Thank you Amy and Tonya. You guys are the best ::hugs::
Ash
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Thank you Amy and Tonya. You guys are the best ::hugs::
Ash
I know you love Chewy very much and this is very very hard on you, but I personally totally disagree with putting any animal down for behavioral reasons. :( I know he is aggressive, wants to kill, etc. but I do NOT accept the idea of putting an aggressive animal down. :( Give him to a shelter, a rescue organization, a farm, another home, but do NOT kill him. Please please please, I beg you. I know this is very hard, but please don't kill him. :( Take him to a rescue organization and let them decide what to do. :( Don't put him down yourself. :( Please Ash, I know you love him, but PLEASE don't kill an innocent animal just because he has behavior problems. :( If he wants to be wild, wild animals have a place in this world, so please don't put him down. Give him up (meaning give him away) but please don't put him down. :(
Chewy doesn't deserve to die. :(
Please, tell me how this is going to help Chewy. Ash has had him since he was a pup. She did not make him aggressive, that's just how he is. I honestly believe that some animals are born that way, though that is not normally the case. How is taking him to a shelter going to help? So somebody else will adopt him and have the same problems, or even worse? Take him to a farm so he can run wild and possibly attack livestock? Another home?? He HAS a good home. He is loved, he is cared for....and she *has* talked to several people about his behavior, and she has done whatever she could to help him. She is not just "giving up" on Chewy, this has been going on for a long time. She's still going to call and talk to some people about him, she's doing all that she can.Quote:
Give him to a shelter, a rescue organization, a farm, another home, but do NOT kill him.
In the end, it is her decision...and a very, very, very, difficult one at that. I hope we can all be supportive, for whatever may lie ahead for Chewy. :(
Yeah, I guess it won't help, but I don't agree with killing him. :( Maybe giving him to a rescue organization will help. They might know what to do. :( I wish you luck Ash in making the best decision. I know it is hard, and I know you love him dearly. Just please try to do everything you can to solve the problem, yet spare his life. I hope you find the best way to solve this problem, that will be best for you, your family, and Chewy. :(
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Originally posted by popcornbird
Give him to a shelter, a rescue organization, a farm, another home, but do NOT kill him ... Take him to a rescue organization and let them decide what to do. Don't put him down yourself.
First off, if the pup has to be put down, I think it's best if his OWNER does it. Not someone who has known him for a wk, a day, five minutes.... Not only would it be of comfort to Chewy, it would be of great comfort and closure to Ashley.
Giving an agressive dog away only leaves room for frustration and heartache. Can you imagine giving him to a farm (as luckies suggested) and having him turn against the livestock? Livestock = livelihood for those farmers. Anything that is of detriment to their livelihood must go. And unfortuantly, this often includes euthanization in an inhumane way.
The shelters? Unless it's an exceptional shelter, most consider aggressive dogs unadoptable. Chewy is likely to recieve the same fate. He might have a longer time frame with a rescue organization but a new situation, new stress....?! How is he going to adjust to that?! He is in familiar and LOVING surroundings now.. I can only imagine his actions if placed in a stressful environment.
I've spoken with Ash a few times; from our conversations and from her posts it is evident she loves her animals. Ash, I know in posting this you had to expect strong & differing opinions. While I would like to see Chewy's behavior modified so that he might live a long happy life with you, I know *YOU* know what is right for him and I stand behind you 100%.
Ash, I was just staring at the pic of Chewy in your sig for a while. He is such a cute, innocent looking pup. Its hard to imagine how he could be so aggressive. :( I wish you luck in making the best decision. I know you will do what is best for your family and for Chewy. :(
Thank you to Amy and Tonya, you guys are so great. I was expecting replys like Popcorbirds, but I really didn't expect anyone to defend me against the other people, I should have known better though ::hugs::Quote:
Originally posted by zippy-kat
I've spoken with Ash a few times; from our conversations and from her posts it is evident she loves her animals. Ash, I know in posting this you had to expect strong & differing opinions. While I would like to see Chewy's behavior modified so that he might live a long happy life with you, I know *YOU* know what is right for him and I stand behind you 100%.
I do love chewy, to death. And right now if someone walked in and said you or the dog I honestly would say me. I have to agree, if I gave him to a rescue they would put him down in a couple of days. I would rather be the last one to hold him in my arms and I would rather him die to the sound of my bawling then to the sound of other dogs barking. I agree a farm would not be a good place for Chewy and LOL I probly no more about agrssive dogs then an average famer and besides what will a farm do for him? He is walked 3 times a day so he gets plenty of exersise. He gets to much love, there really is nothing a famer can do, and besides what makes them such great canadates for agressive dogs?
Ash
ps: Talk about heartbraking, he just brought me my ball and I started to cry so he jumped up and licked me as if to say "I'm sorry Mom"
O another thing. I don't know what your views on this will be but...
I can't live my life without a dog. Going from having a dog of my own who I care for 24/7 to having no dog will be even harder on me then going from having Chewy then to nothing. We are going to be looking at dogs starting monday. I want one before we put Chewy down so that its not as hard and I will have something to focass my time and love on to help me get through the pain. I don't want you guys to think I'm trying to replace Chewy, cause no one can. He is my first dog and the love of my life. I love him more then anything and would do anything for him. We will not be purchasing a dog till I talk to the behaviorist cause if there is any hope at all, I will take it and work with it. Also, we will not acctaully get the dog till the day after Chewy is put down, I don't want him to think we are replacing him.
Ash
Dear Ash, I am crying so hard for you right now. I know you have loved Chewy and have worked so hard for him. And I hope you will find comfort knowing that you gave Chewy the best chance that he ever had, and that he was loved and well cared for. {{{{Ash & Chewy}}}}
And I totally understand your desire for a new pup...I hope you find "that special one"...and no, you will never "replace" Chewy, but find another companion to give special love and care to.
I'll be thinking of you.....
Anna
I hadn't seen this thread before and just read it all right now. Ash, I know you have thought long and hard about this and I don't think any of us can judge you until we have walked a mile in your shoes. I know you are experiencing a roller coaster of emotions. This is an extremely gut wrenching decision!! I can hear it in your posts. Whatever you decide to do, I will support you. {{{hugs to you and Chewy}}}
i feel really bad. i guess a new pup would be great. what are you looking into? well, no matter what it is, i wish you the best of luck with him/her.
ash, i can suggest a whole bunch of things rather than put chewy down but i'm sure you have tried them already. what is left? an agressive dog like that isn't safe. i am so sorry. just be proud of yourself for actually trying to help him. some people would euthanize there pets because of little agression problems. i don't know what else to say. just take care of yourself. ::hugs:: to you
*HUGS*
Do not feel as if you have failed. You have tried everything.
Kia and I send our love and support.
~Kimmy, Kia, and Andy
Ash,
I think I would also get another dog pretty soon so I know how you feel. It is definately not replacing the other dog.
Can I suggest finding one at a shelter? Maybe you will feel better knowing that possibly Chewy was supposed to go to Rainbow Bridge so you could save a sweet innocent soul who would otherwise have been put to death for no reason.
I am sorry you are faced with such a tough decision. I know you have done everything you can for Chewy, and that he has had a loving and caring family while he was with you.
I will stand behind you 100% whatever you do, I know it will be hard.
Next time you're up this way, I'll give you my address, and you can stop in and meet my 2 nutcases--they should cheer you up a little.
Good luck with this very tough situation, I hope something can be done.
PM me if you need to talk.
Let me second what Mike said. We will come and get him if you will allow us to.