Rows and rows of Pitties in cages....

[catnapper]

OMG --- my worst nightmare. I'm here in tears. She has to go back tomorrow. Nicki was sitting on the floor eating a treat. Mia was in bed happily chewing a bone. Out of nowhere, Mia sprung onto Nicki and attacked her. I luckily grabbed Mia fast enough and called for help. She showed NO food aggression prior to that.

I separated the girls. I took her downstairs and left her with the family while I went up to check on Nicki. I spent a good 10 minutes calming her down and she was fine. Then Mia pushed the door open herself and jumped on Nicki. Attacked her with me right there on the floor with Nicki. I had a HARD TIME getting her off Nicki that time.

Where am I going to put her tonight? I tried to isolate her in a room herself. That wasn't gonna fly. The basement?

God, I am SO SORRY. I was sure this was a wonderful dog.

[jenluckenbach]

{{{{{{{HUGS KIM}}}}}}}

Your heart was in the right place. But as you said, her prior life was considered a "bad situation, you could not have known what would happen.

I am so sorry.

[caseysmom]

I have a soft spot for pitties but some dogs just have dog aggression, pit or not. Do you have a crate to keep her in? I am sorry it didn't work out, the shelter I volunteer at requires dog to dog introductions, although it doesn't sound like that would have helped since she showed no sign before, some dogs only get aggessive over food.

I hope she is not euthanized because of this, I sure hope they require her to go to a home with no other dogs. Is Nikki okay, I hope she isn't hurt.

[Giselle]

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)*

[Jadapit]

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)))

[Animalhouse26]

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

[Grace]

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.

[jennielynn1970]

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!

[ramanth]

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

*HUGS*

[Ginger's Mom]

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.

[catnapper]

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.

[Animalhouse26]

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

[Muddy4paws]

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.