Poe Bango Posted May 22, 2013 Report Posted May 22, 2013 Well here I go again. I agreed to post this for my friend. Of course I'm happy to do so for this poor little puppy. She was being openly mistreated by a boy on the malecon, and My friend's friend managed to convince the kid to hand over the puppy. The person who saved her, however, is moving into a nursing home in a couple weeks. The puppy needs a lovin' someone who can also provide her the kind of exercise she needs. Please let me know if you're interested and I'll put you in touch with Marsha. If you're not, please forward this information to someone who might. Someone responsible. Let's hope she finds what she needs.
natbug Posted May 22, 2013 Report Posted May 22, 2013 I wish I could take her, pits are such wonderful dogs. I have a full house with 5 pups already, but will keep my eyes and ears open.
CWB Posted May 22, 2013 Report Posted May 22, 2013 What a beautiful puppy. I remember the pitbull "Daddy" that The Dog Whisperer had. So calm and gentle. In a good home this little girl will do well.
Bourbonman Posted May 22, 2013 Report Posted May 22, 2013 Every day there is news about Pit Bulls mauling people - Beware!
Poe Bango Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Posted May 22, 2013 I wish I could take her, pits are such wonderful dogs. I have a full house with 5 pups already, but will keep my eyes and ears open. Thank you, Natbug
Ginger Posted May 22, 2013 Report Posted May 22, 2013 Yeah, but she had the chance to "maul" the little jerk who was picking on her & it doesn't sound like that happened. Usually, they get trained to be mean by the $%&/()s who mistreat them.
Poe Bango Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Posted May 22, 2013 What a beautiful puppy. I remember the pitbull "Daddy" that The Dog Whisperer had. So calm and gentle. In a good home this little girl will do well. That's right, CWB. I'll make sure she will go to someone who will call to her calm and gentle nature.
Poe Bango Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Posted May 22, 2013 Every day there is news about Pit Bulls mauling people - Beware! Have another drink, Bourbanman. Bad people bring that out in pitbulls. This is just a puppy who has a good, loving life ahead of her so long as she is not abused. This is a serious thread trying to do good. For a PUPPY. Who jumps on to a thread to malign PUPPIES? Who goes on a thread and posts for the sole purpose of making it more difficult for a PUPPY to find its way out of misery into a loving home? Too weird. And sad.
Bourbonman Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 I don't drink, but may be necessary to stomach the defense of Pit Bulls. Why don't you read about other breeds killing children & old people. I suppose these innocent children have brought out the "beast" in this undefensible breed. I suppose defense od "Narcos" is acceptable because they have been abused & not trained to honor society
Hernan Santiago Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 Poe, I read your first post on the kitten and now this one. I find you an extraordinarily postive, caring, compassionate and loving human being. We need more folks like you. Keep up the good work and never, ever let the naysayers bring you down. And above all, please keep us informed about what is happening with this gorgeous pup.
Hernan Santiago Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 Poe, Do you have any idea how old she is? Has she been spayed? Has she been to a vet and what was the outcome? How does she get along with other dogs? How would you describe her temperament? All questions that anyone that would consider adopting her would want to know, maybe even before they visit her. I know you have limited information about her, but please share what you do know. Any chances of the kid's parents coming to reclaim her? After all, your friend was dealing with a child and a purebred pit bull probably cost mom and dad a lot more than was paid to the kid, who did not have the right to give up the puppy. I had this happen to me once, after I fell in love and had to give her back to the owners, as she was not the street dog that I was told she was. She was simply a Mexican owned dog out for a stroll around town with no leash, collar or ID
camillenparadise Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 Pat, I will pay for her spaying. Be there end of June.
MtnMama Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 I know this isn't what people want to hear, but I was on a committee NOB that wrote the original BSL for our city, and have studied the problem extensively. Pit Bulls were selectively bred for generations to be dog and small animal aggressive. Some honest reputable breeders have worked hard to breed these tendencies out, but too many have not. It is NOT a matter of being nice to the dog or training the dog - it goes much deeper than that. A pit with an aggressive nature can no more stop than a Border Collie can stop herding. So you are getting a time bomb. The puppy may never be anything but a sweetheart or he may attack the neighbor's poodle or kitten for no apparent reason. Pits are bred to be nice to people but if you break up an attack, watch out. And please remember the "Dog Whisperer" is Reality TV and not the real deal. His ideas and methods are not taken seriously by the dog training community.
blabbyabbey Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 Thank you Poe Bango for your compassion for all animals. I have had many friends over the years that have had pit bulls since puppies and all were very sweet and playful with my animals and me. I hope that you find her the perfect home, she deserves it.
Bourbonman Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 MtnMama presented points thru facts & logic. Better than my original post. Compassion for humans & animals is an admirable trait. My history is the farm life, and many species of animals. For instance , a Jersey or Holstein cow is less likely to be a "kicker" when milking than a Guernsey. As pointed out a Border Collie will easy to train to retrieve the herd, and almost impossible to train a Bulldog to do.. Animals (and humans) have instincts. I stated in my original post about Pit Bulls, being the one breed that is predominately in the news mauling children & old people. I choose to live in a neighborhood with a class/type of people that are not predominately mentioned in the news as killing people. (I hope this illustrates a point) I agree that an animals environ can change/add behavior, that is the basis for training. And, even the "best behaved/trained" animals can have surprising behavior. As an example, my Son at age 10,was chewed up by a black Labrador that he had in his presence for a period of time & had displayed nothing but kindness to in every way. An Animal is always an animal & we can never understand their instincts, no matter how well we wish to relate to them.
Poe Bango Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Posted May 23, 2013 Poe, Do you have any idea how old she is? Has she been spayed? Has she been to a vet and what was the outcome? How does she get along with other dogs? How would you describe her temperament? All questions that anyone that would consider adopting her would want to know, maybe even before they visit her. I know you have limited information about her, but please share what you do know. Any chances of the kid's parents coming to reclaim her? After all, your friend was dealing with a child and a purebred pit bull probably cost mom and dad a lot more than was paid to the kid, who did not have the right to give up the puppy. I had this happen to me once, after I fell in love and had to give her back to the owners, as she was not the street dog that I was told she was. She was simply a Mexican owned dog out for a stroll around town with no leash, collar or ID Hi Hernan - yes, those are all very important questions - thanks! I just read your post to my friend (the friend of the friend who has the pup) and she's going to see her today and take updated pictures and get more details. She says the puppy is very social and affectionate. The lady who has her (it's an assisted living center she's going to, not a nursing home I realized), has another dog (she's taking with her) & says the pup gets along with her and with her neighbor's dog extremely well. My friend says she was checked out at the vet & dewormed, but she's going to ask today about vaccines. She said there's absolutely no chance she will be reclaimed. She's already had her a few weeks. I will update this post later today with more information. THANK YOU!
Ginger Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 An Animal is always an animal & we can never understand their instincts, no matter how well we wish to relate to them. Just like people.
GeorgiaPeach Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 The original poster started this thread to find this little pup a home so if some of you want to start a thread on certain breeds, please do so. But why don't you just leave her alone and let her help this poor little pup. NOT ALL are crazed killers. What would you like her to do, have the little thing shot???
Poe Bango Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Posted May 23, 2013 I know this isn't what people want to hear, but I was on a committee NOB that wrote the original BSL for our city, and have studied the problem extensively. Pit Bulls were selectively bred for generations to be dog and small animal aggressive. Some honest reputable breeders have worked hard to breed these tendencies out, but too many have not. It is NOT a matter of being nice to the dog or training the dog - it goes much deeper than that. A pit with an aggressive nature can no more stop than a Border Collie can stop herding. So you are getting a time bomb. The puppy may never be anything but a sweetheart or he may attack the neighbor's poodle or kitten for no apparent reason. Pits are bred to be nice to people but if you break up an attack, watch out. And please remember the "Dog Whisperer" is Reality TV and not the real deal. His ideas and methods are not taken seriously by the dog training community. Hi Mtn Mama - thank you for your intelligently written post about the other side of the issue. And I definitely hear you and appreciate your insight. I guess the way I am looking at it right now is that the puppy already exists, and since it is already alive, she needs care. I am worried that the wrong person will adopt her and harm her, (and, you're right -- that puts the community at risk). In doing this, I am hoping that someone wants her maybe already has raised pit bulls and knows about them -- lives in a place with a lot of land. I met a few people at Art the Dog Guy's training classes who were these kind of people. Owned a lot of big dogs (the kind that do scare me -- like dobermans, etc.) and live outside of town in places with a lot of land. Hopefully, one of these types of people read this web board. Oh... my friend just informed me that the lady has moved up her moving date and is moving in a few days. The puppy will have to go to the shelter if I don't find the right person to take her soon. Thanks for posting
Poe Bango Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Posted May 23, 2013 Thank you Camille, Blabby, Ginger, Jeanette and Georgia Peach!
Xena Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 I too am puzzled why the off-topic comments have not been deleted or moved to a thread of their own. This thread is about finding a home for a puppy that desperately needs it. Once again, bless you Poe.
Poe Bango Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Posted May 23, 2013 Hi everybody - I have an update on Pitbullita. This is a picture taken of her by my friend today. Glad to find out that my friend's friend was very responsible and got her vaccinated. The pup is 4 months old. She's really lovely, isn't she? I hope we can find her a good home within the next few days..... Thanks to all of you who are helping.
CWB Posted May 23, 2013 Report Posted May 23, 2013 She doesn't really look like a pitbull. Maybe there's a bit in there but not much. ...and she's adorable.
Poe Bango Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Posted May 23, 2013 I don't know if this is good news or bad news. My friend just emailed me and told me that her friend gave the puppy to the man from the consignment shop who came to take her furniture. I don't want to jump to a negative conclusion, but I feel worried. I'm kicking myself right now -- I don't know my friend's friend, and I shouldn't have gotten involved exactly because of that. It's one thing when I personally have an animal here at my house. I am in control of what happens. It would have even been okay if the puppy was at the house of someone I actually know and we were directly working together to find it a home. Unfortunately, I don't even know this lady, and even though she knows I've been trying to find her (the puppy) a home, she and I have had no direct contact, and now poof, the puppy is gone. I am pissed at myself right now because I got so emotionally involved with this in just the last few days and now my heart is aching and worried. Thank you for your support of this beautiful dog. I'm praying that it worked out for the best. I won't be doing this friend-of-a-friend thing again. Peace out to all of you animal lovers. Love and blessings to all the needy animals.
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