My heartbreaking day...goodbye Yodi and Nila

I feel your pain! I used to raise them back in the 70's & 80's . They are a tough breed to handle on a daily basis. You never know when you might be in a lawsuit. My last one weighed 90 lbs. and was a gentle giant. I'm so glad my choice now is a small dog. Never thought I would do that...but I really do love her. 

My heart breaks for your sad story. I know that you have made a very difficult decision and that you understand they will be the better for it. I also understand that that does not make it any easier for you. You and Yodi and Nila will all be in my thoughts.

I grieve for you and with you!  You are certainly a true animal lover.

Yikes! They are beautiful! I am sorry  for you and the dogs. But you did the right thing and you will hopefully keep us up to date. God Bless!

Those pits are beautiful.  With proper handling, the aggression they apparently began to display, should be tempered.  I always marvel at Cesar Millan.  He has 37 dogs in his compound, a large percentage of them pits, and he has no problems.  I truely believe pits are not the problem, we are.  You did the right thing by finding an appropriate place for them to learn how to be proper dogs.  Sometimes our best intentions are just not enough.

Patrice - We can't be experts on everything and sometimes love really just isn't enough. You were wise to accept help in this situation. My best to you dear animal lover.

Patrice- If you don't mind my asking what were they doing that was pointed out that made you come to this decision? I agree with Terry, especially at that young age with proper training and socialization it should be rather easily controlled. If I had the extra money to adopt one (unfortunatly I couldn't adopt both without getting either a breeders license which I don't want to pay for since I won't breed, or a kennel license which is required for more than 2 dogs in my county) and get it shipped here I would do it in a heart beat (eventhough the fiancee would be mad at me lol). I am sorry to hear about your loss, I hope you keep us updated as much as possible, I love those adorable little faces :-D

Patrice- Thank you for sharing what was going on eventhough I know it was hard to do. And you are totally right in your decision (not that I ever doubted you or disliked you for it, you are a great person, great animal lover, and amazing in your work of educating people of rescues and spay/neuter), I too feel your pain, but knowing you will look over them and make sure they go to great homes is the most important thing for all involved. Yes, it was definitly better to do so now then at a year old for so many reasons (I am sure eventhough they will be quite big your cane corso would probably teach them a lesson or two along the way since she is already dominant and somewhat aggressive when pushed, and knowing that I would not suggest another bull breed of any type until Josie passes unless she can be and is broken of that aggression). While yes the actions they were displaying is part of normal puppy play, when instructed to stop they should otherwise yes problems will almost definitly arise in the future, and those you told you that are totally right. Please keep us updated on these gorgeous pups if possible, man I wish I could adopt them. You are totally right they are just so kissably adorable :-*

Patrice- Thats GREAT :-D I hope a great loving caring knowledgable home will come soon for that cute little boy too. I want a boy too... darn fiancee :-(... if he doesn't find a home soon I just may have to get rid of her and take him in :-D

Patrice, the photos of your dogs are great.. I am so sorry that you had to make this tough decision but thank the Lord - you are thinking about the best thing for the dogs.. God bless and comfort you..

Patrice- I am so glad to hear that cute little guy finally found a qualified new home :-D and they are both doing great at their new places.

Patrice - I think that its very commendable of you to make this hard decision while the pups are still pups.  It sounds like you are taking your time finding the right homes for these two as well.  Good call.  I know it's hard, but you can consider this a 'fostering' experience. 

I would imagine anyone who homes a cane corso (mix) is very able to home pit bulls... just possibly not at the same time.  I've always made it imperative to consider the existing family's comfort level with bringing in a new pet prior to accepting a new animal into the house, but the more pet personalities you have, the harder it can be to find the right one to fit the mix.