I just went in to the vets surgery and?

Question

there is an abandoned puppy that a male took in yesterday and told them to put it to sleep because he couldnt be bothered anymore with it. The puppy has patches all over her skin and obviously has some sort of skin disease, she is also very very timid. The vet has not put her to sleep and is going to do some tests on her to see what is what. She is so beautiful and I myself know that I am going to lose my own dog sometime in the future as she has cancer.. I am tempted but there problem is she is a pit bull crossed with something else (dont know what) Another problem is that my family are flying out on holidays in 3 weeks time and wont be back til min Feb.. My dear friend is coming to stay with my dog and look after her, give her meds etc. My friend loves my dog as much as I do but would it be fair for me to get this other dog (after her medical etc) and leave them both with her. Other thing is I am unsure about pitbulls are they dangerous. I am not a breeder and we do have children....

I am prepared to give love, dicipline, excerise and pay medical bills to whatever amount it costs to keep an animal healthy and happy.
However the dog will be alone for 6 hours day (work, school etc) My youngest child is 13 and can act silly with the dog (playful) The dog will have a yard to run in however I am more for keeping the dog indoors at night and when we are at home (I allow my dog to sleep with us)
My current dog has cancer and has cost me a fortune over the past 2 months - I have her insured so am getting part back but will brining a puppy in to my home effect my other dog (health wise)
Yes I will be asking the vet all these questions too but its always good to have opinions from others.. The vet may turn around and say I can't have her even if I wanted to take her... Who know and time will tell. The opions from all of you are great . Thanks in advance

Answer 1

There's a lot of things to consider here. First and foremost - if your current dog is fighting cancer, you don't want to introduce anything into her environment that would further compromise her immune system. That's the most important thing right now and you should focus on that. Secondly - you don't want to adopt a pet and then disappear a few weeks after bringing it home. This is confusing and extremely stressful especially on a puppy. Last but certainly not least - pitbulls are GREAT DOGS! Yes, I said it. With all my experience and being around numerous breeds, I freely state that I would choose a pittbull over ANY toy breed out there. The problem with their reputation lies in poor social skills and bad owners. If you're already treating your other dog for cancer, you're obviously a good owner and it seems to me that you'll give a pitbull the proper training and socialization it needs to be a beautiful dog. I hope this helps. Good luck.

Answer 2

I think part of the problem is that you feel like you would be being disloyal to your own dog if you took in this new dog. I had the same problem when my dog, and best friend, died 2 years ago. I was heartbroken, and then my parents got a new dog-a pug, and I was furious. I thought it was disloyal to my dog. But then I realized that I could honor her memory by loving the new puppy. By taking in this new dog, you would be doing a wonderful thing, this poor dog deserves a loving home. I definetely think you should do it, as long as she is cleared medically. Pitbulls can be dangerous, but usually only if they have been used for fight clubs or been taught violence in the past. Since you said she was timid, I think she will be fine. As for your friend, ask her how she feels about taking care of two animals. I'm sure she won't mind, especially with how much good your doing.

On a side note, spend sometime with your old dog and love her as much as possible. Make sure you say goodbye, I can tell you from experience that if you don't, her death will be a lot harder on you. Good luck.

Answer 3

Pit bulls have really been given a bad rep. It is all about how a dog is raised. Working at a vet, I have come in contact with many, many pits and they can be some of the sweetest dogs out there. Pitbulls can be aggressive and territorial, but I blame it on the owner of that dog. You cant put down a pit cross puppy thinking that the dog will be harmful. If you take it in, care for it and love it, it will earn a place in your heart just like your older dog. Its too bad that people (mainly out of greed) have ruined alot of breeds..

Answer 4

Sweetie, the dog is at the vets office. She is with professionals. The vet is probably the best person to tell you about the dog's temperament.

There is no bad breed, just bad owners! I have just dealt with 2 in the past two days. Neither were bad dogs. Both were ill mannered. They liked to jump up, and lick my face. (Maybe they were just tasting me to see if I were worth biting?) Pitts need to have consistent discipline and training. They are very good dogs, if properly trained. If you have the time to spend with the dog, she may turn out to be the best friend you ever had!

Answer 5

Hi, I am in NY and a dog owner and meet a lot of dogs every day in the street and dog run. Pit bulls/pb mixes have been the nicest dogs around. They are very loving, wriggly, and filled with kisses. The key is to RAISE IT correctly, with love, and teach your kids to not hurt or tease the animal. Also remember mixed breeds are NOT inbred like "pure" breeds, so will be healthier and less likely to have weird behavioral problems.

Answer 6

I have two dogs that are pit mixes. ONe is a boxer pit mix and the outer is border collie pit mix. I also have a couple chihuahuas, and a couple mini daschunds.

Bud our pit boxer mix loves puppies. I really mean that! Bud is now about 10. Anytime we bring in a new puppy he loves it. He plays and plays. Now he will growl and snap at a puppy on occassion but I have learned that gentle Bud will not hurt them he is just teaching. When our chihuahuas and daschunds were puppies Bud would lay on the ground and play with them by rolling them with his nose. last pup we had in a couple months ago, a 7 month old shepard pup he ran and played with . Point is Bud adjust his pay to the size of th epup. At one point I thought Buddy the boxer pit mix was getting mean. He was growling at me and looking threatening. I was on the verge of having him put down then I noticed the look in his face when I was making over the little dogs. I stared hugging Bud and making sure he got his full share of loving and attention. And from the very day I stared to make sure he did not feel left out the growlyness went away. He was hurt and jealous.

Bud once the dogs are grown he expects them to behave with mor decorume as does nay good parent. But if they lay down in front of him and ask nicely he will still lick their ears and faces. And he will still let the 2 year olds politely talk him out of a toy.

Then there is our Border Collie pit mix. She was abused. If you are sitting on the couch and she is any where near you is you raise a leg to cross your leg she screams and runs. She is and older dog but new to our family. She is was, evidently made to stay outside in storms so she is very afraid of storms. When we got her she was thin her coat was gray and brittle she was obviously being fed garbage. Now you can't find her ribs and her coat is a glossy jet black. She is too timid to be agressive. She plays well with the bigger dogs. We don't let her play with the small ones yet. She did nip our oldest dog a Laso apso mix. She got th eold dog on the nose and the old dog had to go to the vet with a bloody nose. BUT the pit mix was jealous of food. You get taht and it takes a long time to teach a dog it does not have to defend food. AND she nipped the old dog once, she did not bite or attack. Like I said Sweetie is older and she is learning about lving in a pack and in a home. She is doing great.

A pit mix will most likely be a very nice dog. And one of the ways to assure a dog does not get agressive, any dog does not get agressive, is to never allow rough play with the dog. Do not beat or hit the dog as punishment. And you make certain the children do not hurt the dog! I mean that as serious as a heart attack! You can't let kids mistreat a dog!!!! Any dog.

Lots of times the reasons pits are so mean si that they ahve been taught to be taht way. The methods used to teach ptis to be mean are barbaric! Cruel! You would probaly find it hard to belevie anyone would treat any living creature in such a manner.

Dogs can grow to be equal to taht of a 3 year old child. I think if you can give this dog a good home and help it to get well and thirve you will probaly have a very loving loyal family memeber. We have several rescues and it is rewarding!

Answer 7

as long as she is well socialized with lots of dogs and lots of people she should make a fine pet. And a new puppy could actually give you a little more time with your current dog because the pup will bring change and companionship to your dog.

Answer 8

If your pittbull mix is nice go ahead, Your saving a dogs life and I bet that dog would be thank you for that..
Some pittbulls can be dangerous but not all of them, my nieghbors pitbull is a full pittbull and it is SUPER nice and shy. All pittbulls dont have all the same attitude...
Each and every single one has a heart of there own.
Thanks for rescuing a dogs life

Answer 9

Pit Bulls make excellent pets for families. It just depends on how they are raised!

Answer 10

do you have any idea how old the pitt bull is. I am leary about having a PB around kids especially if it has not been in the house with the kids as a puppy. Also with it being timid it might be afraid it will be hurt and snap at the kids-----------I dont know.