The veteran of our pack, is Dog. Mr. Dog was rescued by my boyfriend, Joe after he discovered a listing for Dog on Craigslist. Joe found out that Dog was being used to train dogs to fight. He was bound with ropes and chains and was riddled with lacerations, tears, and holes all over his body. When he and Joe met it was love at first sight. I'm not sure who rescued who on this case, but it was definitely the start of a relationship that would change each of them forever.
Truth be told, Dog is why I am such an advocate for Pit Bulls and so passionate about being a voice for the voiceless. It all began when Joe and I started dating. Joe wanted me to meet his dog. (I am sure what he really wanted to do was to see if it was a good idea to take our friendship further after accessing Dog's reaction to me. =) ). I have always been raised with a fear of Pits and how they were so aggressive. So of course, I was a little unnerved about our encounter. I was expecting this fierce, vicious, aggressive dog to rampage me. Instead, what I got was a belly full of laughs. He was so curious as to who I was and so eager to say hello that I immediately felt at ease. I was still cautious, of course, but I had relaxed a great deal. Dog wanted to let me know he approved so badly, that he jumped onto a picnic table to get close to me (I was standing a bit away from the edge he was at) that he fell off of the table (no injury, he landed on his feet) with such a lack of grace and poise that I lost it then. I think you could probably hear me laughing 100 miles away. Thus begin a bond and relationship that would change my life forever.
Dog is the complete opposite of what the masses would consider a Pit Bull to be. He is kind, caring, humorous, sensitive, protective, loving, loyal, and so many other wonderful things. He has completely stolen my heart and I am so glad that I was blessed with the opportunity to have him be a part of my life. I have gained a best friend for a life-time.
Artemis joined our family last year after being placed on Craigslist. She was picked up at a hotel, in a room that had been gutted out, and was walking on nothing but concrete. Such a sad sight, and at that moment we knew we had to foster her and get her out of that environment!
Initially, Artemis was only going to be in our family as a foster. Boy, oh, Boy did that change quickly! She stole our hearts and collectively my boyfriend and I decided she wasn't going anywhere.
It took a moment for her to warm up and get comfortable with us, but once she did she became the happy pup she was destined to become. She is a sweet pup who loves playing "catch the tail," chewing on shoes, furniture, and anything else that suits her fancy.
As most Pit Bull owners will relate, Artemis does have one nuisance. She can clear a room with her flatulence! She is the gassiest Pit I have ever met. Of course, this is also what earned her nickname. "Farti" sneak attacks you when you least expect it. Don't let her fool you....it's not Pibble cuddles she wants to give you when she jumps into your lap.....
To most people, the life of a pit bull owner is full of troubles. However, those of us who are fur mamas and fur daddies know this to be far from true. My fur babies bring nothing but laughter, compassion, joy, and lots of slobbery kisses. These are things I wouldn't trade for all the money in the world.
Pits are great companions who desire nothing more than for you to allow them to love you whole-heartily. They long to be there for you in your darkest hour. To be a furry shoulder for you to cry on and the best friend you will ever have.
For those of you who have not had the pleasure of owning a Pit Bull (Side Note: There is no Pit Bull Breed, however, a series of breeds make up the Pit Bull classification), you do not have the luxury of awaking and having this sweet pitiful looking face looking at you saying, "Good Morning, my human! I'm glad you are awake-for there are squirrels to chase and trees that need watering and fertilizing!" Until you are able to experience this, I ask that you do not speak out in ignorance, but gather up all information that you can in regards to these misunderstood pooches. They are far from the vicious monsters that the media has created them to become. There are far more stories of the heroic and loyal side to a Pit Bull than there are attacks from a Pit Bull, it's just easier to attack what you don't understand than to revel from it.
Thus begins the documentation, informative, and rather remarkable tales of my life as a Pit Bull Mom. Enjoy! And please comment and give your feedback as you feel fit, just know if it is negative and bashing you will be ignored because I do not have time for ignorance.
