Would you move into a house where severe dog abuse occurred?

[Lilyhoney]

We have the option to stay in this tiny house or moving into the larger house next door. Although the house has been completely remodeled, multiple dogs were severely abused there. The stench from the "dog room" was so bad, it had to be stripped down to the joists of the roof and be replaced. I am almost certain the floor was replaced as well. I will have to ask.

We have a very emotionally intelligent/sensitive Pointer/Lab mix. We have taken her into the house a couple of times to see how she would react. Since it is a new space to her, she ran around and sniffed excitedly. There is new carpet upstairs where the horrors occurred, and I was afraid she might pee, so I kind of herded her along.

I worry that she may sense bad things happened there and it will make her depressed or anxious. But, I also feel that our well loved dog will bring a new sense of being into the house.

We have a 10 month old baby, and my husband is trying to work for himself. We could really use the space. The house we are in has been remodeled as well, but is very small. We have been here a little over 6 months and never really unpacked because we were supposed to move next door after about a month.

Since starting our own business, there have been gaps in our income. The group that owns the two houses are forgiving if we are late with rent. We are looking at a different house we would buy on contract that will be ready maybe by the end of July. The owner of that house may not be so forgiving on rent.

So if we move into the house next door it might only be for a few months or as a more permanent residence.

So could/would you live in a house where there were animals being abused? Is there anything you would do to "clear the karma"?

Thanks,
Lilyhoney

[Deep13]

1. If the smell was really removed, I'd be okay with it. nt

[MiddleFingerMom]

2. I believe that many animals pick up signs and signals that we miss...

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...but if your dog were to pick up vestigial traces of the abuse, I'm
really sure it would have been immediately.
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The finances are a different story. But the abuse history -- at least
as far as your dog is concerned -- seems to be a moot point.
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[snooper2]

3. Sprinkle a tablespoon of Tarragon in each room

"just throw it in the air and let it spread around naturally"

Wait 1 hour-

Next do the same with some Turmeric

Do not let anyone enter the house for 24 hours.

Next go inside each room, stand in the center, close your eyes and think about a happy thought for 30 seconds. Do this in each room and a different thought for each room.

Once done, go find a cat-

Go to the room where the majority of abuse occured, and throw the highest quality catnip you can find all over and let the cat go free.

Wait 15 minutes-

House is restored with a neutral balance

[RedCloud]

4. I thought about buying Vick's house when he was "dumping" the evidence.

Maybe turn it into a museum to remember them.

[nolabear]

5. I'd take it, and let it remind you every day that kindness can overcome cruelty.

If you do believe in residual energy or spirits, be kind to them, thank them for sharing their home with you and let them know you intend to treat animals with respect and affection. And mean it. Sounds like you and your lovely dog could do the place some good.

[Lilyhoney]

6. Thanks everybody for your thoughts.

I love the cat and catnip idea. Might have to try that.

I just had a long talk with my husband, and we are going to move into the house next door.

We moved to this house because it is 1/2 the cost of rent of the place we moved out of. The neighborhood is transitional. The two houses were fixed up with Neighborhood Stabilization Funds. We like a few of our neighbors and their children are great. This is not my ideal neighborhood though. Gunshots at parties down the street, neglected dogs running wild and jumping fences, neglected children.

The neighborhood we want to buy the other house in is down the street from the country club. Today, that house seems like a good deal, but I truly believe that housing prices will come down still. So maybe in two years, when we see where our new business is heading will be a more secure time.

I do believe that buildings have "souls". I hope we can help to heal the soul of the house next door. We do love our dog, and she is as much as a part of our family as our son is. We rescued her from a shelter eight years ago. Her name is Lily. I call her Lily Honey.

Four years ago, almost to the day, I was having a stroke. While I knew I did not feel rite, it was Lily's behavior that prompted me to go to the hospital. She saved my life.

We hope Lily will like her new home, and if not, we will move.

I am still open to any suggestions for clearing the energy of the house.

Thanks Everyone,
LilyHoney and Lily Honey

[whistler162]

7. Hire a Wiccan Priestess/Priest

and have them do a cleansing if that would help!

[murielm99]

8. I second that.

[freshwest]

9. Burn some sage while walking around inside the house, is what I've been told to do.

I think since you know and the dog and your child don't, it may not affect them. But you may have a hard time forgetting it and your anxiety would transfer to them. I think I'd have a hard time if the dogs died there.

Sometimes landlords and house sellers by law have to inform you if a person has died in a house, so it's not an unusual or frivolous concern you have. We like to think of 'things' as just things, but there are many traditions that deny that belief.

Best wishes whatever you decide.

[madinmaryland]

10. It really sounds like the dog issue is not really the important issue. Can you

really afford to move based on your husband starting his own business sounds like the real issue. I would not move based on your financial situation (and the economic conditions the country is in). Regardless of how well the other place has been cleaned up, you will always be wigged out about it. Enjoy where you are.

Oh, and moving REALLY sucks.