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AJT

(5,240 posts) Sat Jan 4, 2020, 07:28 PM Jan 2020

PLEASE, Is there a no kill shelter for a dog who has bitten someone? [View all]

I have a good friend whose dog bit a jogger. The bite did not penetrate the skin. The dog thought it was protecting his family from a person running towards them on his territory. The dog is over protective, but not vicious. The family does not want to put the dog down, but can't keep him. They will travel anywhere to make sure the dog is going to have a decent life.

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PLEASE, Is there a no kill shelter for a dog who has bitten someone? [View all] AJT Jan 2020 OP

Best Friends in Utah?? sinkingfeeling Jan 2020 #1

They are willing to take him anywhere. AJT Jan 2020 #2

That was my first thought. Also look up pet sanctuaries. Karadeniz Jan 2020 #11

They rehabilitated some of Michael Vick's dogs TexasBushwhacker Jan 2020 #15

Check the local rescue groups, breed-oriented rescues (if applicable) catrose Jan 2020 #3

Some lawyers will take on these cases, but it requires some expert behaviorists coming in to hlthe2b Jan 2020 #4

well a leash would help nt msongs Jan 2020 #5

It was a dog walker who had not leashed him before opening the garage door. AJT Jan 2020 #6

Try this: femmedem Jan 2020 #7

They have a 2 year waitlist AJT Jan 2020 #9

They can try at Facebook to find a grassroots no-kill near them through putting in the area + dog emmaverybo Jan 2020 #8

Not sure but Hope For Paws a rescue.org in LA, Ca widely know lots of resources, foster homes Thekaspervote Jan 2020 #10

Maybe hold off doing anything until speaking with the county or city attorney. waterwatcher123 Jan 2020 #12

Their homeowners insurance will be cancelled if they keep him AJT Jan 2020 #13

You can also Google for rescue organizations. Stonepounder Jan 2020 #14