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Whimsy_girl
True Blue Farmgirl
576 Posts
USA
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 Posted - Nov 06 2007 : 6:49:07 PM
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My brother and his wife lost their home and had to move to an apartment. They live in Spokane and have a dog that is going to be put down by the end of the week if they can't get a new home for him. The reason they are having trouble rehoming him is that he is a pitbull/boxer mix, and very few people are sympathetic towards a pitbull. I admit that if I didn't know him I wouldn't have been either but he really is sweet.
He is 5 years old and thinks he is one of their kids. He has spent most of his life with toddlers running around and has always been very gentle and patient. Their daughtor Bitsy actually learned to walk by pulling up on his fur and following him around the house. He does well with little dogs.
We can't take him because he has some dominance issues when it comes to other dogs his size. Buster is bigger than him and a little bit male aggressive depending on the dog. Sadly the two of them have already proven not to get along.
I really hate to see him killed when he has been nothing but sweet and loyal to his family. I am hitting all the places that I can think of to try to find him a new home. Please respond if you have room for him or know someone who might be able to take him on. The local shelter is full, pitbulls in need has no room, and I will find out tomorrow what the shelter here looks like and what their kill policy is.
I'm worried that he wont even have a chance because pitbulls have such a bad name. If I didn't already know him I'd be wary, so I don't know what else to do, but if you know anyone with the room or if you need a friend to snuggle with this winter let me know soon because his days are numbered.
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 06 2007 : 7:14:09 PM
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Bobbi, if I had my own place I would take him.I am hoping you find some where for him.
Mama to 2
Your FreckleFaced Farm Girl!!
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2007 : 7:33:11 PM
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Bobbi, First of all thank you so much for trying to find this poor guy a home. That is so sweet of you! Is there a pit bull rescue nearby? Also, I googled "Montana Pets on the Net" and found a listing of shelters that might be able to help. Good luck, and I'll be praying for a new home for him. This just breaks my heart and I wish I could help. My in laws had a pit bull mix and she was the sweetest girl. The breed really gets some bad press, and many times it's just the environment that makes a "bad dog". Big Hugs, Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.
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Whimsy_girl
True Blue Farmgirl
576 Posts
USA
576 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2007 : 8:24:41 PM
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Originally posted by Luzy
Bobbi, First of all thank you so much for trying to find this poor guy a home. That is so sweet of you! Is there a pit bull rescue nearby? Also, I googled "Montana Pets on the Net" and found a listing of shelters that might be able to help. Good luck, and I'll be praying for a new home for him. This just breaks my heart and I wish I could help. My in laws had a pit bull mix and she was the sweetest girl. The breed really gets some bad press, and many times it's just the environment that makes a "bad dog". Big Hugs, Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.
http://luzy.etsy.com- My etsy store!
Yeah I've been contacting shelters by e-mail all night after they closed. Thanks for the link.
you can be oh so smart, or you can be oh so positive. I wasted a lot of time being smart I prefer being positive. |
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susan kate
True Blue Farmgirl
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susan
Western Washington
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Posted - Nov 07 2007 : 8:57:47 PM
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You could try Ginger's Death Row Dogs. She is in North Seattle but according to her website she specializes in rescuing dogs from Eastern Washington shelters. Go to her website for links to breed specific rescue groups and other info http://www.gingerspetrescue.org/ or contact her through the website. Apparently she is a force of nature when it comes to dog rescue.
Wishing you the best.
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Whimsy_girl
True Blue Farmgirl
576 Posts
USA
576 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2007 : 6:30:22 PM
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I t I would update anyone who might have been wondering about this. We found him a new home and he wasn't put down!
Yay!
B.
you can be oh so smart, or you can be oh so positive. I wasted a lot of time being smart I prefer being positive. |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Nov 14 2007 : 7:05:05 PM
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Oh thank God! my lady lady had a hissy when I asked if I might have the poor dog. I've been worried
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2007 : 07:42:22 AM
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Oh I'm so happy to hear this!!! It's brought tear to my eyes. I've been so worried and afraid to ask! This just made my day!! Thanks for the good news! Lu
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2007 : 08:18:20 AM
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Bobbi I am so glad,you dont even know how much I begged DH to let us help.I am glad he found a home.
Mama to 2
Your FreckleFaced Farm Girl!!
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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