There is a male pit bull terrier in one of the Fargo-area pounds scheduled to be euthanized soon if no one saves him today (Tuesday). 02/25/09 edit: The pitbull was saved and has a foster home lined up!
The fact that this dog is a pitbull means his chances of being rescued are slim even though he has done well around other dogs and is a manageable 40 pounds.
With my close connections with dog rescue groups, I become aware of dogs like this pitbull often, and it’s difficult to say no. I can’t save them all. Most weeks I don’t save any.
Most people feel the same way as me – life is too hectic to save a dog right now. What if he’s aggressive? What if he’s not housebroken? What if he barks when I’m gone? What will I do with him this weekend?
But the opposite is also true. What if he’s a sweet dog? What if he could be someone’s best friend? What if he could change your life or someone else’s?
We can’t save every dog, but we can all do something. If you’ve considered fostering a dog before, now is the time to do it. This pitbull and so many others like him are waiting to be rescued. Maybe you can make a difference and save a life this year.
Below is Jesse, an American pit bull terrier who is waiting for a forever home. He was lucky enough to be pulled from the pound before he was euthanized. For more information about Jesse, check out his profile with the 4 Luv of Dog Rescue.
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February 24th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
I have a really hard time posting the due to be euthanized dogs on the 4 Luv of Dog Rescue website, especially when there is a picture included.
One of my dogs, Dutch, was just a day away from being euthanized when I found out about his situation. I received his picture in one of the many emails I receive regarding dogs needing rescue from death row. When I saw his picture something deep inside me told me that I had to help THIS dog. Despite objections from the hubby I made arrangements to pull him from the pound and get him transported to Fargo.
Dutch is an absolutely wonderful dog despite some fear agrression and medical issues. I cannot believe that his family did not come rescue him from the pound!
I hate to say it, but I have a much deeper bond with Dutch than my other dog Jake. There is just something special about him.
When posting the urgent dogs on the website, I can’t help to think that this dog could be another special dog just like Dutch.
February 24th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
I have a hard time seeing those dogs! The sad thing is, you are right, each dog could be like Dutch. I’m so happy you saved him. What pound was he in?
February 25th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Oh, I hope he made it. Do you have an update?
February 25th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
He was saved and has a foster home lined up.
February 25th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Yeah I saw he was saved on the 4 luv of dog website. We were tempted to say we would foster him. But with 2 new additions under the age of 8 months we are pretty busy right now. We’ll be ready in about 6 months.
February 26th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Dogs in need of adoption makes me think of Sheba’s breeders in Sweden. They were really selective and didn’t let people choose a puppy, but chose the right one for the right family. Sheba and her eleven siblings now have their own blog, and the more I hear about the other siblings, the more I know that Sheba was the right dog for me. It’s not only about the breed, it’s about the personality. I can definitively relate to Patti’s reflection on being closer to her rescued dog than the other one. Some of my favourite dogs – whom I loved and who loved me more than words can tell – were street dogs, “belonging” to other households. I learned then that dogs who’ve had a tough life can bond with you like no other. It’s amazing the link you get when the bond is right.
February 27th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Lindsay, Dutch came from the pound in Brookings, South Dakota. The pound kept him for 2 weeks (which is much longer than required) as they kept hoping his family would come for him. They were notified but they never came. I coordinated with the Brookings Humane Society, who was too full to take him, to have him pulled and they found a volunteer to drive him to Watertown where I picked him up.
September 4th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
he is sooooo cute! he looks JUST like my dog stryker i hope he makes it…
September 4th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
He was saved, and the dog in the photo recently went to a new home.