Is a dog doomed...?

Question

If a dog bites someone, is he labeled forever as a 'bite dog'? The bite was a bit provoked, he was being layed on and he had just been seperated from his best dog friend. (We r having to re home our pets due to a foreclosure on our home) We had him for 5 years and he has always been the sweetest dog. I think he was very stressed about the seperation and probably didn't like being layed on by a teenager. I am having trouble finding a home for him since he's a bigger, older dog. So my question is would any shelter take him as my last resort? NOT THE POUND! I'm talking a no-kill shelter. I plan on keeping him until the day we move, but that's only a couple a weeks from now. Please does anyone know where I can take him if I must take him to a shelter?

Believe me, a shelter is the last resort. But like I said, most people don't want a bigger, older dog. I have been having a hard time finding a home for him and it's a shame because he really is just a big nerd! i've had dogs my whole life and he is and always will be my favorite, it's breaking my heart to have to let him go!

Answer 1

Make sure you explain that he is not really an aggresive dog.... he was provoked... you might not want to say anything at all, if it was not his fault....its a little dishonest but it will give him more of a chance....as long as the bite was not reported....then call around to the local rescues.... they would be your biggest help.. call your local vet and ask for numbers they usually have lists....good luck...smile

Answer 2

Depends on the severity of the bite and whether is was his first offense. Most states have a "free bite" law. If your dog killed another dog or child, that would be euthanasia. But from what you describe, it sounds like you should still be able to keep him, but you will have to have him registered as a "mean and vicious" animal and there are certain things that you must comply with. Such as keeping him leashed at all times, proof of rabies vaccinations, keep him muzzled when out in a public area. If you keep him outside, they may require you to have him in a fenced yard.

If you must take him to a shelter, look around and look for a "No Kill" shelter. I bought one of my dogs from a no kill shelter. Poor guy! He was there for 6 months before I came along. I also found a stray and nobody came to claim him, but I was not able to keep him either. So I got out my yellow pages (You can look through the internet) and called them and asked specifically if they were a no kill shelter.

Answer 3

Instead of a shelter try to see if there is a Pals for Paws in you area they have foster parents for dogs who would take in your dog. The organization will try to place the dog into a good home. They take in older dogs. If it is an older dog they might place with an older couple. That is how we got our puppy. Also dogs can get stress like humans and they can sense your stress too. If the bite was provoked I think your dog is not a biter.

Answer 4

I would really check into the so called "No Kill" shelters. Being in the animal control business for many years in the past, some of those shelters actually DO euthanize animals. Others do not but the animals are kept in kennels for months. What kind of life is that? There are reputable rescues and shelters. You just really need to do your homework.

Answer 5

you could contact your vet some times they know of good shelters or of other pet owners who would take in another pet.
I think the biting was due to what is going on around your animal and being separated from the other dog. just be more aware of what is going on and warn others that he is a little stress out

Answer 6

If he has a known history of biting the shelter will probably put him down. Why don't you go to craigslist and take a picture and post him there for free? You can check out who ever answers in an email.But at least he will have a chance.

Answer 7

Don't tell the shelter about the bite. And don't take him to a shelter anyways...ask friends, family and neighbours until you find someone who can love him.

Answer 8

this type of shame. Your dad could have extra uncomplicated experience than that. of direction, in case you will provide the canines treats, the canines is going to chosen those treats over actual meals, and what's maximum suitable for it. As for the chocolate, what type of loopy vet to you pass to?? She replaced into in basic terms encouraging your dad to feed the canines issues like chocolate by skill of telling him small quantities won't harm. i could wager a Snickers bar isn't too undesirable, considering the fact it is in many situations peanuts and caramel , whether it won't be very stable for the canines the two. Being that it particularly is a small canines, it particularly is not stable for it. i could think of no longer something extra effective than the occasional M&M, as in one piece could be extra effective than sufficient. attempt to proceed to persuade your dad it particularly is no longer stable for the canines. optimistically it does no longer pass so some distance as your puppy having to be rushed to the vet from a chocolate overdose, or some such element. yet, maybe it is the only way he will learn. You do all you could for the canines. cover the treats in case you could. yet, if his meals regimen is persevering with treats, than, do no longer overfeed him on his everyday meals. you could no longer have the little guy getting too fat, so discover ways to regulate the quantity of meals to replicate the quantity of treats, in case you be attentive to what I advise. extra the treats, much less the meals. Sorry to hearken to your dad isn't being very in charge, yet you are trying to that's what's significant. as quickly as he has had to pay some high priced vet costs because of the fact of his nonsense, he could determine it out. Wishing you the main suitable.

Answer 9

I don't know where you live but you must be careful of the no-kill ones. Sometimes they just transfer the dogs to one that will euthanize them in order to make room. I'm not sure where else you could bring him, but good luck!