Mr. Biggles is being put to sleep tomorrow

[Catlady711]

Not at all that is not what i am trying to say,I agree with you but a 4 month old puppy i find that obserd!The point im trying to get across is that if they worked with that puppy,The lady is on staff that takes care of that dept,He passed everything but the food agressive,Now all they did was started to pout....That puppy lost his life because he was hungry i dont care what the numbers are that women was not a dog behavioralist obviously!

Regardless of age, a 4 month old has to have a home just as much as an older dog. Agression in a puppy is just as serious as an older dog. And since I've watched the show quite a bit myself, I do believe that all the dogs they test, they FIRST do a health check on and get the dog back up to proper weight before they attempt the testing. These are professionals and have training to help them help the dogs.

Whether you agree or dissagree with the woman's abilities as a dog behavioralist, it's her job and she's doing it the best she can to help those that she can and to protect people and other animals. If you think you can do better I'm sure there are a TON of shelters that would love for you to voulunteer your services to them to help those you can, and I'm sure the animals would thank you gratefully for it.

Given the lack of good homes available, the number of rescues/siezures they have, the amount of money and cage space available, they simply can only put x amount of time, effort, and money into any one dog, and it's usually based on whether or not that dog has a good chance of being adopted. The numbers are a fact and cannot be avoided regardless of sentiment.

They simply do not go around euthanizing animals without a very good reason. The name of the organization is the ASPCA which stands for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It's simply a sad fact of life that some have to be euthanized because of overpopulation. It is simply impossible to save every single animal out there, which is why they work so hard on educating the public on proper care, and spaying/neutering.

[Catty1]

Jess - when was Chad's last tetanus shot? That's my only concern.

How much is a behaviourist going to cost? And where will Biggles stay?

For those who missed it, Chad went through a nasty bout with flesh-eating disease, chemo (I remember that thread)- and the reason they took so long to find dogs with no aggression is because a bite literally can kill Chad if another infection sets up.

He is now understandably terrified to be in the same house with Biggles.

I am surprised no one is blasting the shelter because they apparently lied about this. Jess, did you find out if they did lie?

In any case, Jess and Chad have their hands full with a human "behaviouralist", and a dog they were told was not aggressive.

Again, it's between Jess and the vet - if the vet has any bright ideas, that would be great.

Take care all.

[Taz_Zoee]

People have been saying the shelter lied. I am wondering if the people who brought them back last didn't lie....just to save Mr B's life. Not that that would be okay, but ya know what I mean?
Regardless, someone lied and it could have cost Chad his life and now it is costing Mr Biggles his life.

[king2005]

Jess - when was Chad's last tetanus shot? That's my only concern.

How much is a behaviourist going to cost? And where will Biggles stay?

For those who missed it, Chad went through a nasty bout with flesh-eating disease, chemo (I remember that thread)- and the reason they took so long to find dogs with no aggression is because a bite literally can kill Chad if another infection sets up.

He is now understandably terrified to be in the same house with Biggles.

I am surprised no one is blasting the shelter because they apparently lied about this. Jess, did you find out if they did lie?

In any case, Jess and Chad have their hands full with a human "behaviouralist", and a dog they were told was not aggressive.

Again, it's between Jess and the vet - if the vet has any bright ideas, that would be great.

Take care all.

It was a couple months ago, so hes good in that department.

I don't think I could find out if they lied.. I'm sure the other people who took them home, prob. lied & said it was Bears meds, cause giving her her meds is a joke.

Saddly I can't do squat regardless what the vet says. Mr. Biggles has to go.. if I give him up for attacking, he'll be PTS alone with strangers... If i go in with him, then I can atleast be with him, to make the passing easier. Its the least i can do in this horrible situation.

[DrKym]

What time is the appt Jess?

[king2005]

What time is the appt Jess?

There is no set time. I just have to show up with him.

I wish I could just wake up & everything will be ok.

[DrKym]

There is no set time. I just have to show up with him.

I wish I could just wake up & everything will be ok.

I know you don't believe this now, but it will be ok, someday. You have a lot on your plate right now. Life isn't easy, and it isn't a dress rehearsal, but it can be a wonderful thing.

I am praying that soon your dark place will be filled with much light and a happier heart. Candles are lit here for all of those that is affecting, in your home and here on PT.

[wolf_Q]

This is a very sad situation. I really don't know what to say. Smokey bit my sister (provoked..she tried to take a bone from him and we all knew he was food aggressive) bad enough that she had to have plastic surgery on her nose. He bit other family members numerous times (none very bad) after that as well, he could not be groomed without a muzzle the entire time when he was older. But we had him years (since he was a pup) before that occurred, we were advised to have him PTS because of it but we did not. I would not classify his bites as "attacks." I really don't know what I would do if I had a dog for only a few weeks and they attacked a human unprovoked. Unless you are in that situation I don't think it is really fair to judge. I've groomed dogs long enough to say that a small dog is very capable of leaving a 4 inch gash.