So what do I do? Here's the abbreviated version of the problem: Family adopts dog from shelter. Family, (especially little boy), falls in love with dog. Dog begins growling at everyone but family. Dog begins BITING everyone but family. Vet says dog must either go back to shelter or be put "down."
I've got three options:
1. Call Animal Control tomorrow and have them pick up the dog....they will put the dog down.
2. Take the dog to the vet and have the vet put the dog down.
3. Take the dog back to the shelter. However, this is a "no kill" shelter. Although the dog is old and can't have more than 2 years left anyway, I can't stand the thought of him living in a tiny cage for the rest of his life.
I'm very torn up about all this. However, my son is going to really suffer over this. Now comes the question about what we tell him. I'm really leaning towards a nice older couple from Utah, who live on a big ranch, needed a guard dog and that's where our dog ended up.
In any case, no matter what avenue I take, it's going to be a sad day for everyone tomorrow.
Warm Regards,
AB
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