the scumbag

NEVER leave the dog in his company again

Take dog to vets today for an ultrasound in case there's internal bleeding Sad

BestestBrownies · 20/02/2022 09:37

You (or your kids), will be next.

Poor dog Sad

AlwaysLatte · 20/02/2022 09:37

I think rehoming is the only option here. Although quite who would want to take on a bully who kicks animals, I'm not sure.

Bagelsandbrie · 20/02/2022 09:38

That’s horrible. I’d have no love left for him after that.

Ohmnomnom · 20/02/2022 09:38

My big head labrador broke my toe when I tried to kick away a chicken bone he was after. It was unfortunate accident and totally my fault for putting my bare feet between him and food. Your husband sounds nasty and spiteful.

userxx · 20/02/2022 09:40

Any love I had for the man would have evaporated when I saw him kicking a dog 3 times. Not a chance i'd want to be with someone who has anger issues.

Shmithecat2 · 20/02/2022 09:41

He's an abusive POS. I could maybe have forgiven in time a reactive first kick, but to then continue after - absolutely not. What a wanker. If my DH did anything so mean to our cats, he'd genuinely be gone.

LakieLady · 20/02/2022 09:41

What an utter cunt. He deserved to get his toe bitten.

I hope he hasn't made the dog foot shy. I had a rescue that we suspect had been kicked and he'd snap if you accidentally nudged him with your toe.

Shmithecat2 · 20/02/2022 09:42

@AlwaysLatte

I think rehoming is the only option here. Although quite who would want to take on a bully who kicks animals, I'm not sure.
Yeah, the husband needs rehoming, for sure.
Plutoisaplanet · 20/02/2022 09:42

Absolutely unforgivable

QueenofDestruction · 20/02/2022 09:44

If my husband did this I would leave him.

RockstarDotCom · 20/02/2022 09:45

Take the dog to the vet to make sure he’s ok.

For me, the relationship with this cunt would be over.

TidyDancer · 20/02/2022 09:46

Your H needs to leave. You and the DCs will be next to be abused if he doesn't.