My brother was just here with his GSD mix. And something terrible happened.:(
His dog and my husky Rex were inside and its thundering and lightning outside and one of my cats wanted in so like any other time I just let her in. She came in and rubbed up against Rex. Rex who is used to cats of course just stood there and smelled her.

My cat Princess however is scared to death of all dogs, except Rex cause she knows he won't hurt her. But my brothers GSD mix came up and started biting her, before I can do anything it became full on chaos Rex stood there barking and The GSD mix kept trying to get at her she went crazy and ran in my parents room. While I finally grabbed hold of the GSD mix.

I ran in to hold my cat and make sure she was all right but then I heard my dad(who is drunk) yelling at my dog. I knew I shouldn't leae my cat yet, but I had to go out and deffend Rex.

My dad kept yelling at him and I told him Rex never touched her he only barked. It was the GSD mix who was attacking her. And then my dad said'' NO look at Rex's face he has the battle wounds to prove it.'' I looked and his nose was bleeding. I was standing there and saw it all and knew he had never touched her, but in the chaos she must have scratched him.

My dad kept yelling at Rex and I was really scared he would hit or kick him, so I was forced to leave my cat in the comfort of my parents room. And stay with Rex.

My cat's fine, although I am scared that this attack will lead to her being afraid of Rex. It took me a long time to get her to trust Rex.

Also I'm scared my dad will hit or kick Rex, what do I do. Thankfully my dad's going out in a couple minutes I'm just so pissed at him. THERE'S NO WAY I'll let him touch my dog. I would take a hit first(although I'm sure Rex wouldn't let him hit me). Rex is now safely at my feet in my room.

I know this isn't really a question, but I'm really pissed and scared and needed to talk to someone.

Thanks you guys.

I'm glad everybody is OK.

Rex, I'm so sorry that all that happened and so quick. It sounds like you did the right thing.

I've had some experience with drunks and usually they can't remember or are remorseful later. Some times they pretend it never happened or they truly forgot.

Hopefully when he is sober, he will realize that it wasn't your pup and just not think twice about it.

It's an awful thought to even think that some one is kicking your dog when you are not around to protect it, it really makes me incredibly sad. I hope that never happened or happens.

I'm not much help, but I feel your pain and hope you are feeling better now that he is gone.

How is everything today?:)

Well... Last night I told my mom that my I had a decision to make because staying at home is killing me. I just can't take my dad's drinking anymore.

Dad was at work today so I didn't see him but me an mom took Rex into town. Talking to mom last night gave me a chance to tell her how much Rex really means to me. I don't think they understand that he is my whole world.

I don't know what's going to go on with my dad's drinking. All I can do is take everything one day at a time. Keep my dog and my Mom safe and pray to god that one day dad will see the error of his way and how much is drinking is pulling our family a part.

Your poor puppy, and kitty :(

So sorry to hear that Rex, I know it's a touchy subject but have you told your dad how his drinking makes you feel?
I know you probably have but it's worth asking.

All you can really do is keep Rex away from your father as much as possible and slowly re-introduce him to the kitty.

You don't have to say but how old are you?
What is your home situation (are you able to move out?)

I'm 16yrs old.
I can't believe it but Princess isn't scard of Rex. She must know that it wasn't him who attacked her.

My brother(the owner) of the GSDmix. Came over yesterday with his dog. And my hamsters were really hot so I took them out of their cage and brought them up in the living room(where it was cooler) and put them in their huge note tote thing. The only thing is there is no cover for it. So I told my mom to tell my brother to put his GSDmix outside.

And he was pissed he said''How come my dog has to go out but not Rex''. I was so pissed. Then he denied that his dog ever touched my cat he said it was my dog.

I got so mad. The reason that he had to put his dog out was because I know without a doubt that that dog would eat my hamsters. The reason I left my dog in was because despite his Breed Rex has a very low prey drive and I figured it was time I start teaching Rex that like the cats the hamsters are to be respected.

I asked my mom time and time again to ask my brother not to bring his GSD mix to our house, because my cats just like my hamsters and dog mean a lot to me. But she won't tell him.

I would never ever want to hit a dog, but next time he goes after my cat I just don't know what to do, I mean I can't let him hurt her...

Its good to hear that your cat is not afraid of Rex.
I thought you were a lot older than 16 from your posts.

How long does your brother stay for? Can't he just leave his dog at home while he visits?
That annoys me, when I go visit my parents I leave my dogs at home and just shut my baby gate so they stay in the living room.

I wouldn't have trusted him with the hamsters either!

My brother usually stays for like an hour. I suggested he leave his dog at home also. And they(my brother and his girlfriend) just kept bringing their dog anyway.

And my mom won't back me up. No I didn't trust him with the hamsters. Its all right with my dog because if he becomes a bit to excited or too rough, I can just tell him to go away or lay down and he will listen. But my brother's dog doesn't listen at all.

Sounds like your brother is the one who needs training first and then he can pass it on to his dog!

Maybe you could take it upon yourself to start training his dog when he visits?
Start just teaching him basics like sit and stay.
If your brother doesn't mind then great! He may actually have a well behaved dog.
If he doesn't like it then stiff! Keep doing it and hopefully he won't bring the dog around anymore.

Thanks shamataz... I really apreciate the help and being able to talk to someone.

Not a problem, if you need to vent go ahead!
Hopefully you can sort him (and the dog) out eventually.

Your mum sounds like mine, it's her way or the highway!