Please Help: My Dog Killed My Other Dog Today-Updated Post #166

[Christine]

One thing I forgot to mention and is probalby important. I know it is hard to imagine, because the little dog Lola lost out and is gone now, but my vet pointed out that Lola could have very well instigated this fight. We won't know but she has been known to confront Paisley (even though nothing came of it before).

So in weighing all the options of have here for what to do about Paisley, I have to keep in mind that she wasn't the only instigator of the two. Right now, it is very hard for me to even think a bad thought about Lola, but the possible fact of the matter is that she could have started it.

 

[doxdogy]

I am glad that you have a plan in place. We have placed two dogs in new homes due to aggression towards the other dogs. Both of them never exhibited any signs of aggression towards us. One of them went to DH's former in-laws and she was as happy as a clam with them. She just needed to be the only dog in the home. You may have to consider if she will ever be able to tolerate another dog in the home. Good luck with the consult on Thursday and keep us posted.

 

[Christine]

I am glad that you have a plan in place. We have placed two dogs in new homes due to aggression towards the other dogs. Both of them never exhibited any signs of aggression towards us. One of them went to DH's former in-laws and she was as happy as a clam with them. She just needed to be the only dog in the home. You may have to consider if she will ever be able to tolerate another dog in the home. Good luck with the consult on Thursday and keep us posted.

Thanks. We've already determined that there will be no other animals in this home. My son is devastated. He wants to go right out and get another dog NOW, but I told him that we can't.

 

[Christine]

When my son came home from school today he immediately sat down with me and started talking about Lola. He is still just so devastated. I am trying to talk with him about animal behavior and how dogs act. He finally went and sat on the deck with Paisley and just looked out at the lawn for awhile.

But, I had asked him if he talked about it with any of his friends. He said that he had and most of them said "Oh." But one of his "friends" told him "Good, I'm glad that little rat dog is dead." This kid has never been inside my front door but has seen me holding Lola when he came to pick my son up once. Geez, what's wrong with kids?

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Christine, that is such an awful thing for a child to say! How old is the child? To show such a lack of compassion is terrible. We have neighbors who had two shelties and one of them slipped his collar and got hit by a car. The dog died on the scene and I know if was horrible for the family. Even my 6yo was very saddened by it, and he still talks about it months later. If I were to ever think that a child even his age made such a heartless comment I don't even know what I would say to him. I'm so sorry that your son had to have a "friend" say such a mean thing.

 

[horseshowmom]

It's kind of scary. I started to notice a few years ago (when I was still in the classroom) that kids would laugh at parts in movies that were supposed to be touching or show someone who was really sad, etc. I talked to them at length about it, but it goes past not having compassion to taking pleasure in someone else's sadness. It really bothers me.

Tell your son that there are a lot of us out here who are hurting for him and your whole family.

 

[Kitty 34]

Christine, I'm sorry you and your family had to go through this terrible ordeal. I'm sorry you lost Lola.

 

[DaisyD]

Thanks. We've already determined that there will be no other animals in this home. My son is devastated. He wants to go right out and get another dog NOW, but I told him that we can't.

That is a shame. I couldn't have an animal in my house that couldn't get along with other animals. I have a neighbor who had two wiermermariners or what ever they are called and one killed their cat. The cat was there for 10 years but the dogs only 7 years. The poor cat just walked by them as they were eating as the cat did many times and that day one of the dogs snapped. The neighbors kept the dog which amazed me! I would not have kept something that was so vicious even if it was only to another animal. Anyway a year later and the same dog ended up biting their son in the eyebrow requiring 30 stitches and plastic surgery. They finally put the dog asleep but only after waiting to see if there would be any human agression. I would be careful of Paisley. No dog is worth that worry. Good luck keep an eye out for any bad signs.

 

[chrissyk]

I don't have any words of wisdom, but I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[Christine]

Christine, that is such an awful thing for a child to say! How old is the child?

They are 6th graders.

 

[Christine]

That is a shame. I couldn't have an animal in my house that couldn't get along with other animals. I have a neighbor who had two wiermermariners or what ever they are called and one killed their cat. The cat was there for 10 years but the dogs only 7 years. The poor cat just walked by them as they were eating as the cat did many times and that day one of the dogs snapped. The neighbors kept the dog which amazed me! I would not have kept something that was so vicious even if it was only to another animal. Anyway a year later and the same dog ended up biting their son in the eyebrow requiring 30 stitches and plastic surgery. They finally put the dog asleep but only after waiting to see if there would be any human agression. I would be careful of Paisley. No dog is worth that worry. Good luck keep an eye out for any bad signs.

Lynn, that is terrible. Of course I am taking a gamble by allowing Paisley to live, but I probably have taken some sort of gamble with the 4 previous dogs I've had. Unfortunately with animals one can never predict.

If my children were younger, I would definitely have a different take on this. My kids are pretty much "adult sized" and I don't feel the same threat as if I had a younger child.

 

[DaisyD]

Lynn, that is terrible. Of course I am taking a gamble by allowing Paisley to live, but I probably have taken some sort of gamble with the 4 previous dogs I've had. Unfortunately with animals one can never predict.

If my children were younger, I would definitely have a different take on this. My kids are pretty much "adult sized" and I don't feel the same threat as if I had a younger child.

It doesn't matter about age I don't think. My neighbor's son was 16. It was my son's best friend. I know we all take our chances with animals as they can be unpredicatable. I believe though that once they attack then they are no longer unpredictable. Be safe.

 

[Sherri]

When my son came home from school today he immediately sat down with me and started talking about Lola. He is still just so devastated. I am trying to talk with him about animal behavior and how dogs act. He finally went and sat on the deck with Paisley and just looked out at the lawn for awhile.

But, I had asked him if he talked about it with any of his friends. He said that he had and most of them said "Oh." But one of his "friends" told him "Good, I'm glad that little rat dog is dead." This kid has never been inside my front door but has seen me holding Lola when he came to pick my son up once. Geez, what's wrong with kids?

With friends like that, who needs enemies.
Just so you know. many people feel sad about the passing of Lola.
Did you print out the Rainbow Bridge poem for ds?

 

[Christine]

With friends like that, who needs enemies.
Just so you know. many people feel sad about the passing of Lola.
Did you print out the Rainbow Bridge poem for ds?

Oh yes, I meant to add that in my post about my son.

I printed out the Rainbow Bridge poem today and folded it up and stuck it in my purse. I just wanted to gauge his emotions when he got home. If he seemed carefree then I was going to let it go. But he started talking about her again and one thing that is really bothering him is this: He is enrolled in a Catholic school (even though we are not Catholic). He has been told (or he has misinterpreted--I don't know) that animals have no immortal soul. That is just tearing him up. So, I took out the poem and I had him read it out loud to me. He was really smiling and happy (the poem just kills me on the otherhand). He said "So, one day when I go to Heaven I'm going to see Lola again?" I told him "YEP!"

 

[Rajah]

I am so sorry, Christine. And I think you're handling this very well. I'm impressed by the fact that your first instinct isn't go just get rid of the other dog because she acted like a dog. Instead, your actions to get her evaluated are top notch in my book.

My heart goes out to you. And I wouldn't say you'll NEVER have another animal in your home, but I do think waiting until Paisley is no longer with you (whether that's 2 days, 2 years, or 2 decades) is a very good idea.

 

[Mermaid02]

That is a shame. I couldn't have an animal in my house that couldn't get along with other animals. I have a neighbor who had two wiermermariners or what ever they are called and one killed their cat. The cat was there for 10 years but the dogs only 7 years. The poor cat just walked by them as they were eating as the cat did many times and that day one of the dogs snapped. The neighbors kept the dog which amazed me! I would not have kept something that was so vicious even if it was only to another animal. Anyway a year later and the same dog ended up biting their son in the eyebrow requiring 30 stitches and plastic surgery. They finally put the dog asleep but only after waiting to see if there would be any human agression. I would be careful of Paisley. No dog is worth that worry. Good luck keep an eye out for any bad signs.

Weimaraner

 

[Sherri]

Oh yes, I meant to add that in my post about my son.

I printed out the Rainbow Bridge poem today and folded it up and stuck it in my purse. I just wanted to gauge his emotions when he got home. If he seemed carefree then I was going to let it go. But he started talking about her again and one thing that is really bothering him is this: He is enrolled in a Catholic school (even though we are not Catholic). He has been told (or he has misinterpreted--I don't know) that animals have no immortal soul. That is just tearing him up. So, I took out the poem and I had him read it out loud to me. He was really smiling and happy (the poem just kills me on the otherhand). He said "So, one day when I go to Heaven I'm going to see Lola again?" I told him "YEP!"

I am with you Christine, that poem does bring lots of emotions with it. But then between tears when you feel like you can't cry anymore, you read the poem and then comes more tears, but more tears are brought on by the thought that if this poem could be real then one day you could see your dearly departed friends again, then comes a sense of peace. Then the cycle starts all over again with the tears.
No doubt the hurt is very deep and because of that, it will take a long time to get over. You'll go through peaks and valleys, but eventually you will heal, and remember the good times never forgeting, but remembering the fun times.

 

[janette]

I'm glad you've got more information it sounds like you are doing what is best for your family and that includes Paisley.

 

[sammi]

My heart goes out to you. What an awful experience for you as you love these little fur babies equally. So sad.

 

[DaisyD]

Weimaraner

Thanks! I wasn't even close. LOL!