Koen..

koen! Hey! What's up kiddo?

koen! Hey! What's up kiddo?

Last year it was a cat theme, I'm tempted to do that again, but maybe something else could also be fun. So anyone any ideas?

What can i be?

Last year it was a cat theme, I'm tempted to do that again, but maybe something else could also be fun. So anyone any ideas?

What can i be?

Last year it was a cat theme, I'm tempted to do that again, but maybe something else could also be fun. So anyone any ideas?

Last year it was a cat theme, I'm tempted to do that again, but maybe something else could also be fun. So anyone any ideas?

He just really hoped that one of the dogs would be fitting for them, they could of course drive to one of the other shelters in town after this one, but still.

"welcome in, you're looking for a dog i see"

"Do you have any dogs available for adoption, that would be able to get along with a small child and several cats? We do have a back yard on the smaller side, if that's relevant."

The teen smiles "yep, we've got lots of options that will work for your situation, cone on back"

"That's fantastic news!", smiling he waits for the receptionist to show the way, already feeling a bit more at ease, now that he knows that there is at least a chance of the right dog being here.

While the teen ks explaining koen sneaks off, he didn't really like this dog either

"Do you have another dog? My son is the one who wants to pick our dog out, you see", he explained with a slightly crooked smile to the teenager, while keeping one ear out for Koen.

"um.... maybe not that one" the teen says "he isn't... technically adoptable yet.."

In that case they could wait until the dog was healthy again, if Koen was really deadset on him.

"i want this one." He said firmly

Koen steps back "i want this one, I don't like any of the other puppies, i want this one"

"Sweetheart, we might have to wait for a while if you really want this dog. I don't want Thomas to get hurt because he accidentally startled your pet, he is still really small and squishy..."

"he'll be good!" Koen yells slightly

"Baby, I know how hard it is to wait for a pet or to not be able to get it all, but we talked about this. It only works when the dog fits with everyone at home and your brother's safety, alongside yours, is my utmost priority", while talking he gets closer and lays his hands on Koen's shoulders, not caring if the dog might bite him or not. It might hurt like hell if it happens, but he could handle it and it might even drive his point home. Though, of course he would prefer not to be bitten at all.

"he'll be good ....he will, I'll keep him away from Thomas then... please...pleaseeee" he was really upset about this

"It might still take a while for him to come home then, but you could see him often and help with his training, while learning what he needs to be happy in our home, without having to be restricted while your brother runs around. But if it doesn't work, then you have to accept that. We can't take him in, if he wouldn't be happy at our home... You understand that, right?"

"he'll be good! Look at him he's good! He behaves!! I want him now, you said if i read all the books i could have a dog!!" This was turning into a bit of a tantrum

"I remember wanting to take in a specific cat when I was younger. It was feral, living outside, but really pretty, so I asked Mom if I could try. She allowed it. I worked for days to get the cats trust, so that I could get it to a vet and later introduce it to the rest of our cats. At first it seemed to work. The cat ate anything I brought and even let me pet it occasionally. The day I thought I would finally be able to get it to go into a carrier, she even cuddled with me... And then there was a loud noise - I think it was a car alarm or something like that - it got so spooked that it clawed and bit my hands to get away... I wasn't able to find it again afterwards and spent half of the day in the ER because of some deeper wounds. That cat wasn't bad or wanted to hurt me, it just... got spooked. It was a small cat, not a strong animal. But the bigger and stronger your pet is, the more you have to make sure that said pet is able to be comfortable with you and your family. With all of you around I wouldn't ever bring a cat like that in our home until I'm absolutely sure that all of us - including the cat - would be safe and comfortable with it."

He isn't squishing the dog but his arms are tight enough that the dog can't just be pulled away, and with Koen's strength it would be hard to pry his arms away, and probably unhelpful with Koen's past trauma. Speaking of his past trauma it's definitely feeding into this tantrum considering Koen —like this dog— was considered "not good enough". At least that's what Koen's mind is taking it as even if that isn't what is being said or meant.

This whole situation was getting really out of hand. Koen has always been stubborn but this is the most extreme it's gotten.

"i want the puppy" he mumbles into Tim's shoulder "you said i could have it"

He still had tears falling, him cooperating doesn't mean he's any less upset and his tantrum could rear up again.

"it's not fair ." He mumbled again. He would probably die on this hill about it.

He softly mumbled about wanting the puppy repeatedly but he was calm enough to go home now.

Koen shifted in Tim's arms "I'm hungry.."

"bat burger, but the kids one..but also more burger cuz im always hungry after the kids meal"

He just really hoped that one of the dogs would be fitting for them, they could of course drive to one of the other shelters in town after this one, but still.

"welcome in, you're looking for a dog i see"

"Do you have any dogs available for adoption, that would be able to get along with a small child and several cats? We do have a back yard on the smaller side, if that's relevant."

The teen smiles "yep, we've got lots of options that will work for your situation, cone on back"

"That's fantastic news!", smiling he waits for the receptionist to show the way, already feeling a bit more at ease, now that he knows that there is at least a chance of the right dog being here.

While the teen ks explaining koen sneaks off, he didn't really like this dog either

"Do you have another dog? My son is the one who wants to pick our dog out, you see", he explained with a slightly crooked smile to the teenager, while keeping one ear out for Koen.

"um.... maybe not that one" the teen says "he isn't... technically adoptable yet.."

In that case they could wait until the dog was healthy again, if Koen was really deadset on him.

"i want this one." He said firmly

Koen steps back "i want this one, I don't like any of the other puppies, i want this one"

"Sweetheart, we might have to wait for a while if you really want this dog. I don't want Thomas to get hurt because he accidentally startled your pet, he is still really small and squishy..."

"he'll be good!" Koen yells slightly

"Baby, I know how hard it is to wait for a pet or to not be able to get it all, but we talked about this. It only works when the dog fits with everyone at home and your brother's safety, alongside yours, is my utmost priority", while talking he gets closer and lays his hands on Koen's shoulders, not caring if the dog might bite him or not. It might hurt like hell if it happens, but he could handle it and it might even drive his point home. Though, of course he would prefer not to be bitten at all.

"he'll be good ....he will, I'll keep him away from Thomas then... please...pleaseeee" he was really upset about this

"It might still take a while for him to come home then, but you could see him often and help with his training, while learning what he needs to be happy in our home, without having to be restricted while your brother runs around. But if it doesn't work, then you have to accept that. We can't take him in, if he wouldn't be happy at our home... You understand that, right?"

"he'll be good! Look at him he's good! He behaves!! I want him now, you said if i read all the books i could have a dog!!" This was turning into a bit of a tantrum

"I remember wanting to take in a specific cat when I was younger. It was feral, living outside, but really pretty, so I asked Mom if I could try. She allowed it. I worked for days to get the cats trust, so that I could get it to a vet and later introduce it to the rest of our cats. At first it seemed to work. The cat ate anything I brought and even let me pet it occasionally. The day I thought I would finally be able to get it to go into a carrier, she even cuddled with me... And then there was a loud noise - I think it was a car alarm or something like that - it got so spooked that it clawed and bit my hands to get away... I wasn't able to find it again afterwards and spent half of the day in the ER because of some deeper wounds. That cat wasn't bad or wanted to hurt me, it just... got spooked. It was a small cat, not a strong animal. But the bigger and stronger your pet is, the more you have to make sure that said pet is able to be comfortable with you and your family. With all of you around I wouldn't ever bring a cat like that in our home until I'm absolutely sure that all of us - including the cat - would be safe and comfortable with it."

He isn't squishing the dog but his arms are tight enough that the dog can't just be pulled away, and with Koen's strength it would be hard to pry his arms away, and probably unhelpful with Koen's past trauma. Speaking of his past trauma it's definitely feeding into this tantrum considering Koen —like this dog— was considered "not good enough". At least that's what Koen's mind is taking it as even if that isn't what is being said or meant.

This whole situation was getting really out of hand. Koen has always been stubborn but this is the most extreme it's gotten.

"i want the puppy" he mumbles into Tim's shoulder "you said i could have it"

He still had tears falling, him cooperating doesn't mean he's any less upset and his tantrum could rear up again.

"it's not fair ." He mumbled again. He would probably die on this hill about it.

He softly mumbled about wanting the puppy repeatedly but he was calm enough to go home now.

Koen shifted in Tim's arms "I'm hungry.."

"bat burger, but the kids one..but also more burger cuz im always hungry after the kids meal"

He just really hoped that one of the dogs would be fitting for them, they could of course drive to one of the other shelters in town after this one, but still.

"welcome in, you're looking for a dog i see"

"Do you have any dogs available for adoption, that would be able to get along with a small child and several cats? We do have a back yard on the smaller side, if that's relevant."

The teen smiles "yep, we've got lots of options that will work for your situation, cone on back"

"That's fantastic news!", smiling he waits for the receptionist to show the way, already feeling a bit more at ease, now that he knows that there is at least a chance of the right dog being here.

While the teen ks explaining koen sneaks off, he didn't really like this dog either

"Do you have another dog? My son is the one who wants to pick our dog out, you see", he explained with a slightly crooked smile to the teenager, while keeping one ear out for Koen.

"um.... maybe not that one" the teen says "he isn't... technically adoptable yet.."

In that case they could wait until the dog was healthy again, if Koen was really deadset on him.

"i want this one." He said firmly

Koen steps back "i want this one, I don't like any of the other puppies, i want this one"

"Sweetheart, we might have to wait for a while if you really want this dog. I don't want Thomas to get hurt because he accidentally startled your pet, he is still really small and squishy..."

"he'll be good!" Koen yells slightly

"Baby, I know how hard it is to wait for a pet or to not be able to get it all, but we talked about this. It only works when the dog fits with everyone at home and your brother's safety, alongside yours, is my utmost priority", while talking he gets closer and lays his hands on Koen's shoulders, not caring if the dog might bite him or not. It might hurt like hell if it happens, but he could handle it and it might even drive his point home. Though, of course he would prefer not to be bitten at all.

"he'll be good ....he will, I'll keep him away from Thomas then... please...pleaseeee" he was really upset about this

"It might still take a while for him to come home then, but you could see him often and help with his training, while learning what he needs to be happy in our home, without having to be restricted while your brother runs around. But if it doesn't work, then you have to accept that. We can't take him in, if he wouldn't be happy at our home... You understand that, right?"

"he'll be good! Look at him he's good! He behaves!! I want him now, you said if i read all the books i could have a dog!!" This was turning into a bit of a tantrum

"I remember wanting to take in a specific cat when I was younger. It was feral, living outside, but really pretty, so I asked Mom if I could try. She allowed it. I worked for days to get the cats trust, so that I could get it to a vet and later introduce it to the rest of our cats. At first it seemed to work. The cat ate anything I brought and even let me pet it occasionally. The day I thought I would finally be able to get it to go into a carrier, she even cuddled with me... And then there was a loud noise - I think it was a car alarm or something like that - it got so spooked that it clawed and bit my hands to get away... I wasn't able to find it again afterwards and spent half of the day in the ER because of some deeper wounds. That cat wasn't bad or wanted to hurt me, it just... got spooked. It was a small cat, not a strong animal. But the bigger and stronger your pet is, the more you have to make sure that said pet is able to be comfortable with you and your family. With all of you around I wouldn't ever bring a cat like that in our home until I'm absolutely sure that all of us - including the cat - would be safe and comfortable with it."

He isn't squishing the dog but his arms are tight enough that the dog can't just be pulled away, and with Koen's strength it would be hard to pry his arms away, and probably unhelpful with Koen's past trauma. Speaking of his past trauma it's definitely feeding into this tantrum considering Koen —like this dog— was considered "not good enough". At least that's what Koen's mind is taking it as even if that isn't what is being said or meant.

This whole situation was getting really out of hand. Koen has always been stubborn but this is the most extreme it's gotten.

"i want the puppy" he mumbles into Tim's shoulder "you said i could have it"

He still had tears falling, him cooperating doesn't mean he's any less upset and his tantrum could rear up again.

"it's not fair ." He mumbled again. He would probably die on this hill about it.

He softly mumbled about wanting the puppy repeatedly but he was calm enough to go home now.

Koen shifted in Tim's arms "I'm hungry.."

He just really hoped that one of the dogs would be fitting for them, they could of course drive to one of the other shelters in town after this one, but still.

"welcome in, you're looking for a dog i see"

"Do you have any dogs available for adoption, that would be able to get along with a small child and several cats? We do have a back yard on the smaller side, if that's relevant."

The teen smiles "yep, we've got lots of options that will work for your situation, cone on back"

"That's fantastic news!", smiling he waits for the receptionist to show the way, already feeling a bit more at ease, now that he knows that there is at least a chance of the right dog being here.

While the teen ks explaining koen sneaks off, he didn't really like this dog either

"Do you have another dog? My son is the one who wants to pick our dog out, you see", he explained with a slightly crooked smile to the teenager, while keeping one ear out for Koen.

"um.... maybe not that one" the teen says "he isn't... technically adoptable yet.."

In that case they could wait until the dog was healthy again, if Koen was really deadset on him.

"i want this one." He said firmly

Koen steps back "i want this one, I don't like any of the other puppies, i want this one"

"Sweetheart, we might have to wait for a while if you really want this dog. I don't want Thomas to get hurt because he accidentally startled your pet, he is still really small and squishy..."

"he'll be good!" Koen yells slightly

"Baby, I know how hard it is to wait for a pet or to not be able to get it all, but we talked about this. It only works when the dog fits with everyone at home and your brother's safety, alongside yours, is my utmost priority", while talking he gets closer and lays his hands on Koen's shoulders, not caring if the dog might bite him or not. It might hurt like hell if it happens, but he could handle it and it might even drive his point home. Though, of course he would prefer not to be bitten at all.

"he'll be good ....he will, I'll keep him away from Thomas then... please...pleaseeee" he was really upset about this

"It might still take a while for him to come home then, but you could see him often and help with his training, while learning what he needs to be happy in our home, without having to be restricted while your brother runs around. But if it doesn't work, then you have to accept that. We can't take him in, if he wouldn't be happy at our home... You understand that, right?"

"he'll be good! Look at him he's good! He behaves!! I want him now, you said if i read all the books i could have a dog!!" This was turning into a bit of a tantrum

"I remember wanting to take in a specific cat when I was younger. It was feral, living outside, but really pretty, so I asked Mom if I could try. She allowed it. I worked for days to get the cats trust, so that I could get it to a vet and later introduce it to the rest of our cats. At first it seemed to work. The cat ate anything I brought and even let me pet it occasionally. The day I thought I would finally be able to get it to go into a carrier, she even cuddled with me... And then there was a loud noise - I think it was a car alarm or something like that - it got so spooked that it clawed and bit my hands to get away... I wasn't able to find it again afterwards and spent half of the day in the ER because of some deeper wounds. That cat wasn't bad or wanted to hurt me, it just... got spooked. It was a small cat, not a strong animal. But the bigger and stronger your pet is, the more you have to make sure that said pet is able to be comfortable with you and your family. With all of you around I wouldn't ever bring a cat like that in our home until I'm absolutely sure that all of us - including the cat - would be safe and comfortable with it."

He isn't squishing the dog but his arms are tight enough that the dog can't just be pulled away, and with Koen's strength it would be hard to pry his arms away, and probably unhelpful with Koen's past trauma. Speaking of his past trauma it's definitely feeding into this tantrum considering Koen —like this dog— was considered "not good enough". At least that's what Koen's mind is taking it as even if that isn't what is being said or meant.

This whole situation was getting really out of hand. Koen has always been stubborn but this is the most extreme it's gotten.

"i want the puppy" he mumbles into Tim's shoulder "you said i could have it"

He still had tears falling, him cooperating doesn't mean he's any less upset and his tantrum could rear up again.

"it's not fair ." He mumbled again. He would probably die on this hill about it.

He softly mumbled about wanting the puppy repeatedly but he was calm enough to go home now.

He just really hoped that one of the dogs would be fitting for them, they could of course drive to one of the other shelters in town after this one, but still.

"welcome in, you're looking for a dog i see"

"Do you have any dogs available for adoption, that would be able to get along with a small child and several cats? We do have a back yard on the smaller side, if that's relevant."

The teen smiles "yep, we've got lots of options that will work for your situation, cone on back"

"That's fantastic news!", smiling he waits for the receptionist to show the way, already feeling a bit more at ease, now that he knows that there is at least a chance of the right dog being here.

While the teen ks explaining koen sneaks off, he didn't really like this dog either

"Do you have another dog? My son is the one who wants to pick our dog out, you see", he explained with a slightly crooked smile to the teenager, while keeping one ear out for Koen.

"um.... maybe not that one" the teen says "he isn't... technically adoptable yet.."

In that case they could wait until the dog was healthy again, if Koen was really deadset on him.

"i want this one." He said firmly

Koen steps back "i want this one, I don't like any of the other puppies, i want this one"

"Sweetheart, we might have to wait for a while if you really want this dog. I don't want Thomas to get hurt because he accidentally startled your pet, he is still really small and squishy..."

"he'll be good!" Koen yells slightly

"Baby, I know how hard it is to wait for a pet or to not be able to get it all, but we talked about this. It only works when the dog fits with everyone at home and your brother's safety, alongside yours, is my utmost priority", while talking he gets closer and lays his hands on Koen's shoulders, not caring if the dog might bite him or not. It might hurt like hell if it happens, but he could handle it and it might even drive his point home. Though, of course he would prefer not to be bitten at all.

"he'll be good ....he will, I'll keep him away from Thomas then... please...pleaseeee" he was really upset about this

"It might still take a while for him to come home then, but you could see him often and help with his training, while learning what he needs to be happy in our home, without having to be restricted while your brother runs around. But if it doesn't work, then you have to accept that. We can't take him in, if he wouldn't be happy at our home... You understand that, right?"

"he'll be good! Look at him he's good! He behaves!! I want him now, you said if i read all the books i could have a dog!!" This was turning into a bit of a tantrum

"I remember wanting to take in a specific cat when I was younger. It was feral, living outside, but really pretty, so I asked Mom if I could try. She allowed it. I worked for days to get the cats trust, so that I could get it to a vet and later introduce it to the rest of our cats. At first it seemed to work. The cat ate anything I brought and even let me pet it occasionally. The day I thought I would finally be able to get it to go into a carrier, she even cuddled with me... And then there was a loud noise - I think it was a car alarm or something like that - it got so spooked that it clawed and bit my hands to get away... I wasn't able to find it again afterwards and spent half of the day in the ER because of some deeper wounds. That cat wasn't bad or wanted to hurt me, it just... got spooked. It was a small cat, not a strong animal. But the bigger and stronger your pet is, the more you have to make sure that said pet is able to be comfortable with you and your family. With all of you around I wouldn't ever bring a cat like that in our home until I'm absolutely sure that all of us - including the cat - would be safe and comfortable with it."

He isn't squishing the dog but his arms are tight enough that the dog can't just be pulled away, and with Koen's strength it would be hard to pry his arms away, and probably unhelpful with Koen's past trauma. Speaking of his past trauma it's definitely feeding into this tantrum considering Koen —like this dog— was considered "not good enough". At least that's what Koen's mind is taking it as even if that isn't what is being said or meant.

This whole situation was getting really out of hand. Koen has always been stubborn but this is the most extreme it's gotten.

"i want the puppy" he mumbles into Tim's shoulder "you said i could have it"

He still had tears falling, him cooperating doesn't mean he's any less upset and his tantrum could rear up again.

"it's not fair ." He mumbled again. He would probably die on this hill about it.

He just really hoped that one of the dogs would be fitting for them, they could of course drive to one of the other shelters in town after this one, but still.

"welcome in, you're looking for a dog i see"

"Do you have any dogs available for adoption, that would be able to get along with a small child and several cats? We do have a back yard on the smaller side, if that's relevant."

The teen smiles "yep, we've got lots of options that will work for your situation, cone on back"

"That's fantastic news!", smiling he waits for the receptionist to show the way, already feeling a bit more at ease, now that he knows that there is at least a chance of the right dog being here.

While the teen ks explaining koen sneaks off, he didn't really like this dog either

"Do you have another dog? My son is the one who wants to pick our dog out, you see", he explained with a slightly crooked smile to the teenager, while keeping one ear out for Koen.

"um.... maybe not that one" the teen says "he isn't... technically adoptable yet.."

In that case they could wait until the dog was healthy again, if Koen was really deadset on him.

"i want this one." He said firmly

Koen steps back "i want this one, I don't like any of the other puppies, i want this one"

"Sweetheart, we might have to wait for a while if you really want this dog. I don't want Thomas to get hurt because he accidentally startled your pet, he is still really small and squishy..."

"he'll be good!" Koen yells slightly

"Baby, I know how hard it is to wait for a pet or to not be able to get it all, but we talked about this. It only works when the dog fits with everyone at home and your brother's safety, alongside yours, is my utmost priority", while talking he gets closer and lays his hands on Koen's shoulders, not caring if the dog might bite him or not. It might hurt like hell if it happens, but he could handle it and it might even drive his point home. Though, of course he would prefer not to be bitten at all.

"he'll be good ....he will, I'll keep him away from Thomas then... please...pleaseeee" he was really upset about this

"It might still take a while for him to come home then, but you could see him often and help with his training, while learning what he needs to be happy in our home, without having to be restricted while your brother runs around. But if it doesn't work, then you have to accept that. We can't take him in, if he wouldn't be happy at our home... You understand that, right?"

"he'll be good! Look at him he's good! He behaves!! I want him now, you said if i read all the books i could have a dog!!" This was turning into a bit of a tantrum

"I remember wanting to take in a specific cat when I was younger. It was feral, living outside, but really pretty, so I asked Mom if I could try. She allowed it. I worked for days to get the cats trust, so that I could get it to a vet and later introduce it to the rest of our cats. At first it seemed to work. The cat ate anything I brought and even let me pet it occasionally. The day I thought I would finally be able to get it to go into a carrier, she even cuddled with me... And then there was a loud noise - I think it was a car alarm or something like that - it got so spooked that it clawed and bit my hands to get away... I wasn't able to find it again afterwards and spent half of the day in the ER because of some deeper wounds. That cat wasn't bad or wanted to hurt me, it just... got spooked. It was a small cat, not a strong animal. But the bigger and stronger your pet is, the more you have to make sure that said pet is able to be comfortable with you and your family. With all of you around I wouldn't ever bring a cat like that in our home until I'm absolutely sure that all of us - including the cat - would be safe and comfortable with it."

He isn't squishing the dog but his arms are tight enough that the dog can't just be pulled away, and with Koen's strength it would be hard to pry his arms away, and probably unhelpful with Koen's past trauma. Speaking of his past trauma it's definitely feeding into this tantrum considering Koen —like this dog— was considered "not good enough". At least that's what Koen's mind is taking it as even if that isn't what is being said or meant.

This whole situation was getting really out of hand. Koen has always been stubborn but this is the most extreme it's gotten.

"i want the puppy" he mumbles into Tim's shoulder "you said i could have it"

He still had tears falling, him cooperating doesn't mean he's any less upset and his tantrum could rear up again.