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All you trashy pit bull owners, I’m looking to adopt
Posted on 7/3/23 at 5:32 pm
Posted on 7/3/23 at 5:32 pm
I’m not looking to adopt a pit, but it seems like 90% of the dogs up for adoption are some form of pit (American Pit, Pit Bull, etc), and just makes me sad.
Is there a difference between them? We don’t have small kids, but we do have the ruler of the house, a 7 year old, 4 lb Shorky.
I don’t want an adopted dog treat our dog as an instant snack.
I want to adopt an old dog, let it live its remaining years happy, but most of the older dogs are pits.
Puppies get adopted instantly, people over look the old dogs.
The ruler
Is there a difference between them? We don’t have small kids, but we do have the ruler of the house, a 7 year old, 4 lb Shorky.
I don’t want an adopted dog treat our dog as an instant snack.
I want to adopt an old dog, let it live its remaining years happy, but most of the older dogs are pits.
Puppies get adopted instantly, people over look the old dogs.
The ruler
Posted on 7/3/23 at 5:34 pm to theantiquetiger
The ruler looks like a Karen
This post was edited on 7/3/23 at 5:35 pm
Posted on 7/3/23 at 5:36 pm to theantiquetiger
Mr. Worldwide is not up for adoption
This post was edited on 7/3/23 at 5:37 pm
Posted on 7/3/23 at 5:36 pm to theantiquetiger
Pits frick apparently.
Posted on 7/3/23 at 5:38 pm to theantiquetiger
Dude legit takes his dog to Olan Mills for pics
Posted on 7/3/23 at 5:38 pm to theantiquetiger
“Pit bull” isn’t really defined, and everything about dogs is defined by owner.
If you look up all “pit bull” attacks you will find a lot of commonalities…the biggest one is it’s unfixed males/females (shelter dogs will all be fixed) and kept in either small apartments or chained in yard.
Only two of the above photos show what truly would be considered a Pitt Bull.
There are so many “pitt mixes” that will all make great pets. Just don’t keep them confined and used for breeding like the trash does
The only reason I would be hesitant of a shelter “pitt bull” (really American Staff Terrior) is having small kids and not knowing how abusive it’s past was
If you look up all “pit bull” attacks you will find a lot of commonalities…the biggest one is it’s unfixed males/females (shelter dogs will all be fixed) and kept in either small apartments or chained in yard.
Only two of the above photos show what truly would be considered a Pitt Bull.
There are so many “pitt mixes” that will all make great pets. Just don’t keep them confined and used for breeding like the trash does
The only reason I would be hesitant of a shelter “pitt bull” (really American Staff Terrior) is having small kids and not knowing how abusive it’s past was
This post was edited on 7/3/23 at 8:08 pm
Posted on 7/3/23 at 5:42 pm to theantiquetiger
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we do have the ruler of the house, a 7 year old, 4 lb Shorky.
I can predict what will happen. You will be so concerned about the Pit Bull blood in whatever mixed mutt you pick that you will select the most docile dog of all your choices.
The little Shorky will continue to rule the house, and bully and boss around the new and much bigger dog. There’s always a tiny chance that the peaceful docile mix will tap into its Pit Bull side and eat the little dog one day, but the odds are less than 10%.
Posted on 7/3/23 at 5:42 pm to theantiquetiger
Check with your local rescues. Alot of them have dogs in foster homes waiting to get adopted and have a working knowledge of the dogs behavior.
I guarantee they will help you find a senior as seniors usually don't get adopted and it's unfortunate but some "owners" dump them at shelters when they get old.
I guarantee they will help you find a senior as seniors usually don't get adopted and it's unfortunate but some "owners" dump them at shelters when they get old.
Posted on 7/3/23 at 5:47 pm to theantiquetiger
American Pit will salute you before it bites you....
Posted on 7/3/23 at 5:47 pm to theantiquetiger
Good on you for wanting to do this, but also know in advance the pit is not going to put up with much bullying from the little dog.
Our Yorkie tried to show a pit that had never shown any signs of aggression that he was the boss. Killed him in two seconds.
Our Yorkie tried to show a pit that had never shown any signs of aggression that he was the boss. Killed him in two seconds.
Posted on 7/3/23 at 5:52 pm to theantiquetiger
Its hit or miss with an old pound pit
May be a sweetheart.
May destroy that little dog
May be a sweetheart.
May destroy that little dog
Posted on 7/3/23 at 6:17 pm to theantiquetiger
Maybe try a specific breed rescue group. I rescued a Boxer from a Boxer rescue organization and she was the most amazing dog.
Posted on 7/3/23 at 7:00 pm to theantiquetiger
If you adopt from a legitimate rescue or shelter, they will tell you whether the dog is “tolerant” of other dogs. I have a pit bull mix (she was a lab mix at the time of rescue ), she is sweet as can be with people, kids and big dogs. She does not like small dogs!! She had a litter of 11 and became slightly intolerant/aggressive towards the puppies being on her all the time. As I said good rescuers will test them with dogs, cats, people. Good luck and thank you for adopting an older dog.
Posted on 7/3/23 at 7:01 pm to theantiquetiger
I have a female shi Tzu and we adopted a male pit mix. It’s kind of embarrassing how she bosses his big arse around.
I would find one that is being fostered and lives in a home; that’s the best way to determine it’s temperament and who and what it gets along with. Mine belonged to a lady who died and he lived with small dogs and he is fine with them. Cats, not so much.
I would find one that is being fostered and lives in a home; that’s the best way to determine it’s temperament and who and what it gets along with. Mine belonged to a lady who died and he lived with small dogs and he is fine with them. Cats, not so much.
This post was edited on 7/3/23 at 7:03 pm
Posted on 7/3/23 at 7:04 pm to theantiquetiger
There are other adoptable breeds. Stop being dramatic. Lots of dogs need homes.
If you must get a pit mix, get the youngest one you can.
If you must get a pit mix, get the youngest one you can.
Posted on 7/3/23 at 7:17 pm to theantiquetiger
We have a new foster dog that may look "pit-like" in the face, but she's literally the sweetest dog we've fostered/ rescued in a while. Just wants attention and sit on your lap.
Posted on 7/3/23 at 7:24 pm to theantiquetiger
I have pits, staffys, whatever. They are friendly and no issues. One is my dog tester for fosters, actually. American Bullies are good, too. Don’t have the fight issues. Those are solid medium sized dogs.
I would not put a bully female with another female dog, our rescue won’t. Many strong, working breeds (shepherds, bullies, Great Pyrenees and other LGDs, have same sex aggression when sexual maturity hits. I’m lucky my females don’t have issues. I would not adopt a bully breed to be the companion of a smaller dog unless it is a puppy bully to grow with my dog or from a reputable rescue who will know. Some of these can have prey drive. Some don’t. But it has to be a rescue you trust 100%. The rescue I help would know and is super super picky where the dogs go. I would adopt from the pound if opposite sex and my dog same size or larger.
I would not put a bully female with another female dog, our rescue won’t. Many strong, working breeds (shepherds, bullies, Great Pyrenees and other LGDs, have same sex aggression when sexual maturity hits. I’m lucky my females don’t have issues. I would not adopt a bully breed to be the companion of a smaller dog unless it is a puppy bully to grow with my dog or from a reputable rescue who will know. Some of these can have prey drive. Some don’t. But it has to be a rescue you trust 100%. The rescue I help would know and is super super picky where the dogs go. I would adopt from the pound if opposite sex and my dog same size or larger.
Posted on 7/3/23 at 7:34 pm to theantiquetiger
One thing to keep in mind before you adopt a pit is your home owners insurance. Many of them won’t allow you to have a pit.
Posted on 7/3/23 at 7:40 pm to theantiquetiger
Keep looking at your local shelters/rescues. I see them all the time in BR area
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