Rows and rows of Pitties in cages....

Kim I'm so sorry. :( It's sad when they are great people dogs and not very good dog dogs. :(

*HUGS*

Yikes, it sounds like she has some bad resource guarding issues. :( I can understand if you want to return her for the sake of Nikki, but do you feel it is a behavioral issue that can be managed with good training?

*extra hugs to Nikki (Lucky can sympathize)*

I'm so sorry. I pm'd you. Some pit bulls need to be in an only dog home. I'm sure you feel terrible about this. Please dont let this change your mind about the breed. They honestly are amazing dogs. Some just dont do well with other dogs. As I told you in my pm, who knows what her background might have been. (((HUGS)))

Well, Yes, Pitties sometimes are not good with other dogs. :( And Same with other breeds. But, I NEVER Would have gave a dog a bone around a new dog. You were not sure what could happen. I have had Celeste over a month, and I STILL Don't leave bones out. :( I am pretty sure nothing would happen.. But I still don't do it. I hope things work out. Can you put her in a bathroom? How is Nikki doing? Well I hope. Can you talk to a behaviorist? I Know here, the Humane Society I Got celeste at has someone you can talk to the whole time U have the dog. To help you out for free! I hate to hear these sad things.. Specially for pittie! I Hope it works out ok.


Keep us informed

What happened to Millie or Brooke? I would think a 6 year old would be better suited to making friends with Nicki than a 1 - 2 year old bundle of energy like Mia.

Awe... poor girls! You never know what environment she came from, and maybe it was out and out survival for her there, and she just acted on instinct. I hope Nicki is ok. She hasn't been aggressive with any of the kitties, has she??

I hope you will find another friend for Nicki, and if not now since she might be shaken and scared of another new dog, in a little while.

Big hugs to you guys!

Kim, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( I was just about ready to congratulate you. I had read your other thread about Millie and Brooke and was also wondering what happened to them as far as adopting goes. I also think that an older dog would be a better fit for Nicki. I sure hope that Nicki will be okay. Please update us when you can. (((HUGS)))

Let me just clarify, Nicki didn't have a bone. She doesn't chew them much anymore. Mia had the bone and was happily chewing while Nicki was salavating over cat food on the dresser. Mia noticed the cat food, jumped off the bed, knocked the food off the dresser, and all heck broke loose from there.

Mia breaks out of every room we enclose her in. She broke out of the crate I put her in too.

Millie and Brooke still might be options. I wanted to go to the Humane Society yesterday morning just to look, since it was just a few blocks from the cat show I was going to help out at. My daughter wanted to come along. She fell completely in love with Mia and there's the whole story. I wouldn't have come home with any dogs if I went alone.

And no, this experience won't sour me on pitties. I have had several in my classes and know they are true sweethearts. I think she was just from a bad situation. Truthfully, I think she was a breeder in a bad place. She doesn't ever tell us she has to potty, she just goes. On our walks, its just right in the middle of the street. No indication whatsoever. She IS the sweetest dog. If I didn't have cats or Nicki I would have no problem with her. The potty training would simply take time and she'd be 100% perfect.

How is Nicki?

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How is Nicki?

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Perfectly fine. Not anything wrong. I intervened in good time. If I had been across the room instead of sitting on the floor with her, we'd have spent the night at the emergency vet, I'm sure of it.

I am very sorry this happened to you and Nicki. Please give her a big hug for me. Are you going to takd yer back to the shelter, or are you going to try to find a Pittie rescue that isn't full? I know that it is difficult to find one that isn't full in this area (I tried about two years ago and was unable to, but one of my co-workers ended up adopting her :) ). If you have to take her back to the shelter, I hope they really will try to find her a home with an experienced pittie owner that has no other animals at this time.

I bawled the entire ride to the HS and while surrendering her back. They will find her another home without any other pets this time. They all love her and will do what they need to find her a home.

I feel SO GUILTY. But at the same time I know t his is what I have to do to protect the pets I currently have. :(

Well, I am glad you at least Tried with her, and tried with a Pittie. You will find the perfect dog for ure situation! And you will know right away! But, I agree.. with Nicki in the shape she is.. I probably wouldn't pick a Young Active pup! I would pick a bit older one, that is More calm then a puppy. Might be a bit easier on her.. And you! :-) Good luck! I hope all works out well for u

Shes a gorgeous girl, You cannot have that risk to your Nicki and I would of made the same decsion as you did. At least with her new home they will know more about her.