tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post5748449629301124610..comments2024-03-28T22:49:03.563-05:00Comments on Lag Liv: Fun Until It Wasn'tLLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04431706155081017734noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-68933623500239714472017-10-26T21:25:04.021-05:002017-10-26T21:25:04.021-05:00Oh no. Poor Cora. I'm glad she is doing well...Oh no. Poor Cora. I'm glad she is doing well after being bitten. Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001504333296382139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-62587246160689988952017-10-26T18:29:41.143-05:002017-10-26T18:29:41.143-05:00I’m so sorry Cora was hurt and that your family ha...I’m so sorry Cora was hurt and that your family had to go through that scary experience and now has to deal with losing Winston. <br /><br />We recently lost our 13 year old dog and a few weeks ago brought home a puppy from a shelter. We rehomed him about a week later because he showed aggression. Our 8 year old was bitten twice as a toddler by rescue dogs of extended family members, and like you, we were unwilling to risk that happening again to our kids or visitors to our home. <br /><br />Again, I’m so sorry for the trauma and the loss!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-65434910601194277122017-10-25T14:24:25.112-05:002017-10-25T14:24:25.112-05:00A rescue dog is tricky -- maybe a puppy next time....A rescue dog is tricky -- maybe a puppy next time. Love to all. <br />LeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-32122484906999745042017-10-25T12:26:42.350-05:002017-10-25T12:26:42.350-05:00So sorry to hear all of this happened. My heart hu...So sorry to hear all of this happened. My heart hurts for you all, but it seems clear that Winston needs a different kind of home so he can thrive. And that's certainly no one's fault. You're doing the best thing for everyone. Sending you all hugs!Colleen Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10153437282088455617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-77868362816775362102017-10-25T08:14:38.735-05:002017-10-25T08:14:38.735-05:00I'm so sorry about this; I feel sadder/sorrier...I'm so sorry about this; I feel sadder/sorrier possibly that I did about your family and parents' sad tribulations and losses in this season's storms. Maybe because no one was hurt and they can still live together happily, even in tough times. :( . I can only think that maybe the swing set him off? I know some dogs are deeply disturbed by bicycles, panic, attack, etc. Don't EBDs have poorer vision than the average breed? Anyway, you were a wonderful, loving family to him, and did your best to meet his needs. I'm so glad that both he and Cora will be able to live safely and happily even after this; the just-not-together part will become more okay with time. Berithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270446862298837353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-37457653313697841442017-10-24T23:35:49.521-05:002017-10-24T23:35:49.521-05:00Oh I'm so sorry. You are obviously making the ...Oh I'm so sorry. You are obviously making the right choice, but I'm impressed by how graciously you're making it. I'm afraid that we would not have been so kind to our dogs had something like that happened. I'm glad to hear that the kids all bounced back so well. Chiconkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824934269870487334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-79131158006870371512017-10-24T22:20:58.316-05:002017-10-24T22:20:58.316-05:00How awful for all of you but especially Cora! I am...How awful for all of you but especially Cora! I am glad to hear you feel at peace with your path forward (which definitely seems right to me!) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-40229987608624952142017-10-24T21:16:50.040-05:002017-10-24T21:16:50.040-05:00Man, that is a hard decision. We had to rehome ou...Man, that is a hard decision. We had to rehome our dog too when he showed aggression toward our toddling toddler and I (heavily pregnant) fell twice separating the two. I was putting him in his crate more than was fair and I didn't trust him with our toddler and knew things would not get better for him when we had a newborn. <br /><br />It's a tough decision, but you did all you could. I'm glad Cora is ok.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206235304372449137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-4129362540973705702017-10-24T19:58:11.108-05:002017-10-24T19:58:11.108-05:00Please do take Cora to the doctor to be on the saf...Please do take Cora to the doctor to be on the safe side. Infections from dog bites can be really bad. It must have been so scary for all of you. I hope you are doing OK today.sewmuchfun4https://www.blogger.com/profile/09841972052152898574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-61913193114437785782017-10-24T15:22:37.346-05:002017-10-24T15:22:37.346-05:00If these are bites, they can be deeper than they a...If these are bites, they can be deeper than they appear. I had a dog bite recently that I thought was nothing but the doc wanted me on a 10 day course of antibiotics because he said dog bites often get infected. <br /><br />I'd hate to see her get infected and then habe it interfere with your trip. <br /><br />I'm sorry you all went thru this trauma. <br /><br />I know the adoption agreements usually stipulate that the dog must be returned to them if you choose not to keep it. But in this case, I think I'd report it to animal control and ask them if they want to know where the dog is going next. This is to protect future owners from getting hurt by an unpredictable dog. Usually 2 bites and they're put down. So it would be a shame for the problem to just keep getting passed along because the bites are unreported. <br /><br />The very fact that he loves the kids so much but still can't stop himself from going after her makes him a dangerous dog imo.<br /><br />Even if he goes to a household with no children he can still come into contact with children accidentally if he manages to wander out of his new yard or a child wanders into his yard. Or what if the new owner goes away and a pet sitter comes in and happens to bring a young child on their rounds?<br /><br />If he bites again I think he should be put down. There are tens of thousands of dogs put down each year. Many of them would never bite anyone. Since we can't save all the dogs, each time we place a biter, that's one less non-biter who will be placed instead of euthanized. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-18954472805572420832017-10-24T14:15:11.689-05:002017-10-24T14:15:11.689-05:00I'm sorry about Winston but you're totally...I'm sorry about Winston but you're totally right that it was the right decision. The only decision, really. You guys did so much work with him and really tried. It makes me wonder if you didn't get the entire truth about why he was surrendered. I worked at the Humane Society in college and you could tell a lot of people didn't give us the whole story.<br /><br />Glad Cora is ok!!!Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-40170756355961342372017-10-24T14:07:27.372-05:002017-10-24T14:07:27.372-05:00Glad that Cora is okay and that Winston will have ...Glad that Cora is okay and that Winston will have a new home. Not an entirely happy ending, but it could have been much worse!Paragon2Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16186204100704440304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-83601601294613148522017-10-24T13:58:52.503-05:002017-10-24T13:58:52.503-05:00I'm so sorry things turned out the way they di...I'm so sorry things turned out the way they did. I can't even imagine how scary that must have been for you and the kids. You are doing the right thing for everyone but I am sure it is gut-wrenching given how much you clearly love Winston. I hope Cora is feeling better.Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-3987610337376538212017-10-24T13:41:43.532-05:002017-10-24T13:41:43.532-05:00Oh, I'm so sorry. This made me tear up at wo...Oh, I'm so sorry. This made me tear up at work. Is it strange to say I'm so proud that you instantly did the right thing to keep your kids safe? Crushing responsibility. :(Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971746487475480628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-19620911627978230552017-10-24T12:57:43.012-05:002017-10-24T12:57:43.012-05:00I'm so very sorry to hear this has happened an...I'm so very sorry to hear this has happened and glad to hear Cora will be okay. I can imagine how much it hurts for everyone to say goodbye to your beloved pet. You already know you are doing the best thing for your family and the best thing for Winston. I can't help but think how very brave (and scary!) it was for Landon to try to pull an attacking dog off his baby sister! Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-69048152005424863262017-10-24T09:35:08.472-05:002017-10-24T09:35:08.472-05:00Oh gosh, what a tough tough situation! I am so so...Oh gosh, what a tough tough situation! I am so sorry about all of it. You worked so hard with him and I know this outcome is bitterly disappointing. I am glad Cora is healing well and wish Winston the best in his new home.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156777853779141522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-46644118376558124582017-10-24T08:56:20.845-05:002017-10-24T08:56:20.845-05:00Oh honey (I say this like we’ve met and you’re one...Oh honey (I say this like we’ve met and you’re one of my friends but you know...) — I’m echo what others are saying and my heart hurts for you and your family because it was so evident how much you adored Winston. But I’m thankful (a) that Cora wasn’t hurt more severely and (b) that you’re taking the time to return him to the rescue group and not a shelter.<br /><br />I also hope that this won’t turn you off from future pet (dog) ownership. You guys have so much love for each other and are such responsible parents and pet owners that it would be a real shame not to share it!Jenn O.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-29143294574892077462017-10-24T08:50:20.834-05:002017-10-24T08:50:20.834-05:00So sorry this happened! Glad Cora seems to be boun...So sorry this happened! Glad Cora seems to be bouncing back (as kids tend to). You're doing the right thing even though it's so hard for everyone.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314471492289828705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-12373637451734334142017-10-24T08:44:34.398-05:002017-10-24T08:44:34.398-05:00I'm so sorry. That is terrifying for you and I...I'm so sorry. That is terrifying for you and I'm so glad it wasn't worse, and relieved for you that it never will be. Winston is better for his time with your family and will find the right home. Hang in there!Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07930588236376097120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-76585851078690762662017-10-24T08:34:22.079-05:002017-10-24T08:34:22.079-05:00I am so sorry. We had a similar situation several...I am so sorry. We had a similar situation several years ago, and it was so, so hard. Our new pup is sometimes aggressive, and I'm so glad we have teenagers now because there's no way we could have kept him when our kids were small. We love our pups, but kids absolutely have to come first. I hope poor Cora heals quickly.<br />-LCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-80044037630783913092017-10-24T07:47:54.343-05:002017-10-24T07:47:54.343-05:00I’m so sorry that this happened to your family. I...I’m so sorry that this happened to your family. I hope all 3 kids bounce back from it.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299211849731852838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-8731330733024548262017-10-24T07:06:28.596-05:002017-10-24T07:06:28.596-05:00Poor Cora and poor Winston. And poor YOU! We all l...Poor Cora and poor Winston. And poor YOU! We all loved Winston with you. We just adopted 2 kitties on Sunday and I was thinking this morning, what if they had to go back? We already love them so much! So I know it's hard. But absolutely the right call.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335404463349950566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-68059548403372154442017-10-24T06:36:06.549-05:002017-10-24T06:36:06.549-05:00Oh I’m so sorry. That’s so terribly sad for all of...Oh I’m so sorry. That’s so terribly sad for all of you. jodifurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02436403330073542241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-53272615237274341292017-10-24T05:48:06.003-05:002017-10-24T05:48:06.003-05:00Absolutely the right decision. He will benefit fro...Absolutely the right decision. He will benefit from your care and find another home that is a better fit for him. I'm sorry this happened. Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056240730820855316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-87615563352698225362017-10-24T00:16:52.481-05:002017-10-24T00:16:52.481-05:00I'm so sorry. Sorry Cora was hurt. Sorry you&#...I'm so sorry. Sorry Cora was hurt. Sorry you're losing your pup you loved so much. Sorry for the scare. I hope that he will find a home that loves him well and that Disney will be a sweet soother for the sadness. Misha https://www.blogger.com/profile/01195857544897293479noreply@blogger.com