Answering The Most Difficult Questions

» Renie_Burghardt - Difficult Questions

Hi Joan, this happened to my daughter recently. She adopted an older dog that she felt very sorry for. He seemed very loving, and the Shelter assured her that he loved kids. Well, he didn't, and bit one of my granddaughters twice. In the end, she had to take him back. She cried over him, but he just couldn't be trusted. Thank you for this thoughtful article. Hope all is well with you, Joan!

-- posted by Renie_Burghardt

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» pyrangel - Re: Difficult Questions

In response to message posted by Renie_Burghardt:

Renie,
This is one of the most difficult responsibilities of being a Rescuer. I don't know why some folks think that Rescuers can wave a magic wand, and handle such situations--but sometimes we just can't. We must be prepared to do the responsible thing, to humanely release a tortured soul. It is heartbreaking.
Joan

-- posted by pyrangel

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» Joy Butler - Difficult Questions

This is a sad situation. I guess I would always be hoping that there would be some place the dog could fit in. I remember a large dog, once, who wanted, unprovoked, to attack everyone he saw. Eventually a man who wanted a guard dog for a place of business he had, took him. I was glad things worked out but then, again, this wouldn't have worked with a small dog or one who is aggressive only sometime.

-- posted by Joy Butler

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