What can I do with a baby Pitbull?

[Locke.]

I have come into the possession of a puppy Pitbull. Thought they was illegal in the UK at first but after googling they're not as long as you have them chipped, neutered, always wearing a mussel in public, etc. But anyway, I already have a dog that doesn't like other dogs so I can't keep him, and everyone I know already has a dog/isn't allowed pets at their flats. Someone had told me that there was like a Pitbull rescue centre thing but I can't find a one in Britain, only an American-based one. I'd rather not advertise him in papers and stuff incase he ends up with some scumbag that uses him for a fighting dog like pitbulls usually end up as instead of doing it the legal way and having him as a proper pet.

https://scontent-b-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1240485_10153270557645717_877692785_n.jpg

[King Gizzard]

Bulldog twitter pages, facebook pages? Sure 'scumbags' wouldn't use twitter or social media

[Drew.]

"I have come into the possession of a puppy Pitbull"

how have you managed this?

[Shaun]

call him Mr. Worldwide

[Benjamin]

Aw, he's cute. Try advertising via facebook etc. You don't have to give him to the first person that shows interest, you can have a few people come check him out and then decide which one you get the best vibe from.

[Locke.]

Bulldog twitter pages, facebook pages? Sure 'scumbags' wouldn't use twitter or social media

Just checked and can only find American/foreign ones

[Benjamin]

What about the RSPCA?

[Mrluvaluva]

Try somewhere like this (http://www.whitehalldogrescue.com/advertise.htm), or something similar local. You can advertise via the site. I am sure if you email them, they can give you advice and put you in contact with somewhere.

You will never be 100% sure of people who re-home animals, you've just got to use your better judgement.

[Locke.]

What about the RSPCA?

http://www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urlblob&blobheader=application/pdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=RSPCABlob&blobwhere=1210683175982&ssbinary=true

They don't seem like fans

[Benjamin]

They really don't lol.

[Kizzy]

The poor thing, could a local vet advise?

[Novo]

I will take him off your hands

[King Gizzard]

"I have come into the possession of a puppy Pitbull"

how have you managed this?

and yes, how did you get it Locke?

[Novo]

Liverpool is swarmed with them, bet he found it in a basket abandoned somewhere in a Bootle Cul De Sac

[Locke.]

The poor thing, could a local vet advise?

As far as I know the things to legalize him that I mentioned in the OP haven't been done to him yet, so I don't really want to take him into anywhere incase they report him as illegal or something and he ends up getting put down.

I will take him off your hands

Bagheera is yours if you get down here and collect him

and yes, how did you get it Locke?

My brother brought it home after some kid was trying to get rid of it in the park about a week ago, not sure who he was but he said it was 8 weeks old then so it's 9 weeks now. I don't know who the owner was before but it looks like they have cut/cropped his ears.

[Locke.]

Might give these guys a call they seem pretty good http://www.liverpooldogrescue.co.uk/#/adopt-a-dog/4569143673

[Kizzy]

Yep I meant just ring, there must be responsible owners of this breed if theres info on how to register them correctly?
Let's hope you get passed to someone who can help.

[Mrluvaluva]

Obviously my input isn't needed. :idc:

[Locke.]

I had a look at the site you posted but as far as I saw they could only advertise him on their website, and I could really do with him being gone quickly because while he is staying here he is spending most of the day locked in my brothers room because he can't walk around the house or anything because of my other dog that we've had for 10 years. Hes been getting taken out for regular walks, fed, given water, etc, but doesn't really seem fair to keep him locked up most the day when he should really be allowed to go where he wants.

[Ammi]

..there are lots of Staffordshire Bull Terrier rescue centres or the Staff Association, maybe they would be able to advise you if you contacted one of them..?...

[Ammi]

..he's gorgeous btw...

[Verbal]

Bulldog twitter pages, facebook pages? Sure 'scumbags' wouldn't use twitter or social media

Odd rather snotty thing to say, but yea I can assure you that I do. Source: I use them.

[x-evenstar-x]

Aww he is the cutest little thing! Can't you take him to a dogs trust? I'd take him but i think a few people would be unhappy :-(

Also I think it's rediculous that some dogs are illegal! Make the owners bloody illegal, they should be banned!

[Kate!]

Dogs Trust - that advertise on the telly (we never put a healthy dog down) for people to sponsor dogs might be able to help and I'm sure there's one in Liverpool.

[Ammi]

..also it might be a cross..staff/pitbull etc..it is hard to tell at that age but cross breeds are more common...I know my parents in law have rescued staffs that have been crossed with pitbulls before and I think that if you contact the Staff Association they will come to you, so you won't have to travel yourself....here are a couple of links...

http://www.thesbtc.co.uk/

http://www.champdogs.co.uk/breeds/staffordshire-bull-terrier/breeders

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/findaclub/breed/list.aspx?id=3080

http://www.staffords.co.uk/

[Vanessa]

Awwwwwww! he's so cute! I wish i could keep pets in my house. :(

[Ammi]

Odd rather snotty thing to say, but yea I can assure you that I do. Source: I use them.

..I don’t think it was meant in a snotty way...the ‘scumbag’ was in single quotations but it’s well known that some people do breed pitbulls/staffs etc for fighting which is something that the OP doesn’t want for this puppy, which is understandable...whether it’s correct or not I guess an assumption that people who would want to breed dogs for fighting etc would be less likely to use reputable social sites is quite a reasonable thought... that’s the way I read it anyway...

[Ammi]

Awwwwwww! he's so cute! I wish i could keep pets in my house. :(

..LOL maybe it's good that you can't Vanessa because you'd probably try to look after every homeless animal..:wink:...

[Vanessa]

..LOL maybe it's good that you can't Vanessa because you'd probably try to look after every homeless animal..:wink:...

:joker: I love cats, but i like dogs as well. I hope the puppy finds a owner that treats him well. :)

[Niamh.]

aww he's really cute, I hope you find him a good home. They're lovely dogs, it's a shame that so many irresponsible idiots get a hold of them

[Kazanne]

Beautiful dog and will make a great pet if brought up properly,personally I wouldn't touch Twitter or FB anything on the net really,you'll get all sorts of ****wits after it and probably use it for fighting,I am sure the PDSA,RSPCA,any animal trust will help or even advise you and maybe they could give you a credible place where you can take him.

[Josy]

How did you just 'come across a pitbull' :suspect:

Jump on the train t Scotland and give him to me.

[King Gizzard]

i wouldn't say that cause he probably will

[Black Dagger]

I'll take him. He can attack Steven when he's pissing me off :mad:

Hope you get it sorted and somebody wonderful takes him, he's adorable.

[Josy]

Odd rather snotty thing to say, but yea I can assure you that I do. Source: I use them.

What a strange post.

What would you call people that use dog's for dog fighting? I would certainly call them a scumbag like the OP did, Nathan was only replying to that saying they probably wouldn't use twitter or that (probably with it being so public)

Not really sure what the second part of it is all about, you seem to be referring to yourself as a scumbag with the way you replied to that quote....

[King Gizzard]

No idea, probably thinks I meant people who use social media are scumbags somehow, was referring to Locke's post about not letting scumbags have the dog and that those sort of people probably don't use twitter so wouldn't see Locke's dog

jaysus

[Locke.]

Thanks for all the suggestions/links, will have a proper look at them in a couple of hours and hopefully get something sorted

[Kazanne]

Thanks for all the suggestions/links, will have a proper look at them in a couple of hours and hopefully get something sorted

Will you let us know what happens to him?:hugesmile:

[Kate!]

Thanks for all the suggestions/links, will have a proper look at them in a couple of hours and hopefully get something sorted

that sig :love:

[Lee.]

David, how do you know he's a pit bull?

[Me. I Am Salman]

Ew just tie it to a lamp post

[Locke.]

Will you let us know what happens to him?:hugesmile:

Yeah

David, how do you know he's a pit bull?

I suppose there's a chance he could be a cross-breed or something, but my brother got told he was one and he looks like one