whoa. I'm sorry, but this all sounds like a very, very bad situation for ALL of the dogs involved. First of all, WHY did you breed your German Shepherd? Is she a trained working dog, registered, health tested, and an impeccable example of her breed? If not, PLEASE spay her after her pups are weaned! Has she been nursing and caring for her pups outside? If that is true, heck yeah she will attack any dog that is allowed to run up to her and her puppies. She needs to be inside, with lots of attentions and nurturing going towards her and her newborn puppies

I'm not at all suprised that your two large, high-drive dogs killed your parents small dog. They have something called prey drive, which obviously hasn't been controlled or supervised. GSD's and Pitties are two of the most notorious breeds for killing small animals, because of they're instincts not because they're vicious. My advice right now, especially since your husband is gone, you're dealing with this all alone, your parents seem to dislike your dogs, and you are a complete beginner, is to definitely search for a reputable rescue group that will take at least one of your dogs. The German Shepherd and her puppies NEED a stable home that will keep them indoors, do all of the necessary shots and socialization that those pups will need, and place them in exceptionally screened homes. There are MANY great GSD rescues in the country and I'm sure some in your area that will gladly place her and her pups in a caring foster home please, do consider that for your dogs sake. As for the Pittie, he has very high drive and it sounds like he needs a lot of expert attention. You sound overwhelmed and almost like you're thinking of putting him to sleep I really hope not. Please also look for a rescue that will take him in and get in touch with an experienced, reputable behaviorist.

This is VERY serious! Dogs who kill other domestic animals, if reported to Animal Control, are noted as Dangerous Dogs. If they kill another domestic animal, or even attack one, they WILL be put to sleep. Seriously, do not allow your dogs unsupervised with any vulnerable animals or small children until you see a behaviorist.