Hi,
I have a beautiful pup who just can't live with other animals (we have another pup and a cat). She's a lab mix, and she's a big dog (she may look a little intimidating-but it's really not who she is), but she's very lovable. This breaks my heart, and I don't want to send her off to the shelter. She can be trusted with children-I have a 7 yr old who lays on her, and plays with her-other than not realizing how big she is (and she does lean her 90+ lbs. on people's legs) she's just a big baby. She's been spayed, and is due this month for her rabies shots. She's been on frontline plus, and heartworm meds-and is in great health. She's a sweetie-but she will attack any other animal. That being said-she needs to find a home where she is the only pet, and she can be pampered and loved. She is crate trained-but could use a larger crate. She's a great dog for walks or jogs (we found the prong collar worked wonders on her-she loves her walks and doesn't pull). I would love to find her a jogger as a owner. She would love that. I have pics-if you are interested, or know someone who would be-please contact me at screenbean269@verizon.net . We have had to keep the animals crated-letting them out separately-this is no life for any animal. Thanks

How sad this is - maybe a little obediance training would help. It wouldn't hurt to try. Look in the PennySaver for trainers - they will teach your dog to get along with other pets. Good luck.

It is sad. Obedience would seem like an option, but I'm afraid to try since we have already had vet visits because of attacks. I don't want to have to do this, but I have no choice-if the obedience doesn't work, I could have a pet wounded,maimed or worse. I can't live with that. I can live with trying to find a new home with a better chance at a happy life. She's fine with the neighbor's dogs and cats-it's our own pets she's not ok with. it's a dominance issue. Thanks for putting your two cents in.

i'm sorry about that... my response is uncalled for. I just had someone else respond to me and bash me for my decision. I'm a little sensitive about this. I do love this girl. She's a wonderful animal.

Sorry - being an animal lover myself, I was just trying to help.

i know, but I was accused of "dumping yet another pet" via a personal email. I didn't think that was fair, and I took it out on you. I have thought of obedience classes. she is mindful most of the time, until she fixates on the other animals. I can't break that fixation, and I'm afraid that if i get her to someone...i will think she's "fixed" and we have another attack. I can't bear that. it breaks my heart. Thank god the cat can hide in "secret places" that this dog can't reach...I fear for the cat (who is declawed). My kitty has been with me for many years, and he has seniority in the pet ladder. he's like another child...I would be devasted if anything happened to him.

Sometimes being a responsible pet owner means knowing your limits. For you, this isn't a matter of inconvenience. You are in the very unfortunate spot of having to protect one pet from another. Could your dog's dominance issues be resolved? Maybe. But it would be horrible if the loss or injury of your kitty was the price paid while trying. I recommend that you contact the folks at Peppertree.org They are an excellent placement group that strives to ensure that adopted pets are a good match for their new homes and may be able to help you with your dog's issues while you are trying to find her a home.

Good Luck.

Thanks for your advice. I have contacted one rescue organization without much success. There are so many animals that need homes. Thanks for the info. I will certainly try.