Adopting Children and owning a Staffy

My husband and I have just started the loooong road to adoption.

We had an interview last week and Ripley was amazing. Being the happy friendly dog that she is. The social worker that came to visit was adog owner so I think she wasn't phased by having her jump up to say hello ( working on stopping that though)

The social worker stated that because of her breed and the fact that she's a rescue she will probably have to meet one of their dog behaviourists . Not really too anxious about it as Ripley is fantastic with littlies and we are working hard to make sure she is good around them. and would also be very firm with the children and teach them how to be around dogs and that Rips should be treated nicely and cared for for their safety and so they don't upset Rips

Would never want to get rid of her she will always be our first adopted Girly lol. And we've
Made a commitment to her. Very much doubt it will ever come to that though

Just wanted to see of anyone on here had experience if adopting whilst owning a Staffy

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I'm affraid not. Wishing you all the best though Xx

I can't help you either but I hope everything works out well for you all !

Me neither, but all the best for your prospective adoption. I'm sure the behaviourist will have no rpoblems at all with Ripley!

Sorry, me neither. Just wanted to say "good luck" with the whole process.
I hope your dreams become a reality, and you have an adopted child to call your own soon. What a fantastic thing you are doing.

Aw thank you everyone for such kind words

good luck hope everything works out

No experience here either but I think they are called the nanny dog for a reason. Suki is wonderfull with the little ones and very popular in the neighborhood. She seems very adapt at catering her play to the size of her playmate. Wish you the best of luck in the adaption process.

Have worked in the childrens services broke my heart sometimes and im sure the assesment of your dog is standard proceedure irrelivant of breed . Good luck though im sure youll pass with flying colours

Thank you . It's going to be a long journey and I am so grateful to have my princess mutt to give me cuddles she's helped me through it a lot

And I know it sounds silly but she really helped me realise I would be ok with adoption. If I can feel this much love and want to protect her and make sure she's happy after all she went through before she was rehomed with us It made me realise that I could love a child that needed a loving home too

lucky Ripley.. and lucky child !!

Thank you by the way I want your pooches gorgeous. I want t get a puppy in a couple of years lol I don't want much do I

I have no experience with this, but I'm sure Ripley will charm the dog behaviourist and they'll see she's perfectly fine around children. I wish you and your husband the very best of luck with the adoption process

Thank you