[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Debfrommaine

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.

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.

Originally Posted by Barefoot

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.

[Cisco Kid]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

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

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

[Debfrommaine]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

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

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

[gomoho]

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

[MSNPA]

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

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

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

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

[geri317]

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.

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

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

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

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

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

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.

[CFrance]

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.

Originally Posted by CFrance

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! !!

[CFrance]

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.