So I have a dilema, my dad lives with me and has a 6 year old dachsund (who was my mom's, but has now passed away). Long story short this dog was abused as a pup and has a lot of problems. About 6 months ago he bit my son. It didn't require stitches, and I wasn't so sure of the circumstances - so I just kept a closer eye on the two of them.
Last week my grandma came over to my house - I wasn't home so she went inside to put some papers on my kitchen counter. She was petting my other dogs when Riley the weenie dog came out and bit her. She ended up having to go to ER, didn't require stitches, but the dog did take out a big hunk of skin.
So I'm at a loss on what to do. This is my dad's dog, but unfortunately my 10 year old is more responsible than my dad, so this has fallen into my lap. Both of my sisters want nothing to do with a biting dog (understandably, I don't want him either). Plus to top it all off my ex-husband found out, and is now wanting to "discuss some concerns he has".
Will a rescue take a twice-confirmed biter? Is it even responsible to try to rehome him - or should I just put him down?
Last week my grandma came over to my house - I wasn't home so she went inside to put some papers on my kitchen counter. She was petting my other dogs when Riley the weenie dog came out and bit her. She ended up having to go to ER, didn't require stitches, but the dog did take out a big hunk of skin.
So I'm at a loss on what to do. This is my dad's dog, but unfortunately my 10 year old is more responsible than my dad, so this has fallen into my lap. Both of my sisters want nothing to do with a biting dog (understandably, I don't want him either). Plus to top it all off my ex-husband found out, and is now wanting to "discuss some concerns he has".
Will a rescue take a twice-confirmed biter? Is it even responsible to try to rehome him - or should I just put him down?
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