Reply #15: Well, it's certainly worth a try.

[cwydro]

There are plenty of us curmudgeons who really have no contact with kids. .:D

Even now, with my current dogs...when children approach I simply say they are not friendly, rather than take a chance. I'm often amazed how many kids just come up quickly and ready to reach out. That is terrifying to me; how easy it would be for the dog to attack, just out of fear or being startled. My dogs are very sweet, but both rescued, so I really don't know their history with children. Better safe than sorry.

I do hope you find a way to save him. I have frequently seen shelter ads for dogs that specifically say "For a home with no children". So it's not unheard of.

I'm very glad the child is OK.