Some of you may know that we have two Bassetts, Bouzer and Flash. We love them both to death. They can get on my nerves alot, but mostly, I love them! :)
Well, for the last 6-9 months, Bouzer has been attacking Flash at random times and for no apparent reason. We have tried to do different things to get this to stop, even having Bouzer on Doggie Anti-Depressants, but it still is happening. My fear is that when Landon starts to become mobile, he may get in the middle of their fights. This scares the crap out of me! There have been a couple of times when they fought right next to Kaedance. It's really scary to watch two dogs go at each other! A couple of months ago, he attacked Flash and almost caused him to have surgery on his ear. Luckily, the Vet treated him with heavy antibiotics and Troy and I kept it really clean. I really hate to get rid of him because Troy and Kaedance are both so attached to him and he is part of our family, but I feel like there is no other option. Even the Vet that has been helping us with him agrees. It just breaks my heart! But we can't afford huge Vet bills, Doggie Training, and the thought of one of the kids getting hurt!
I have been trying to get a hold of a lady here in Vegas that rescues Bassetts and places them in good homes to people that have been checked out thoroughly but have been unable to contact her. So he is still here and back on his medicine. I guess I'm posting this to ask any of you for your suggestions or thoughts and if you think I'm a bad person to let him go?
3 comments:
I'm with you and think it's better all around to get rid of a pet when the costs (financially and kid safety) get too high. Of course it's hard and you will feel horrible but you have to do what is best for your family. I think as long as he's not taken to the pound and to a place where he will safely be placed is a great option for you.
Oh, I'm so sorry! I'm not sure what to tell you to do... It's really hard. On one hand you have a family member who is beating up another family member and could possibly hurt the children. But on the other hand he is a family member and hard to just "give" away. Has the Vet checked into seeing if he has something "wrong"? I know sometimes there is a nerve pinched, or something out of place like a joint, and that can cause them to "take it out" on another animal and sometimes a human. What does Troy think?
I know how hard this has been for you, and i'm sorry that you have to go through this. I would try and find a family for him yourself, and then maybe you guys could still visit him? It's going to be hard no matter what you do, but in the end, you have to do what your heart is telling you to do. I'm here for you if you need me!
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