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Post by Baglady on Mar 25, 2012 9:27:12 GMT
oooh exciting times Lisa! There are lots of things you can do to help them have a positive experience on their first meeting - ask Becky at the Home about parallel walking them first. There's a useful article on it here here too Fingers crossed
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Post by lisa on Mar 25, 2012 9:46:37 GMT
Thank you, that's really useful. Ironic things is our Daisy (lab) is only funny with other dogs when she is out, especially on the lead. At home she is more relaxed. The behaviourist we saw has really helped us though so fingers crossed. I will have a chat this morning when we go there.
Thanks for your support, they are exciting times (although I am trying not to get too excited until Daisy has met him etc). Cheers x ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Becky on Mar 25, 2012 12:14:35 GMT
Ooops sorry Lisa, I dont know why I thought your Lab was a boy!!! Sorry Daisy!!
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Post by lisa on Mar 25, 2012 16:23:42 GMT
We went to the home today , feeling very excited but were told that we couldn't have him because we have children and he is a Rottweiler (a re-homed Rottie had previously bitten a child). Our experience with the breed (or attitude towards dogs, kids and the safety of mixing both) irrelevant. Council rules. Unbelievably gutted. Someone once told me you will know when you find the right dog..well we did
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Post by Becky on Mar 25, 2012 16:37:59 GMT
Awwww Lisa, I am absolutely gutted for you, your family and Tyson x
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Post by lisa on Mar 25, 2012 17:17:32 GMT
Thanks Becky, I am surprised how disappointed I am as I am quite practical usually. It just feels wrong that he isn't coming home with us. My fault for getting too attached. Lesson learned! Thanks for your kind words x
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Post by hwyaden on Mar 26, 2012 7:29:52 GMT
so sorry to hear that lisa - he is lovely. good luck for choosing another dog. i'm sure your perfect dog is out there xxxxx
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Post by lisa on Mar 26, 2012 15:34:54 GMT
Thanks again. 'Friends' is such a great support network! I am still in disbelief to be honest as I had never expected such a sweeping generalization of a breed. We had to watch Tyson go out yesterday with another (very nice) couple as he was given to someone just after us. It was no ones fault but it did rub it in a bit. If such rules exist it may be a good idea for them to be posted somewhere. I have searched the council website and have found nothing. It would save families raising their hopes. I would also have to ask where the rule ends?? If a couple were to re-home a Rottie...would they have to return him/her if they had children? Would pregnancy testing be mandatory with a home check? If a Spaniel had bitten a child, would all Spaniels be banned from going to homes with kids?? If Tyson was an 8th labrador...would the rule still apply? We faced a lot of prejudice during the 11 years we had our Rottie, but I never expected it to come from the CDH (I realize they are council rules and not the Staff's, who are just doing their job). Rather than the rule being breed specific, maybe the rule should be no dog is re-homed to a house with children as if the rule applies to Rotties, should it not apply to all breeds? Again, this would be a real shame. We are gutted about Tyson (a huge understatement) but more than anything feel that yet again this breed is targeted when other breeds would not be. Who ever re-homes him, please love him as we would have?
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Post by Kara Collie-Cross on Mar 26, 2012 15:58:50 GMT
(((Lisa))) I can understand your frustration and I think you're raising some really important questions. I agree with you that it's totally non-sensical to make such a sweeping generalisation and think this is a very sorry situation. I can also see why, in this "where there is blame there is a claim" culture, the Council have to cover their backs, because the Echo would have a field day with a story like that. Hugs to you all.
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Post by carol on Mar 26, 2012 16:01:20 GMT
totally agree. poor old tyson
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Post by angelad on Mar 26, 2012 17:13:27 GMT
Lisa, I've pm'd you
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Post by pinkandfluffy on Mar 26, 2012 17:16:53 GMT
Hi Lisa Perhaps its worth asking Maria, the Home Manager for some advice regarding this. It would be reassuring to know that this decision is backed up with some evidence and not merely made on a 'whim' due to one dog, many moons ago. Its worth pursuing if your interest is with bigger dogs to ensure you are not let down again. I really feel for you, it must be very frustrating
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Post by cherylW on Mar 26, 2012 19:52:06 GMT
Lisa, I am gutted for you too I know you would give Tyson a fab home, it just doesn't seem fair. I've been thinking about this all day and it really seems wrong to tarnish a breed with the assumption that because it was a Rottie that bit a child all of them are dangerous with children. It's just so untrue as they are actually generally fantastic with children. It could have been any dog that bit a child, so it's just unfortunate that it happened to be a Rottie and now the council has put that rule in place. I think maybe pickandfluffy is right and you should get some more advice from Maria
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Post by lisa on Mar 26, 2012 20:06:23 GMT
I am really overwhelmed by everyone's support and understanding. I will contact Maria but regardless of the outcome, thank you all so much xx
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Post by lisa on Mar 27, 2012 21:51:45 GMT
Tyson is seeing the vet tomorrow for his limp (I think it is his hip), if anyone hears any news, would they be kind enough to let me know?? He may not be mine but my goodness, I looovvveee that boy!!" " Cheers xx
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