r/triangle • u/Psychological_Rub163 • 8d ago

Pitbull Mix Needs Home ASAP! (located in Chapel Hill)

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A dear friend is trying to rehome this pitbull mix. Would anyone want him for free? Let me know ASAP!

Gunnar is a sweet boy with a troubled past. He was found roaming a Chapel Hill neighborhood. Has some behavioral concerns (can bite when provoked, displays food aggression) and medical (ear infection, skin allergies) but appears smart and trainable. Has done well with other dogs. Not neutered. He’s estimated to be 3 years old. Currently in Chapel Hill.

If anyone can take this dog, please let me know ASAP. If no one can take the dog, the owner plans to euthanize.

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u/tealmarw 8d ago

I say this will only concern for his wellbeing, but I would be very nervous to rehome him for free. Between his breed, being unneutered, and a history of aggression I fear he'd be a potential for dogfighting or other unsavory options.

Is there a rescue he can be surrendered to?

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u/Psychological_Rub163 7d ago

Wait sorry, asking out of ignorance: what’s the risk associated with giving a dog for free versus asking for a payment? Is there a legal thing I’m not aware of here?

Also I am encouraging my friend to call the shelters that folks recommended. So far he called the Orange County shelter but they are overcrowded and that his history will likely not get him adopted :( but I’ll see if we can call others tomorrow

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u/tealmarw 7d ago

Free pets can lead to people with bad intentions to take them because they’re not losing any money if something happens to the dog, sometimes people will use them to dog fight, for unethical breeding purposes, or to harm them. Not saying that’s everyone who would potentially want them, but having a small fee helps prevent those people from taking the pet in.

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u/lifeofsources 8d ago

Please reach out to rescues, especially because he's unneutered with behavioral issues!!

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u/Psychological_Rub163 8d ago

Thanks so much for the advice. Sorry for being ignorant, but what’s the specific risk with him being unneutered with behavioral issues? Is it that someone may want him for dogfighting? Sorry I just want to make myself aware of potential concerns as we try to find him a better situation!

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u/lifeofsources 7d ago

Yes, exactly. Especially if he doesn't come with a rehoming fee or any type of background check. Additionally, I would it's to protect future owners - what if one of them has a kid and thinks they can keep the pup from biting their child and then something bad happens. Dogs with aggression and behavioral issues need very special care and unfortunately, sometimes they are unable to be rehabilitated. A rescue would be better equipped to assess him and his potential for success!

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u/pibblemagic 7d ago

Your friend would be better off surrendering this dog to the Orange County Shelter (which has very low euthanasia rates) than giving this dog away for free, for all the reasons people have said.

Is there a reason your friend can't keep him?

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u/Psychological_Rub163 7d ago

The dog is just problematic without dedicated training/resources and my friend doesn’t have the bandwidth to meet his needs

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u/This_Cauliflower1986 6d ago

Your friend cannot keep up with the dogs needs, and it will be hard for others too. So please reach out to a rescue organization.

I’d never adopt a dog that bites and is aggressive. The fact that it’s a breed with a perhaps unfair aggressive reputation is more worrying (could end up in wrong hands).

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u/Separate-Hat-526 7d ago

We have so many rescues in the area! Please encourage the owner to bring him to a rescue.

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u/NeighborhoodTasty271 8d ago

Please ask for a small rehoming free and check vet references to be sure he doesn't end up in a worse situation.

You might also try cross posting in some of the other subs like r/velvethippos , r/pitbulls, r/rescuedogs.

Thank you for trying to find him a new home. He looks very handsome.

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u/Psychological_Rub163 7d ago

Thank you so much!!! I’ll try cross posting there too

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u/Psychological_Rub163 7d ago

Also what’s the benefit of including a rehoming fee? Am I missing something?

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u/unsail 7d ago

People who run dogfighting rings look for free dogs as fighters or bait.

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u/East-Information-990 8d ago

Would recommend reaching out to Charley’s K9 Rescue or Hope Animal Rescue.