We've had our dog, Costa, for almost seven years now. Before J., she was my baby, and I treated her as such. Of course, as is common, things changed when J. was born and she became #2. Not a happy dog. When she was a puppy, she once bit the crap out of my husband. He called me up at work and said, "I'm taking her to the Border Collie Rescue." I started bawling my eyes out, and pleaded with him not to. I told him that if she ever bit me, she'd be gone, but otherwise, I couldn't bear to part with her.
She bit me today.
Mind you, in the past she's also bitten my husband a second time, our realtor, and my mom, but if she could bite me, then she could easily bite J. And there's no negotiating when it comes to him.
So, that's it. Sometime this week, my husband will probably be taking her to the Border Collie Rescue. The nice thing about that place is that they will never put a dog down, unless medically necessary. I will pay to sponsor her and if I can bring myself to do it without crying, will even go visit her.
This really sucks, but if there is ANY risk that she might bite J., I have to let her go. :(
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I'm so sorry you have to do this. I agree, you can't take the chance that she might bite Jake someday. You would never be able to forgive yourself. Be thankful that there is a rescue program and you know she will never be put down. Very sad though. My thoughts are with you.
Stephen found a Border Collie Rescue about 15 minutes from our house. He's taking her there tomorrow. I'm sad, but I will be okay. You are right - if anything ever happened to Jake, I'd never forgive myself. It's the right thing to do, and she will be in good hands. Thanks for the support - I do need it!
I'm so sorry. The right thing is never the easy thing.
I'm sorry for you and for Costa.
I was just telling my husband how much I wish we could verbally communicate with our animals to reassure them and explain things.
They react based on the messages we are sending them, even when we don't know what we are communicating.
Don't get me wrong - you are doing the right thing to protect your precious one. But as Cory said, not the easiest thing.
My husband took her to the border collie rescue yesterday. I was able to say goodbye to her first and tell her I was sorry (of course, she had no clue what I was saying). It was a sad day -- my sister-in-law also had to put her cat down yesterday (she was almost 20 years old and it was time).
But...Costa's new home is great. The owner is planning on keeping Costa as her personal pet because she instantly connected with her. She said we can come out and visit her anytime we want. We're also going to bring our other dog, Cosmo out there for agility training and then they can play together for a bit.
Still sucks, but it's for the best. You are absolutely right...this definitely wasn't an easy thing and I'm going to miss her terribly, but it had to be done.
Thanks for the support, guys! :)
oh. mi. gawd.
i am so sad. i know how much your dogs mean to you. i couldn't even begin to imagine. it'd be like having to give up Trip.
sorry honey. i don't know what else to say.
~hugs~
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