GRRRRR........ MUST........ RANT.....

[abker17]

*This is a rant, thanks for letting me blow off some steam* :)


Well, there have been about 10 pitties at our local SPCA being held on Court hold. They're owner was believed to be fighting them. They've been there since like March, and alot of dogs had to be PTS early because they were taking up so many cages. Finally, just a couple days ago the case was settled. The man was going to get 5 yrs in jail, BUT they worked out a deal, and he plead guilty so they lowered his sentence to.............. 5 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: I have not heard what happened to the dogs, but my guess is the SPCA gained ownership of them. Some of the dogs were probably put down, because they were viscous. :( I went to the SPCA in May on a Saturday, and all the pitties were in thier outdoor kennels. I feel in love with one, a beautiful tan girl which I called Macy. She had natural ears, and was SO pretty. When u came up to her cage her whole body wiggled, and she gave me one of those famous pittie smiles. :D Most of the dogs would lick your hands when u came up to their cage. Only two appeared to be aggresive. (The two that were aggresive had obviously been fought, as there were scars on thier faces :( ) Well, today I brought up the option of fostering Macy to my parents, as they had already said no to adopting her. :( My dad's response is "Foster a pit bull? Yeah right." :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: This got me REALLY peeved, so I told him that he was just going by what the media says, and then stormed off to the car. I cannot believe that he would say something like that, hasen't he even heard any of the things I've EVER said about the misunderstood pittie breed? :evil: :evil: Ugh!!!!!!!!! Then later I tell him "If we have the money, and the space, why don't we foster????" And he's like "Because we don't have the money or the space, it costs a lot of money to have an animal."
Yeah, well guess what, we DO have the money and the space, and I know it! We are just spending it on things we don't need!!!! (We just bought a new car, an Extera, and a DVD player with a screen to put in the car :roll: :evil: ) We did not need these things. :x :( I'm going to the SPCA soon, and I'll make sure to ask about Macy. I really hope she gets a good home, but the chances are very slim. Not many people here are good with dogs, or know anything about them. Please keep Macy in your prayers! She so deserves a good home, just like the rest of those pitties. I'll try to get a pic of her for u all, she's so pretty. :angel:

[courtnek]

I hope they ALL find forever homes....

:cry:

[sheltielover]

Awww, I also hope they find forever homes.....poor things. :cry:

I know this is off topic, but I have an Xterra, too! :D

[mouseatthebusstop]

I also hope they find forever homes

the sad thing is they may not be suitable to be rehomed :( :cry:

[julie45]

:evil: just show's that parents aint always as wise as they think they are. :wink: I get mad when people judge by ear say. it's not the breed of dog it's the way the way humans bring them up. :evil: :evil: I have had a rottie for years and he was as soft as a brush. But we always warned people when they came to the house because as with all breeds you never can be to careful.But I would replace him with the same breed now he has gone :angel: has it's not the breed it's how they are treated.I have a son and i try to listen to every thing he has to say before i make my desicion :) But then it would'nt pay for us all to think the same.if it was a choice between a dvd player for my car and a dog I'm afraid the dog would win every time. :D

[ellieangel]

if it was a choice between a dvd player for my car and a dog I'm afraid the dog would win every time.

Me too Julie thats why we are so darn skint !!!
My 2 cost me an absolute fortune with their top quality food and supplements and Rio's herbal remedies and training for both of them and we are on a low income !! :roll:

[courtnek]

rant all you like Abker - we'll listen.

You might want to check with the shelter, because I know in rescue societies they pay the costs of fostering the dog. Food and medicine and stuff. They dont give you money, but they supply the food and pay or offer medical help. I am a parent, and am sometimes guilty of "not listening" but at least I try to be reasonable.

[Guest Anonymous]

While I am certainly old enough, I do not have any kids of my own, and never plan to either, it's not just pet overpopulation that's an issue. :-? But I do have to play devil's advocate for a moment here because I see the other side.

Your parents are working for the money, so I do think they are well within their rights to decide where to spend it (or not). Once you are working 8+ hours 5 days a week or more, you might understand a little better.

As for your dad being uninformed on pit bulls, why don't you prepare a presentation on the issue - 20-30 minutes is a good timeframe, if it is much longer, people tend to lose interest unless they are really into a specific topic. Present facts from both sides of the argument and either confirm or disprove them, citing appropriate sources. If you can, print out some material, but nothing too elaborate.

You can do the same about fostering a dog, collect some data on cost and make a plan on how much you are going to contribute yourself, financially as well as hands-on. Get a job if necessary.

I don't know any parents who are deaf to intelligent reasoning. :)

[abker17]

Thanks guys. :D


But I have very sad news. :cry: I went to that Paws for a Cause thing today and asked one of the people that work at the shelter and she said that ALL of the pitties would be put to sleep. :cry: :cry: :cry: She said that all of them had been fought (although I only saw scarring on two of the dogs) and they could not trust the animals to be let back into society. :cry: :x

You might want to check with the shelter, because I know in rescue societies they pay the costs of fostering the dog. Food and medicine and stuff. They dont give you money, but they supply the food and pay or offer medical help.

Great point Courtnec, but now I guess it doesn't matter. I'll check with the shelter and see if they provide food and things, in case another dog comes along in need of fostering.

I just don't understand how they could put ALL of the dogs to sleep. Most came up and licked your hands, they're eyes pleading to be taken out of thier cages, u could tell all they wanted was attention, to run and play like regular dogs. Unfortunatly none of these dogs will ever be able to do that. All they have ever know is the fighting world, and the loleness that comes with being at the shelter. Those dogs have sat in the shelter for 6 f****** months now, with a "proffesional" handler coming each day to take them out. They couldn't even see the people that came in looking for dogs to adopt, since they were kept in the insolasion room. (The only reason I got to see them was because they were in thier outside kennels. :cry: It's just so frustrating!!!!!!!!! :x :evil: :cry: :x :evil: :cry: :x :evil: :cry:

[Peng1zrule]

I don't give my support to shelters that automatically put down pitbulls...I guess I think it's unconstitutional, or something. Or maybe it just offends me...