Ginger has gone on to a new home.

**buttercup132** · 09-01-2008, 04:05 PM

Not to sound harsh but I can't say this really suprises me, even though I'm not active from the threads I've read I didn't think it would last. It would have been pretty easy to fix this if you were just constant with her on your part.
I can't stress enough that people need to RESEARCH the breed before getting them.

Anyways I'm glad she's in a home that will understand her and her needs.

**Daisy and Delilah** · 09-01-2008, 04:15 PM

I have no criticism either, Missy. It's the right decision for you and your family. You're a very sensible, smart, lady and you know what needs to be done. Ginger will be happy I'm sure. There is no reason on earth for anybody to down you for this. I know it was a hard decision to make and I'm sorry. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

On another note: I've met many Goldens in my 57 years of life. Not one of them was identical to any other one. All Goldens are not alike, all Pitties are not alike, all Chis are not alike, etc. etc. etc.
A person can research until the cows come home and not know if the dog they bring home will be suitable for their particular situation. Bottom line; every dog is not always suitable for every person. Sometimes it just doesn't work out.
On a second note: There are two small children in this home. This is alot different than there being no children at all.
I'm pretty certain that there were many factors in making this decision. This dog has gone to a home that's better suited for her. What could be wrong with that?

buttercup: You're so sure that Missy could have done better.........do you know her pretty well? Your comments were totally uncalled for.

**buttercup132** · 09-01-2008, 05:14 PM

No I don't but there is a rather easy fix for this.
Get the dog in obidience and start NILIF with her.
Tether her to you that way she doesn't get into trouble and you don't constantly have to watch her. If your busy making dinner, cleaning etc. just ignore the dog and pretend she's not even tied to you.

I know not every dog is the same but all puppies are hyper wether it be alot or random spurts of it. And by researching Goldens you would see that alot of people say they are hyper until a certain age.

**Taz_Zoee** · 09-02-2008, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by buttercup132

No I don't but there is a rather easy fix for this.
Get the dog in obidience and start NILIF with her.
Tether her to you that way she doesn't get into trouble and you don't constantly have to watch her. If your busy making dinner, cleaning etc. just ignore the dog and pretend she's not even tied to you.

I know not every dog is the same but all puppies are hyper wether it be alot or random spurts of it. And by researching Goldens you would see that alot of people say they are hyper until a certain age.

How do you know what she has done and tried with Ginger? You are not in her house, you have no idea what she's done with her.
Remember, she has two young children to take care of as well. She gave Ginger a chance (as I stated in my previous post). I've seen other people not give an animal even close to 7 months to work it out and then "dump" them who knows where. Ginger is with family. That's the best possible scenario for all involved.

**Daisy and Delilah** · 09-02-2008, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee

How do you know what she has done and tried with Ginger? You are not in her house, you have no idea what she's done with her.
Remember, she has two young children to take care of as well. She gave Ginger a chance (as I stated in my previous post). I've seen other people not give an animal even close to 7 months to work it out and then "dump" them who knows where. Ginger is with family. That's the best possible scenario for all involved.

Well said, Cindy.

buttercup: the comment you made that Cindy quoted, it's so ridiculous, I really think you must be looking for an argument. Why did you choose to make someone feel bad when it wasn't necessary? What is wrong with a person rehoming a dog to a good, reliable, home if they can't handle the dog in their own home? Let's all remember that the children and Boomer were there before Ginger. You make Missy out as a bad person that just gave up without trying. We know this isn't true. Why push it?
Maybe you'll have children some day and you can see what it's like to try to handle 400 things at once by yourself. I've already done it myself and it's not easy.

Sorry for even furthering this. It just irritates me to no end that Missy explained her story well and it's perfectly understandable to all of us but one. The one person doesn't even have any children. The one person who always thinks everything is so easy without having experienced much of life herself. Sorry if I have offended anyone.

**pitc9** · 09-02-2008, 03:48 PM

I'm so sorry things didn't work out with Ginger. She is such a beautiful girl!
I'm sure you all will be happy having a dog free home from now on.

**buttercup132** · 09-02-2008, 05:27 PM

I would have done the same thing if I had a dog who went after my cats like Ginger did. It is not surprising Missy rehomed Ginger, it was responsible. What is surprising is that Ginger was so driven to kill Boomer.

I didn't know this, I like kt thought it was just because of the energy. I just brought my dog back to the shelter because she tried to attack my kitten 3 times and my dog, I'm not going to put my pets in danger either. I can understand that, I wouldn't understand if it was for high energy.

It just irritates me to no end that Missy explained her story well and it's perfectly understandable to all of us but one.

Actually I wasn't the only one, the other people just never posted it.

is so easy without having experienced much of life herself

Why do you say this?

**AdoreMyDogs** · 09-01-2008, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by buttercup132

Not to sound harsh but I can't say this really suprises me, even though I'm not active from the threads I've read I didn't think it would last. It would have been pretty easy to fix this if you were just constant with her on your part.
I can't stress enough that people need to RESEARCH the breed before getting them.

Anyways I'm glad she's in a home that will understand her and her needs.

I've met the dog several times, Missy has taken her to her training since she was a small pup. The dog is not only non-stop energy (sorry to step on any feet, Missy) but she also wanted to kill Missy's cat, Boomer. The prey drive was very serious and with two small children, that's not a risk she should have to take. I've seen lots of goldens in my time. I've seen some extremely active ones, I've done lots of training with my dogs, SAR/tracking/obedience/agility, and I've not run across a pup with this much energy in a long time. I also know that the extreme prey drive towards her cat is uncharactic of a golden. Every dog is different, but that is not a typical golden trait. Regardless of how much research goes into any breed, there are always "odd apples" out there that develop traits uncharacteristic of their breed. I've never seen a dog quite like Ginger, and never seen such a desire to kill a family housecat who was introduced immediately to Ginger as a small pup.

I would have done the same thing if I had a dog who went after my cats like Ginger did. It is not surprising Missy rehomed Ginger, it was responsible. What is surprising is that Ginger was so driven to kill Boomer.

**Alysser** · 09-01-2008, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by AdoreMyDogs

I would have done the same thing if I had a dog who went after my cats like Ginger did. It is not surprising Missy rehomed Ginger, it was responsible. What is surprising is that Ginger was so driven to kill Boomer.

Exactly what I was thinking. Not to offend you Alicia, but I think this was a responsible move on her part. Boomer was the first pet therefore he stays. What if something happened when they weren't home? What if Gingers crate was not locked all the way on accident? It's just to risky. No, I've never met the dog but if I were in that situation I would have done the same thing. I'd MUCH rather see a dog re-homed into a good loving home then dumped at a shelter.

**Sirrahsim** · 09-01-2008, 09:40 PM

Thank you everyone

I know in my heart that we did the right thing but I was nervous about telling all of you

We will be able to visit Ginger regularly, she is only a couple of hours away.

House is pretty quiet without my puppy girl

**sasvermont** · 09-01-2008, 09:44 PM

You did the right thing. She is probably asleep right now, having played with her furry friend all day long. She will be fine. Really. You couldn't ask for a better solution.

If I have learned anything about pet ownership it is that it must work for the pet and the family.

Maybe, just maybe, you can try her again, if things change....after you return from Germany. She should be out of her puppy stage by then. You just never know.

Sleep tightly, knowing that you did the right thing.

**kt_luvs_kitties** · 09-01-2008, 10:31 PM

When I started reading the original post, I was going

... I dont think energy is a reason to rehome a pup. BUT- After hearing high prey drive, then I understood completely.

I would NEVER< EVER put my kitties in danger. They were here first, and they wont be rehomed.

If Joey or Dora had any desire to hurt my kitties, I would do the SAME THING! I love them both, and would try my best to rehab them, BUT if I truly felt they were going to cause serious injury to the other pets, I would rehome them. I would not dump them, I would give them to my parents (which IS pretty much what Missy did). She can visit and make sure that Ginger would not end up in a shelter or with a less than caring home.

It is being responsible. I pat her on the back for protecting her kitty, and making sure Ginger in loved, and not around smaller pets. Win Win in my eyes.