Happy Tails
In a time when bully breeds are continually discriminated against, nothing is more wonderful than seeing a homeless dog find their people.
Baby
Sweet, timid Baby spent 3 weeks abandoned in an apartment before being rescued. She then made her way to Turtle Gardens, and eventually into a great foster home in Prince George (thank-you so much!!!). Baby's huge strength was that she loved all animals, even little critters that many dogs see as prey. Upon learning this we contacted a previous applicant who had a parrot that needed respect from a dog! Thanks to Jenn, Shannon and Jean Baby made her way from Prince George to Mission and is now living with Dan, his 5 children, male Pit Bull Chance, and a parrot who rules the roost! Thank-you to everyone who came together to find this little red dog a home of her own.
Martin!
Martin came into the New West Animal Shelter a very scared pup with a boot-print shaped bruise to his back end- a rough start to life to say the least. At the animal shelter he began to learn that people can be not only nice, but alot of fun! He attended a couple of our Pit Ed classes, then made it into a short-term foster home to see how he adjusted to living in a home environment. Well little Martin started to flourish into a fantastic, well-rounded pooch.
Thank-you to the New West Animal Shelter for helping this scared little pup become all he could, Miranda and Matt for temporarily fostering him! He is now living it up in Victoria with Kim and Jamie. He has lots of dog friends, and loves going to the beach.
Fraggle now Bijou
Fraggle came from Chilliwack Animal Control when Rhegan met him and accidentally fell in love with the little gremlin. Given his great personality, we were surprised he wasn't scooped up right away, however what a home he found! He is now living in North Vancouver with Diana and two other little poodles!
Peanut
Peanut came to us from the Nanaimo SPCA and went straight into a home that was waiting for just the right female pup to come along... and then we hit a bit of a snag. She started developing bald circular lesions on her body- ugh ringworm! Can you say YUCK! Luckily her hopeful home was not at all phased as their two cats had previously had ringworm, so they were well versed in those bald round spots. We have to say that Peanut's personality is marvelous though: she is smart and a total ham-bone, with huge equally boisterous ears!
Peanut's foster-to-adopt was extended due to her bald little friends, but we can now happily report that she is officially adopted! Congrats to Caitlin and Charlie, their GSD and cats for finding your Peanut and sticking to her!
Farley
How could you not fall for a dog whose head is as big as his heart! Farley won his new Dad over with his easy-going attitude and great in-house manners. Farley could win the award for best lounge dog.
Farley came into foster care from the Surrey SPCA, with miscellaneous bald spots that looked human made. We can now happily report that his coat is growing out, and he is looking ever so handsome. Congrats to Mike and Farley for finding each other, check out that huge smile!
The Irresistible Ella!
Everyone
who meets Ella falls madly in love- you just can't help yourself. From
the first moment we met her, we knew that she was one of those
"one-in-a-million" kinda gals. Her foster mom Sam, who has fostered
many a Pit Bull in her day and and is quite well versed in the ways of
Pit Bull wooing and charm, could not resist the charm and delight that
is Ella. Ella waltzed her way into Sam's home, and her heart, like she
had been there her whole life. Don't believe us--check out this
picture from her first night with us. Everyone has to fail fostering
101 at some point, and Sam met her match in Ella.
The
truth is EVERYONE falls for Ella. People pull over their cars to meet
her, strangers try to feed her their coffee shop treats- where ever she
goes a red carpet and fan club follow.
Unfortunately Ella was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour. People rallied and funds were swiftly raised, but when the vets went in to remove her tumour it was found to be worse than suspected. Ella may not have a long time left, but it will be full of cuddles, sun-tanning, being a complete ham, changing people's minds about the breed, working educational events like no other (this gal is a dream event dog), swimming (her favorite activity in the whole world), and generally being spoiled rotten. If time permits the goal is to get her registered as a therapy dog and canine good citizen.
Thank-you to the Prince George SPCA for recognizing what a special soul Ella is, and bringing her down to us. She is the dreamiest dog in the whole world.
This
little lady Pit Bull winds her way into people's hearts, and breaks
down the bad rap that surrounds Pit Bulls one person at a time.
