atom631 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 We have a 2.5-3yr old catahoula mix that attacked my daughter last night. She needed about 8 stitches on her eyebrow and she has multiple scratches on her face. My wife witnessed the event and said it was completely unprovoked. My daughter was near our stove showing her friend the gingerbread house she made. The dog was on the opposite side of the room (it’s a great room - kitchen, dining, living all in one) and just out of nowhere charged my daughter and pounced on her. My daughter broke free after the initial attack and was smart enough to climb on top of the counter. My wife ran over and grabbed the dog and put her outside. There’s been other incidents where she’s exhibited questionable behavior but it never went this far. We always made excuses as to why she did something and after last night, i think it was the final straw. We’ve tried training as well and we feel at this point it’s beyond trying to make it work. She is great with adults. She’s a big lap dog with my wife and I. She snuggles us and sleeps in the bed with us. She would be great in a house with no kids. Does anyone here Iknow anyone or any organizations that take dogs like this,? Would someone on here want her? I’d be willing to bring her anywhere in the northeast. . We do not want to get her euthanized. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Why? Pics don't explain much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom631 Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 1 minute ago, best3444 said: Why? Pics don't explain much. Not sure what happened with my initial post, it deleted the text when i added the pics. But I just re-added it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Aww. That's extremely unfortunate. I hope she finds a good home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 How about this place? https://bdrr.org/surrender-form/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom631 Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Keyser_Soze said: How about this place? https://bdrr.org/surrender-form/ Thanks. I’ll look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Sorry to hear this man. If you lived on the West Coast I would try to find a home for her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggles Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I'm so sorry. It looks like she gets along with your other dog great too. I'd take her in a heartbeat if I wasn't at work 12 hours a day. Definitely don't put her down, someone wants her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom631 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 11 hours ago, Puggles said: I'm so sorry. It looks like she gets along with your other dog great too. I'd take her in a heartbeat if I wasn't at work 12 hours a day. Definitely don't put her down, someone wants her. I wish that was so, but the outlook doesnt look good. My wife and I have been scrambling to find a sanctuary or trainer or someone who works with dogs like this and we are hitting brick walls. If I dont have a home for her by the end of the week, I am going to have to put her down. I really cant blame anyone for not wanting the dog. She attacked a child unprovoked. Usually if it could be isolated to a cause - food, territory, etc.. its something a trainer can work with...but we have no trigger to associate the attack to. Its looking more like it could be a neurological issue and that cant be corrected with training. Its just so sad because shes been a really sweet, affectionate dog otherwise. My house is a sad place right now - its like we are living with a ghost. Shes amongst us right now (just my wife and i), shes wagging her tail and cuddling with us....but ultimately her end awaits and we are going to be the ones to do it. Its such a mindfuck. of all the weeks too. I have a giant presentation to make at work to about 150 people and my mind is just not clear and focused. im glued to my phone hoping for a message or a response to the dozens of people ive reached out to with good news....and to top it all off - last thursday night driving home late a deer ran into my truck and completely destroyed the front end. It was dark, wooded road, no street lights and it was raining. Never even saw it coming. It bolted out of the woods, smashed into my truck and then took off back into the woods again. Poor deer must been running on adrenaline and eventually died somewhere in the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 lololololol other than attacking a child unprovoked she’s really a sweet affectionate dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom631 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Biggie said: lololololol other than attacking a child unprovoked she’s really a sweet affectionate dog i mean, ya.. exactly. weve had her for almost 3 years and this incident really did come out of nowhere. earlier in the same day, my daughter was laying with her and put reindeer antlers on her head. the dog licked her face. even when we replay the other times wheres shes been a little weird, it never felt like it was something to be really worried about. this why a lot of the people ive talked seem to think it could be a neurological thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 @atom631 If you’re in Massachusetts, you could contact the MSPCA in Boston. I know that they have trainers that can help evaluate cases like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom631 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Kal-El814 said: @atom631 If you’re in Massachusetts, you could contact the MSPCA in Boston. I know that they have trainers that can help evaluate cases like this. Im in NY, but I have at least one option. I contacted this place, www.spiritanimal.org. They are a sanctuary in upstate NY. They specialize in dogs similar to mine. They finally got back to me today. They would be willing to take her... one caveat - I need to donate $5000 for the lifetime care of the dog. As of now, we are leaning towards this bc shes young. Vet visits, food and care for the rest of her life would probably be about that much (she costs me about $50/mo in food alone )...but its still a lot of money. I need to find out if there is any sort of guarantee that they dont take my money and then just put her down a month later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, atom631 said: Im in NY, but I have at least one option. I contacted this place, www.spiritanimal.org. They are a sanctuary in upstate NY. They specialize in dogs similar to mine. They finally got back to me today. They would be willing to take her... one caveat - I need to donate $5000 for the lifetime care of the dog. As of now, we are leaning towards this bc shes young. Vet visits, food and care for the rest of her life would probably be about that much (she costs me about $50/mo in food alone )...but its still a lot of money. I need to find out if there is any sort of guarantee that they dont take my money and then just put her down a month later. Where in NY are you? I just looked up where Boonville is and depending on where you are Boston may only be a marginally longer drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 $5k?! Just make your kid walk around in a football helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I love animals just as much as the next guy but once they cross a line like attacking my child for no apparent reason then all bets are off. It’s just an animal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 21 minutes ago, Rachel said: You don’t have a child Yeah I do. And a wife. You have no idea who or what I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 You can’t keep her longer than a week? What about like a garage or outside except to sleep? Idk what the weather is like where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 hour ago, johnny said: You can’t keep her longer than a week? What about like a garage or outside except to sleep? Idk what the weather is like where you are. 33 minutes ago, Rachel said: Yeah why the 1 week deadline Because he doesn’t want his kid mauled to death obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Biggie said: Because he doesn’t want his kid mauled to death obviously Obviously that is the priority. I’m wondering why the dog can’t be sequestered for longer than a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom631 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 yes, I don’t want another incident. It’ll also make it harder to let her go the longer we postpone it. im on Long Island, NY. Weather is up and down this time of year. i don’t have a place really for her to stay other than my great room. I spoke to the vet today and NY state law is you cannot euthanize a dog until 10 days after a bite. I guess they want to see if rabies become present. So i have until wed nov 20th to figure something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom631 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 10 hours ago, Kal-El814 said: @atom631 If you’re in Massachusetts, you could contact the MSPCA in Boston. I know that they have trainers that can help evaluate cases like this. 6 hours ago, Jason said: Where in NY are you? I just looked up where Boonville is and depending on where you are Boston may only be a marginally longer drive. We had her trained and evaluated after a few other weird incidents. They told us she’s not aggressive but be careful. The guy who evaluated her is widely known in this area for being a great trainer. He does all the Suffolk county police dogs. Im not sure what type of evaluation that can provide that would change my situation. If they could help place her after an evaluation I would strongly consider making the trip up to MA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom631 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Jason said: Where in NY are you? I just looked up where Boonville is and depending on where you are Boston may only be a marginally longer drive. We’ve been researching this place more and it’s not looking like a good option. My fear of them taking my money then just putting the dog down seems to be probable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 9 hours ago, Biggie said: Yeah I do. And a wife. You have no idea who or what I am. You probably don’t even really like the falcons because who would admit to liking that shitty team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said: You probably don’t even really like the falcons because who would admit to liking that shitty team? Wow. Reported for de-railing the thread off topic. This is about Atoms evil pos dog not about you Keyser you selfish pos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, Biggie said: Wow. Reported for de-railing the thread off topic. This is about Atoms evil pos dog not about you Keyser you selfish pos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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