Voodoo is going today

[Rosefern]

Oh my god, Gem, I'm so sorry that this had to happen...I know you love both your boys, and this is so totally difficult for you...

Keep looking for shelters across the state...someone will be able to help you...

Again, I'm so sorry. I've dealt with this problem before, with one of my dogs attacking another, and it was one of the most painful decision I had to make...my rescue org. ended up taking the one that was agressive towards my other animals - he lived to be thirteen, in a home where he was the only pet, with an adult couple that loved him dearly.

So, it doesn't have to end badly...

-Rosefern

 

[Maxy24]

Oh my gosh this is horrible, I'm so sorry for you! I'm glad Zeus is doing better. Oh, I love Voodoo and really hope you can find him a new home, being so people friendly it would be a shame to put him down. Do you have any dog-less friends who would be willing to foster until a good home can be found? This is awful news I never thought this would happen, so sad, I'm sending vibes for everyone at your home, new home for Voodoo, Zeus gets all better, and vibes to you and your family that will make everything work out as best as possible for everyone. I'm so very sorry.

 

[Emmalee]

I don't know you as well as others, but my heart goes out to you. This must be a very difficult time for you. I can only imagine what you must be feeling. I hope you can find a good home for your dog or a rescue that will work with him.

 

[Doberluv]

Any news? What about that guy? Crossing my fingers.

 

[Red_ACD_for_me]

Gem, I am so, so, sorry about what you are going through with Voodoo I hope you can find him a great and loving home. I'm sorry you have to give up your monster dog but I know it is for the best. I always thought Voodoo was a pitbull or pit mix He doesn't look anything like the catahoulas I've seen before. Anyways, I would try pitbull rescue groups as well. Good luck to you and keep your head up, again I am sorry you have to go through this hard time................((((hugs))))

 

[Zoom]

Anything yet? I can donate a little towards transportation costs if need be. Keep us updated!!

And I know you know this, but watch these two like hawks anytime they don't have a solid barrier between them now. Just in case.

 

[Gempress]

The boys are currently being kept completely apart. They are never loose in the same room together. But there has been yet another new development.....and you won't believe this one.

Hubby is talking about keeping Voodoo. He loves this dog so much.

He pointed out to me that if he fences off a section of the yard, "Voodoo can live in one half!" He enthusiastically went on to tell me that Voodoo can still go on morning/afternoon walks with me, etc.

I don't know what to think. Part of me wants to to say yes. But I don't know if living in a yard is good for a dog. Voodoo has always loved being outside, but I don't like the idea of him living outside permenantly.

Thoughts, anyone?

 

[PWCorgi]

I'm so sorry that you have to make a decision like this and I'm behind you 100% with any road you may choose.

I will also post on other forums which I am on to see if anybody would be able to take him. If you would find a home that is not in your area and the Catahoula community is anything like the corgi community they may be able to set up a transport route to get him to his noew home free of charge, just a thought

 

[RD]

Do you think he'd be more content in the yard than with another family? I think it could work if you guys were extra-careful to keep Zeus safe, but it's a decision only you can make.

 

[Saje]

The boys are currently being kept completely apart. They are never loose in the same room together. But there has been yet another new development.....and you won't believe this one.

Hubby is talking about keeping Voodoo. He loves this dog so much.

He pointed out to me that if he fences off a section of the yard, "Voodoo can live in one half!" He enthusiastically went on to tell me that Voodoo can still go on morning/afternoon walks with me, etc.

I don't know what to think. Part of me wants to to say yes. But I don't know if living in a yard is good for a dog. Voodoo has always loved being outside, but I don't like the idea of him living outside permenantly.

Thoughts, anyone?

I'm all for anything that keeps him alive but I know how much more work it will be for you. And there is still a risk to Zeus if your dogs are the escape artists that they sound like. Maybe you could do something like that as a temporary solution and look for the perfect home for him? Someone who will let you visit? Your call. I'm behind you 100%

 

[Gempress]

Do you think he'd be more content in the yard than with another family? I think it could work if you guys were extra-careful to keep Zeus safe, but it's a decision only you can make.

I know, RD. This is horrible. My emotions have been seesawing so much today; I don't know what to do. I just don't know if Voodoo can go from being an inside couch potato to a yard dog. He won't be loved any less, but I just don't know.

 

[Baxter'smybaby]

if I were in this situation, I would have to ask, can I be sure that the two dogs will never be together? Is this a set up that we can live with long term (they are both young dogs, yes?), and will both dogs be happy with this living situation? I don't have answers for those questions--but that is what I would want to answer for myself. I sure hope you are able to make a decision you all can live comfortably with.

 

[Zoom]

Gemp, you know I support you and love you...but I just don't think the keeping Voodoo in the yard 24/7 is a good or fair idea. Not only is he being ostrazied from his family, but it will give him more time to think of ways to get out of the yard. My heart goes out to you, I understand how much you love Voodoo (don't tell Zeus, but I kind of like Voodoo better than him anyway ) but do you think all of you would be completely happy with that set-up?

 

[Melissa_W]

hhmmmm... what a tough situation. I think the yard thing could work on a temporary basis... but I think Voodoo might be better off in one dog home. It would be safer for Zeus, Voodoo could get individual attention, and it would be a lot less stressful for you and your family. Just my opinion of course! Only you know what's best for your family. Again, I'm sorry Gempress.

 

[Aussie Red]

Gem I know you are hurting. I know you love this boy. But I don't know as I support this choice. He has become aggressive and to now put him in the yard and let him watch Zues go indoors might make it worse. If he escapes he could really go haywire. JMO . I just do not think this is best for Voodoo or for Zues.
Too much here that can go wrong and the fact that Voodoo can become more aggressive if banished to the yard. He is your boy and you have to do what you feel best but I don't really believe this is it.

 

[Doberluv]

I'm trying to put myself in your shoes. I know what it's like to love a dog the way you love Voodoo. It's a terrible decision. However, I'm not sure I'd want to live with the risk, however small that one time, they get together by a freak mistake. It's such serious fighting that one of them could wind up dead. I just don't think I could live with that hanging over my head all the time. And I think it would be hard on him to have to stay outside so much away from the family. If you could find a good home with kind, knowledgeable people, where he could be part of the family like he's use to, my feeling is that would be best. But regardless, I'm behind you in your decision. It just makes me nervous to have the two dogs anywhere near one another, fence or no fence. You know how your fence hasn't worked very well to keep them in. Accidents happen and that's just a risk I wouldn't take. I'm so sorry you have to deal with all this and hope for the very best for all of you.

 

[showpug]

Keeping two dogs separated is an option, but it is a stressful one and one that requires daily attention and diligence. I kept two male dogs that tried to kill each other when together separated for a couple of years. It was stressful and I never felt like I could enjoy either to the fullest. When I was spending time with one, I was feeling guilty about the other...

Whatever you decide, it's your decision to make. You love your dogs and you'll do what's right regardless of what you choose.

 

[juliefurry]

In my opinion seperating the dog and keeping him outside PROBABLY won't work.

With our old pitbull mix after he bit me for the first time Mark decided to try and keep him so we bought a big kennel and he stayed outside during the day and Mark would bring him in when he got home at night. Not only was Mack unhappy but it was horrible to see him living outside when he used to live indoors. Also he started barking constantly which made the neighbors mad as all heck. Even with the padlock on the kennel door he still found other ways out and we had to constantly worry if he'd attack again. The second time he attacked one of us we knew we couldn't risk keeping him anymore because the second attack was worse!

I think maybe as others have said it could be a good temporary thing but in long term it probably wouldn't work. Have you consulted a trainer or behaviorist maybe?

 

[Rosefern]

Not sure if this will work, but...

http://www.pbrc.net/rotate.html

I know it was written for pit bulls, but...

-Rosefern

 

[blue]

Gemp, Im putting myself in your shoes a little here.

Verde is a pit mix, and loves to rough house with the BD, if she ever turned on him and did serious injury to him I would A) rehome her as fast as possible or B) put her to sleep. If it comes down to choice B) I would have a really hard time doing it, the though of it is making me tear up, but those are the only options I would have.

Thankfully where you live your chances of rehoming him are greater than here. Like the others if there is anything I can do just ask.