Tennessee: This is how killer dogs get shuffled around from one rescue to another. Veterinarian euthanized a known vicious Pit Bull mix and is now being hounded by lunatics

TENNESSEE -- Sabra Steele shared Ardmore Companion Animal Hospital's post.
November 2 at 1:19pm

Vet under attack by AR freaks for putting down a dog that rescuers from 2 states were trying to save. Dog had an aggressive behavior and was supposed to be euthanized before this happened.

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Ardmore Companion Animal Hospital posted on Facebook October 30 at 10:43am

To our clients and community,
As animal lovers ourselves, we understand the concerns about a story that’s gone viral involving our small clinic.

We are heartbroken about this case, a case where a string of people in two states tried to save the life of a beautiful, but ultimately dangerous dog. We respect everyone’s right to free speech, but in this case it has crossed the line from discussion to attack – including violent threats being made against our clinic and staff – and we feel it’s fair to share our side of the story.

The dog involved was originally from out of state, and was scheduled for euthanasia in that state because of its aggressive behavior. 

The person who adopted the dog has owned many large, potentially aggressive dogs and we have seen her lead them to become good companions and canine citizens in the community. Because of this experience, she was called to see if she might be able to give this dog one more chance.

Shortly after bringing the dog home, the new owner called us asking to bring her in for evaluation.

We had the owner bring her dog at our lunch time when there wouldn’t be patients in the lobby to trigger the dog’s previously documented aggression toward other dogs.

What alerted me to the dog’s arrival in our hospital was her high-pitched, frantic barking; it was the sound of a dog on the verge of attack.

I rushed to the front to find one of my receptionists struggling to hold the dog on her leash while the dog lunged and screamed in an uncontrollable, inconsolable mania. There were no other animals in sight, just the distraught owner and her sister and my employees, all summoned by the dog’s outrageous behavior, to see how they could help.

The terrified owner had clearly delayed much-needed emergency medical care for herself to bring her dog to us for evaluation.

Her shirt was torn at the back and both of her arms were covered from her fingers to her shoulders with deep lacerations and puncture wounds from the dog’s unprovoked attacks. She described being unable to get away from the dog, finally freeing one hand and clamping it tightly across the dog’s nostrils to get it to let go of her. Her sister’s arm was quickly developing a giant bruise where the dog had snapped at her. 

The owner was understandably afraid that she might not be able to fend off the dog’s next attack and didn’t want to put anyone else at risk for harm.

Even with my extensive resources, there was no one I could ask to take on such a potentially dangerous dog. There was no place I could safely house the dog myself. As a veterinarian I am charged not only with furthering animal health and well-being, but also with safe guarding human public health and safety. When the two responsibilities collide, as they did in this case, it makes for a painful decision.

Ultimately, the law stands on the side of protecting people’s safety. 

In this awful case, knowing the owner was unable to safely return this dog to her home, and would therefore have to seek euthanasia elsewhere if we sent her away, and knowing I could ensure a painless and humane euthanasia, I ultimately agreed with a heavy heart to fulfill my client’s repeated request for this.

It was not the outcome any of us wanted for this dog. My staff and I are dedicated to the preservation of the health and well-being of every animal brought to us. We care about our patients like they were our own, and can’t express how much we regret the circumstances that led to where we are now.

Euthanasia is never taken lightly. It’s never the first choice, but sometimes there is no other choice. 

We share the grief that comes with losing any life, and will not forget this difficult decision.

Thank you for your time,
Dr. Wendy Rosenbek

  

  

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What has become popular is for people to go to sites that allow reviews -- Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google, Yahoo, Facebook, etc. -- and post 1-star reviews, trying to ruin their business. Many people don't live locally, have never been to this particular business, but try to ruin their reputation through bad reviews. 

Thankfully, Yelp has been notified and is in the process of removing all of these bad reviews made by nutbags who insist that no animal - no matter how vicious and 'unsave-able' it is, not be euthanized. As the veterinarian said herself, no one likes to euthanize animals but sometimes it has to be done.