[Krruqgwt]

Today i assisted in the euthanasia of 12 pit bulls and 14 other breeds( i could list all the breeds if you really want to know).
But one of the apbts i euthed i really really really liked, and i like a lot of the dogs that come in,and im always sad if they dont get their home, but this dog i seriously considered bringing him home with me and trying to foster him out.

But the thing is, i have 4 dogs at home already one of which i'm trying to find a home for and this dog was extremely DA, and had to have gotten in a ton of fights while it was a stray because there were marks all over his face,legs,chest, everywhere.

And ultimately i decided that it probably wouldn't be wise to bring a 5th dog home that was DA

(as i have one dog that is DA and another one that will tolerate an energetic dog for only so long)

So the dog was euthanized. But I've been thinking about him all day, and i can't help but wonder if i had made the right decision, because he was SUCH a sweet dog, very human friendly, very gentle. But then again it'd (probably) be really hard to find an owner who would be willing to deal with his level of DA.


Im not sure why I'm sharing this, i just felt like sharing

[avarberickibe]

It's understandable that you're thinking about this dog that you really liked - but also were realistic enough to know that it (fostering/finding a responsible home) were major obstacles.

As humans, we second guess our decisions, but I think you made the right one.

RIP, all doggies who had to go the Bridge today.

[glasscollector]

It's a tough job and unfortunately those of us that love animals the most are the ones that usually end up having to do it You did nothing wrong and it's completely understandable why you didn't bring him home.

[G8whlTAe]

I can't imagine how hard that has to be especially as an animal lover, but I honestly think it is more humane to let them go peacefully than to keep them cooped up in a cage 23 hours a day.

[amusaasyday]

((hugs)) I'm sorry you had to be the one to make the decision.

[erelvenewmeva]

There is a dog in our shelter and your story reminds me of this dog. I don't know for sure that he is DA or not, but he is in pretty bad shape yet he is still so sweet. I saw yesterday that there was an application for him, but they can't produce proof of rabies for the other dog in the house, nor have they brought the other dog they own up for an intro. I was excited until I found all of that out. He just makes me really sad cause I can't take him home and I don't consider him adoptable, but if I didn't have any other dogs or just one and they got along, he would be my first pick.

What is screwed up is that all I want to do is take him home, give him a bath, take him to the park to chill out and have a good afternoon, then take him back and let them PTS. At least that way I know he had a good day once in his life instead of whatever else he may have gone through to end up looking so pitiful and sitting in that shelter.

[hoarrimilsora]

I am not an emotional guy, but I wish these all new "breeders" will take an opportunity to walk these dogs on their last walk...
Very sad, and you did absolutely nothing wrong - you cannot save them all...

[Abnorttrano]

Man, I don't envy you at all. Someone has to make those hard decisions, and not many people have been in your shoes, and it's not fair for them to make judgments (the people who call all shelter workers 'murderers', etc). And the reality is not many homes can even handle a watered-down, dog-friendly Pit Bull, much less one with DA, and like someone else said, PTS is a lot more humane than spending the rest of it's life in a kennel.

I think it might be interesting for you to make a thread titled "My Job as a Euthanasia Tech" or something like that, maybe it can be made a sticky?, where you post daily the dogs you euthanize...maybe with their pictures, stories, stuff like that...might be another good thing to show people coming onto this board who are all excited about their Pit Bull being pregnant, want to breed, etc.

[Emedgella]

Tough stuff right there! I could not imagine being in your position however, I would rather that someone like you is doing it and not some animal hater! At least you are in a position to save them if possible. You did what needed to be done and I would have made the exact same decision! Rest your heart and focus on the animals that are here now and still need your help. I know you are probably already doing that anyway.

[bubborn]

What is done is done, don't fret about the past. I always tell myself, "We do the best we can everyday and that is all". I'm sorry that you're the one doing it, but thanks for doing it - most people can't handle that with such strength and courage.

[enrisaabsotte]

My personal thoughts on this are that you did the right thing. There are so, so, so many bulldogs who are just like him wasting away in shelters, rescues, being put down... It would have been so hard to place him, if at all, if you fostered... It's a rare pet owner who has enough experience to handle a dog like you are talking about... And the ones who could contain and handle him properly normally don't want to adopt an adult dog of unknown breeding.

What is important is he did not suffer in the end, he was loved and shown kindness, he wasn't adopted by some soccer mom who decided to walk him off leash and manage to get him on the 5 o'clock news... He's okay now.

Do not feel bad that you had to make that decision. Blame the dumbshits who bred his parents.

Rest in Paradise pups...