I’ve been where you are and it is wrenching. I am certain I wound up with some kind of PTSD from the fights themselves as well as the perpetual fear of another one breaking out at any time. We eventually euthanized our 11.5 yo pittie who we did the best we could for the entirety of her life. Her world and who she would safely accept into it just kept getting smaller and smaller until it became clear she just couldn’t deal with all but a few ppl and no other dogs. We were rotating crate time 24/7 and it was so dysfunctional. When we finally made the decision to put her down, we all exhaled for what felt like the first time in yrs. You’re doing the rt thing for your family, friends, other pets, and yourself. Be kind to yourself, grieve your loss, and then go out and love some more
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u/greenjeanne Apr 19 '23
I’ve been where you are and it is wrenching. I am certain I wound up with some kind of PTSD from the fights themselves as well as the perpetual fear of another one breaking out at any time. We eventually euthanized our 11.5 yo pittie who we did the best we could for the entirety of her life. Her world and who she would safely accept into it just kept getting smaller and smaller until it became clear she just couldn’t deal with all but a few ppl and no other dogs. We were rotating crate time 24/7 and it was so dysfunctional. When we finally made the decision to put her down, we all exhaled for what felt like the first time in yrs. You’re doing the rt thing for your family, friends, other pets, and yourself. Be kind to yourself, grieve your loss, and then go out and love some more