Re: Thank you

In Reply to: Thank you
Category:   Aggression
Posted by:  Jenny Watson
Posted on:  October 31, 2002 at 08:14:54

: I'd like to thank you for posting the message by Jane Colvin about her aggressive JRT and the final decision she had to make. This past Saturday, October 26, 2002, one of the worst days of my life, my husband and I made the same decision. We rescued Ender as a three year old and worked for 3 years to curb him of his biting and snapping. Finally, we had to admit that his intensity, unpredictability, and strength made him a danger to people. To put a dog to sleep is so hard - to do it when he's healthy and loving and his one fault is from the carelessness of his "breeder" is beyond pain. Anyway, thank you again. It was the right thing to do - but it sure helps to hear how others have had to do the same.

Response:

Dear Jenny,

Offering you our "sympathy " seems too weak a word, after the years of devoted care you've given this dog. Sometimes, despite our best, noblest and most dedicated efforts, a dog cannot be salvaged. There was some kind of affliction this poor fellow had, that was beyond your (or anyone's)ability to cure.

Of course you did the "right thing". That doesn't make it easy, though. You and your husband are the very best of pet owners, because you DID the right thing, not the careless thing.

On behalf of Jane, and all others who have walked down the same rough road, you do have our sympathy. All the best in the future.

Sincerely, Carol