Unfortunately, I had to take the dog back to the shelter. With the cat situation, I worried about the safety of my pets. If the dog did harm any of the cats… that would also mean bad news for the dog herself. Dog was also getting increasingly aggressive about other dogs on our walks. I think she was starting to consider me her territory and was “protecting” me. I wouldn’t want to deal with the repercussions of her harming anyone else’s pets. I did warn the shelter when I returned her, and her profile is now much more descriptive of how she actually is. Really friendly and sweet with people, but she should go to a home with no other pets, especially cats. Maybe she’d be ok in a home that already had another bigger dog and she could settle into the hierarchy.

I may have to get a puppy, or a much younger dog. Which kind of bums me out, I was hoping to be able to save an older dog. But you never know. I think I’ll wait until after my NYC trip in May before seriously looking again. After that I should have the time to dedicate to finding and training a dog that will work better in my home.

I’m still bummed about the pitbull. The first 24 hours after taking her back were really rough. I felt more terrible for HER than myself missing her. Poor thing. I do hope someone adopts her soon. She really was very sweet. Loved to snuggle on the couch!

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