Good News, Good News!  Nico and Dainjer have been removed from the Humane Society.  The event took place yesterday and these "vicious" dogs were ready to go.  My husband received help from an animal lover friend, whose name I will not mention so that she won't be pressed for information.  Nico and Dainjer jumped right into the vehicles and were on their way.  As my husband contacted me during the transport, he discussed Nico's complete enjoyment of the ride and the air conditioning blowing on her sweet muzzle.  I heard Mike thanking her for the many kisses she was giving on her journey to her new home.   Yes, both dogs are together.  I am simply detailing the event of Mike's car ride with Nico.  Both dogs will continue to receive necessary medical treatment for an eye condition and skin allergies.  I met the girls yesterday for the first time and the memories of my rotty girls came rushing back.  Nico and Dainjer did not offer to show any type of aggression toward me, only curiosity.  As dog trainers, we always ere on the side of caution.  Our 12 year old son was with us, who has been raised around dogs his entire life.  Once the dogs were secure in their enclosure, my son was able to take a well deserved peek, especially since he worked so hard at helping his dad transport and put together their new home.  Again, these dogs showed no sign of aggression.  Rottweilers can be excellent family pets and there are many out there who enjoy this very lifestyle.  Responsible pet owners of any breed should use common sense when raising dogs and children.  Both need limits to understand the rules of the home.  Far too often we hear of situations in which a child has been hurt, only to further learn the way in which the child was playing with the dog was inappropriate.  Responsible pet owners are just that - RESPONSIBLE!  If you think you have an unpredictable pet, than by all means, think about prevention and keep your dogs away from situations that could elicit a negative response.   Our job as parents is to teach our dogs about their pack structure, and to teach our kids the rules about pet ownership.  I think this is enough said so I will get off this soap box.

There is much that has not been said here in regard to the politics and red tape that we endured during this whole experience.  In fact, there were several attempts to thwart our efforts in saving these dogs.  Anyone who would have witnessed Mike's interactions with Nico and Dainjer, without knowing their history would have thought, "What nice and well behaved dogs."  It is amazing how our life experiences can lead to the formation of strong opinions about something.  Since Rottweilers have been portrayed in the media as vicious dogs,  we the public, tend to embrace these opinions and honor them as truth.  Where is the media coverage about the good Rottweilers?  Is this not worthy news?  It seems we have become a society that thrives on the drama of negative stories.  I for one am greatly moved by stories that bring warm fuzzy feelings of encouragement.  It makes me hopeful that there are still good people, doing good things to help others.  Frankly, in the world today, who couldn't use a little hope.  My husband is one of those good people and saw an opportunity to do a good thing.  Had these dogs been truly vicious and dangerous to the public, you bet he would have honestly presented the information.