I am posting because I'm in desperate need of some Chaz help.
Zeus and Voodoo got into a big fight on Sunday, over an old tortilla. Both dogs were taken to the emergency vet, and required numerous stitches and even a few drains.
But yesterday, Voodoo attacked Zeus in the bathroom. It was completely unprovoked. Voodoo laid open Zeus' elbow and slashed an artery. There was blood spraying everywhere--on the walls, cabinets, and in pools on the floor. Zeus was screaming. We rushed Zeus back to the emergency vet, where he had to stay overnight. Zeus will be ok, but we'll have to wait and see how well his leg heals.
I don't know what happened to make Voodoo suddenly become aggressive to Zeus. He still has the absolute sweetest and happy-go-lucky temperament towards people.
We've decided that Voodoo has to find a new home or foster family today, before we take Zeus home. In our small townhome, I don't think that seperating the boys will be enough to insure Zeus' safety: he's lost so much blood and been through so much in two days, I think one more attack would kill him.
The local foster agencies have been no help. They don't take anything that even looks remotely like a pit bull. I've even tried contacting foster agencies in other cities with no luck. Finding homes has been coming up short, too.
Hubby and I have made a heartbreaking decision. If we can't find a place for Voodoo today, we will take him to the vet and have him euthanized. We don't want Voodoo to go to anyone who doesn't know what to expect and is capable of handling our dear little troublemaker, so the local shelter is out of the question. There are a few "no kill" shelters here, but they're horrible. Dogs penned in crates 20 hours a day, and living that way for years until they die or are adopted. I can't put Voodoo through that.
If Chazzers have any ideas or suggestions, I'm open to them. I'm in West Texas, if anyone knows of rescues nearby.
This is so hard for us. I love my little chaos demon so much. But I don't know what else to do.
Zeus and Voodoo got into a big fight on Sunday, over an old tortilla. Both dogs were taken to the emergency vet, and required numerous stitches and even a few drains.
But yesterday, Voodoo attacked Zeus in the bathroom. It was completely unprovoked. Voodoo laid open Zeus' elbow and slashed an artery. There was blood spraying everywhere--on the walls, cabinets, and in pools on the floor. Zeus was screaming. We rushed Zeus back to the emergency vet, where he had to stay overnight. Zeus will be ok, but we'll have to wait and see how well his leg heals.
I don't know what happened to make Voodoo suddenly become aggressive to Zeus. He still has the absolute sweetest and happy-go-lucky temperament towards people.
We've decided that Voodoo has to find a new home or foster family today, before we take Zeus home. In our small townhome, I don't think that seperating the boys will be enough to insure Zeus' safety: he's lost so much blood and been through so much in two days, I think one more attack would kill him.
The local foster agencies have been no help. They don't take anything that even looks remotely like a pit bull. I've even tried contacting foster agencies in other cities with no luck. Finding homes has been coming up short, too.
Hubby and I have made a heartbreaking decision. If we can't find a place for Voodoo today, we will take him to the vet and have him euthanized. We don't want Voodoo to go to anyone who doesn't know what to expect and is capable of handling our dear little troublemaker, so the local shelter is out of the question. There are a few "no kill" shelters here, but they're horrible. Dogs penned in crates 20 hours a day, and living that way for years until they die or are adopted. I can't put Voodoo through that.
If Chazzers have any ideas or suggestions, I'm open to them. I'm in West Texas, if anyone knows of rescues nearby.
This is so hard for us. I love my little chaos demon so much. But I don't know what else to do.
