Another Victim - My 5 Month Old Rescue

[NewRescueMom]

I needed a place to chat so please bear with me -
My 5 month old boy crossed over last nite at approximately 4:15pm. My husband and I rescued this little guy at 12 weeks of age from a shelter. He was a wonderful guy in the beginning but things quickly changed. We found out that the shelter which adopted him out to us was told by a reputable Rottie org that he should not have been adopted out and signs of aggression were visible at 9 weeks of age. Long story short his attacks on me were severe. I kept hanging on thinking it was me and that I had failed at our training etc. After a lot of soul searching and talks with expert Rott folks I knew what had to be done. I can only hope that god will forgive me and know that we did the responsible thing for the breed, the pup and society. What if this little guy was adopted out to a family with an infant -those bites on me could have been a babys face! I did alot of crying last nite and must know we did what needed to be done! He was an innocent victim of a backyard breeder.
Thanks for listening!

[Judi W]

One of the biggest responsibilities in animal husbandry is that of putting an animal down. A person who cannot do that should not own animals. You did do the right thing. Please remember, that dogs like this do not lead happy lives. In addition to endangering others, they live in a stress filled and greatly circumscribed world.

I'm sorry you had to do this, but most happy that you were responsible enough in your care of this pup.

[K9-man]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[mrsknicks71]

I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that you did the right thing as hard as it is to realize right now. God Bless you.

[marianne]

Very sorry to read what you have to endure. The pup just didn't have a chance to make it in society. You gave it your all! Now the little one is at peace,playing away at the bridge with all our lost ones. There is another puppy just waiting for you to find it! You really did the right thing.

[KatMc]

I'm so for your loss. I've been reading your posts and kept praying that something would change.

You did the right thing for all involved. And I agree that you will find the perfect "rescue" that needs you and will be exactly what you need.

You're in my thoughts,

Kathy

[Karyn]

You gave him love and warmth and he went to the bridge held in loving arms. Without you he may well have had an uglier fate. .. and died alone never having known kindness and love.

[Dale Green Young]

God will forgive you, and you need to forgive yourself. You absolutely did the right thing for him, and he is now safe, stress-free and happy - things that were not going to be part of his life if he remained on earth.

I'm sorry you had to do this - I'm sorry that the world is filled with people who care so little for the lives they bring in to the world.

[Sampson's Mom]

I am so sorry for everything you have gone through and the pain you are feeling. Please know you did the right thing. We had Sampson for 6 years. He got sick just after he turned 5 but we were able to manage him fairly well with medication for the last year. In March he started to show some subtle signs of aggression that got worse over the next few weeks. It was the hardest decision we have ever made, but we had to let him go. We have two small children and I would never forgive myself if something had happened to one of them. It's a terrible decision to make, but it's the only responsible one. You did the right thing. I wish things could have worked out differently for you. I'll be thinking of you.

[Elijah's Mom]

I am so very sorry for your loss. God Bless You.......may time help to heal the pain that you are feeling at this time. I really think you had no other choice.....your puppy is now at peace.

[rott51]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Take heart in knowing you did the right thing. My prayers are with you.

[NewRescueMom]

Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. It means alot to my husband and I that we are not alone and DID make the right decision.

[Sansano]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I think you did the right thing. This is one of the reasons I feel much more comfortable reccommending Rescue organizations to people instead of SPCA's or shelters. The expertise just isn't there at the shelter that is needed to evaluate this breed.

[rottnreba]

You certainly did the right thing. I am so sorry. Don't be hard on yourself. Take comfort in the good times he had with you.

[Adriana]

NewRescueMom:

I went through the same process as you did. I'm very sorry for your loss. Try not to feel guilty. Some things can not be made better, no matter how we tried...