Prayers please? Long.... dog prayers needed.
Dec 17, 2018 19:29:36 GMT
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Post by FuzzyMutt on Dec 17, 2018 19:29:36 GMT
Peas, if you can spare a moment to pray for a wretched mean dog that loves his family as much as they love him, please do. This dog is a trainwreck through no fault of his own, but he is so loved. Please keep the negative comments to yourself. And, if nothing else, consider making a much needed donation to a rescue effort or shelter. Rescue comes in many forms, it isn't always pretty.
If you can follow (sorry for the length)... 6 years ago, my brother wanted to adopt a dog. The shelter would not adopt one to him because he did not have a fenced in yard. My sister had a friend that did informal "dog rescue." Basically people would tell her if they knew of a dog in need and she'd help if she could. She became aware of two dogs being kept in terrible condition. They were in a room with 7 other dogs and fed very little. They literally had to fight for survival. There were two, litter mates, that weren't fighting enough for survival and were to be dumped. This friend of my sister heard about it and told my brother she could help him get one. My brother and my sister's guy went to pick up one of the dogs, and, they all were in such terrible shape. So my brother took one, and my sister's guy brought home the second dog that just wasn't quite mean enough. After these dogs were removed, animal control was called. The remaining 5 dogs were put to sleep.
My brother's dog is still scared of his own shadow. Unable to put a leash on him without him urinating on himself. Will now get in a car, but it took years, getting him out is tricky. Loves other dogs, and is petrified of humans. He will play enthusiastically with my dog, then if he notices someone other than my brother around, he will pee and run and hide. It's so very sad. It's been 6 years, and he's a different dog today than he was then. But very very damaged. This dog looks like a pit bull and most people give him space thank goodness.
The one my sister kept, for the first year or so, it seemed like he was the well adjusted one. After all, she had two dogs already and he learned house manners etc very quickly. For a couple years, he was able to spend time with the family and visitors freely in the house, although he quickly retired to a corner to avoid all but his favorite people. This is a very large dog (100 pounds or so.) My sister wanted to rehome him, but couldn't find anyone to take a dog with so many issues. And, she couldn't pass him off on someone without telling them. Further, she worried what kind of person would take a dog like that? Would he end up where he started? Or worse? So, she decided to keep him, and just do her best to keep anything bad from happening even though nipping and snapping at family friends had begun.
After a few more years, the reclusive tendencies became more and more amplified, and my sister began proactively separating him from all but very frequent visitors. She worked with a trainer that explained that he is afraid. That the nipping and snapping occurred when he couldn't get away. Because what followed? My sister tossed him in a crate, and he was left alone- in peace. So my sister became very very clear with people that his space was his space. It was not to be invaded. But of course, people always think they know someone else's dog more than the owner does. And that it was "mean" of her to keep him in the crate while other dogs were allowed to roam free. She even had people open his door.
One day he bit a very close family friend. Thankfully the bite wasn't bad, and didn't become infected, therefore no hospital, no legal issues. Friend was a true friend, and she didn't sue. He then went on to bite another person (minor.) I think there was another bite as well. Then the worst bite, the same friend that was the first bite approached the house from the backyard, and tried to enter the house. He bit her again. It was more than minor, although it was on her side and she felt responsible for it. All people that put themselves in proximity of a dog they KNOW needs to be left alone. This dog also likes to spend alot of time outside (again, away from people.) So my sister became very mindful of separating him from even closest friends. My parents who live across the street don't get to interact with him, even though he was at one time my mom's favorite "granddog." My brother is convinced he is loved by this dog, because he smells like the littermate. My sister is convinced my brother is delusional and that the dog doesn't like ANYONE except immediate family. PLEASEEE leave him alone! My brother is not alone in thinking that the dogs loves him, he's the exception.
My sister owns three dogs. One is little and plain annoying. One is a beautiful blue pit bull. He's huge, and "scary" looking. The kind of pit bull that people envision in the dog attack stories. He is literally the nicest dog I've ever met. The second one, the rescue who needs sooooo many prayers, is a pit bull with the markings of a beagle and the most soulful beautiful brown eyes. People don't think he's scary at all. So my sister is in a constant state of fear that people will put themselves around him. At the beginning of the month, there was a huge family event that brought alot of people to my sisters house, and there has been alot of holiday traffic (my sister has always been an extremely welcoming person who enjoys entertaining and people love being at her home.) She had put up gates between the kitchen and the dining room/rest of house, so he could have the kitchen, all to himself. People always come in the front door into the living room, dining room, and she put up signs and such to stay out of the kitchen due to the dog.
Anyway. The dog got sick, very very sick. Lost alot of weight, quit eating. At first she though it was too many visitors were stressing him. She slowed the visitors and he got sicker. They took him to emergency vet Saturday night and found he had a blockage in his intestine. Vet said it was fabric. They did the surgery Sunday morning (over $4k) and removed two large mens socks. The washer and dryer are in the kitchen.
Anyway, if you can find it in your heart to pray for this poor tortured dog, please offer up a prayer. This dog has never been anything but sweet and loving to his family, and has been through so very much. His whole life has been about being protected from people. He's scared to death of people. I'm not his biggest fan, never have been. But he's my nieces love and my sister's best friend. She's inconsolable that she should have done more. It's unfathomable that there is more that she could have done. His surgery was Sunday and he came through it. Today is the day we know if he's likely to make it or not. Please say a prayer for him, my sister's family, and all the dogs out there abused and neglected.


If you can follow (sorry for the length)... 6 years ago, my brother wanted to adopt a dog. The shelter would not adopt one to him because he did not have a fenced in yard. My sister had a friend that did informal "dog rescue." Basically people would tell her if they knew of a dog in need and she'd help if she could. She became aware of two dogs being kept in terrible condition. They were in a room with 7 other dogs and fed very little. They literally had to fight for survival. There were two, litter mates, that weren't fighting enough for survival and were to be dumped. This friend of my sister heard about it and told my brother she could help him get one. My brother and my sister's guy went to pick up one of the dogs, and, they all were in such terrible shape. So my brother took one, and my sister's guy brought home the second dog that just wasn't quite mean enough. After these dogs were removed, animal control was called. The remaining 5 dogs were put to sleep.
My brother's dog is still scared of his own shadow. Unable to put a leash on him without him urinating on himself. Will now get in a car, but it took years, getting him out is tricky. Loves other dogs, and is petrified of humans. He will play enthusiastically with my dog, then if he notices someone other than my brother around, he will pee and run and hide. It's so very sad. It's been 6 years, and he's a different dog today than he was then. But very very damaged. This dog looks like a pit bull and most people give him space thank goodness.
The one my sister kept, for the first year or so, it seemed like he was the well adjusted one. After all, she had two dogs already and he learned house manners etc very quickly. For a couple years, he was able to spend time with the family and visitors freely in the house, although he quickly retired to a corner to avoid all but his favorite people. This is a very large dog (100 pounds or so.) My sister wanted to rehome him, but couldn't find anyone to take a dog with so many issues. And, she couldn't pass him off on someone without telling them. Further, she worried what kind of person would take a dog like that? Would he end up where he started? Or worse? So, she decided to keep him, and just do her best to keep anything bad from happening even though nipping and snapping at family friends had begun.
After a few more years, the reclusive tendencies became more and more amplified, and my sister began proactively separating him from all but very frequent visitors. She worked with a trainer that explained that he is afraid. That the nipping and snapping occurred when he couldn't get away. Because what followed? My sister tossed him in a crate, and he was left alone- in peace. So my sister became very very clear with people that his space was his space. It was not to be invaded. But of course, people always think they know someone else's dog more than the owner does. And that it was "mean" of her to keep him in the crate while other dogs were allowed to roam free. She even had people open his door.
One day he bit a very close family friend. Thankfully the bite wasn't bad, and didn't become infected, therefore no hospital, no legal issues. Friend was a true friend, and she didn't sue. He then went on to bite another person (minor.) I think there was another bite as well. Then the worst bite, the same friend that was the first bite approached the house from the backyard, and tried to enter the house. He bit her again. It was more than minor, although it was on her side and she felt responsible for it. All people that put themselves in proximity of a dog they KNOW needs to be left alone. This dog also likes to spend alot of time outside (again, away from people.) So my sister became very mindful of separating him from even closest friends. My parents who live across the street don't get to interact with him, even though he was at one time my mom's favorite "granddog." My brother is convinced he is loved by this dog, because he smells like the littermate. My sister is convinced my brother is delusional and that the dog doesn't like ANYONE except immediate family. PLEASEEE leave him alone! My brother is not alone in thinking that the dogs loves him, he's the exception.
My sister owns three dogs. One is little and plain annoying. One is a beautiful blue pit bull. He's huge, and "scary" looking. The kind of pit bull that people envision in the dog attack stories. He is literally the nicest dog I've ever met. The second one, the rescue who needs sooooo many prayers, is a pit bull with the markings of a beagle and the most soulful beautiful brown eyes. People don't think he's scary at all. So my sister is in a constant state of fear that people will put themselves around him. At the beginning of the month, there was a huge family event that brought alot of people to my sisters house, and there has been alot of holiday traffic (my sister has always been an extremely welcoming person who enjoys entertaining and people love being at her home.) She had put up gates between the kitchen and the dining room/rest of house, so he could have the kitchen, all to himself. People always come in the front door into the living room, dining room, and she put up signs and such to stay out of the kitchen due to the dog.
Anyway. The dog got sick, very very sick. Lost alot of weight, quit eating. At first she though it was too many visitors were stressing him. She slowed the visitors and he got sicker. They took him to emergency vet Saturday night and found he had a blockage in his intestine. Vet said it was fabric. They did the surgery Sunday morning (over $4k) and removed two large mens socks. The washer and dryer are in the kitchen.
Anyway, if you can find it in your heart to pray for this poor tortured dog, please offer up a prayer. This dog has never been anything but sweet and loving to his family, and has been through so very much. His whole life has been about being protected from people. He's scared to death of people. I'm not his biggest fan, never have been. But he's my nieces love and my sister's best friend. She's inconsolable that she should have done more. It's unfathomable that there is more that she could have done. His surgery was Sunday and he came through it. Today is the day we know if he's likely to make it or not. Please say a prayer for him, my sister's family, and all the dogs out there abused and neglected.

