Well Popeye is spending his first night in our home. He's really a very sweet and really smart boy He listens well so I hope he will work out. He has tried to dominate Bonyta a few times by jumping on her back but he listens when I tell him to stop. I'm expecting them to be just fine . I'll keep you all updated.

Super! Fingers crossed that it will work out for you.

I have read opinions from dog trainers that it is okay to let the dogs figure out by themselves who will dominate. I don't know if I could do it!

Our dog, who is usually rather submissive, will not let another dog jump up on his back. He puts up with just about everything but that. He's always been able to work it out with another dog amicably. Other times another dog will dominate him. I try not to interfere unless it's going to get too physical.

But you know your dog best. Good luck with the new member of your family.

Bonyta is too old to allow any dog to jump on her hind end.

I understand.

We are so interested in hearing how things go. I'm sure there will be a few issues while Popeye settles in. But you sound like a very experienced dog person.

I wish you all the very best. Please keep us updated.

Bosoxfan (Mr. & Mrs.),

I also volunteer at the sanctuary and in my three years working there Popeye is indeed one of my favorites. In fact he has been everyone's favorite! Thank you so much for taking a chance on him. I know it is a concern bringing in a new pet and introducing it to the established family pet. We all hope and pray in a short time everything with work out between your beloved Bonyta and Popeye.

Thank you ...so far so good . He's a wonderful dog ...so loving & smart.

That is great to hear. How is Bonyta accepting her new brother? Is she interested in him, or ignoring him?

Bonyta doesn't seem to care that Popeye is here.

Took Popeye for his first golf cart ride to the dog park. He loved the ride and got to mingle with 2 other dogs.One was a Boston terrier and the other was a 150 pound great dane.Popeye tried to dominate the great dane but I was able to control him with my voice which showed me how much he listens and wants to please.When we got home he went right in his crate and zonked out.Very successful journey for our first day together.Feel a little guilty we snuck out without Bonyta!

It's wonderful that you're already able to control Popeye with verbal commands. I am so happy for you all. And I bet Bonyta got a little extra love when you got home from the dog park!

She did:p
Mrs. Bosox & I are planning on going to the dog park with both dogs around 4:45 this evening. Hope there are some big dogs there.

What dog park do you use?

Behind the fire station on Bonita

Rats! That's close to us. I would bring our golden over, but the Steelers are playing at 4:30. Maybe after New Year if you still want to get Popeye togther with a bigger dog.

Mr. & Mrs. Bosox & Bonyta, Popeye is so lucky to have found such a great home - thank you!

Pats are playing@ 4:30 also . Dogs need the exercise so we'll be recording the game.

Thank you for connecting us with Popeye! !!

We "Sanctuary" ladies recently said there is not a Christmas present we wanted more than to have Popeye (and another dog we also placed yesterday, Hylander) in loving, wonderful homes like yours. Thank you for this wonderful gift. The New Year is a new life for these beautiful babies. May all rescue pups be this lucky.

Mr. & Mrs. Bosoxfan you have given me such a lift knowing that Popeye is now in a loving home and has a sweet companion as well. Christmas came early....:ho:

Deb, many thanks to people like you that work for rescue organizations. Thanks for never giving up your efforts to find Popeye a loving home. Those of us who love pets have a big smile on our faces today.

Yes Thanks Deb... we've got the biggest smile!

Popeye is making himself right at home. Big sister is just chillin' What a Christmas gift we have received.:a040:

This is all great news.
But it looks like Rin Tin Tin is not ready to share the toys.

Popeye is smilin' and looks wonderful! Thanks for giving him such a loving home with a terrific family. Merry Christmas!!!!

What a joyful picture for Christmas Morning - so happy for you and Popeye. Thanks for being a lover of our fur friends.

Best Christmas ever for Popeye! Thanks again for adopting this beautiful boy!

:mademyday: This is what Christmas is all about. Love. I am really, really happy that Popeye has found such a wonderful home.

I just wish the two dogs that were found by someone on TOTV would be so lucky and find homes. The person who found them is posting their story frequently on this site. Hope someone will adopt them.

This is great! Thank you for posting Popeye's progress in his new home. May all in the Bosoxfan home have a Happy 2014!

I'd love to hear an update on how Popeye is fitting in, and how Bonyta is doing.

QUOTE=Barefoot;810249]I'd love to hear an update on how Popeye is fitting in, and how Bonyta is doing.[/QUOTE]

I was hoping to not have to post this but I see Popeye was in the paper for adoption today.This is a letter we wrote when we had to give him back.....
I know you've heard that we couldn't keep Popeye. I want you to know that this was done with extreme sadness on our part. We really have come to love this guy and are heartbroken that we had to make this decision. He was such a love with us but there have been two instances that scared us. The first one was when we had a plumber in the house. Popeye went after him. He only got the guys pants so that was good but we were surprised by this as he hadn't exhibited this behavior previously. The back breaker was an incident at the dog park yesterday. As you may or not know we've been taking him & Bonyta there daily. He did seem to get excited a few times to the point of posturing with other males but I was always able to get him to calm down by commanding him to stop using only my voice. He responded everytime to these commands until yesterday. There was a male dog and he was involved in a fight. It was frightening. He got a hold of this dog and would not let go. I tried to pry his mouth open with my barehands and could not budge him all the while screaming at him to let go. Deb when he didn't let go I had to continuously punch him on the side of his head until he let go. Luckily he didn't mame the other dog because come to find out he appeared to have mostly collar. Deb, I've always heard how a Pit's jaw locks and never had seen it but I believe that's what I experienced yesterday. The way he acted after the incident leads me to believe he didn't understand what happened. It was almost like a Jekyll & Hyde thing. I felt bad for him because I think there's something in him he has no control over. As I said he's such a lover and for him to go to a place where he becomes dangerous is scary.He is Pitbull, Labrador mix and seems to be having an inner battle with that. Yesterday brought out a scary side of him. Please know we wish nothing but the best for him.Carol got your voice message and we appreciate you reaching out to us. She will call you when a little time passes. You're right, we can't stop thinking about what could have happened. We wanted so much for this to work.God Bless you and your familyMark

Like I said I didn't want to post this but it's my belief that although Popeye is very lovable he is a very dangerous dog in certain situations. I firmly believe he needs to be kept away from other male dogs.

I'm so sorry, Bosoxfan. Everyone knows you tried.

We once had a rescue that we had to have euthanized. We were living in NJ, and this dog had a Jekyll/Hyde syndrome as well. And there was no telling when he would flip and who he would go after. This was back in the '80s, and we were told by our vet if we gave a biting dog away, even to a shelter, we could get sued. I don't believe no-kill shelters were as common then.

It is such a shame and heartbreaking. You must feel terrible.

Seeing him up for adoption again has me rethinking my decision. I'm so scared that the folks putting him up aren't taking my warnings seriously. My wife has said to me that if she weren't there to see with her own eyes what Popeye became she would never have believed it.If something happens .....well I'm praying! !!

I hope for the best for him. Maybe he should live his life out in the shelter.

I can totally believe your account, because I've been through it with this other dog we had back in the '80s. Something would snap, and he would flip out. Then suddenly he would become docile again. The fact that you see mostly he is on the good side makes it very difficult.

Bosoxfox, when you didn't post on the status of Popeye, I was very afraid that there was a problem. You did the very best you could, no question of that. I am so sorry for the outcome. I can imagine that the whole process was very painful for you and your wife. My heart also goes out to DebfromMaine who tried her very best to find this dog a good home. But some dogs are unpredictable, and sadly, Popeye seems to be one of them.

I love dogs and I want to see each and every one find a loving home. But I do believe that there are some dogs that have multiple personalities that should not be rehomed. I say this sadly and reluctantly. But I think that once a dog has been identified as unpredictable, it is wrong to put them in another home where the dog could snap, and potentially injure a stranger, a child, another dog.

It makes me thank God that we were lucky enough to get a rescue with four previous homes who nevertheless turned out to be the sweetest dog in the whole wide world.

Bosoxfox, I am so sorry.

Thank you Barefoot.My heart goes out to Deb also as she really loves Popeye. I only hope that she or someone else reconsider placing him in another home.I'd hate to see something terrible happen where someone gets hurt and he will have to be put down.

Agree. Popeye needs to live at the shelter.

Bosoxfan the image of the fight at the dog park is violent and frightening. The fact that it ended without bloodshed is a blessing. I respect your ability to be Alpha which makes the situation you describe even more frightening since unknowenly people baby these dogs and with a dog like Popeye the consequences could be disatrous. In my mind he is not suitable for adoption,
two strikes have proven that. Hopefully Popeye can live out his life in a protected environment.

Let's get the word out for Popeye.