13/02/2025
No words only tears.
There are not enough words to express how sad this is. No one saw it coming, no one wanted this to happen, but it happens more than we like to admit. We are posting so that his life will not have been lived in vain with the hope that his story will prevent another unnecessary death.
Surrendered on 11/1/2024 with his littermates barely old enough to eat on his own, he was growing up in the shelter until we posted and someone was kind enough to adopt.
In the shelter environment, he caused no trouble and was thought to be sweet and friendly. This was his home, his world, all that he knew. He was thought to be a type of Malinois and probably 4 or 5 months old. We do not know the details but we do know that once adopted, he encountered another earlier adopted dog in the home, there was aggression of some type that caused him to be returned to the shelter. Now labeled aggressive, whatever happened was bad enough to fear it would happen again and consequently he was euthanized. Yes, he lost his life.
It starts with an unwanted litter, because someone was careless or did not care enough to spay or neuter their pet. The animals ALWAYS pay the price for human carelessness and indifference.
This poor pup paid with his life.
IF YOU ADOPT AND ALREADY HAVE OTHER PETS.
*BRING your pet to the shelter to meet whoever it is you would like to bring home. It will give everyone incite necessary to safeguard all involved. Introduction on neutral ground is critical for successful adoption.
*Prepare: Set up separate spaces for each dog with food, water, and toys.
*Meet in a neutral place: Take the dogs for a walk together on leashes.
*Introduce gradually: Let the dogs sniff each other from a distance, then gradually move closer together.
*Supervise: Keep the dogs' interactions closely supervised, especially for the first two weeks.
*Use positive reinforcement: Reward your dogs when they behave confidently.
*Watch for signs of stress: Look for signs of anxiety or discomfort, such as growling, snapping, or raised fur.
*Separate if needed: If the dogs get tense, separate them and continue monitoring their interactions.
*Establish boundaries: Decide where the dog will be allowed to go.
*Be patient: The introduction process can take time, and whether or not the dogs get along depends on their personalities.
Sound like alot? It is! THEIR LIVES DEPEND ON YOU
It is NEVER their fault only ours. RIP sweet boy. 😓
We are a foster-based group in NM dedicated to assisting the most vulnerable animals: neonates, special needs, and those from under-served areas of NM.
