Can anyone help?

Some dear friends of mine saved a young dog from the needle nearly 8 years ago. A male pure bred Springer Spaniel. He was bought as a puppy by a South end woman who got him because he was the en vogue breed at the time. He lived his life locked in a basement and only to be taken out to Point Pleasant Park to be flaunted. After a couple years he was no longer the fashionable breed and the woman was going to have him put down. My friend offered to take the dog off her hands. He was very aggressive towards children and other dogs, even just the sounds of them sent him over the edge. Through training and patience my friends brought him around to be a fairly well behaved dog, although he still doesn't like other dogs or children.

They were married a couple years ago and recently had a baby girl. They were getting along fine, but the dog still showed some aggression towards the baby... but 95% of the time was quite good with her. Then a couple weeks ago the child fell onto the dog and he bit her.

They are going to have the dog euthanized, but called me first to see if another home could be found. I do believe they love this dog, they put so much into him, but they said they just would never forgive themselves if he seriously injured their daughter.

I tried all avenues I know, but no one can take him. He is running out of time. If anyone can help or knows of someone who can help. He would make a wonderful companion for someone. He is loving and a lap dog. He is ten years old but in good health. If you know of any avenues I could pursue please let me know.