[Haley5392]

I have re-homed a dog and it was the hardest day in my life. Long story short- I have a Rott/Aussie mix which is 4 and the 2nd dog I brought in for his friend was his half brother and full Aussie. Well they got along for the most part at first; We got the full Aussie at 3 wks because the mom abandoned the pups--very sad since she was a great mom to the Rott/Aussie mix. Mom was an aussie dad was the rott by the way. Well as time went on the Aussie started getting very aggressive and was hurting his big bro all the time. Broke my heart. We tried many things and nothing worked. We even had them fixed and it was still an issue. Well we got a Pit that we were fostering for my hubby's bro and he was strictly inside but when he went outside the Aussie would attack him... this Pit was very lenient and an awesome dog who was fixed also. Well we got our 1st yorkie at this time and I didn't even think about letting Mason out back but one day in a hurry I put him out back and the Aussie attacked my Rott/Aussie and Mason jumped on the Aussie defending the Rott. Scary I'd say the least but Mason is a big dog in a small body, well at least that's what he thinks. My Rott couldn't eat, pee, drink, etc with out the Aussie jumping on him and fighting him... which he wasn't raised like that. We deliberated for weeks about it and found an old man in town that needed a farming companion. Had huge space of land and no other dogs and I'm happy to say that it was the best decision made. I was HEARTBROKEN and balled for weeks after we let him go cause he too was our baby. But now I have just the Rott and 2 yorkies and everyone is living in peace (most of the time, Mason sometimes doesn't like the Rott but he gets over it) and that is what really counts to me! Just thought I'd share... .because that is the only reason I'd give up an animal... After that we incorporated our Rott to be a full inside dog which is why Mason is a lil touchy but it works and they all get the love and attention needed.