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Originally Posted by gracielove  I am sorry to have to post this. It seems a person cannot say anything on this board without being attacked for their position. I hope that the OP will ignore this comment.
When a dog of any breed attempts to kill or viciously attacks another animal, or worse a human, the situation with that animal has already been out of control. The owner obviously does not have control over that dog. Television programs that represent the rehabilitation of these dogs are wonderful, however, these cases of rehab are the exception and not what is happening across the country. Very few people have the training and ability to properly rehab a dog that has already mauled another animal. It is very doubtful that those people would be able to find an accredited place to do it. If they could that would be wonderful but unfortunately it likely will not happen. Shelters are full of pit bulls and other dogs that are put down daily because of aggressive behavior. I say this with great sadness because the American Staffordshire Terrier is a wonderful breed that has been hijacked by irresponsible breeders to create a very unreliable and dangerous group of dogs. I say again. It is not the dogs fault. It is the fault of irresponsible humans and it is they that have caused this tragedy. The dog who did this to the OP's dog can never be trusted in a normal neighborhood environment again. Rather than move the dog to another location where it is a threat to others or to place it in a shelter to suffer and eventually be put down it is my opinion that the kindest thing to do is have the animal humanely put down. I realize others are free to state their own opinions. I am not cold hearted about this but I am a realist. I love the breed and I hope someone cared for that dog but they did not do well by the dog or their neighbors. As for terriers killing rats being related to pit bulls attacking Yorkies.......I can only say that there is no reason or excuse what so ever for a dog of any breed to attack and maul another dog. It is not the natural instinct of the American Staffordshire Terrier to do this. A well bred AST is a wonderful loving companion dog. |
i agree 200% with everything you said and i hope we get an update on the strong lil guy i say strong cause he has made it this far i just want to stay positive that he will pull through all this completely!!
Ask~Believe~Receive praying having faith and he will come through!!!