would you adopt a pitt bull that had been obviously abused

[SheriV]

I don't mean the slightly flaky, doesn't like plastic bags kind of screwed up dog

I mean the face fucked right the fuck up cuts and bruises everywhere had to be coaxed out of a ball kind of fucked up ...oh and seriously emaciated and obviously bred several times..


she is a really pretty blue pitt that I seriously doubt is mixed with anything...but was the only dog out of more than ten the entire family (and family dog) seemed to like because she was very warm to everyone and especially relaxed around the smaller kids without being out of her mind high strung ..


you think it can be trusted or let it get euthed ?

someone may step up to adopt her..idk but we didn't even know she was in the kennel because she was hiding in the back of it...
I've had shepherds that would rip your face right off, one of which was beaten pretty badly before I got him and he was seriously the best dog I've ever had.

dogs really bugging me


whaddya think?

 

[theCaptn']

Tough call. Real tough. There's a risk for sure.

 

[SheriV]

yeah...that's my concern


I discussed it with a buddy that rehabilitates and trains large aggressive breeds; pits , rockwoods, rotts, mastiffs, shepherds etc...he's how I wound up with my first shepherd years ago.

he was of the opinion that a dog that was so totally overwhelmed she shut down was unlikely to be a fear biter if she didn't fear bite when we took out of the kennel but recommended I go back and see if she warmed up to me quicker on a second visit (good sign)

she's also the only dog that didn't want to eat my terrier or vice versa...

I'd never leave her unsupervised with my or anyone else's kids for that matter... I mean..I don't leave my 20 lb dog alone with kids ya know?

 

[independent]

Saney is up for adoption? Do it be has a lot of free gear.

 

[Swfl]

You have kids right? Then absolutely NO! If that dog has a bad day you or the kids could have permanent damage or scars... Not worth the risk just to be kind.

 

[dieseljimmy]

I would not. These dogs can maul full sized significant men. A child under 10 is in deep trouble real fast.

Im sympatic to life and feel your angle, but thats a huge risk to take with children.

 

[seyone]

My sister has adopted several abused pitties. One of them was used as a bait dog, and he is the sweetest dog in the world. Just don't let him near another animal. Personally I wouldnt risk it with children.

 

[SheriV]

see thats the thing...out of all the dogs we looked at..that the ACO was comfortable with around kids...
she was the only one WE were comfortable introducing our younger children to.

She didn't startle when one ran up from behind her and along side her..and she was the only one I let smell and kiss the youngest (2)

but this was a very controlled environment...four adults total with lots of body language to grab a dog if need be.



she was like a different animal once she relaxed...calm, good body language.

 

[ROID]

I can't stand to see animals suffer. I would do it , but I don't have children.

 

[SheriV]

My sister has adopted several abused pitties. One of them was used as a bait dog, and he is the sweetest dog in the world. Just don't let him near another animal. Personally I wouldnt risk it with children.

we actually brought our dog to make sure we weren't going to have a conflict. This was the problem we ran into with pretty much every other dog. Either they wanted to maul my dog...or in the case of an extremely friendly hound/pit my dog just wanted to eat him...which would have been amusing if the other dog wasn't facing being put down too.


fml for taking anyone's advice and checking out a high kill shelter

it wouldn't be my first rodeo with a very large and potentially extremely dangerous animal around small children...but I agree it needs extreme caution or I probably would have just adopted her yesterday when I saw her.

 

[JimmyStixx]

If you were a single man and had time to work with her everyday, I would say go for it. Knowing that you have kids I would say no. All it takes is one time for the dog to snap and it could be a disaster for ur family. Dogs need a lot of attention. Dogs that have been accused need even more.

 

[SheriV]

why wouldn't I have time to work with her everyday?

that seems odd....I wouldn't consider it otherwise

I've had titled dogs and realize better than most how much work an animal takes.
I am being realistic about that.
This was my dog prior to my current dog who is a headstrong terrier that I've worked into a very well behaved animal.

the guy that's holding Dasty for that photo is a little over 6' . He was a handler hard animal as well as whats called "civil" which isn't unheard of but can be difficult because he wasn't the ball throwing lap dog variety. He was as serious as a heart attack with a grip that would NOT quit.

my concern isn't the ability to work a dog appropriately...my concern is a very timid damaged animal...
I haven't seen a dog this fucked up in a long time and am actually worried more than anything that I will make the wrong move, be too hard for her and damage her further.

 

[JimmyStixx]

I see ur point. That's a tough decision.

 

[JimmyStixx]

Guess I should have said woman in my first post. Sorry.

 

[ROID]

You can adopt me.

 

[Little Wing]

we have two abused but not mangled pitts and i adopted a rottie that had been almost beaten to death with a piece of wood, jaw broken etc. all 3 are great dogs. even vick's dogs most became family pets after he was busted.

Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love - YouTube

https://www.facebook.com/bulletproofsam

 

[SheriV]

lolol@ ROID


nah its cool Jimmystixx...I didn't take offense to anything you said. Just wanted to illustrate I wouldn't even consider it at all if I didn't have a lot of experience with animals...which could possibly be my hangup here..I might be over thinking it. I KNOW that if I was a single adult with no other animals I would have adopted her right then and there.
But I don't know if I'm prepared to have a segregated animal for the rest of her life and I'm realistic that she probably would be borderline impossible to re-home if an issue arose.

I am supposed to go look at her again by myself here shortly but I think I've already nixxed the idea in my head.

 

[Little Wing]

if you give her a chance you will not believe the love she will give you for saving her. they know,

 

[SheriV]

we have two abused but not mangled pitts and i adopted a rottie that had been almost beaten to death with a piece of wood, jaw broken etc. all 3 are great dogs. even vick's dogs most became family pets after he was busted.

Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love - YouTube

https://www.facebook.com/bulletproofsam

yeah...I keep seeing stuff along these lines. I know the breed ISN'T inherently nasty but will fiercely protect what they view as theirs (people/property)

I actually trust small breed dogs less if they're timid ...

 

[SheriV]

if you give her a chance you will not believe the love she will give you for saving her. they know,

I tend to think you're right

she had unbelievably relaxed body language with the ACO who didn't coddle her but was respectful to her.

 

[SheriV]

I found this while looking around the interwebs too


Punish the Deed, not the Breed!

 

[IronAddict]

I've adopted several abused/negelected dogs, all that they needed was lots of love and attention, and they'll know you're not going to do the same thing to them. I was able to to reap the benefits of knowing I helped to save a dogs life and they've reciprocated to me in spades.

 

[Little Wing]

twice one of our pitts, pollie, had to straighten the other, cabal, out. he's just too hyper at play. he screamed like a girl but there was no damage. dogs are smart and social she will quickly learn she has a real home and she won't be out to fuck that up. the "lessons" didn't change his love for her either. was just dog talk.

 

[PushAndPull]

All pure bred dogs are individuals, not robots. The dog may or may not conform to breed traits. So not all pitbulls are aggressive, even after being abused. Regardless if they are pit bulls or pugs, all dogs that have been abused should be treated with caution and extra care.
Here is a decent read
http://www.friendsofhstj.org/files/Rehabilitating_Your_Rescued_Dog_Action_Kit.pdf
If you're willing to put the time and effort in, then I say go for it

 

[sofargone561]

my feriend rescued a dog that was a bait dog for fights its a pit lab mix and hes a great dog and so cute i would do it in a heartbeat. maybe not with little children around though

 

[Little Wing]

I found this while looking around the interwebs too


Punish the Deed, not the Breed!

My dog sleeps in a bed beside mine and loves to show how he'd kill some motherfucking intruder. if theres a noise at night he goes running down the hall acting all fierce then comes back to me like a lightning bolt. i'm pretty sure he's thinking, "mom you'll save me right if anyone's really there."

he's hanging out with me all day but when i wake up he acts like he hasn't seen me in years and he's so glad to see me again.


i really think you will only regret not helping this dog.

 

[SheriV]

All pure bred dogs are individuals, not robots. The dog may or may not conform to breed traits. So not all pitbulls are aggressive, even after being abused. Regardless if they are pit bulls or pugs, all dogs that have been abused should be treated with caution and extra care.
Here is a decent read
http://www.friendsofhstj.org/files/Rehabilitating_Your_Rescued_Dog_Action_Kit.pdf
If you're willing to put the time and effort in, then I say go for it

skimming through this briefly I've come across a few points...she's maybe not as bad as I think. She's definitely afraid but we all elicited tail wags out of her and a cpl of small gentle kisses. She didn't initially take treats but did after a short amount of time.

And she was able to be playful with an adult she knew (the aco). She was immediately relaxed around small children but I was more worried this was a show of a lack of respect (not that I expect a young child to handle a dog at all)...but like I said before, I'm probably over thinking this.

 

[Zaphod]

I would adopt one only if the money were there to afford an extra mouth to feed.

 

[PushAndPull]

skimming through this briefly I've come across a few points...she's maybe not as bad as I think. She's definitely afraid but we all elicited tail wags out of her and a cpl of small gentle kisses. She didn't initially take treats but did after a short amount of time.

And she was able to be playful with an adult she knew (the aco). She was immediately relaxed around small children but I was more worried this was a show of a lack of respect (not that I expect a young child to handle a dog at all)...but like I said before, I'm probably over thinking this.

If you do adopt it, post some pics.

 

[Little Wing]

skimming through this briefly I've come across a few points...she's maybe not as bad as I think. She's definitely afraid but we all elicited tail wags out of her and a cpl of small gentle kisses. She didn't initially take treats but did after a short amount of time.

And she was able to be playful with an adult she knew (the aco). She was immediately relaxed around small children but I was more worried this was a show of a lack of respect (not that I expect a young child to handle a dog at all)...but like I said before, I'm probably over thinking this.

my daughter adopted pollie even though the people at the kennel were afraid of her. she growled at her bf when they met and he just scooped her up in his arms and that was that. people over think everything too much now even the right diaper to buy when the kids just going to shit in it. oy put on your big girl panties and go save a dog.