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18 month Pitbull (type)
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Hi hun and welcome. I have no advice apart from that pits are illegal in the uk so i wouldn't mention he's a pit to people. Would love to see some pics x |
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I would imagine rehoming an illegal animal would be very difficult no rescues would take the chance of rehoming one either. |
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Hi Tom welcome to Dogsey  Firstly I really admire what you have done and taken him in - it's really good of you and I would do exactly the same! If you don't mind me asking - why is it that you have to re-home him? I understand that you say that you haven't introduced him to your other dogs, is that still the case? As Jem and Julie have said Pit's are illegal so you must be careful who you tell. |
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The problem here is that even if the pitbull becomes part of your family, becomes a soppy lump and you get attached to it...it may be seized and destroyed unfortunatly.  This could be in a months time or in 5 or 10 yrs time. It is a very difficult decision and i am afraid i do not know what i would do or what you should do  |
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Poor dog..... being an illegal breed in the UK, I don't hold out much hope for his rehoming.... |
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I would contact these people for some advice http://www.egar.org/ They are an Irish bull breed rescue and, as Pitbulls aren't illegal in Ireland, they may be able to give you the benefit of their experience. However, I wouldn't be too optimistic about his future, unfortunately |
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A 15 year old should not be walking an ex fighting suspected pitbull under any circumstances. Vets are often rubbish on dog breeds- so I wouldn't take his breed id as gospel .... He does not need to be walked so much every day, I think you said 5 times? - he will become fitter and fitter and start to need even more exercise .... I hope he is muzzled as if he is an ex fighter it is the only responsible thing to do - if he is a pit bull however it is illegal to own him - I too would fear for teh safety of your other dogs The ex owner should be reported - for owning a pitbull, for fighting his dogs, for owning a gun, for intending to kill an animal ....... else he will be doing this all again with his next dog |
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This is JMO but if I were you and to give this dog any chance of a happy life, I would seriously let this be the last time you ever call him a pit. Call him a lab cross, a staff cross, a boxer cross, anything that is feesable but if word gets round you have a pit he WILL be ceased and killed, despite his temperament. A lot of people (even vets) cannot tell a pit from a staffy. There are a lot of knowledgeable people on here who can tell you what he really is. As has already been said his best chance is over in Ireland where pits and 'pit types' are not illegal. If rehomed privately over here (as there is absolutely noway you can go through any rescue over here) the chances are very high that he will end up back as he started, if he is not a good fighter he will be used at bait to train other dogs which is an even worse fate as he would not stand a chance. Please contact the rescue that ShaynLola has suggested and if you care for this dog and his future try and get him over to them. Otherwise, as racist as it is it might well be better off for him to be PTS sadly. Best of luck. |
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yes. do not ever use the p word! you are even breaking the law giving them away for free, let alone rehoming. |
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