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jenny052601 Member Posts: 80 |
posted 11-30-2003 10:42 AM
My husband and I first rescued a female beagle. then came the pitbull that showed up outside the hotel I work at who's throat had been slashed and had gashes all over his chest and shoulders. At fisrst I said pit bull..... look at the size of his head..... and those teeth..... NO WAY. I said we'd keep him until the animal shelter opened after the holiday. By monday morning I wasn't so sure if I'd take him to them. Then when I called they said he'd be euthenized. I said no way. I'd report him as found and hang onto him for the 30 day waiting periond. Anyway now he's been with us for quite a while. I tried rescuing a female pit that was brought in to my vet as a stray. She had been hit by a car. It shattered her rear femur. In surgery they found they had to amputate, it had been that way over 2 weeks. Then after surgery while recovering in her kennel she went into cardiac and respiratory arrest. They couldn't resucitate her. Now my husband and I constantly find ourselves hoping for another rescue wether it be desperate like her, or an already rescued rehab. Anyway I'm being really long winded. I'd really like to adopt another pit. I just wonder how feasable that is. i know that pits may become dog aggresive as they get older, and that there is no real way of predicting this. I know many groups do not recomend multi pit houses, and definalty not same sex houses. I also understand they don't really know who they area dopting to, and don't want to put any dog in a bad situation. but I know people do have multi pit houses. My pit is a 1-2 year old neutered male who wants to play w/ every other dog he sees. Even the female pit that I introduced him to that wanted to tear him to pieces. My beagle is a female about the same age soon to be spayed. She is the queen of the house. We use chain link dog runs, and crates to contain our dogs. As well as tie outs for some roaming priveldges. Otherwise they are in the house playing with us. There is no unsupervised interaction. Is 3 dogs too much, 2 of them being pits? What kind of experiences do you guys have? Are we crazy for wanting a 2nd pit? We lean toward a female. Does the same sex "rule" apply to other dog breeds as well? thanks to those of you who had the patience to read this far :-) IP: Logged |
goob Member Posts: 552 |
posted 11-30-2003 11:17 AM
Same sex APBT pairs are usually the most likely to cause problems, but same sex APBT and other breed pairs have issues just about as often. Our older APBT is very easygoing in the house, and gets along pretty well with the three smaller dogs (two females and a male), ok with the younger APBT (too rowdy and tries to test Goo once in a while, which is why I say "ok"). The younger APBT gets along ok with Goo, and can be in the same room with the female Dachshund, but has to be supervised in both situations, much more closely in the latter. She's not allowed around the other two, maybe never will be. Given your situation (two immature dogs, one APBT, one not, opposite sexes, etc) I'd say that your best bet would be a female, as long as your beagle is pretty easygoing around other dogs. I would also like to make a plug for older dogs here, as I think that a mature (4 yrs or older) dog would be best, as you'll already have a good idea as to their dog aggression tendencies by then, and they wouldn't be likely to change so late. APBTs commonly live to be 12-14 yrs old, so a 4-7 yr old dog would still have plenty of life left in them, and you'd be helping out a hard to place dog at the same time. You sound like you've done your research, and are putting a lot of thought into this. I say that if you think you're prepared to jump into multiple APBTs, go for it. Just be prepared for the possibility that they MAY not get along, no matter what you do, and never take their getting along for granted. BTW, here are some rescue groups in the WA area, not sure how close they are to you, but many will find transport for a dog if they find the "right" home for them, so don't let a bit of distance stop you. I couldn't help but look through the dogs they had listed, and found this cute girl: http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2058475 [This message has been edited by goob (edited 11-30-2003).] IP: Logged |
jenny052601 Member Posts: 80 |
posted 11-30-2003 01:08 PM
She does look very sweet. I have looked into Pit Bull project and my one problem is that they require contact with your home owners insurance company. I am sure my insurance would be cancelled if they knew I had anything to do with pit Bulls. Thats another question I had is who do you guys have home owners insurance with and do they know about your pits? I know it sounds really bad, but I'm afraid of huge ins. rates and being cancelled etc. Jenny IP: Logged |
goob Member Posts: 552 |
posted 11-30-2003 02:33 PM
quote: You might be surprised. Maybe try calling from someplace other than your house and just asking them if they refuse home owners based on the breed of dog a person owns?
quote: I'm not entirely sure (my parents have the insurance, as I still live with them), but I think it's through Allstate or something with a similar name, could be wrong. They asked us if we had any dogs who had bitten, or who had been trained to attack, and that was it. I don't know though if that varies with the area though, or if it's an agency wide policy. There was a website somewhere online that had a list of bull breed friendly isnurance agencies, but I don't have the link... sorry You may also try contacting local rescue groups and asking if they can recommend an insurance company to go through, they'd probably be able to help. If not, call around to different companies and just ask if they refuse insurance based on breed of dog, the worst they can do is tell you they do [This message has been edited by goob (edited 11-30-2003).] IP: Logged |
Meka Member Posts: 114 |
posted 11-30-2003 04:30 PM
I have 3 Pit Bulls (1 male & 2 females). I also have a female Albino Doberman, a male Afghan Hound,3 cats, & a 3 yr old son. We had a male English Setter up until a week ago, when he bit me, (for the millionth time & attacked my son, but that's a different story). I've never had a problem with any of my Pits, or any of my other dogs. They all get along good. If you introduce them properly, & watch them, you should be ok. Don't leave them alone together, because if an issue did spark, you wouldn't be there to stop it...... I have a friend with 12 Pits in their house (it's a huge house), all of them are altered, & they've NEVER had a problem. I also have other friends with 6, & no problems. If the dog is altered, you are less likely to have fights etc..... Good luck in finding another one! Keep up the good work. IP: Logged |
goob Member Posts: 552 |
posted 11-30-2003 04:55 PM
Some links (I just glanced over them, so don't know how good they'll be) http://www.akc.org/love/dip/legislat/insurance_chart0702.cfm http://www.dpca-publiceducation.org/PECinsurance.html http://www.unclematty.com/woofpub/articles/insurance.htm IP: Logged |
jenny052601 Member Posts: 80 |
posted 12-01-2003 01:51 PM
Thank you guys for your insight. I know it will require a lot of diligence, so we won't be rushing into anything. Plus our dogs will have to meet the possible newbee on neutral ground and see what they think first. I think I should stop looking though.... Critters in need always seem to find my husband and I. :-) It will be fun to see what we decide to do. Jenny IP: Logged |
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