“Half husky, half pit”. She was neglected as a puppy and has poor socialization, but she is as sweet as can be and since she grew up with a brother, she is also good with other dogs”
You say you have to train her in 1-2 weeks. As a lifetime dog owner myself, I seriously doubt you can train her in that short amount of time to stop killing the neighborhood cats. I agree with the others who think she should probably be put down. Husky/pit mix is a terrible combination, IMO. She may be sweet to you now, but with that combo [Husky/Pit], and the fact that she is killing cats, I wouldn’t be surprised if she escalates in her attacks now that she has the taste of blood. She may not escalate in killing beyond cats right now, but IMO I foresee a bigger problem with her in the future.
I think you know deep down what to do, you just want affirmation you are making the right decision? IF this was my dog doing this.....one who continued to escape containment and killing cats, I would put her down. I would not want to give my problem to another person. Sad to say, there really is no training some dogs. Best of luck Laz and sorry if putting her down is what you end up doing, but I do think it would be the right decision.
I did know deep down. The deed is done. I took a day off work and gave her the best day of her life. Lots of daddy love, lots of car rides, even Ribeye steak and Wendy's french fries.
Then I had her put down.
lots of tears have been shed, even some more now.