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HAPPY ENDINGS
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Titus - became a part of our family on September 17th, 2011. He did not have the best leash manners, went crazy the instant he saw
food, and was so excited when he saw people he nearly gave himself a stroke. Now Titus is calmer, great on his walks, eats his food
slowly, and tries very hard to stay calm when people come over (he’s just SO happy to be around people).
Wesley (our 1 ½ year old) has made sure to let Titus know who’s boss. Besides picking Titus’s nose and climbing on him to get on the
couch, Wesley also tells Titus to go to his blanket when he’s snacking and feeds Titus his dinner.
Cookie (our 9 ½ year old Lhasa Apso) has adjusted well to her new brother. They follow each other around and will often be found
sleeping in the same room together. Once in a while they think about playing with each other, but they’re still working on that part of their
relationship. For the most part they just hang out and relax.
We are so pleased to have found Titus. He was not our original choice when we looked at the website, but Pit Bulls for Life knew that he
would be the best fit for our family. We couldn’t believe how right they were! Titus has the right amount of energy for us, he loves a good
cuddle and a butt rub, and respects all the members of our household. The past few months have been fantastic and we are all looking
forward to the great times that are in store for us. Pit Bulls are amazing family dogs and we are so glad we chose this breed. Thank you to
Pit Bulls for Life for helping us to find the dog that would fit in perfectly with our family, it was definitely worth the time and effort.
food, and was so excited when he saw people he nearly gave himself a stroke. Now Titus is calmer, great on his walks, eats his food
slowly, and tries very hard to stay calm when people come over (he’s just SO happy to be around people).
Wesley (our 1 ½ year old) has made sure to let Titus know who’s boss. Besides picking Titus’s nose and climbing on him to get on the
couch, Wesley also tells Titus to go to his blanket when he’s snacking and feeds Titus his dinner.
Cookie (our 9 ½ year old Lhasa Apso) has adjusted well to her new brother. They follow each other around and will often be found
sleeping in the same room together. Once in a while they think about playing with each other, but they’re still working on that part of their
relationship. For the most part they just hang out and relax.
We are so pleased to have found Titus. He was not our original choice when we looked at the website, but Pit Bulls for Life knew that he
would be the best fit for our family. We couldn’t believe how right they were! Titus has the right amount of energy for us, he loves a good
cuddle and a butt rub, and respects all the members of our household. The past few months have been fantastic and we are all looking
forward to the great times that are in store for us. Pit Bulls are amazing family dogs and we are so glad we chose this breed. Thank you to
Pit Bulls for Life for helping us to find the dog that would fit in perfectly with our family, it was definitely worth the time and effort.
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Ali - settled right in with us, almost like she came back home rather than to a new one. We are very happy to have her join our family, she is
awesome and very patient with the kids.
My son has given her the end portion of his bed, Ali follow's and joins us there for story time every night. Despite our telling the kids that Ali
can only have 3 dog biscuits a day, they seem to have made a silent pact with a new undisclosed amount and Ali isnt telling on them.
Our 5 year old son is trying to wrestle with her, but its hard to wrestle a super super strong dog because she,s even stronger than a rhino.
Our 20 month old twin girls giggle when they feed her, climb over her and sit on her. They like to brush her and adorn her in jewels.
Ali is very smart and learns exceptionally fast, we recently learned that she absolutely loves popping balloons, this should make birthday parties
interesting.
We got her pulling the double stroller once when out walking.
The kids loved it, Ali wanted to go faster, and as we passed other strollers without the 'Pitbull power assist option' she got lots of smiles.
She now has a pulling harness setup that is stored in the stroller.
We are very happy to have her hear and thank you!
awesome and very patient with the kids.
My son has given her the end portion of his bed, Ali follow's and joins us there for story time every night. Despite our telling the kids that Ali
can only have 3 dog biscuits a day, they seem to have made a silent pact with a new undisclosed amount and Ali isnt telling on them.
Our 5 year old son is trying to wrestle with her, but its hard to wrestle a super super strong dog because she,s even stronger than a rhino.
Our 20 month old twin girls giggle when they feed her, climb over her and sit on her. They like to brush her and adorn her in jewels.
Ali is very smart and learns exceptionally fast, we recently learned that she absolutely loves popping balloons, this should make birthday parties
interesting.
We got her pulling the double stroller once when out walking.
The kids loved it, Ali wanted to go faster, and as we passed other strollers without the 'Pitbull power assist option' she got lots of smiles.
She now has a pulling harness setup that is stored in the stroller.
We are very happy to have her hear and thank you!
Kush - When I first checked out PBFL and seen Kush, I knew it was an instant connection. Her high drive and willingness to please were matched
only by beauty and attention. With a lot of work and structure (along with a lot of social work and play time) Kush has lost most of her prey drive and
now doesn’t consider anything that moves her dinner. She has learned many new manners and tricks to help her become the perfect dog, from sitting
and waiting for her dinner, to waiting nicely at the door to be let outside. She will let you throw her ball, and will sit there until you ask her to retrieve it
for you. Kush still has a little ways to go yet, but she is very obedient and loves to learn new tricks.
Thank you to PBFL for making this possible, I know that Kush appreciates all the time and energy that went into her rehabilitation, and I know that it will
only help to make her life a happy one. Keep doing what you are doing, so many abused dogs have found good forever homes because of good
people willing to go out of there way to help, and Im proud to have been chosen to adopt Kush.
only by beauty and attention. With a lot of work and structure (along with a lot of social work and play time) Kush has lost most of her prey drive and
now doesn’t consider anything that moves her dinner. She has learned many new manners and tricks to help her become the perfect dog, from sitting
and waiting for her dinner, to waiting nicely at the door to be let outside. She will let you throw her ball, and will sit there until you ask her to retrieve it
for you. Kush still has a little ways to go yet, but she is very obedient and loves to learn new tricks.
Thank you to PBFL for making this possible, I know that Kush appreciates all the time and energy that went into her rehabilitation, and I know that it will
only help to make her life a happy one. Keep doing what you are doing, so many abused dogs have found good forever homes because of good
people willing to go out of there way to help, and Im proud to have been chosen to adopt Kush.
Brody -
Hi PBFL, it's me Brody. I am very happy here in my new home with my new people sister and my mom. I am sure glad you saved us from Texas and
that me and my brother and sisters got to com to Alberta where our foster home taught us so much. They gave us the chance to be puppies. Yes I am
a deaf pitty pup but don't ever let that fool you into thinking I am not smart. My mom says I catch on to new things very quickly even if I am a bit
stubborn at times,
but that is just my personality. I may have been overlooked a few times, but my having a handicap has never stopped my mom from making sure I get
all the love and attention oh and don't forget the training, that I need to be a proper grown up dog. My new sister thinks I am a small horse at times and
she crawls over me, under me, sits on me and everything and I couldnt be happier. I am a total couch hog and mom says I take up more of the bed
than she does.
Mom spent lots of time desensitizing me to people waking me up so that I would not be so surprised and I got to go everywhere. I spent a lot of my time
when I first came home with her going around and around the feild in the combine and I even tried driving a few times.I loved my kitty friend too. I love
meeting people and even though I can be a bit wary at first cause I like to feel people out I turn myself inside out with wiggles and kisses for those I
know.
This winter I found out I wanted to pull my human sister around in her tobaggon so mom made me a harness so that it wouldn't hurt me and than we
both pulled her around in the snow and I even got a few rides in myself. I love to go for car rides and of course I cover the windows in slobber but mom
just laughs at me. I even get playtime with other dogs, my mom sets up play dates for me. I am still growing like a weed and mom calls me her moose
since I still think I am a
lapdog. I play with my human sister everyday but do have to be reminded sometimes to be careful. I don't really like people to come over once my
sister has gone to bed though. When she is not home I will check every room at least twice before mom says it is bed time. When she comes home I
cover her in the sloppiest kisses I can possibly manage. I answer to the hand signals mom has taught me very well most days but there are still days
when I turn my head and pretend not to
see them. thanks so much to the girls at PBFL and my foster mom and dad and brother and sister for helping me get my start in life and placing me in
my furever home. Brody has also helped change the veiws of some people who don't like the pitbull breed into people who are now interested in
learning more and who love Brody. He will never let anyone tell him he is handicapped for I don't really beleive he is. He makes up for his lack of
hearing in so many ways
and for people that think a dog that cannot hear is not one you would want with a toddler. I wouldn't pick any other dog, he slid right into our family and
stole our hearts from the first time he crawled into my lap. I was so glad for the chance to take this little guy home and make him feel loved forever.
He has made our lives so much more enjoyable due to his loveable nature and when it comes to his family he will tell you he really doesnt think he
should have to share us. Thanks so much Jade and Natasha for all the time spent helping us find our Brody-baby and for being the continuing support
group whenever we have things we are not sure of. You guys are always full of friendly advice,
and helpful comments.He is now nine months old and still growing like a bad weed. Loves his deer antlers(thanks Jade). This was our match made in
heaven. And Brody is our little angel. Brody wants to give all you guys big sloppy hugs and kisses.
Leslie, Randi and Brody
Hi PBFL, it's me Brody. I am very happy here in my new home with my new people sister and my mom. I am sure glad you saved us from Texas and
that me and my brother and sisters got to com to Alberta where our foster home taught us so much. They gave us the chance to be puppies. Yes I am
a deaf pitty pup but don't ever let that fool you into thinking I am not smart. My mom says I catch on to new things very quickly even if I am a bit
stubborn at times,
but that is just my personality. I may have been overlooked a few times, but my having a handicap has never stopped my mom from making sure I get
all the love and attention oh and don't forget the training, that I need to be a proper grown up dog. My new sister thinks I am a small horse at times and
she crawls over me, under me, sits on me and everything and I couldnt be happier. I am a total couch hog and mom says I take up more of the bed
than she does.
Mom spent lots of time desensitizing me to people waking me up so that I would not be so surprised and I got to go everywhere. I spent a lot of my time
when I first came home with her going around and around the feild in the combine and I even tried driving a few times.I loved my kitty friend too. I love
meeting people and even though I can be a bit wary at first cause I like to feel people out I turn myself inside out with wiggles and kisses for those I
know.
This winter I found out I wanted to pull my human sister around in her tobaggon so mom made me a harness so that it wouldn't hurt me and than we
both pulled her around in the snow and I even got a few rides in myself. I love to go for car rides and of course I cover the windows in slobber but mom
just laughs at me. I even get playtime with other dogs, my mom sets up play dates for me. I am still growing like a weed and mom calls me her moose
since I still think I am a
lapdog. I play with my human sister everyday but do have to be reminded sometimes to be careful. I don't really like people to come over once my
sister has gone to bed though. When she is not home I will check every room at least twice before mom says it is bed time. When she comes home I
cover her in the sloppiest kisses I can possibly manage. I answer to the hand signals mom has taught me very well most days but there are still days
when I turn my head and pretend not to
see them. thanks so much to the girls at PBFL and my foster mom and dad and brother and sister for helping me get my start in life and placing me in
my furever home. Brody has also helped change the veiws of some people who don't like the pitbull breed into people who are now interested in
learning more and who love Brody. He will never let anyone tell him he is handicapped for I don't really beleive he is. He makes up for his lack of
hearing in so many ways
and for people that think a dog that cannot hear is not one you would want with a toddler. I wouldn't pick any other dog, he slid right into our family and
stole our hearts from the first time he crawled into my lap. I was so glad for the chance to take this little guy home and make him feel loved forever.
He has made our lives so much more enjoyable due to his loveable nature and when it comes to his family he will tell you he really doesnt think he
should have to share us. Thanks so much Jade and Natasha for all the time spent helping us find our Brody-baby and for being the continuing support
group whenever we have things we are not sure of. You guys are always full of friendly advice,
and helpful comments.He is now nine months old and still growing like a bad weed. Loves his deer antlers(thanks Jade). This was our match made in
heaven. And Brody is our little angel. Brody wants to give all you guys big sloppy hugs and kisses.
Leslie, Randi and Brody
Ruby (aka Roxy) -
What can I say about this adorable little nut? I knew that Pit Bulls for Life existed and I frequented the website over the past few years, looking at the
many gorgeous dogs who were given second chances. My first pit bull was a rescue that I got in Vancouver in 2002. Merna was my little devil dog and
best friend until late 2011 when it was time for her to go. There was a something about that little girl that I just couldn’t get over. I knew I had to have
another female pit bull sometime. One fateful day last December I went on the PBFL website and immediately fell for one funny looking little red and
white dog. There was something in her eyes that spoke to me. I had to let the staff know that I was willing to help – I could foster and I could potentially
adopt.
There was a catch. What I didn’t know was that ‘Roxy’ had become a starlet due to a television story about her troubled journey from Ontario to
Alberta. When I sent my sister the picture of the little red dog she told me that she was sure she’d seen her on TV. I found the news story and was
disappointed to find out that due to the press there were countless inquiries about her. I should probably put that one out of my mind.
After a home visit from PBFL, it was clear that a new pit bull was inevitable for me – either now or later. Probably later. I certainly didn’t “need” another
dog. Perhaps I should wait. A few weeks passed. In the meantime, Roxy had not found a permanent home and out of the blue I was re-contacted. Jade
e-mailed and said I could meet Roxy in Red Deer the next day at a Pet Smart event. The sun, moon and stars had aligned given that I was driving
home from Calgary with my two boys that very day.
Of course I would meet her! As I drove to Red Deer, I debated whether getting a new dog was a good idea. Should I? Shouldn’t I? Why had she not
found her forever home yet? Was there something wrong with her? Was there something wrong with me that I couldn’t be happy without a pit bull?
All that is history now. The little red dog (now known as “Little Ruby”) has found her forever home. She has two agreeable brothers – Brian the Bull
Terrier and Equinox the Hound – who both let her rule the roost. She’s loud, obnoxious at times and I half expect that one day she’s gonna get told.
She’s a bit of a control freak – the toys are all hers whenever she wants them. She and I have had to sort out that whenever I want a toy, IT’S MINE
FOR THE TAKING. Over time, her manners have improved and the pack has bonded. Life wouldn’t be the same without the little clown. Now if I could
just get her to learn that THE BED IS MINE.
Ruby has won the hearts of friends and family members. That face! Those kisses! Who could resist? We’ve already met a few people on the streets
who know her story. I’m grateful I can tell them that all has turned out well. It’s a fairy tale really … the Princess has found her family.
What can I say about this adorable little nut? I knew that Pit Bulls for Life existed and I frequented the website over the past few years, looking at the
many gorgeous dogs who were given second chances. My first pit bull was a rescue that I got in Vancouver in 2002. Merna was my little devil dog and
best friend until late 2011 when it was time for her to go. There was a something about that little girl that I just couldn’t get over. I knew I had to have
another female pit bull sometime. One fateful day last December I went on the PBFL website and immediately fell for one funny looking little red and
white dog. There was something in her eyes that spoke to me. I had to let the staff know that I was willing to help – I could foster and I could potentially
adopt.
There was a catch. What I didn’t know was that ‘Roxy’ had become a starlet due to a television story about her troubled journey from Ontario to
Alberta. When I sent my sister the picture of the little red dog she told me that she was sure she’d seen her on TV. I found the news story and was
disappointed to find out that due to the press there were countless inquiries about her. I should probably put that one out of my mind.
After a home visit from PBFL, it was clear that a new pit bull was inevitable for me – either now or later. Probably later. I certainly didn’t “need” another
dog. Perhaps I should wait. A few weeks passed. In the meantime, Roxy had not found a permanent home and out of the blue I was re-contacted. Jade
e-mailed and said I could meet Roxy in Red Deer the next day at a Pet Smart event. The sun, moon and stars had aligned given that I was driving
home from Calgary with my two boys that very day.
Of course I would meet her! As I drove to Red Deer, I debated whether getting a new dog was a good idea. Should I? Shouldn’t I? Why had she not
found her forever home yet? Was there something wrong with her? Was there something wrong with me that I couldn’t be happy without a pit bull?
All that is history now. The little red dog (now known as “Little Ruby”) has found her forever home. She has two agreeable brothers – Brian the Bull
Terrier and Equinox the Hound – who both let her rule the roost. She’s loud, obnoxious at times and I half expect that one day she’s gonna get told.
She’s a bit of a control freak – the toys are all hers whenever she wants them. She and I have had to sort out that whenever I want a toy, IT’S MINE
FOR THE TAKING. Over time, her manners have improved and the pack has bonded. Life wouldn’t be the same without the little clown. Now if I could
just get her to learn that THE BED IS MINE.
Ruby has won the hearts of friends and family members. That face! Those kisses! Who could resist? We’ve already met a few people on the streets
who know her story. I’m grateful I can tell them that all has turned out well. It’s a fairy tale really … the Princess has found her family.
