Australian Cattle Dog Mix

[Martin Fitzgerald]

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Marco is a brindle colored 2 1/2 year old Cattle Dog Mix. He's great with kids and cats of all ages. He's protective, and alittle hyper at times. He also knows a few commands like Sit, Stay, Give Paw, and Lay. He's had all his shots, and he's been dewormed. He isnt neutered but that can be arranged upon request. I, unfortunately, have to give him up because he doesnt get along with my other dogs. Marco needs a home where he's the only dog and he can have more attention then I can give him. I'm asking 100.00 (Totally Negotiable!) to insure he has a good home.

[MafiaPrincess]

Considering this is likely the dog from your other post. It's mildly deceiving that it's not listed as cattledog/bully mix. And it's not the dog doesn't get along with the other dog. It's dog aggression issues likely stemming from the breeds the dog happens to be. Also mildly sad that last week you were requesting help and this week you are re-homing. So the puppy means more? What happens when the puppy matures and is aggressive potentially? While it isn't yours, you are loosing your dog because of it.

[Jynx]

you also mentioned in your other post that your girlfriend has young kid(s) one who is autistic and you worry how the dog will be with the kid(s)..

If I were you, I'd be VERY honest about what type of environment this dog should be placed in..

While you feel the dog would do better in another home, I have to say, it doesn't sound like you've worked on this problem yourself to try and keep the dog in YOUR home. It sounds like it's easier for you to dump the dog and it's problems on someone else vs trying to remedy the situation yourself.

just my opinion
diane

[Martin Fitzgerald]

If I wanted to DUMP him that easily. I wouldnt be working with him and allowing him near my puppy. Which so far his tail is wagging and hes not showing any signs of aggression.

As for kids. He happens to be very good with my 4 year old niece. I just worry that if my girlfriends autistic son has a seizure infront of him, what he'd do.

[MoonStr80]

How did you get this dog? Why did you buy a dog that has aggression when you have a child/niece that has seizures? DOGS learn to cope with someone with disability

How smart are you?

[Martin Fitzgerald]

I raised him from a puppy. How did you think I got him? Look, i'm just trying to find him a nice home. Theres no law against that. Yet everyone here acts like its a big sin to 'rehome' your animal.

[MoonStr80]

If you're concerned about your dog.. Why not find a certificate dog trainer & behaviorist

[Martin Fitzgerald]

Because maybe i think the best thing for him is to find him a nice home where he can run off more energy and theres kids that arent special needs that he can play with.

[MoonStr80]

What's the difference with a child with or w/o disability child is still a child!!! I find it defensive when you say you want to get rid of the dog BUT yet the dog is DA towards your child however she is related to you. Also you want to find a better home that has kids? That doesn't make any sense

[Martin Fitzgerald]

Try listening. I said he loves kids. My 4 year old niece, who isnt special needs, can hold him and kiss him, he loves her. What i'm concerned about is the 5 year old autistic boy that my girlfriend has. The boy scares me when he has a seizure, so i'm concerned about the dog's reaction. Not all dogs react as you have it painted in your perfect picture. We're also looking into getting him a seizure alert dog, as i have meantioned before, and i cant have my dog trying to attack this dog. Do you understand now?

[MoonStr80]

No... I'm not going to understand! I had a dog whom has DA and I think she was perfect around my brothers/sisters I think you just chose not to give in to find a good trainer. I think Dogs would know what to do when a child/adult that has seizures! That's so retarded that you think just b/c your g/f's son has seizures and your dogs is DA TO OTHER DOGS not to humans you chose not to work with your dog at all but to hand him over to another family

I don't think it's right!

[Martin Fitzgerald]

In your perfect little world I wouldnt expect you to understand.

[MoonStr80]

My perfect world? Pfff not as nearly as yours right?

[Martin Fitzgerald]

I'm not the one that cant seem to read when someones saying that they're concerned about a child by putting the child first. The boy needs a seizure alert dog, and since i dont have money coming out my ass for a certified trainer, then my dog gets to find a new home where he can be loved and taken care of. If you werent so thick-headed, maybe you'd see that.

[Muttsandaboston]

Do you live with the child? It just seems silly to give up your dog without even giving him a chance.

[Martin Fitzgerald]

You know you members on here are hypocritical. I saw how you were supportive of one member when she had to rehome her dog, due to the dog wasnt the right dog for the situation, kissing and hugging her. But with me and another memeer I noticed that you're acting like its a sin to do whats best. As if it doesnt bother me or that other member to have to give up our dogs.

I've had him since he was 7 weeks. Okay, yeah it does bother me, but i'm doing what I think is right by this child and my dog. If you people cant see that, then nothing I say is going to convince you otherwise. It would be nice to get alittle support on the issue, not all negativity because you're deciding to tell me what you all think is best for my dog and my situation.

[drmom777]

But i know nothing about you EXCEPT that you want to get rid of your dog. It makes it hard to offer support. You may be the nicest guy ever, but I don't know that. I fear that you are seeking support in the wrong place.

[Martin Fitzgerald]

No, what i'm trying to do is find a nice home for my dog. I figured that since this was a dog friendly board, that it was the right place to adopt him out.

[drmom777]

Did I read that you also have a puppy? As someone who would like to get an assistance dog for a disabled child, I would suggest you look into the rules. Many of the assistance dog agencies require that the dog be an only dog- so you may be rehoming that one too, soon.

[Martin Fitzgerald]

That puppy is my brothers dog. We just watch it for him while hes at work. Quit trying to make this something its not just to make yourselves look good. Its not a crime to rehome your pet. Sometimes things dont work out and its the best thing for the animal.

[drmom777]

I have no need to make myself look good or you look bad. Like I said, I don't even know you. I suggest that if, as you say,your main purpose here is to rehome your dog, you try petfinder or something. This is not a place where we usually exchange dogs. Good luck.

[Martin Fitzgerald]

If thats true then why are there thousands of threads looking for homes for dogs that people can nolonger care for, for one reason or another? As for Petfinder, I dont trust them. Too many scams going around.

[drmom777]

It isn't true, and I am sorry. I thought this was in the open forum for some reason. You, however, very appropriatly put it in the rescue section, where it does indeed belong. I know what you mean about petfinder, but no matter where and how you wind up placing the dog, you will have to screen heavily in order to avoid scams. It isn't easy.

[Martin Fitzgerald]

I am just trying to find a decent home for my dog where he can be loved and cared for. I thought of all places that this would be the best place to find that home. But since i put up this ad, all I been getitng is people replying and making me feel like its a sin to rehome my dog. Given the reason i need to do this, I dont call it abandonment. I call it doing whats best for a child that I love, and inreturn, finding my dog a home where he wont feel threatened by having another dog in his home.

[MoonStr80]

what I don't get here, it's NOT YOUR DOG! Does this child live with you?

So you want to get rid of the dog w/o wanting to give it a try?

[Martin Fitzgerald]

No, but the child will be living with me, his mother and his older brother very shortly. I dont understand what that has to do with anything? Noone questioned anyone else about why they're having to rehome their pet, but you're questioning me. Why is that?

[MoonStr80]

I dunno.. You tell me you're the one wants to get rid of the dog! You haven't mention anything about if your brother has any kind of saying etc

Animals are not an disposable for any insignificant reason. Why bother having a dog that you don't want to have any kind apart with the dog? If you don't want to have to do any kind of training. Maybe you don't deserve to have animals at all! You should be banned of having animals!

[Martin Fitzgerald]

Who the hell are you to critisize me?! Noone made you GOD. Infact, i've already told you all too much that I didnt need to even share. Except for the basic information, its really none of anyones business why i'm rehoming my dog.

[MoonStr80]

Then leave no one is making you stay here!

[Shalimar]

Martin,

it isn't ever a sin to rehome a animal be it cat, dog or any other animal. Nor is it a crime to cause your one: not abandoning them. two: your discussing the animal to find out who is best for him and would give him the enviroment he needs and is use to before life changes hits. Which not all dogs are subject to changes of any sort nor as I read Autistic children.
The way that I read it your being responsible in finding a good home for your dog with a very tough decision that no one here really knows first hand on why, cause they are not living in your situation.

Your right aside from giving the dog information to a person and the people here you shouldn't have to explain your private and personal reasons for this cause it isn't really anyone elses business except to have the welfare of the animal and where they are gonna be going next with who as the main subject.

Putting a ad shouldn't be a judgment call on whether or not a person should or shouldn't have a pet and it is wrong and harsh to state such a thing cause you would all hate it for me to type out personally how rude each of you are for even putting your noses in where it shouldn't.

This ad isn't about the children and obviously NONE of you know how to read very clearly. Personally it wouldn't bother me if i get banned for stating how infantile and childish but keep in mind this ad wasn't about kids it was about rehoming a animal that for no one elses business on why but the animal is more of the topic at hand and should remain so.

Martin, not to get on you but when it came to personal issues or reasons why you could state personal issues at hand force me to make this decision. hope that isn't rude to you cause it wasn't meant to be but your not gonna get them to understand situations when they are stuck on one way thinking.

I do hope you find a good home for your dog, and i understand how hard this is for you since i too have kids that i had to rehome pets cause of it. both kids have autism and other problems that i don't want to get into other then just to state i know how you feel. A dog set in his ways would be not only a handful to your family it might be hard for him to adjust to having to share you where he didn't and might make things harder not to mention if you have kids that are aggressive like mine are and the dog would always be forced to protect himself all the time can put alot on a dog. You thinking about the dog first is a sign of a great pet owner and parent.

All my best to you

[Martin Fitzgerald]

Finally. Someone who understands where i'm coming from. Thank you Shalimar.

[Shalimar]

I understand on a very personal and experienced all you can imagine. I think what your doing is right for the dog as well as the children involved.

People will think and feel how they want but don't let their opinions get to you as there are some out there that have been where you are and had to make very hard decisions in matters that not many people will understand or even venture. And if you run into those types that have alot of opinion and no sense to understand from others then just turn a deaf ear their way.

Keep in mind that you are doing this for the right reasons for you and your situations.

[Martin Fitzgerald]

Thank you for your understanding and kind words Shalimar. I did find Marco a nice loving home, no thanks to the rest of the ignorant members on this board. Thats all i have to say on this thread.

[shadowfacedanes]

I did find Marco a nice loving home, no thanks to the rest of the ignorant members on this board. Thats all i have to say on this thread.

Then a PM to Shalimar would've sufficed, ya think? Or did you find it necessary to make one last insult before drifting back into non-existance?

I never even made a comment on this thread, but you insulted the whole board. Kudos. Now go beat your chest and grunt and feel better about yourself.

[Maxy24]

I said in your other thread that I thought it was a good idea you were rehoming your dog, if you can't handle DA then you should not have a DA dog and if a child needs an alert dog you cannot compromise that child's health. But like Shadow said you just insulted every single member of this board, you don't need to insult people you don't agree with or people who said nothing to you at all.

[mrose_s]

This was a fun thread.