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Laz,

Me again. It appears that you have chosen the wrong type of dog for your situation.

Pits, Huskys and Pitskys are working dogs that are high energy dogs that require lots of activity to burn off that energy. They are known to be very intelligent, independent, and difficult to train. They have a natural high Prey Drive, it’s just what they are. It’s strong and it’s natural for these breeds of dog. They chase and catch things that act like their natural prey.

They have feelings and emotions just like humans do. Happiness, fear, uncertainty, sadness. Sadness when we are getting ready to go to town and happiness when we return after only a couple of hours. The tail is wagging the whole dog.

You can learn to communicate with your companion if you pay attention to them and try to understand what they are trying to tell you. If I sit here much longer my big girl will slowly come in here and while looking at me will make a very soft noise. That means “come on Pappa it’s time to sleep”. I will get up from the computer and reach for my walker and she will beat me to the bedroom. Furry companions are so much more enjoyable when you can communicate with them and accept them as a member of the family rather than just a “Pet”. I talk to her as if she is a human child and I learn that she understands much more than I thought. She is such a blessing to me.

I mentioned that they are people dogs. Our Pitsky is beside either of us when inside the house. when we go outside she will wander around, doing her dog thing, but always keeping an eye on her Mamma or Pappa. When inside the house watching T V she much of the time she is sitting beside and leaning against one of us. Or laying down with her head on our leg for her pillow. How can you not love a dog like that?

They are strong and play rough. If they feel threatened they will attack to defend against the threat. Simple solution is don’t do it. I saw my neighbor lunging at the fence, making dog fight noises and my Pitsky responded accordingly. I had a few words with the neighbor then called a fence company to put up a 6 foot privacy fence.
The internet is a wonderful place to find out everything you want to know before you think about getting a pet. Dogs are real live animals who have personalities. and natural characteristics that must be taken into consideration to see if the dog will fit into your situation.

If you try to put a Pitsky in a place where only a mini-poodle should go, it isn’t going to work. We have an elderly retired nurse friend who lives alone in an apartment. Her daughter got her a dog for a companion, a young JRT ! Exactly what an elderly woman doesn’t need.

I guess what I am getting to is don’t blame the dog for your bad choice for your situation. And now the nice Pitsky is in danger of being put down because of your negligence.
With the right family who understands this kind of dog breed and the right/large fenced yard to run in, your Pitsky will be happy and bring happiness to her new family. A place where she will be a full participating member of the family, not just an after-thought. Our big girl is very inquisitive and has to know everything that is happening. When Mamma comes home from the store, the big girl has her nose in every bag to see what Mamma has brought her.

Please do the right thing and get your Pitsky to a rescue location that understands this breed of dog and can find her a proper loving forever home. Please, don’t have her killed just because you don’t/can’t understand her needs.

Thank You

And now the nice Pitsky is in danger of being put down because of your negligence.

F*** you.

We didn't 'choose' this dog. It wandered up to us when we were outside and wouldn't leave.

I understand plenty. We've called everywhere. There's not one space in any rescue or shelter.

If you can take it, and can arrange for its transport, she's got until 4:30 PM EST today.