(Another Dog post!) I think I'm going to cry!!

Abc123

So I called the Humane Society...and seriously...I'm heartbroken.

The only way they will take him is if he gets his shots and we keep him for two weeks.  And they said that if once they see him he has any pit or something else mix that they can't take him.  Well we're sort of convinced he has a little pit to him. 

Then I was told that if we couldn't keep him for two weeks to call the Metro something or other, but if they feel like he's got pit in him he will likely be put to sleep because they can't adopt him out. 

There is no way I'm going to send him off to be killed.  I just can't and now I'm crying. 

My husband just walked in the door from getting me something to eat, and I told him and he said that as much as we dont want to keep him we cant let them kill him.  None of this is the dogs fault. 

So we are going to have to abandon that route and try to find friends or someone that can/will be willing to take him. 

So if any of ya'll know someone in the Northern TN, Southern KY area that has the time and wants a fun puppy...please send me a PM!!!!  I want to find this guy a good home!

LillyBug923

Alena, this is so sad! I am hoping you find a good home for him soon! Maybe Craig's list will find him a good home!

kristeljade

That's so sad.  I missed what's going on but I'm sorry you're dealing with this!

dgurl26

That upsets me that places won't take a dog that MIGHT have some pitt in them. I wish they didn't get such a bad rep and really its not the dogs fault its the owners.

::steps off soapbox::

GL and I hope you can find a good home for him!

mistresscox

  That little guy is lucky to have found you guys though-not everyone would be this awesome to a random dog!  Definately at least 1 Heaven point for you (and your DH) on this one!

Perfectly.Imperfect

It makes me so sad that pits have such a bad rep.  They're really so damn sweet.  I'm sorry this is happening and I hope you find a good home for him.

jjwheat1007

I missed something - why can't you keep you little puppy?

I'm sorry you're going through this.  I love dogs and I could never give mine up.  I had some trouble with my border collie, but I worked day and night with her (and with myself) to make it work.  Any advice I can give you?

Also, where I live, we have a no kill shelter that works tirelessly to find these guys a good home.  I foster dogs sometimes... and I always find that no matter what, they're great dogs!

suscq

Do an internet search for Pitt Rescues.  There are a lot of groups out there that will train/rehabilitate the dogs then find good homes for them.  You don't necessarily have to find one in your city, they often have large networks of people they work with that can pick up the dog or meet you somewhere to pick him up. 

Starlette1983

I must have missed the update... last I read yesterday your DH said you guys could keep him?  That is sad about the pit issue.  I agree that they aren't as bad as people say they are!  I hope that you find a home for him soon!!!

dmsmth

Have you looked at private rescue groups???  There is often a Pit recue group or there are private rescue that will accept pit mixes.  I think that would be a much better bet than the Humane Society or Animal Control.

Check out www.petfinder.com and look up at the menue bar and select Animal Shelters.  You can search or browse through rescues in your area.

GL and I hope you find a place that will take him.  Also, if he is younger than 6 months ish - he could be a boxer mix so you could always try a boxer rescue as well.  When they are young it's hard to tell what mix they are.  He very well could be part boxer...

Just a thought.

taelir

That blows about the shelter.  I'm so tired of BSL, I really am.

Definitely look into Pitbull Rescue groups - but be sure to ask if they'll take mixed breeds (some won't in my experience).

Craigslist might help but like I told you last night, definitely look into the local laws regarding pits/pit mixes.  You may not even be allowed to put him on Craigslist depending on what you find.

Worst-case scenario, I'll help you find a good home for him - even if that means coming to get him myself and bring him back here to someone who wants a nice farm dog

MrsPreK

Awwww, that's really sad =/

tumpkin

Craig's List...not a good idea. I was watching a 20/20 (or was it Dateline) special the other day regarding free doggies placed on Craig's List. Seems like people take advantage of that and promise to give the dogs a good home. Once the dogs are given to them for free, they sell them to dog fighters, animal testing labs, and/or simply just abuse them on thier own. It was very very very sad. Send an email out to all your friends, family, and co-workers. I'm sure someone will want a cute little puppy. Why don't you post a picture here....maybe a bump buddy would want it.

Amy in AR

the girls on pets will help you look for rescues that would take him and might have some other ideas for resources for you, post there and good luck!

suprchicy

If you haven't, try posting over on the Nest Pets board tomorrow.  There are so many people involved in rescue over there, someone may know a group able to take him or have other suggestions for you. 

k_leigh_d

is it possible to take him to the humane society and SEE what they say once they see him in person. There's always the chance they may say he DOESN'T have any pit in him. Poor bulls!!

MrsLeslie030405

LillyBug923:

Alena, this is so sad! I am hoping you find a good home for him soon! Maybe Craig's list will find him a good home!

I was gonna suggest this too... and www.petfinder.com which we used to find our pup.  I completely understand your feelings... sooo sad and upsetting!  GL!

peppermintgirl

If we could possibly house another dog, I would make the trip just to take him. I hate hearing things like this.

dottymobo

Be very very careful rehoming him yourself.  Beyond just bad owners who would keep him on a chain outside or get tired of him and dump him at the pound after all of your hard work, there really are dogfighting people who will take free dogs as bait dogs, and other very bad situations.  A very good idea if you go this route is to get vet references if possible, preferably a home visit too, and require a contract at very least stating he has to come back to you if they decide not to keep him.  Ask the ladies on the pets board if you need help with this.

But... like everyone else, I'd advise against doing it yourself (at least to strangers).  Ditto everyone on a rescue, and if you say that you can foster him, the chances of a rescue being able to help improves dramatically, and even more if you can get some of the money together for the things he needs.  That way, the rescue would be able to advertise on petfinder, give you some support, help find and evaluate homes, and maybe pay for his care.

Good luck- its hard times for rescue and shelters with less money to work with and more people dumping pets, but I hope someone can come through!

BeeLove

Also, call the local vets and boarding facilities.  They may also put up a flyer to adopt him out just to help.

I woudl get him his shots to make it easier to adopt him out.

jmubride2

tumpkin:

Craig's List...not a good idea. I was watching a 20/20 (or was it Dateline) special the other day regarding free doggies placed on Craig's List. Seems like people take advantage of that and promise to give the dogs a good home. Once the dogs are given to them for free, they sell them to dog fighters, animal testing labs, and/or simply just abuse them on thier own. It was very very very sad. Send an email out to all your friends, family, and co-workers. I'm sure someone will want a cute little puppy. Why don't you post a picture here....maybe a bump buddy would want it.

I've heard this too.  I'm glad you are taking care of finding the best home for him.  You are doing what is right.  I completely understand you not being able to keep him too.  A young dog is a lot of responsibility for a family expecting a new baby!  You guys have been making the right decisions, IMHO.