I had to take my dog to pound today!

[MelessaG]

I am so sorry this happened. We had to do something similar with our dog when DD#1 was little. (we were a little more fortunate, she was taken in by a neighbor couple-their idea)
All my childless friends were horrified that I would even consider the Humane Society (which I would have done if not for the neighbors)-but you have to protect your human children first and foremost. Do I still miss the dog? At times, though I can drive to her new home and see her. Was I relieved to not worry each and every moment that she and my daughter were in proximity? Absolutely.
Now if we could just get the cat to stop peeing on our newest baby's stuff...If it's not one pet, it's another! (this one I can handle, though)

 

[Poohbear123]

Sorry to hear about this, my Friend had a Dog for about 2 years, and had to give her up, as she would attack her older dog. She was bit once by it, and didn't do anything, cause they were fighting at the time. The second time, my friend had a gaping wound, so she had to give it up, she cried for days...its a hard decision, but who are you going to choose, the Dog or the Child?

 

[Disney01]

I guess I agree with you, although when I was in that situation, I chose another solution. I had a very aggressive dog...It would lunge at others and was even unpredictable with me. Finally, it lunged at me one time and bit me in the eye. My husband I decided to have the dog put down because of her aggressiveness and also I just couldn't bear to leave her at the pound. But, I really did not think that she would make a great pet for anyone. So, after discussing it with the vet, we had her put to sleep. We had also worked one on one with a pet trainer specialized in behavior problems prior to this. I agree with getting rid of the dog, but could not hav left it at the pound. But, that's my situation.

 

[Serena]

This is always a hard situation.

 

[Pin Wizard]

I had a Doxie that was extremely jealous of DS after he was born. She snapped at him one time when he was just sitting on the floor. She didn't make contact though. Another time she did it again! Just about reached him. That was it! I took her to the Humane Society who guaranteed they wouldn't kill her and would keep her as long as it took. It's a hard thing to do, but kids come first!

 

[tiggersmom2]

When DS (21 months ) was born I had to get rid of my MAIN female breeder Akita! I was heartbroken, this dog was my baby, but she became VICIOUS towards my newborn. Thankfully I knew other breeders that wanted her, I could have never had her put down - intentionally or not.

 

[Lorix2]

I don't think she over-reacted. Is anyone thinking about the child here?

Have those who think she acted to quickly to remove the dog ever witness you're child being bit or attacked?

My daughter at the age of 5 was saying goodbye to a family member on christmas day and their doberman came out of nowhere and lunged for her head. She has a scar behind her ear and one on top of her head, the bite radius. When someone went to grab the dog, it turned on them too...it was very scary and traumatic.

Why give a dog the chance to do it again and worse especially if unproked? Because it didn't break the skin??

I hope the dog can be rehabilitated too, but once they bite once, they are sure to do it again.

Hope you're son is okay.

 

[trola2]

It is hard to be put in a situation like this where you feel you must act immediately. You did what you needed to do to ensure that your family was safe. We had a similar thing happen when my daughter had just turned one. Actually the day after. I was also scheduled to have my second daughter just a couple weeks later so time was short. Our male dog snapped at my daughter unprovoked and did scratch her skin. It wasn't a deep cut, but it did slightly break the skin. We kept them separate for a week, and put out feelers and fortunately were able to find a family with teenage kids who could take him. I cried so hard because he had been my baby for 8 years before I had my people-kids! If we had not found a new home for him within that week, he would have gone to the pound because our Vet could not place him and also the Humane Society wasn't taking in new animals. The pound would have been our only option.

I commend you for giving the Humane Society complete disclosure on the situation. It allows them to give the information on the dot that will help her find a good home.

My best to you and your family.
~~Beth

 

[IandGsmom]

I called the Humane Society on Friday and they told me she is now up for adoption. At least she passed their assesments and has a chanse. I got really depressed that day after I called so my husband and dad advised me not to call again.

 

[MizlurksaLot]

That is a horrible decision to have to make I am so sorry . I'm the kind of person that believes that people should do the best they can for their pets. If she's become unpredictable, you've made the right decision by giving her up - you have to put your children first. Just pray that she finds a good home, I'm sure she'll be fine since she's so young

I called the Humane Society on Friday and they told me she is now up for adoption. At least she passed their assesments and has a chanse. I got really depressed that day after I called so my husband and dad advised me not to call again.

I'm sorry that got you depressed, try to be happy that she will have a loving family