There are not too many people who could take him, are there? The 'owner' got his arm nearly torn off that first day I met Gotti. That was sickening. The dude who was supposed to be looking after him will not approach him. I know, I watched him. He has some serious scars on his legs from Gotti. So, that left one person. A man I heard tell of, a man who's house was not easy to find. I checked it out. I did a drive by and I found Gotti. He's still on a chain, but, he's not being mistreated. He's being taken care of. I know some of you will be bummed that he's still on a chain. But, it's good enough for me. I don't know anyone who would take this crazy dangerous dog into their house. I'm sorry, but, I don't. I talked to that dude who was supposed to be taking care of him and he could not believe I walked up to this dog and petted him, let alone rubbed his belly. He was just astounded that I hadn't been bitten. But, Gotti was on a lead when I was playing with him. The truth is, I was bitten. It was sudden, without reason or warning and it was piss your pants startling and LOUD. But, because I didn't run and gave him a harsh 'sit' command, it confused him and he obeyed. I still say it was a very controlled attack. Just scratches that barely bled. The dog knew what he was doing and he didn't want to hurt me or he would have. I would have had to move a good 6 feet to get out of his space. I wouldn't have made it. I guess my brain reacted right for once. Gotti is a bad ass, mean, crazy bastard. He can't help it. It's not his fault. It doesn't help that he has some kind of super dog strength. It's bizarre how strong he is. I still like him...a lot. I will keep checking on him and if I think someone is misusing him, I am not afraid to dognap him myself. I will be armed and almost as dangerous as Gotti. Life on a chain sucks, but, it's a whole lot better than a life of torture and starvation. Or being shot by the cops just for being what some sorry assed human made you become. Sorry, but, it's the best I can do for now. Unless one of you wants to take him in. You'd better have a suit of armor. He's nuts and you WILL be bitten. Actually, I don't mind a good critter bite now and then, it keeps me on my toes. But, I can't risk the kid getting attacked. It just can't happen.
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Well, so be it. He would be dead already had he been left to wander around town. And probably would be case of self defense. Yes, somebody made him mean an aggressive and that sucks. I hope he chewed up their ass! Our neighbors way down the country road always have various types of pits out on chains. They leave them out year around. Last winters deep snow and low temps surely killed the ones they had, because they have 2 new ones now. They have a darling blac and white pup now that is such a baby. Just out on the GD chain! They have 2 kids too, but i never, ever see a single soul playing with them. Bastards. I want to call the sheriff on them. It's an ongoing problem. Dogs are dying because of these people. Why do they even want a dog? I don't get it. But maybe they are drug dealers? Right? Who knows? And maybe Gotti's original owners were as well? That's the only reason I can think for making a dog mean. To guard your illegal shit. I hope the new guy can rehab Gotti somewhat. It sounds like a bad deal all around. Like, it's probably too late. Could The Dog Whisperer even help him? He is not that kind to them when he corrects their bad behavior, but his method is designed for Pits and it works. He isn't mean, but in no way passive either. They need a strong leader. I wish Gotti much luck. he's gonna need it. Poor guy. & you did a good thing trying to help him. He won't forget that.
rox
This story makes my heart and stomach hurt. You are a good egg, DD. I hate most people, but love all animals - is it any wonder why?
"Dogs are the best people I ever met"
Was that Mark Twain? Anyway, it's true! Gotti is so cute. I wonder how old he is?
rox
I wish that it could have ended better, but at least he's away from his last abuser. Thanks for looking out for him.
I hope this is a chance for a better life for Gotti, it sounds like it's a start. As a nervous bystander of dog behavior, I give you much credit for trying to help. As much as I might have wanted to help, I would have been frozen stiff in the face of some of this stuff...it takes a good person to step up and take action.
This new guy must know his stuff to be able to get around Gotti. Let's hope he treats him well. If you say it's for the best, then it is. We don't know the situation and you do. Good luck Gotti!
I know all of you would have found a way to rescue him too. It makes me feel good that I hang out with animal lovers here. I look on a dog like that as a challenge and would have enjoyed getting to know him better. I am no dog trainer, but, I watch a lot of Cesar Milan and I think it saved my hide the day Gotti took me. It was instinct. I've been told if you run, he's deadly. I think he secretly liked me. I may be brain damaged too, but, I kind of enjoy the way that kind of animal thinks. It was very much like a coon attack, you know, when they're mature and trying to leave you. Give me a mean animal over a scared, shy one any day. Those scared ones break my heart too much.
Rox, I get what you're saying and agree..for the most part. But, I've known some drug dealers who are very good to their animals. On the flip side, my first pit was one left from a meth bust (awful owner) and he was sort of like Gotti. Only bigger. He got sweet and trustworthy pretty fast. Gotti would have taken longer, but, he might have come around. He sure is smart.
How interesting that the guy just took him. He must have known what he was doing. I hope he takes really good care of Gotti. He deserves a few breaks in life.
You did a really good thing, rescuing him from that situation, Pat.
Christina
No, it cannot! You tried. You did your best. You're lucky you weren't seriously hurt. I just hope that the sick fucks who abused this poor creature are seriously hurt too! I will NEVER understand how anyone with a beating heart can look into the eyes of a helpless creature and intentionally harm it! My dogs and cat and cherished and more important to me that just about anything else in the world and there isn't anything I wouldn't do for them. They give so much in return.
Not an animal lover (or a people lover) but I can't bear hearing about them (or people) being mistreated. It breaks my heart. Your intuition and willingness to understand what's behind the behavior of this dog is admirable to me. I love your animal stories. You seem to be a "whisperer" and I wish I had some of that.
Someone brought their puppy into work for us to see. I tend to stay in the background for these kinds of things because I never know what to say. But I touched the puppies paws as he was being held by someone else and he literally grabbed my arm and jumped out of the arms of the person he was with and into mine. He snuggled in and stopped shivering and didn't want to leave. That was an interesting thing for me. Dont know what it means but I appreciate that animals at the very least know I'm a safe person.
That's sad. I hope the guy who took him looks after him ok and Gotti gets a few good years.
You must have some knowledge of the guy who took him, and therefore some confidence in the situation. The mere fact that he was ABLE to get him says a lot.
Having a bad time moving into the rental, and the dog next door died yesterday and I didn't know of what, so I got a sprayer and bleach and sprayed the yard. The landlord thinks I have OCD. Fuck him.
OT...Tonight was the first episode of The Walking Dead. Yes, I am a walker. I a happy camper now.
I tried to watch that series, but it is just too dark for me. I like zombie movies to some extent, but I guess this is just too real. My husband watches. Glad you are happy, though, Jane. :)
We are having a lovely fall day, and I have enjoyed my day with my husband at work. He should be home soon, and I am dreading it a little. We don't fight, we just don't interact much, and it feels uncomfortable and sad to me, but it seems to be what he wants. He bought a new (old) car yesterday. He has the old Mercedes in the shop, and bought this one to drive around. When he was screwed up and depressed before, he bought a new (old) car. Different make, but same color. Weird. I don't begrudge him the car, but it just is odd.
Christina
Christina, that must be hell. Could he possibly be bipolar? Was he born in Hungary? Maybe if he gets himself grounded with working on his car, he will get better. Big hugs!
DD, I was thinking about the deed you found to your house and the little log cabin that's in your shed. Could that be the original home? And maybe that's why someone built a shed to cover it. Does the deed say anything about structures on the land?
Jane, I'm not sure that I would think him bi-polar. He doesn't have the ups like I have seen in co-workers and other folks I have known, who are bi-polar. He just has the depressive part, once in awhile (and he was fine until the trip). He was born in Hungary and came here when he was 8.
He texted me when I was out running errands this evening. He is most likely staying at his mom's. If anything, that will screw him up further, and by this time tomorrow, she may be calling me and asking for the return of every piece of jewelry that she or George gifted me with. (It's not a huge list.) That would be how she rolls. I am just very, very sad. Too much hurt in one year. Losing my mom, my little girl dog, resigning from a part of my job, stress of my work declining to grant me time off for the trip until about 3 weeks prior to leave date, and then not going, giving up my ducks,trying to train a very dominant, energetic puppy by myself, and losing my road trip, trying to manage my mom's estate and get the house ready for sale (truly, that was a very sad and stressful time for me),and now my marriage, when I am coming up on the one year anniversary of my mom's death. It is cruel that he is acting this way. I just hurt. A big ol' knot in my chest that won't go away.
Sorry for whining. Sometimes I just can't help it.
Christina
This is the best place I know to let it all out. That is quite a lot to happen in one year. How is this affecting your son? Does he understand what's going on?
I'm very sorry, wish I could help.
You are not like me. I would be out for revenge. You're nicer than I am.
Frim, you crack me up. I only know you from the net, but, I have known you for years and I know what a good egg you are. People who say they aren't animal or people lovers are warning that they get hurt to deep and are reluctant to invest because they love too hard. Those are the most loving people. I would trust you with my kid or animal in a heartbeat.
Border, man, you are going through it, aren't you? I am sending you some good energy and I keep you in my thoughts. Feel free to rant here anytime.
Jane, I am happy for you too. I like that show when I catch it, but, it really IS gruesome.
No, the cabin was built by some old dude who's religious wife wouldn't let him drink his shine in the house. It's a funny little thing and was left because the town won't let you build without a permit, but, you can add to existing structures. So the garage was built over it. I hate the garage and will probably tear it down, but, keep the cabin as a tool shed. I have this crazy idea to leave the garage posts and timber and make a living pagoda. With vines. That will be a couple years down the road when I get bored. It shouldn't be hard to remove all that icky metal and I'll bet if I stack it and put a 'free' sign on it, some dick will take it and I won't even have to pay to haul it off.
Christina, man, he is just doing you wrong and that's a fact. Plus, his mom sounds like a bitch. Are you sure you'd even want him back at this point? Please, feel free to rant and rave thru it all here. We all want to know what happens now. Hugs to you and good thoughts.
PS, Gotti managed to tear someone else a new asshole, so he was picked up by the cops, finally. I am only adding this, because you might have read about his death on FaceBook. Some things happened that I can't and will never talk about, but, let me just say, you can't believe every thing you read on FaceBook and Guntowners rock. :)
Thanks for letting me whine here, Pat. I was so afraid of this happening when we were planning on the trip (which was all his mother's doing). We had planned a longer road trip, and my husband was telling her about it on the phone, when she said, no, you can't go on that trip. You're going to Hungary with me, and all your relatives are going. In the end, everyone but George and his mom bailed. I talked with him several times before they left, and told him that I was worried about what he would be like when they came back, as it had been terrible after the first trip. He repeatedly reassured me that he would be fine this time, and that he had been in a really bad place last time. That this time was really different, and he would never be like that again.
Well, here we are, again.
He did drop in for a few minutes this morning. He looked rather smug. I am sure that he was hearing how wonderful he is, how much better he is than I am, and how he deserves better than me. He was also probably hearing how right he is to be upset with me, and that he should end our marriage. No matter what she does, the most she can hope for is George at her beck and call. She has single-handedly destroyed her relationship with her only grandchild through her own greed, self-centeredness, and unkind nature. What she doesn't realize, is that I have been the one (most of the time) to get him to call her, or go over to her place to visit (which means she has a to-do list for him). The last time he went over there, he came home so angry. He said, "I'm never going over there again!" When I asked him why he didn't want to see her, he didn't want to tell me. He later relented and told me it was because of all the bad things she had been saying about me.
I got him to take us all to the airport, so he was able to see her off, but he wouldn't go to pick them up, because he didn't want to see her.
She has poisoned him towards her, all by herself.
A part of me doesn't want to turn my back on my marriage. But, a part of me is so hurt that I stayed with him and supported him through all sorts of problems he had. I took care of him after surgeries, made sure that he received the treatment he needed, made the effort to get whatever he needed, whenever he needed it. I watched him when he was very doped up, in the tub to soak, so that he wouldn't drown in his post-surgery, medicated sleep. I took care of everything when he had a nearly year-long bout of depression that kept him from working, including going to the doctor with him to advocate for different, better treatment, and urging him to consult an attorney when the jerk insurance withheld payment for approximately 5 months due to the fact that they didn't like the wording of the doctor's notes. We consulted an attorney, who had us change the words slightly, and payment finally came. I have done so much for him, and he is a lame-ass jerk for treating me like this. Asshole. Pea-brained asshole.
Sorry for the rant. It kind-of got away from me at a few points.
Christina
OMG! Christina! That man has an abusive mother and he is very, very hard work for you because of her abuse. She is making sure that her son is married to her, not you. The only out of this abusive cycle is to get away from both of them. If you are financially and emotionally able to do so, then now is a good time, maybe. I doubt very much that your husband will be able to stand up to his mother, so you are permanently stuck with it. That would be fine if he was on your side, but it sounds like he is on his mothers side, both ganging up against you. It's a no win situation for you. Your son isn't his biological son, I think I saw you mention that somewhere? How does your son deal with all this shit? Is it fucking him up as well? How old is your son? How long have you been married? I guess I sound very nosey, but just trying to put the pieces together. I've had an abusive mother who interfered with both my marriages and my brothers, together we have been married 7 times. It's only now that my mother is dead that we are both in stable relationships. It's almost impossible to escape mother abuse. Their poison gets in very deep. I got seriously burnt out standing up against my mother but she still managed to fuck with me. My brother moved to another state, but that only meant she stayed for a few weeks every year, and phoned often. In spite of the physical distance, he was actually worse off than me, particularly since she built him up as the favored boy/child. Even with all those advantages, she still managed to fuck off his wives and alienate some of his kids. These women are toxic. You are lucky that you can actually escape, your husband will be stuck with her till she dies.
Lia, Andy is our son together. I actually went through fertility treatments to have him, so there should be absolutely no doubt.
George went to Hungary when Andy was 7, and it messed with Andy big time. It was awful, and my MIL was horrible. I remember one day when my in-laws decided they wanted to take George and Andy to Kah Nee Tah (native American resort in the desert). I was not invited. My little guy didn't want to go. He stood up to them, and repeatedly said no. She came in and told him how disappointed she was in him. Really mean. I don't remember what I said, anymore, but I did answer, and he stayed home with me.
He's 22 now, and I leveled with him right away. He said he was wondering why dad was acting weird.
George came home tonight, and he told me he is moving to his mom's place for awhile. I understand that he wants some alone time to think, but he's not going to get it there, and she will probably be doing all his laundry, and all the cooking, etc. He needs more of a dose of reality than that.
Christina
Well if he is moving in with his mother for a while at least you've got him out of the house! That's a good thing. A bit of space will help you gain some distance and perspective on things and help you decide if you want to continue with the marriage. If your son is 22 you've been together for quite a long time. Would your son keep living with you if you and your husband split? There is nothing worse than marriage breakdowns, it's like a death. I feel very sorry for you. I hope he comes back healed. European mothers are really bad news, they just won't let go of their children. You've been amazing hanging in there for as long as you have. I'm pretty ruthless in these situations, if it was me, he wouldn't be coming back. It would be the end. But I'm quite happy to cut off my nose to spite my face in these instances.
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