HELP! Need urgent advice from GA residents!

Eiros · 08-19-2011, 11:50 AM

Feel free to move this thread if it's in the wrong place.

This is not about a GSD but about a 12 month old Pit Bull that my friend's family has. The friend is a college buddy of mine who moved the the Jasper, GA area a couple years ago. Her younger sister "J" also lives with the family and has over the passed year added 4 dogs to an already large pack. (two parents, my friend, her sister, and originally 3 dogs and 2 cats).

The family is under extreme stress from the pit bull as it has been attacking the other animals and now, the people. No one has been severely injured and none of the attacks have been reported. "J" has no papers for him as he was picked up from what very, very loosely can be described as a BYB of the lowest sorts. She goes out and leaves the dog with the family. The dog has had no training and has had no shots even!

I want to know if it's possible / lawful for the parents (who own the home) to surrender the dog to a shelter or rescue. He is young, with no outlet for his energy and no boundaries. I feel like he needs help before he harms someone badly. I feel the family is in danger of physical injury, lawsuits, etc. and this boy doesn't stand a chance unless someone brings him up properly.

Anyone have any advice for my friend? Know of any local rescues? I am not familair with GA laws and the family is torn between keeping the dog since it's the daughters but it's really getting out of hand.

gagsd · 08-19-2011, 12:04 PM

If they are concerned about legality, then they should send the "owner" a certified letter requesting her to claim her abandoned dog. When I worked with vet clinics, I think we gave people 2 weeks.

Chances are VERY high that any owner turn-in pitbull will be euthanized at a Georgia shelter. That may be for the best, or not.... just something to be aware of.

Eiros · 08-19-2011, 12:18 PM

[QUOTE=gagsd;2227449]If they are concerned about legality, then they should send the "owner" a certified letter requesting her to claim her abandoned dog. When I worked with vet clinics, I think we gave people 2 weeks.
QUOTE]

I am confused about this. The owner of the dog is the 21 year old daughter who is living in the house with the family. But the family is being terrorized by her dog. She knows this, doesn't care, goes out and drinks and leaves the pit home with the family. They want to make her get rid of the dog before it harms someone but aren't sure if it's lawful to do so. She wont take responsibility for him, train him, or even get his shots.

bocron · 08-19-2011, 12:46 PM

Their house, their rules. If my child were that disrespectful, she'd be gone, and her little dog, too!!!!
They have every right to dispose of the dog. Let's see her take them to court if she's kicked out and has to start paying rent.

Annette

gagsd · 08-19-2011, 12:56 PM

If the owner is not caring for the dog, and the dog is on someone's property, the "someone" needs the dog declared abandoned.

I am with Annette-- kick the kid out, and her little doggy too.

Kris10 · 08-19-2011, 01:10 PM

I have to agree with Bocron, and to be honest I am baffled that they need help handling this situation. They can't tell their daughter that the situation is unacceptable and that they need the dog out of the house- period?
I would tell Princess she has 2 options:
1- Find a home/rescue for the dog (and set a time limit)
2- Find another home to move into with the dog.

Eiros · 08-19-2011, 01:44 PM

Haha I agree with you all - I'd kick her out!! But I think they are more looking for a rescue or shelter to take him and I was wondering if anyone knew of anything local they could recommend.

gagsd · 08-19-2011, 01:49 PM

Pickens Animal Rescue

Jasper County Animal Control

Eiros · 08-19-2011, 01:52 PM

Thanks all! I hope they take action soon so that my friend and her family can stay safe.

AddieGirl · 08-19-2011, 02:13 PM

Honestly if the family doesn't feel safe around the dog, why would a rescue take it? We are over-run with pits in Georgia and most in shelters are euthanized even with perfect behavior/temperament. Sadly if she is not willing to care for the dog I doubt anyone else will be either.

08-19-2011, 11:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Eiros Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 128	HELP! Need urgent advice from GA residents! Feel free to move this thread if it's in the wrong place. This is not about a GSD but about a 12 month old Pit Bull that my friend's family has. The friend is a college buddy of mine who moved the the Jasper, GA area a couple years ago. Her younger sister "J" also lives with the family and has over the passed year added 4 dogs to an already large pack. (two parents, my friend, her sister, and originally 3 dogs and 2 cats). The family is under extreme stress from the pit bull as it has been attacking the other animals and now, the people. No one has been severely injured and none of the attacks have been reported. "J" has no papers for him as he was picked up from what very, very loosely can be described as a BYB of the lowest sorts. She goes out and leaves the dog with the family. The dog has had no training and has had no shots even! I want to know if it's possible / lawful for the parents (who own the home) to surrender the dog to a shelter or rescue. He is young, with no outlet for his energy and no boundaries. I feel like he needs help before he harms someone badly. I feel the family is in danger of physical injury, lawsuits, etc. and this boy doesn't stand a chance unless someone brings him up properly. Anyone have any advice for my friend? Know of any local rescues? I am not familair with GA laws and the family is torn between keeping the dog since it's the daughters but it's really getting out of hand. __________________ Blackjack - Black and tan GSD 4/23/11

08-19-2011, 12:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,970	If they are concerned about legality, then they should send the "owner" a certified letter requesting her to claim her abandoned dog. When I worked with vet clinics, I think we gave people 2 weeks. Chances are VERY high that any owner turn-in pitbull will be euthanized at a Georgia shelter. That may be for the best, or not.... just something to be aware of. __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

08-19-2011, 12:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eiros Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 128	[QUOTE=gagsd;2227449]If they are concerned about legality, then they should send the "owner" a certified letter requesting her to claim her abandoned dog. When I worked with vet clinics, I think we gave people 2 weeks. QUOTE] I am confused about this. The owner of the dog is the 21 year old daughter who is living in the house with the family. But the family is being terrorized by her dog. She knows this, doesn't care, goes out and drinks and leaves the pit home with the family. They want to make her get rid of the dog before it harms someone but aren't sure if it's lawful to do so. She wont take responsibility for him, train him, or even get his shots. __________________ Blackjack - Black and tan GSD 4/23/11

08-19-2011, 12:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
bocron Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, Georgia Posts: 1,456	Their house, their rules. If my child were that disrespectful, she'd be gone, and her little dog, too!!!! They have every right to dispose of the dog. Let's see her take them to court if she's kicked out and has to start paying rent. Annette __________________ Annette Holbrook www.coppercreekdvg.com- All Breed Schutzhund Club Home of Umarek von Hugelblick, my good luck charm!

08-19-2011, 12:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,970	If the owner is not caring for the dog, and the dog is on someone's property, the "someone" needs the dog declared abandoned. I am with Annette-- kick the kid out, and her little doggy too. __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

08-19-2011, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kris10 Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeastern NC Posts: 1,502	I have to agree with Bocron, and to be honest I am baffled that they need help handling this situation. They can't tell their daughter that the situation is unacceptable and that they need the dog out of the house- period? I would tell Princess she has 2 options: 1- Find a home/rescue for the dog (and set a time limit) 2- Find another home to move into with the dog. __________________ Kristen & Max

08-19-2011, 01:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Eiros Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 128	Haha I agree with you all - I'd kick her out!! But I think they are more looking for a rescue or shelter to take him and I was wondering if anyone knew of anything local they could recommend. __________________ Blackjack - Black and tan GSD 4/23/11

08-19-2011, 01:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,970	Pickens Animal Rescue Jasper County Animal Control __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

08-19-2011, 01:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
Eiros Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 128	Thanks all! I hope they take action soon so that my friend and her family can stay safe. __________________ Blackjack - Black and tan GSD 4/23/11

08-19-2011, 02:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
AddieGirl Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 353	Honestly if the family doesn't feel safe around the dog, why would a rescue take it? We are over-run with pits in Georgia and most in shelters are euthanized even with perfect behavior/temperament. Sadly if she is not willing to care for the dog I doubt anyone else will be either.

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