P.S. We are absolutely sure she's a Pit Bull. She might be mixed, but her head is unmistakably pit bull.
:) Wendy --- Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Wendy, > I'm glad your rescue girl is in out of danger and > sleeping soundly. I > do wonder about her puppies though. Life can be so > tough sometimes. > > Unfortunately I have to second Karen's input on > Pits. (Congratulations > on placing the pos today Karen!). You probably know > me well enough to > understand how it pains me to generalize about any > breed, but Pits have > the rep they do for a reason. I have met plenty of > of lovable ones, but > they have to be well trained and adhere to a > different kind of > interaction than say, a Golden Retriever. I don't > specialize in > aggression problems, but I've seen dogs that wag > their entire bodies > when they greet you, turn mighty ugly mighty fast > when matched with an > owner that isn't alpha enough to influence their > behavior sufficiently. > Any breed of dog can have these problems, but this > is a breed that is > known for them. Esp since you have no idea of her > history, you'll need > to stay alert and help her understand that you are > capable of making > decisions in order to insure everyone is safe. Are > you absolutely sure > that she's Pit x and not something else? Perhaps > Boxer, or Lab? I much > prefer to see Pit Bulls placed in an 'only pet' home > with no children > situation. If the vet thinks she's a Pit Bull, I > would contact the Pit > Bull rescue in your area and see if they are willing > to help you place > this girl. It's a good sign that she's not > immediately fence fighting > with your other dogs, but it could just be because > she's worn out and is > waiting to feel out the situation. > > I've also heard about Thyroid problems causing > sudden aggression, I wish > I could remember the details involved, you can > probably Google it and > find out more. > > She was sent to you for a reason. Just be careful > and think carefully > about making a long-term commitment to her. You may > just be meant to be > the "go-between" in finding her true forever home. > Good luck sweetie > and thank you for helping her. > Nina > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Phaewryn and all, > > Well I have been doing dog and until recently pit > rescue for 20 some > > years. > > I am afraid I do not agree. I had a pit from > weaning till 4 1/2 years > > and she "turned" or developed sudden rage. A > beloved indoor family > > fully vetted dog became a killer in 6 months. > > I also have a foster who was attacked by her own > pit with injuries > > including 26 staples in her head. Also from a dog > with sudden rage > > syndrome. > > Never no matter how long you have them trust a pit > completely. They > > were born and bred to kill and that is what they > do best. > > My pit Judas used to help me potty bottle baby > kittens,. then started > > chewing up pups. > > When you get yours checked please include a test > for lyme and > > thyroid.....another major cause of aggression in > pits and other breeds > > of dogs. > > A rescued pit needs lots of training love patience > and RESPECT. > > I have only read a few of these emails we had > petco adoptions all > > weekend but good luck with the pit. > > BY THE WAY ALL I PLACE A FIV POSITIVE CAT TODAY > WHO WILL HAVE A FIV > > BUDDY TO HANG WITH. > > KAREN > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get your email and see which of your friends are online - Right on the New Yahoo.com (http://www.yahoo.com/preview)
