[hjyAMqqT]

I know what I would do, but I understand how it is for others...
It's just that life is SO uncertain for this breed once they get into the system....and what you truly need -- a good home -- is next to impossible to find for this breed.

It's best if it was someone you know who would stay in contact.....

Also, please pass on the word to others to NOT acquire a Pit Bull if they are renting...what has happened to you is very commonplace.

Carla

I tell people not get any type of pit bull looking dog when they are renting all the time. I don't understand why people do this, it's just a huge problem. Not to mention all the hassle of trying to find a new apartment if you have to move. I wouldnt even get a lab if I was renting. Too uncertain, too expensive; too much hassle. Op. I hope you can find a home for this dog. If not please find the strength to put her down. Please d

[TheLucyLee]

YES, IT IS. Hire an attorney. My understanding of the law is in foster and custody situations is that unless a dog has proven a danger then there is no grounds for forcing an owner to "get rid" of it.

My personal view is that I'll be damned if someone is going to tell me how to run my own home. Period. If I made a 10+ year commitment to a dog when I took it in then I would not break that commitment for any reason, but least of all because some paper pusher at a state agency said so.

Contact a few family law attorneys and ask about the legality of the workers decision, go over the social workers head and speak to supervisors, do what you have to do to keep your dog.

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[gamecasta]

Thanks again for your iput. I took the advice here and posted about Lady on Facebook and someone contacted my housing manager who called me in and pointed out that it is illegal for me to own a pit bull which I never knew as almost EVERYONE has one in my development. So there is now a very real possibility that I can and will taken to housing court and threatened with eviction if I try to keep her. Getting a lawyer would probably not help at all as I've had her for only a month and I've been told the rules prohibiting pitbulls went into effect over a year ago.
As for not fostering that can't happen, this is a child who is a part of my family and I can't see her go into the system. I've seen what happens to the children in NYC foster care and I won't let her go through that.
I'm not strong enough to hold her as she's put to sleep but I also can't spend the rest of my life wondering if she's being treated right and ok. I'm in tears and can't stop crying but don't know what to do. I know I have to choose my family, I have two children of my own and I won't risk losing my home for anything or anybody. Again this is a really difficult situation and I'm so torn right now.

[MortgFinsJohnQ]

YES, IT IS. Hire an attorney. My understanding of the law is in foster and custody situations is that unless a dog has proven a danger then there is no grounds for forcing an owner to "get rid" of it.

My personal view is that I'll be damned if someone is going to tell me how to run my own home. Period. If I made a 10+ year commitment to a dog when I took it in then I would not break that commitment for any reason, but least of all because some paper pusher at a state agency said so.

Contact a few family law attorneys and ask about the legality of the workers decision, go over the social workers head and speak to supervisors, do what you have to do to keep your dog.

I agree, talk to an attorney. Find out exactly what the laws are. Don't take just take one persons word for it.

[ggiifdfalls]

I'm not strong enough to hold her as she's put to sleep but I also can't spend the rest of my life wondering if she's being treated right and ok. I'm in tears and can't stop crying but don't know what to do..

I know what I would do, but I understand how it is for others...
It's just that life is SO uncertain for this breed once they get into the system....and what you truly need -- a good home -- is next to impossible to find for this breed.

It's best if it was someone you know who would stay in contact.....

Also, please pass on the word to others to NOT acquire a Pit Bull if they are renting...what has happened to you is very commonplace.

Carla

[icedrakona]

If you give up the dog, there is a very strong possibility that she will be euthanized. I don't know if this is a family/friend foster situation, but regardless... If you choose to not foster the child--to be blunt--there is zero possibility that s/he will be euthanized.

Follow the other posters' advice, hire an attorney ASAP.

[Erunsenef]

Facebook and reaching out to rescue groups re your best bet. Please do not bring her yo the NYC ACC. That is where I got my dog, and most don't last more than 2-3 weeks there before being euthanized.

Are there any family members willing to take the dog?

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