Originally Posted by GagaSmith
My DD and family bought a pitbull today. They have 3 kids ages 7-12 and I'm not sure what to think about it. They rescued the dog from a shelter. The original owner is in the military and was sent to Afghanistan, left the dog with his uncle, and the uncle is sick and can't take care of the dog.
My daughter says she is very good with the children, doesn't bark or jump on people when they come in the house, is lovable and cuddles, etc.
I know Rachel Ray has a pitbull and talks about how the dogs have gotten a bad rap but I still don't feel real comfortable about this.
Do you think I have reason to worry.
I would try to get the military owners name and send him a letter explaining how you got his dog. I can't imagine what he is surviving, minute to minute, but to come home and find your best friend gone, is not real fair either. Maybe he could get you a new dog when he comes home in exchange for 'fostering' his dog? Am I just being a 'softie' too much, again?