Not a pit bull fan; found a pit bull puppy; now what?

I have a baby pit bull in a cat box at my feet as I write this. I've posted in more than one thread here that I wouldn't care to have a pit bull, but this little thing was standing like a statue in the middle of the road and when I stopped the car and opened the door, she hopped in.

We can't keep her but she deserves a good home. I've already emailed the only certified pit bull rescue group in my state but am not sure how or if they can help.

Any suggestions are welcome.

most dogs that have a tendency to aggression do much better if they meet lots of people and other animals as a pup, makes them less likely to be assholes

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my husband thinks we can keep her until we find her a home and she will be well-socialized with us. We have an old motherly dog and 2 cats.

LOTS!!!

and convince her she's a golden retriever, and not a pit bull. Everybody likes golden retrievers.

and while she's being introduced to new people, be gentle but stern if you see any agressive behavior then praise her to the skies when she's friendly and waggy tails

Well, the Chihuahua thinks she is the Rottweiler. She is a mean little critter. She will attack strangers. The only person she likes is me. My Rottie is a big, sweet baby.

Somebody will want her.

to provide you w/ the name of their vet and permission to check with said vet on how well they take care of their pets.

or as a bait dog to train other dogs to fight.

Please do not do that.

If you were in Florida (no idea where you are) I'd be more equipped to help you.

Be careful how you place her, please, but I will be surprised if that pit bull rescue can't/won't help you.

Also, puppies that young/little often look like breeds that they aren't. Just an fyi.

Treat her well, she'll be fine.

Now I am buying specialty puppy food. Good luck with your new addition :) and thank you for being a guardian angel to this little puppy ! There is a very special place for people who abandon puppies and abuse animals in hell

They're sweet dogs. :hug:

After I bathed her, I wrapped her in a big towel b/c she was shaking and gave her to my husband who held her like a baby for about 15 minutes.

When assholes arent training them to fight. They are big babies and just love attention.

I have one myself and she is the sweetest most obedient dog I ever had. I do have to protect her at all times from the older, larger female Gordan Setter. I have the pit in a cage at night when I'm asleep and I have the Setter on a leash because sometimes she will violently attack the pit.

Especially since I've never even considered owning a pit bull. But if we did keep her, I'd want to make sure we really followed through with training and the timing just isn't right.

I found mine from a paper taped to a telephone pole that said "free puppies" so it worked out great for me.

Not falling in love.

Here's the caveat -- I'm not a dog person. I don't like 'em. Never have, though everybody in my fam is all about the dogs. My best friend has two pitties. I would walk to the end of the earth for those babies.

Historically, pitties (American Staffordshires) were "nurse dogs" -- put in the nursery with the children. They're amazingly loyal and loving, and if they're not abused by morans, they're remarkably good with children. (But if people aren't abused by morans, they're also remarkably good with puppies and children...) Pitties are also big marshmallows, and since they're short-haired, they're easier on people like me with dander allergies.

Please try not to take her to the pound -- if she's not taken by someone who wants a "tough dog" and will ruin her, she'll probably end up getting turfed eventually.

If you really can't keep her, then ask for the PB rescue's adoption form, and make that a requirement when you put her up for adoption -- call and check the vet reference, the personal references, et cetera. Also, don't give her away -- Free to good home means people won't value her. It's weird, but if people pay for something, they take better care of it, and that includes animals.

Remember, back in the 70s, German Shepherds had a terrible rep. In the 80s, it was Dobermans. In the 90s, Chows. Guess what -- it's not the breeds. It's the people.

She'll try to eat their faces, see proof below

Since we know that pitbull puppy is just a murderous animal waiting to kill children.

The breed can't be held responsible for being provoked in such a manner.

your local animal control or police dept. to find out if anyone reported her a missing??
She might have run out the door ....

what ever happens good luck

lost

missingpet.net, etc. etc.

Good luck!

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Pic's are a must!!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30264411@N04/

And she has a great new home!

First, thank you for stopping and picking her up, poor little girl puppy. Years ago neighbors of ours had a lovely little pit bull puppy. She was the biggest love sponge I had ever seen. And good with children. I agree with the poster up-stream. Socialize the heck out of her as often and as much as you can. And do attend puppy obedience classes sooner rather than later.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30264411@N04/3956309795/



The pit bull rescue group said she is probably not a pit bull. More like a Pharoah hound.

to describe many dogs that fall under the Molosser family. That picture is evidence of that. While I can't pin point that specific breed my dog is an American Pit Bull Terrier and while I don't have a picture she looks EXACTLY like this....

But stray pit bulls are a fact of life in my neighborhood, so it was easy to assume. At any rate, even if she has some pit bull in her, the person who has her now will be able to handle her appropriately. I am so happy for that little pup.

My dog APBT is not all that challenging to train. My 2 Gordan Setters are the 'evaluate my options' type of breed when told to do something type of dog. Of course any dog needs a responsible owner. I'm happy you found one. :toast:

sounds like our 12 year old mixed-breed.

Yeah, I agree all dogs need responsible owners. That's why I knew we couldn't keep her at this point in our life.

Yeah, there's not much pit bull there. Still adorable. Great for the rescue to take her in.

Took her off the streets
Cared for her
and even found her a home
you totally rock!

Thanks Iris for being a caring person. +1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRjmKq9rG78

Glad it worked out!

I had no idea the friend was looking for a dog but she has been. I'm delighted because this is a person I have a lot of respect for and trust completely, so I know the pup is in good hands.