My Border Collie

[Lisa2009]

I have sent an email to the dogs trust.

Thanks everyone xxx

[MelanieGiles]

I support the Dogs Trust by making a charitable donation each month, and also the RSPCA. Both organisations do wonderful work for the animals which come under their care.

I am so sad for you Mrs S, as dogs are such lovely animals, but you have to do the right thing for your little boy. I am sure that they will do their very best to rehome your pet, and I am so sad that you are having to do this, but once a dog bites there can be something in their persona that means they will probably do it again - and you would never forgive yourself for not taking action now.

[Lisa2009]

Thats my whole point, he has done it before to friends kids that have been in the house. Hes never really hurt them but hes snapped. Thats why we started putting him in the kitchen if anybody came round.
It was a real shock for him to turn on one of his own, especially as we had him when my son was born and hes never gone near him.
I know i cant trust him anymore in the same room and its cruel to leave him locked up all the time.
I really hope they will take him and soon.
I will just be glad when hes gone now.

[Skippy]

I'm sure they will take him Mrs S, or if they can't they should be able to put you in contact with someone who can.

[Viki.W]

I'm so sorry Mrs skint, I think you're doing the right thing and I'm sure they will find him a lovely home. X

[Lisa2009]

Thanks xxxxxxxx

[angela18]

Dogs are so unpredictable.. I keep my 2 away from the little ones, not because I don't trust them, its the little ones.. with them only visiting, I'd be petrified if they were rough, then causing the dogs to turn on them!! Its not worth the risk..

[Skippy]

It's not just dogs, cats are unpredictable as well. I would trust my mum's dog with children more than Harry! I told my friend that if she brings her children round she should warn them not to touch him, but she now refuses to bring her children round as she knows he bites.

[Skippy]

Yes Ladyh, Harry can be really naughty - he'll be laying on the floor with me stroking him and he'll suddenly turn and be biting and scratching me! That's why I warned my friend as I'm not prepared to shut him out as it's his home. To be honest it's probably best if they don't come round - I love my friend to bits, but she can be funny at times, and if Harry bit one of the kids she'd probably never speak to me again, even if the little darling was poking and prodding him! As far as I'm concerned they are more than welcome, providing she either tells the children not to touch Harry, or doesn't get funny if they're bitten.

Mrs S, I agree with Ladyh - make sure you take loads of pictures of him, and remember that you have given him a good life, and you are doing your best for him now x

[kallis3]

Must admit that both my two dogs are excellent with other dogs and kids, even small ones.

They both have wonderful temperaments considering they are both rescue. We couldn't have picked better.

[Skippy]

My mum's dog loves everyone - my friend's little boy took a toy out of her mouth before anyone could stop him and she just let him do it. It's a shame really as people are frightened of her as we think she's a labrador crossed with a rottweiler - she's big with rotty colouring. If you go and visit she gets one of her toys and gives it to you and sits by your feet.

[kallis3]

Bless!

Suzie likes to sit on your lap (and she is a heavy dog!) and just flop down.

Both of them will lick you to death when you come into the house. They don't have toys though as they would probably be like kids fighting over them!

[MelanieGiles]

My friend has a cat called Oscar who is more like a lioness in terms of biting. He bites her constantly, and I won't go near him when I visit, as a cat's teeth and claws are so sharp - like needles sticking in you. I am also dreadfully allergic to cats - I only have to be in a room where one has been to start my eyes watering and my chest wheezing.

It is funny that you never hear of cats getting put down for biting people.

[Skippy]

Harry wouldn't be here if they did that Melanie!

Blaze (my mum's dog) has tried to sit on my mum's lap a few times!

[Lisa2009]

Ladyh, thank you. Im happy with the decision to rehome him, i just hope we dont have to have him put to sleep. That would be really hard.

I am going to ring Border Collie Rescue in the morning and see if they can take him. I am very certain that hes going. I will never trust him now (not that i did much anyway)
Hes locked in the kitchen or out in the garden because my little boy wont go near him.
Whatever happens, i need him gone sooner rather than later.