Boonville, Missouri Overturns BSL After 18 Years
Mayor breaks tie on new dangerous dog ordinance Boonville Mayor Julie Thacher’s vote broke the tie (four to four) to ultimately approve the new dangerous dog ordinance, which releases a ban on pit bulls in Boonville. By Edward Lang, Managing Editor Posted Jul. 21, 2015 at 12:01 AM Updated Jul 21, 2015 at 10:51 AM […]
What They Should Have Told Me When I Rescued My Pit Bull
They said, “He’s strong, about 67 pounds, and he’s a puller but with some training he’ll be great.” Okay, I thought. Easy enough. But what they should have told me was something entirely different. What they should have told me was this:
This is an adventure.
Welcome to the best years of your life.
Read article here
Loyal Pit Bull Acts as Seeing Eye Dog for Brother
Huff Post Good News 11/18/13
Pictures are worth a thousand words, but this one might just leave you speechless. Earlier we posted a picture of Jeffrey, who is blind, and his brother Jermaine, who has dedicated his life to be Jeffrey’s loyal guide dog. Here they are as they sleep, holding on to each other. The unconditional love and devotion these two dogs show is positively inspirational. Jeffrey and Jermaine are STILL waiting at shelter Operation Ava in Philadelphia for their hero to come rescue them! Please open your heart and home to them! For more information or adoption inquiries, please contact Operation Ava at (215) 240-1240 or visit their website www.operationava.org.
Pitbull rescues owner
Thu, May 10, 2012 – Pit bull rescues owner by pulling her from train tracks.
Lilly, an adopted pit bull, saved her owner’s life by pulling her away from an oncoming train.
Read her story here.
Man reunited with service dog
Despite a pit bull ban, Iowa man is reunited with his service dog. See story here:
Pit Bulls Legal Again In SW Kansas’ Seward County
Posted: 9:41 PM Jul 8, 2011
Pit Bulls Legal Again In SW Kansas’ Seward County
Seward County commissioners this week approved a pair of resolutions, one addressing pit bulls and the other a general category of vicious dogs.
Reporter: AP
LIBERAL, Kan. (AP) A southwestern Kansas county has lifted a longstanding ban on pit bulls, but owners will have to check in with the sheriff’s department.
Seward County commissioners this week approved a pair of resolutions, one addressing pit bulls and the other a general category of vicious dogs.
The commission had voted earlier this year to repeal a ban on pit bulls adopted in the early 1990s. The panel considered several modifications this week, including reinstatement of the ban. But some members said outlawing the dogs merely drives owners to keep them out of sight, possibly denying them veterinary care.
The High Plains Daily Leader reports the new rules require owners to register their pit bulls, get them implanted with microchips and put their photos on file with the sheriff’s department.
Kellie Pickler Saves a dog over 4th of July Weekend
By: Amy Sciarretto
tasteofcountry.com
Country cutie Kellie Pickler is all heart. While much of the world was BBQing and celebrating America’s independence, the singer and former ‘American Idol’ contestant spent her holiday weekend rescuing a pit bull that was left in pretty bad shape. The dog had a broken pelvis and was bitten by a venomous snake, but Chunk — as Pickler named the chocolate-colored pup — has a happy ending: He is now the latest member of the Pickler family!
Pickler posted this initial tweet on July 3: “A pit bull (at vet) w/broken pelvis & venomous snake bite will be a part of our family if he makes it through the night. Poor lil guy. : (”
She followed it up on July 4, writing this post: “*Update* Pit bull is Okay. On the way to pick him up now PRAYING he gets along w/our other dogs or we’ll have to find him another home. Meet our latest rescue ‘Chunk!’”
Pickler also posted a photo of Chunk, seen above, who looks like a big and lovable boy. Let’s hope he gets along with the other Pickler canines so that she can keep him. At least we know Pickler will place him in a good home if there are any issues, and she might even take to Twitter to help locate a loving family for Chunk if that scenario presents itself.
Roo and Wallace Video Clip
Roo and Wallace made an appearance recently on “It’s me or the dog”. Check out this great video clip, it’s great PR for bully type dogs!