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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many, many rescue dogs are not well-suited to the average family’s home life, especially if the family has young kids. Most rescues know this and screen thoroughly to find a good fit for each dog. That said, life happens. Sometimes a dog that a rescue thinks will do well in a specific home doesn’t. Sometimes a family’s dynamic changes in a way that doesn’t work well with a specific dog.

I don’t judge you, OP. I know you’re in a terrible situation, but re-homing a dog that doesn’t work well in your home is the kindest option for the dog. If the rescue you worked with is not communicating, contact another. You will find someone to help you. [/quote]

OP here.  I want to thank you for this post.  Re-homing this dog has been one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever made.  I don’t want to go into detail because it will inevitably become nasty (as evident by the first response to my post), and I’m already feeling terrible as it is.   You are correct that the dog is not good for a family with young children.  It would be great for a single person, or couple with no kids, but because of the breed mix and temperament, a shelter will likely just euthanize. [/quote]

Put an add on craigslist. But if it bit one of your kids or anyone you should let people know. Dogs from shelters are emotionally distressed and they take sometime to find peace in their new family, so I do not think it is a deal breaker for people who know dogs. [/quote]

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