Barney - In November 2005, Pit Bulls for Life brought 12 pit bulls and pit bull crosses back
from the devastation that was left by Hurricane Katrina. Barney, a young pit bull/bulldog mix
was one of those dogs. Despite surviving Hurricane Katrina, severe starvation, a serious case
of demodex mange, and a previously healed broken elbow, Barney is still the happiest dog
you will ever come to know. Between doting over his new family and living to play with other
dogs and the family cat, Barney sits down to enjoy every moment that he is alive due to the
hard work and dedication of the volunteers of Pasados Safe Haven of Seattle who rescued
him from the streets of New Orleans, and Pit Bulls for Life who nursed him back to health and
found him his forever home.
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from the devastation that was left by Hurricane Katrina. Barney, a young pit bull/bulldog mix
was one of those dogs. Despite surviving Hurricane Katrina, severe starvation, a serious case
of demodex mange, and a previously healed broken elbow, Barney is still the happiest dog
you will ever come to know. Between doting over his new family and living to play with other
dogs and the family cat, Barney sits down to enjoy every moment that he is alive due to the
hard work and dedication of the volunteers of Pasados Safe Haven of Seattle who rescued
him from the streets of New Orleans, and Pit Bulls for Life who nursed him back to health and
found him his forever home.
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Sadie - "When we adopted Sadie were told to not be surprised if she didn't want to cuddle or
greet us at the door. Well, I think we got the wrong dog!! Now one of her favorite thing is to
"give kisses" and we have to fight her to get her off our laps"
It took weeks to convince my boyfriend to meet Sadie, let alone adopt her. However, on our
first visit he turned to me and said "it must be fate". When Sadie arrived to come live with us
in her "forever home", she was very shy and timid. She warmed up to us quickly, but stayed
away from anybody else. I never thought I would see a dog run away from a cat, but leave it
to Sadie with her tail between her legs running away like the world was coming to an end! Oh
how times have changed. We have had our little joy for 10 months now and she greets
everybody at the door, and heaven forbid someone should "not" pay attention to her."
Kisses are a daily present at our house and we would never trade them for anything.
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greet us at the door. Well, I think we got the wrong dog!! Now one of her favorite thing is to
"give kisses" and we have to fight her to get her off our laps"
It took weeks to convince my boyfriend to meet Sadie, let alone adopt her. However, on our
first visit he turned to me and said "it must be fate". When Sadie arrived to come live with us
in her "forever home", she was very shy and timid. She warmed up to us quickly, but stayed
away from anybody else. I never thought I would see a dog run away from a cat, but leave it
to Sadie with her tail between her legs running away like the world was coming to an end! Oh
how times have changed. We have had our little joy for 10 months now and she greets
everybody at the door, and heaven forbid someone should "not" pay attention to her."
Kisses are a daily present at our house and we would never trade them for anything.
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Abby - September 28 2006, our hearts were broken, with the sudden death of our beloved
Golden Retriever Benny. The heartache of his loss was even evident in our two Rottis, Kenya
and Kato, who loved their "Uncle Ben".
In January, I began searching dog rescue sites on the net, not with the intention of expanding
our family with another furry baby, but to make a donation in memory of Benny. After searching
so many sites, and becoming overwhelmed by the amount of dogs in search of a forever
home, I knew I wanted to open my heart and home to a new dog. I was ready to take that step
and experience the new adventures that each dog brings and create new memories and share
all the love we have to give.
Then I discovered the Pit Bulls For Life website. Having had experience with pit bulls in the
past, and knowing the misconceptions of the breed, we felt compelled to welcome one of these
beautiful dogs into our home.
As it turned out, the first dog we inquired about, would not have been a suitable match for our
home. It was important to us that we were matched with a dog right for us, and us right for the
dog.
We asked that we be kept in mind should an appropriate match come along. And come along
she did!
Just a few short days after our first inquiry, we received a call from PBFL, regarding a lil’ gal
named Gucci, whom we have renamed Abby! She was brought into the program from the Red
Deer region, after having suffered a broken leg. Her previous owner was kind enough to take
her to the vet and put a substantial down payment on her leg surgery. However, he never
returned to claim her.
It was everyone's hope that Abby's leg would heal, but it wasn't meant to be. It was evident to
me after meeting her in her foster home that her leg was probably going to have to be
amputated. Sure enough, x-rays showed that the previous surgery wasn't taking and
amputation was in order.
This of course raised some concern for us, and we felt it was important that our family
seriously discuss the situation. It didn't take long for us to realize that regardless of the
challenges she may have, we very much wanted her to be part of our family.
PBFL brought her to our home for a visit a couple days before her surgery. Our two Rotti’s
welcomed her with an abundance of kisses and butt sniffs! We were beyond happy knowing
that Kato and Kenya so readily accepted her, and she accepting of them. It was then decided
that we would be Abby's foster family until after her impending amputation.
Taking her to the clinic that Tuesday morning was very difficult for us. In such a short time she
had completely kidnapped our hearts, and we were so fearful that something was going to take
her away from us. We knew what she was about to experience was going to be both traumatic
and painful. Brandy from PBFL, was waiting for us when we arrived and offered us her support
and understanding, as I was crying like a baby.
We returned the next day after she came out of recovery. We were so excited to see her, and
by her reaction to us the feeling was mutual. She looked wonderful even with her torso
wrapped in bandages.
We were able to bring her back home that day and although there was a little apprehension
everything went well. She was so happy to be back and so excited to see our two sons; she
tried to smother them with her frantic kisses!
There was two weeks of making almost daily treks and sometimes two, from Airdrie to the Care
Centre Animal Hospital to have her bandages changed and to make sure she was healing
well. She did develop a mild infection, which was treated with antibiotics. As well it was
discovered that she also had an ear infection, which was also treated. She has truly bonded
with our youngest son who is in a wheelchair, as well it seems a romance has ignited between
her and Kato, for at any given time you can find them smooching it up like a couple of
teenagers!
Today, February 22 2007, we finalized the adoption, and our family couldn't be happier! Abby
also made her TV debut today, doing an interview with Shaw Magazine, which airs Friday,
February 23 and through out the weekend on Channel 10.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Pit Bulls for Life, for not only bringing Abby
into our lives, and making sure she received the best medical care, but for all they do for this
wonderful breed that has been so misunderstood and unfairly characterized.
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Golden Retriever Benny. The heartache of his loss was even evident in our two Rottis, Kenya
and Kato, who loved their "Uncle Ben".
In January, I began searching dog rescue sites on the net, not with the intention of expanding
our family with another furry baby, but to make a donation in memory of Benny. After searching
so many sites, and becoming overwhelmed by the amount of dogs in search of a forever
home, I knew I wanted to open my heart and home to a new dog. I was ready to take that step
and experience the new adventures that each dog brings and create new memories and share
all the love we have to give.
Then I discovered the Pit Bulls For Life website. Having had experience with pit bulls in the
past, and knowing the misconceptions of the breed, we felt compelled to welcome one of these
beautiful dogs into our home.
As it turned out, the first dog we inquired about, would not have been a suitable match for our
home. It was important to us that we were matched with a dog right for us, and us right for the
dog.
We asked that we be kept in mind should an appropriate match come along. And come along
she did!
Just a few short days after our first inquiry, we received a call from PBFL, regarding a lil’ gal
named Gucci, whom we have renamed Abby! She was brought into the program from the Red
Deer region, after having suffered a broken leg. Her previous owner was kind enough to take
her to the vet and put a substantial down payment on her leg surgery. However, he never
returned to claim her.
It was everyone's hope that Abby's leg would heal, but it wasn't meant to be. It was evident to
me after meeting her in her foster home that her leg was probably going to have to be
amputated. Sure enough, x-rays showed that the previous surgery wasn't taking and
amputation was in order.
This of course raised some concern for us, and we felt it was important that our family
seriously discuss the situation. It didn't take long for us to realize that regardless of the
challenges she may have, we very much wanted her to be part of our family.
PBFL brought her to our home for a visit a couple days before her surgery. Our two Rotti’s
welcomed her with an abundance of kisses and butt sniffs! We were beyond happy knowing
that Kato and Kenya so readily accepted her, and she accepting of them. It was then decided
that we would be Abby's foster family until after her impending amputation.
Taking her to the clinic that Tuesday morning was very difficult for us. In such a short time she
had completely kidnapped our hearts, and we were so fearful that something was going to take
her away from us. We knew what she was about to experience was going to be both traumatic
and painful. Brandy from PBFL, was waiting for us when we arrived and offered us her support
and understanding, as I was crying like a baby.
We returned the next day after she came out of recovery. We were so excited to see her, and
by her reaction to us the feeling was mutual. She looked wonderful even with her torso
wrapped in bandages.
We were able to bring her back home that day and although there was a little apprehension
everything went well. She was so happy to be back and so excited to see our two sons; she
tried to smother them with her frantic kisses!
There was two weeks of making almost daily treks and sometimes two, from Airdrie to the Care
Centre Animal Hospital to have her bandages changed and to make sure she was healing
well. She did develop a mild infection, which was treated with antibiotics. As well it was
discovered that she also had an ear infection, which was also treated. She has truly bonded
with our youngest son who is in a wheelchair, as well it seems a romance has ignited between
her and Kato, for at any given time you can find them smooching it up like a couple of
teenagers!
Today, February 22 2007, we finalized the adoption, and our family couldn't be happier! Abby
also made her TV debut today, doing an interview with Shaw Magazine, which airs Friday,
February 23 and through out the weekend on Channel 10.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Pit Bulls for Life, for not only bringing Abby
into our lives, and making sure she received the best medical care, but for all they do for this
wonderful breed that has been so misunderstood and unfairly characterized.
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Charlie - All of my life I have wanted a dog and thanks to Pit Bulls for Life I now have the best
one around. One day while at work I was listening to the radio when I heard one of the dj’s
talking about a calendar that her dog was in (Charlie Morgan from Lite 96 and her dog
Brandy) and that there was a foundation that took in bully breeds and helped them get
adopted. This foundation was Pit Bulls for Life. I hadn’t heard of the foundation before but I
decided to check it out. The very first dog on the top of the page was Charlie. I instantly fell in
love with her beautiful face and after reading her story I wanted her that much more.
Something inside me knew that I had to have this dog so I filled out the application and waited
anxiously for a call back.
That evening Brandy with Pit Bulls for Life called to talk to me and let me know that I had been
pre-approved! I almost cried right there on the phone but I kept it together and made plans to
go and meet Charlie with my boyfriend Ken a week later. Those days were the slowest days in
history but eventually it was time to go and meet her. The moment we met Charlie we were
greeted with a million kisses and a bum wiggling so much she had to walk sideways! We spent
a few hours outside chatting with Charlie’s wonderful foster mom Carol and talking about
Charlie’s leg issue and the fact that she wasn’t going to be a “marathon” dog. She wouldn’t be
able to run for long periods or jump very much. We found out that some people were hesitant
to take her home because of it but we didn’t care, that just left her for us to take home and
love! We left that day knowing that our lives were about to change. The following day I called
Brandy to let her know that we wanted Charlie and once again had to wait for the longest week
ever until we could take her home.
Charlie now lives with us in our house in Calgary . Everyday when I get home from work I am
greeted at the door with a million kisses and a wiggly bum! Everyone who meets her instantly
falls in love with her and their minds change about the breed. I can’t remember how it was
before we had Charlie but I do know that our lives will forever be filled with days of joy and love
from our beloved Charlie Brown. Thank you so much Brandy and Pit Bulls for Life for giving
these amazing dogs second chances at happiness and giving me the best dog a girl could
ever ask for.
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one around. One day while at work I was listening to the radio when I heard one of the dj’s
talking about a calendar that her dog was in (Charlie Morgan from Lite 96 and her dog
Brandy) and that there was a foundation that took in bully breeds and helped them get
adopted. This foundation was Pit Bulls for Life. I hadn’t heard of the foundation before but I
decided to check it out. The very first dog on the top of the page was Charlie. I instantly fell in
love with her beautiful face and after reading her story I wanted her that much more.
Something inside me knew that I had to have this dog so I filled out the application and waited
anxiously for a call back.
That evening Brandy with Pit Bulls for Life called to talk to me and let me know that I had been
pre-approved! I almost cried right there on the phone but I kept it together and made plans to
go and meet Charlie with my boyfriend Ken a week later. Those days were the slowest days in
history but eventually it was time to go and meet her. The moment we met Charlie we were
greeted with a million kisses and a bum wiggling so much she had to walk sideways! We spent
a few hours outside chatting with Charlie’s wonderful foster mom Carol and talking about
Charlie’s leg issue and the fact that she wasn’t going to be a “marathon” dog. She wouldn’t be
able to run for long periods or jump very much. We found out that some people were hesitant
to take her home because of it but we didn’t care, that just left her for us to take home and
love! We left that day knowing that our lives were about to change. The following day I called
Brandy to let her know that we wanted Charlie and once again had to wait for the longest week
ever until we could take her home.
Charlie now lives with us in our house in Calgary . Everyday when I get home from work I am
greeted at the door with a million kisses and a wiggly bum! Everyone who meets her instantly
falls in love with her and their minds change about the breed. I can’t remember how it was
before we had Charlie but I do know that our lives will forever be filled with days of joy and love
from our beloved Charlie Brown. Thank you so much Brandy and Pit Bulls for Life for giving
these amazing dogs second chances at happiness and giving me the best dog a girl could
ever ask for.
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Bella- As soon as I saw Bella's picture on the Pit Bulls for Life web site I totally fell in love with
her and needed to meet her. So I immediately showed my boyfriend her picture and began
filling out the adoption questionnaire. It took next to no convincing to let me get another dog. I
heard from Brandy the very next day, and couldn't wait for the following weekend to finally
meet Bella.
That next weekend when I got to Brandy's house I was ambushed at the door with a million
kisses, And as soon as I brought my male am staff mix (Arsen) in to meet her, I knew
immediately she was meant to be my dog : ) It took everything in me to survive a week before I
could pick her up, but when it finally came I was the happiest person in the world, I even cried
on the way back to Red Deer i was so overjoyed.
Now Bella has a brother the same age as her that she hangs out and plays with all day, and a
mom that loves her more than words can say. At night we all pile into the queen size bed
cuddle together and go to sleep, well as much sleep as you can get with a big Bella dog
snoring and breathing in your face and Arsen stretched out across as much of the bed as he
can. So now I have two of the best dogs anyone could ever ask for, and I couldn't possibly be
any happier. So thank you Brandy so much for completing my family ; )
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her and needed to meet her. So I immediately showed my boyfriend her picture and began
filling out the adoption questionnaire. It took next to no convincing to let me get another dog. I
heard from Brandy the very next day, and couldn't wait for the following weekend to finally
meet Bella.
That next weekend when I got to Brandy's house I was ambushed at the door with a million
kisses, And as soon as I brought my male am staff mix (Arsen) in to meet her, I knew
immediately she was meant to be my dog : ) It took everything in me to survive a week before I
could pick her up, but when it finally came I was the happiest person in the world, I even cried
on the way back to Red Deer i was so overjoyed.
Now Bella has a brother the same age as her that she hangs out and plays with all day, and a
mom that loves her more than words can say. At night we all pile into the queen size bed
cuddle together and go to sleep, well as much sleep as you can get with a big Bella dog
snoring and breathing in your face and Arsen stretched out across as much of the bed as he
can. So now I have two of the best dogs anyone could ever ask for, and I couldn't possibly be
any happier. So thank you Brandy so much for completing my family ; )
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Jersey- Jersey, came into the PBFL program in July, as a stray. She had no tags or
microchip. A very nice lady by the name of Charlene, took Jersey in for a little while to care for
her. Jersey, was skinny and dirty and in need of some TLC. PBFL, was contacted about this
little girl and she was admitted into the program. PBFL founder Brandy, would become her
foster mama. However that would be short lived!
While attending a BBQ, at our house, with Jersey in tow, it didn't take long for her to peak the
interest of our family. Jersey, made a wonderful first impression with our family, human and
canine alike. Knowing Brandy, had a few foster babies at the time, and the fact that she has
such a busy schedule with work and running the rescue, we told her she could leave Jersey
behind with us if she wanted to. We'd be happy to lighten her load and have Jersey stay with
us, after all, I've fostered several other dogs, may as well add Jersey to the list. Brandy,
agreed and that was the beginning to the end of Jersey's search for a forever home. She
immediately bonded with us, she became my second shadow.
She was quick to bond with our other Pit Bull and our Rottie. We knew that we couldn't let her
go, we fell in love with this dainty little girl and couldn't imagine her not being a part of our
lives. So we contacted Brandy, and told her that we would love to adopt her for ourselves and
that we couldn't bare to lose her. So that was that, we adopted her and we couldn't be happier!
Jersey, (nickname Puddin'Pie), is a wonderful addition to our family, and we thank Brandy and
Carol, for allowing us to become her forever home.
microchip. A very nice lady by the name of Charlene, took Jersey in for a little while to care for
her. Jersey, was skinny and dirty and in need of some TLC. PBFL, was contacted about this
little girl and she was admitted into the program. PBFL founder Brandy, would become her
foster mama. However that would be short lived!
While attending a BBQ, at our house, with Jersey in tow, it didn't take long for her to peak the
interest of our family. Jersey, made a wonderful first impression with our family, human and
canine alike. Knowing Brandy, had a few foster babies at the time, and the fact that she has
such a busy schedule with work and running the rescue, we told her she could leave Jersey
behind with us if she wanted to. We'd be happy to lighten her load and have Jersey stay with
us, after all, I've fostered several other dogs, may as well add Jersey to the list. Brandy,
agreed and that was the beginning to the end of Jersey's search for a forever home. She
immediately bonded with us, she became my second shadow.
She was quick to bond with our other Pit Bull and our Rottie. We knew that we couldn't let her
go, we fell in love with this dainty little girl and couldn't imagine her not being a part of our
lives. So we contacted Brandy, and told her that we would love to adopt her for ourselves and
that we couldn't bare to lose her. So that was that, we adopted her and we couldn't be happier!
Jersey, (nickname Puddin'Pie), is a wonderful addition to our family, and we thank Brandy and
Carol, for allowing us to become her forever home.
