An Explanation, and a Plea for Forgiveness...

[CountryWolf07]

Oh sweetie, I am very sorry to hear about what happened.. like, everyone else - You could not help it - either could Arthur.. I hope Charlie will be alright. I will be thinkin' of you! Please don't take it so hard on yourself..

[prechrswife]

I know the decision is weighing heavy on you, but you made the right decision for safety's sake. We have friends who have been through a very similar situation with their lab/pit mix and their cocker spaniel. It was tough on them, as well. These decisions are never easy ones.

[GraciesMommy]

I can't say it any better than all your brothers and sisters here at PT. I know the heavy heart you must have..but you certainly don't owe anyone an apology..you did what you had to do. Any of us in your shoes would have made the same decision..Big group hug~

[lizbud]

Rest in Peace Arthur. Be happy at the Rainbow Bridge
sweetheart.

[Logan]

I haven't been here a lot in the last week or so, and I'm unfamiliar with Arthur's aggression. But based on what you have said, I think you made a very tough, but mature decision. There will be people that disagree, whether they post here or somewhere else, they will. But it doesn't matter. In your heart, you did what was right, and you had control. If only we could control olther parts of our lives this way. Wouldn't that be great?

[KYS]

There is no need to ask us for forgiveness.
You did what you thought was best.
Sending oodles of good thoughts for Charlies recovery.

[DogLover9501]

What a tough decision I'm so sorry that you had to make it.

You don't need to ask us for forgiveness, it was such a hard situation and you thought of all the other options and did the one you thought was best for Arthur.

I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling, but Arthur has already forgiven you and knows you did what was right for him, as he could have ended up in alot of trouble, and he's safe and aggression free now.

RIP Athur

And get well soon Charlie.

[LuckiLab03]

I'm sorry to hear about Arthur.. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. Don't beat yourself up over it, you did what you have to do.. decisions like those are never easy, we never want to put our babies down.

I hope Charlie is doing okay and I hope Arthur rests in peace.

[bckrazy]

wow, I'm so sorry to you and Bella and Anna, Charlie, and Chloe.. what a sad experience to happen to such great owners, and a great dog. I agree that Arthur was unfortunately "wired wrong"... and it would definately only get worse, since he was only 8 months. Don't apologize at all!.. Both of you are so brave to sacrifice your baby for the sake of your dogs, and all the other dogs and people Arthur may have hurt in the future. It's easier said then done, but you guys shouldn't feel guilty, what you did is the most responsible, ethical, and loving thing you could've done for Arthur ... can't even imagine your pain, but I hope you all feel better soon, and try to be comforted by the fact that you really made the safe decision. I also agree to let his breeder know about this, if you haven't already..

[Corinna]

I think you made the right choice rehoming would have been risky at best. As glacier said some are just wired wrong.I hope Charlie gets well fast and with no perment damage. {{hugs }} to you and Bella.

[PJ's Mom]

First of all, let me say how sorry I am to hear about your Arthur. I hope he finds the peace at the RB he seemed to be missing here.

Now, let me tell you from experience that you did the right thing. I had to do exactly the same thing a couple of years ago when a dog I rescued (and learned to love very much) bit my daughter on the face. If you think you feel guilty because Arthur attacked Charlie, imagine how you would've felt had he attacked a child and even worse...your child. From everything I've read about your boy, it sounds like it would've happened eventually.

You have absolutely no reason to feel guilty. These things happen sometimes and Arthur knew he was loved. I hope Charlie makes a speedy recovery.

[Cincy'sMom]

JC, I truely belive you did what was best for yourself, your other pets, and Arthur. And while you certainly don't need our approval to do what in your heart was the right thing, I don't think anyone has the right to judge you for what you did.

It would not have been fair for you to put yourself in a position of living in fear not knowing what Arthur might do next, or when that agression toward dog could turn and become an aggression toward humans.

RIP Arthur.

Get well soon Charlie!!

[4 Dog Mother]

Having a dog that can get aggressive with other dogs, I know exactly how you felt when Arthur attacked Charlie. The fact that he wouldn't let Charlie go tells me a lot. Although Dazzi will attack other dogs I can pull her off and afterwards she knows she was wrong and will not go after the other dog again. With Dazzi there is often no puncture wounds but just lots of growling, rolling around, etc.

I too think Arthur was "wired" wrong. You did the right thing. It would have only gotten worse and something or even someone would have been killed.

RIP Arthur.

Get well, Charlie!

[lbaker]

I'm so very sorry things had to end up this way. But you & Bella know your family - of humans and furkids - could not have gone on this way day after day. Do know you made the right decision and do try to go on now. Try to take care of yourselves and know that poor Arthur is finally now peaceful in his mind. We love you and are here for you, whenever and wherever.

[anna_66]

First off let me say I am very sorry that Arthur is gone.

Now, I Know that I am going to get slammed up one side and down the other, but I feel I must say this and please understand I'm not trying to be mean.

No, I wasn't there to know exactly what happened. But I went back and was reading your posts on the agression and from what I read, it was Charlie that was causing the problems. Even being mean to Anna. So no, I can't say I understand your decision as it sounds to me that the only thing that set Arthur off was Charlie.
I personally feel that he could have been a wonderful dog in a home with no other dogs. I don't remember you ever saying he was agressive to the other dogs or any people at all so I don't see how he could be "wired wrong". But who am I to say.
Please don't hate me for feeling like this, but you put this out for all to see and this is just what I see.
Yes, I'm sure it has alot to do with my love of rotties and just loosing our Angus, but I just can't help the way I feel.

Take it or leave it, but this is just my 2 cents.