PUPPY WHO SURVIVED DOG-FIGHTING RING IS MISSING #FINDMISTY
EDIT: Misty has been found.
Please see this previous story about a Pit Bull puppy named Misty who was rescued from life as a bait dog and helped by a group of students. It appears that Misty got away from her new owner and is missing. Check out Misty’s Facebook page for latest updates on the search.
Please share, especially if you live in the Riverdale, New Jersey area.
KADE THE PIT BULL WAITS TO BE ADOPTED AT THE LEWIS AND CLARK HUMANE SOCIETY - “When potential adopters come into the back kennel they continuously pass me by. I’m grateful that the Lewis and Clark Humane Society provides a safe place to land while we look for our forever families – but I’m ready to go home.”
The Lewis and Clark Humane Society in Helena, Montana, recently posted this picture of Kade the Pit Bull. He and other dogs are waiting to be adopted. Here’s more from the LCHS Facebook page:
Times are hard, especially for Pit Bulls. You see, “Pit Bull” is a very generic term for a variety of breeds. A term that has been used to discriminate against us often resulting in us becoming homeless. We’re overbred and are currently accounting for 33% of the intake population in shelters nationally. Only 1 out of 600 Pit Bulls in the United States will ever find a forever home. None of this is our fault and I’m living proof. I may be homeless, but I’m not broken. I am a friendly guy and I go for hikes and learn tricks with the volunteers. I’m often chosen to go out in the community and be an LCHS ambassador.
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If you’d like to break down the negative Pit Bull stereotype together, we can meet at Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run at Pioneer-heritage Park (aka Anchor Park) on Saturday from 10:30-12. Some of my shelter friends will also be at Petco on Saturday from 11-1.
Let’s hope Kade and other dogs like him find permanent homes soon. Click here for more about the Lewis and Clark Humane Society.
PUPPY USED AS BAIT DOG VISITS STUDENTS WHO HELPED SAVE HER - “A dog that was rescued after being dumped on a Brooklyn street and left to die is recovering thanks in part to students from an Upper West Side school that helped raise money to pay for her medical bills.”
A Pit Bull puppy named Misty was discovered on a New York street, abandoned and with serious injuries. It appears that she was used as a bait dog in a dog fighting ring and was thrown away. Students at the Stephen Gaynor School were inspired by Misty’s story and raised approximately $800 for her medical bills. Fortunately Misty is recovering and is being cared for by a rescue organization called Second Chance Rescue NYC. She recently visited the school to meet her supporters. Here’s more from CBS News:
The young pit bull puppy named Misty was found with serious injuries and bite wounds all over her face and body. She is believed to have been used as a bait dog for dog fighting.
When Second Chance Rescue took Misty from a city shelter to treat her wounds, students at the Stephen Gaynor School began following the pup’s progress on the “Misty’s Journey” Facebook pageand decided to help.
They set up bake sales and raised more than $800 to help pay for Misty’s care.
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On Thursday, Misty visited the school so students could meet her in person.
Spanjol said she hopes the students’ work will help raise awareness about dog fighting.
“There aren’t any bad dogs, there are bad owners,” Spanjol said.
Misty has inspired many people, and now she has a second chance at life thanks to the students and others who helped her. Click here for the full story and here to learn more about Second Chance rescue. (Photos from Gaynor School and Misty’s Journey Facebook pages)
ADOPTED PIT BULL MIX SAVES OWNER FROM FIRE - “Jim was napping on the couch when Cindy Lou began barking. She was relentless and when Jim was unresponsive, Cindy Lou began tugging at his hand.”
Last year, a Pit Bull mix named Cindy Lou was one of 17 animals rescued from a house in New York. She had showed signs of neglect and had injuries that were not properly treated. Fortunately, she was later adopted from the Elmira Animal Shelter by the Young family. When a house fire broke out last week, Cindy Lou woke up her owner, pulled his hand, and alerted him to the emergency. Here’s more from stargazette.com:
When Jim woke up, the living room was filled with thick, black smoke and he realized flames were shooting out of the laundry room.
“You hear all the horrible stories about this breed, but I’m here to tell you she is the most loving, caring dog,” Kim said. “Her quick reaction saved (Jim’s) life and what is left of our home.”
The fire was pinpointed to the dryer and the family lost about 90 percent of their belongings.
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They had no idea the 9-month-old Cindy Lou would be their saving grace.
“This is the dog for us,” Kim said. “The kids named her after Cindy Lou Who, the little girl in ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas.’ They said she faced hard times, just like us.”
Cindy Lou was given a second chance and now she is a hero. Click here for the full story and here to learn about the Elmira Animal Shelter. (Story by Jennifer Kingsley)
PIT BULL AMBASSADOR “TUTORS” KIDS - “[T]he Meyers take Kyra on visits to schools, hospitals, nursing homes and libraries, where they give programs on bullying and stereotypes, kindness and compassion, and how to safely greet a dog.”
A three-year-old Pit Bull in Iowa named Kyra has been helping kids by listening to them read at school. In addition, Kyra serves as an “ambassador” for Pit Bulls by making appearances at schools, retirement homes, hospitals and other places. She is certified for good behavior and makes appearances as part of the “Ambass-A-Bulls” program of the American Rescue League of Iowa’s Pit Crew Club. Here’s more from app.com:
When Kyra is at Stowe or any other school, she is always leashed by her owners. In addition, parents must sign permission slips to allow Kyra near their children.
Ashley Meyer describes Kyra as anything but vicious. Kyra has never been aggressive around children or adults, Ashley Meyer said. Proponents of pit bulls say they are not predisposed to behavior problems.
“She’s very submissive and she loves kids,” Ashley said. “She lights up whenever kids are around.”
Stephanie Filer, manager of special gifts and partnerships with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa and a pit bull owner, said the 27 people and 12 dog members of the Ambass-A-Bulls have visited seven Des Moines elementary schools and schools in Newton, Orient-Macksburg and Dallas Center-Grimes in the past year since the Pit Crew was formed.
“We began the group in Des Moines because Des Moines has chosen to discriminate against dogs that look a certain way,” she said. “Our position is that every dog is an individual and should be treated as such.”
Kyra is a great example of how valuable dogs are to the community. Click here of the full story and here to learn more about the ARL Pit Crew.
PIT BULL WHO WAS SAVED FROM EUTHANIZATION SAVES WOMAN FROM ATTACKER - “After Rubie came to Zaragoza’s defense, the man immediately got on his bike and raced away.”
A one-year-old Pit Bull named Rubie protected her owner by driving away a man who was about to attack her. Rubie and her owner were jogging on a trail in Fair Oaks, California, when they come across a man who was pretending to be hurt. The man made a move toward the woman, but Rubie scared him away. Here’s more from news10.net:
Zaragoza was walking with 1-year-old Rubie at Bannister Park around 4:30 Sunday afternoon when a man on a bike pretended to be hurt.
“He’s just sitting there on his bike looking straight ahead and he takes his foot and lets the bike slowly fall over,” Zaragoza recalled. “And it was the most dramatic, pathetic thing watching him fall to the side like he was hurt and and started saying, ‘Oh help, help.’”
Zaragoza strayed from her instincts and went to help. When the man got up and came toward her, Rubie stepped in.
“Her fur was all standing up. She had a growl that was very threatening towards him,” Zaragoza said. “She was just focused on him. I’ve never seen her like that.”
Rubie was adopted by her owner after having been rescued by an organization called Chako Pit Bull Rescue. She was very close to being put to sleep but was saved at the last minute. Such a great dog. Click here for the full story and a news video. Also, click here to learn more about Chako Pit Bull Rescue.
DOG SAVES BOY BY SCARING AWAY ROBBERS - “Rhino - a husky-pit mix - came to the rescue. He barked and snarled at the burglars until they ran away.”
A Pit Bull-Husky mix named Rhino drove away two men who were trying to break into a home in Florida. Rhino’s family member, a 12-year-old boy, happened to be home sick at the time. Here’s more from nbc-2.com:
A 12 year-old boy was home alone when burglars tried to break in. But the family dog named “Rhino” wasn’t going to let that happen on his watch.
Clayton Allison was home sick at his Lehigh Acres house when two men, armed with a screwdriver and crow bar, tried to pry open his sliding glass door.But before he could do anything, Rhino - a husky-pit mix - came to the rescue. He barked and snarled at the burglars until they ran away.
Clayton called his mom, who rushed home.
The 6th grader says he believes the crooks would have gotten in if Rhino hadn’t protected him.
Good boy, Rhino! Click here for the full story and a news video.
BYSTANDERS RESCUE PIT BULL BEING DRAGGED FROM TRUCK - “The onlookers managed to flag down the driver and untangle the puppy, only to watch the driver take off and leave the dog.”
A four-month-old Pit Bull in Sacramento was saved by bystanders who saw him being dragged under a passing truck. The Good Samaritans flagged down the driver and untangled the dog, but the driver then took off. The Pit Bull was rescued by Chako Pit Bull Rescue and is awaiting possible adoption. Here’s more from fox40.com:
The puppy, nicknamed ‘Django’ was seen caught underneath the wheel of a pickup truck near the corner of 19th and J. The hazel-eyed puppy was getting strangled by his chain, after he either jumped or fell out of the bed of a white pickup truck.
The horrifying scene was witnessed by people getting their coffee at Starbucks.
“He’s underneath the vehicle, they’re thinking he’s crushed, he’s dragged, he’s dead,” Dawn Capp of Chako Pit Bull Rescue told FOX40.
The onlookers managed to flag down the driver and untangle the puppy, only to watch the driver take off and leave the dog. Shocked, someone rushed the puppy to El Camino Veterinary, with a gas on his leg and a bloody mouth.
“He came through remarkably well. It’s like he’s made of rubber. He has very minor injuries considering what happened to him,” said Capp.
Fortunately, it appears that the dog suffered relatively minor injuries. He deserves a good home where he can be safe from harm. Click here for the full story and here for more about Chako Pit Bull Rescue.(Photo from Chako Pit Bull Rescue Facebook page)
PIT BULL SAVES LOST WOMAN WITH ALZHEIMER’S - “We had fire units from every district; 10 police officers, state police helicopter…But it was her dog who found her. The dog actually led (Jones) to the spot…”
A two-year-old Pit Bull in New Jersey named Creature discovered an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease who had gotten lost in some woods. Creature was out on a walk with her owner when she suddenly barked and led her owner to the woman. Here’s more from nj.com:
“She was standing there, barking and looking back at me,” Jones said.
Jones ran back into her home, grabbed a flashlight and cellphone and ran into the woods.
There, in the brush she spotted 89-year-old Carmen Mitchell, lying on the ground.
“She was covered in mud and she was barefoot,” Jones said.
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The woman suffered slightly from hypothermia, said Blair, but other than that appeared to be OK.
Jones said Friday morning she wanted the story about her dog to get out because it seemed the media had paid too much attention to the police helicopter that was used.
“Pit bulls never get any recognition for doing something good,” she said. “Here’s a chance to say something good about a pit bull.”
Thanks to Creature, the woman is safe back at home. Good girl! Click here for the full story.
FAMILY ORDERED TO SURRENDER DOG BECAUSE HE LOOKS LIKE A PIT BULL - “[T]hey want to take him. They said we have 5 days to get rid of him…”
Authorities in Annapolis, Missouri, are enforcing a ban on Pit Bulls by ordering a family to give up their dog, Patches, because he looks like a Pit Bull. Patches was rescued by the family after he was found wandering the streets. The family will be fighting the order in court. In the meantime, the family contacted reporter Chris Hayes who arranged a DNA test to be performed on Patches to determine his breed. Here’s more from KPLR 11:
Patches loves chasing rock and roll drumsticks. He`ll go after them all day in his unique bunny hop style. 15-year-old Bayle Sutton found him as a stray.
She said, “It was pretty much love at first site.”
She said Patches really found her, when he followed her one day walking through town.
She said, “At first I kind of just petted him and kind of kept walking, but he kept following me right behind me.
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While you might see a cute prancing puppy, the town sees him as a `public threat.`
Annapolis, MO police wrote a ticket ordering Bayle`s Aunt and Uncle to give him up. City Ordinance says ‘Pitbulls Prohibited.’ Apparently police think patches is a pit.
Aunt Tammy said, “We don`t think he`s a pitbull. We think he`s part of the family, that`s all that he is.”
Patches sounds like a happy dog who is now threatened due to no fault of his own. Click here for the full story and a news video. You can follow the fight to save Patches on Twitter through the #SavePatches hashtag.
DOG WHO HAD BULLET REMOVED FROM HEAD RECOVERS AND IS UP FOR ADOPTION - “He never showed any aggression, was always the sweetest happy dog. He really just wanted to sit in your lap … even when he was hurt.”
A Pit Bull-Weimaraner mix named Ghost was discovered on the side of the road in Wyoming. Veterinarians had to perform surgery to remove a bullet from Ghost’s head. Fortunately, Ghost survived and is now up for adoption at the Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter. Here’s more from the Rawlins Times:
A concerned passerby driving through Saratoga stopped to see if the dog was injured and notified the police. The dog, named “Ghost” by Fall, was brought to Carbon County Veterinary Hospital in Rawlins where veterinarians removed the bullet from behind his right ear.
A few inches to the left, lower, or forward and Ghost would have died, veterinarian Katie Flock said.
“We frequently get animals that have been shot,” Flock said.
Ghost arrived at the shelter Feb. 12 with a clean bill of health after weeks at the hospital, Fall said, and is considered a special needs animal.
Ghost is timid around people but has taken a liking to officer Fall and another shelter volunteer, Fall said. He won’t take treats from people…
Around strangers, Ghost is shy to approach, but with a little coaxing he quickly licks your hand or face and wags his tail before running away.
Ghost is certainly one tough dog who deserves a second chance at happiness. Click here for the full story and here for more about the Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter. (Photo from the shelter’s Facebook page)
HOMELESS PIT BULL FINALLY GETS A HOME AFTER LIVING SIX MONTHS IN A FIELD - “Roadie was rescued…in an operation that included Eldad Hagar, co-founder of the Hope For Paws animal rescue, and Dr. Scott Amsel, a veterinarian who administered a tranquilizer that helped the team get near the dog.”
This is a follow-up to this previous story about an abandoned Pit Bull in Hemet, California, named Roadie. In an operation that included approximately 50 volunteers, Roadie was captured and rescued after having lived in a field alone for six months. She was rescued by Eldad Hagar from Hope for Paws and was also helped by Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue. Now, she has been adopted and finally has a permanent home. Here’s more from the Press-Enterprise:
The saga of Roadie started in August, when she was left in a large field on Stetson Avenue, between Lyon Avenue and Elk Street.
People started noticing the dog, and children walking to school named her.
By Thanksgiving, dozens of people were leaving food for her…By late January, a plan was developed to capture Roadie. Signs were put up in the field asking people not to disturb or feed the dog and patrols were put together with people watching the field around the clock…Roadie was rescued on Sunday, Feb. 10, in an operation that included Eldad Hagar, co-founder of the Hope For Paws animal rescue, and Dr. Scott Amsel, a veterinarian who administered a tranquilizer that helped the team get near
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Now, a week later, Roadie has the home so many were hoping she would have…Roadie has moved into the Hemet home of Trevor and Lisa Chancellor, joining their three children and two dogs.
Lisa Chancellor was a regular in Roadie’s field, making sure she had food and a clean place to sleep…It’s estimated she’s 1 to 2 years old and she appears to be healthy, McCue said.
McCue said the operation changed his life.
“It was an organic thing that just grew and was totally beautiful,” he said.
I’m glad this story has a happy ending. Click here for the full story, here to learn more about Hope for Paws and here for more on Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue.
![PIT BULL SAVES FAMILY AND DRAGS OTHER DOG OUT OF BURNING HOUSE - “[T]here was one hiding under the bed, wouldn’t come out…Baby actually went under there, grabbed it by the neck and dragged him outside.”
A 10-year-old Pit Bull in Oklahoma named Baby saved her family by waking them up when a fire broke out in the family home. As if that weren’t enough, Baby ran back inside and dragged another dog out of the house. Here’s more from KFSN-TV:
Baby, the pit bull, she went and nudged her and kept touching her. The dog would not stop barking and pouncing until the women woke up. And, when they did, they had just seconds to escape.
“I went back and there were flames shooting down the hallway,” said Rhonda. “If baby hadn’t woken Evelyn up, I don’t think either one of us would have come out of this.”
The women ran out but their other five dogs were stuck inside. So, once again, “Baby” came to the rescue.
“And then there was one hiding under the bed, wouldn’t come out,” aid family member Charles Land. “Baby actually went under there, grabbed it by the neck and dragged him outside.”
The family’s home of 17 years and everything in it is gone, but the family says their hope is not lost.
“She’s always come across to us as one of the family and this just proves it.”
Baby is a truly a hero. Dogs never cease to amaze me. Click here for the full story.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/7364644c79bf1360de6281b40bb9d04c/tumblr_mi8yh2f2rW1qekndso1_500.jpg)
PIT BULL SAVES FAMILY AND DRAGS OTHER DOG OUT OF BURNING HOUSE - “[T]here was one hiding under the bed, wouldn’t come out…Baby actually went under there, grabbed it by the neck and dragged him outside.”
A 10-year-old Pit Bull in Oklahoma named Baby saved her family by waking them up when a fire broke out in the family home. As if that weren’t enough, Baby ran back inside and dragged another dog out of the house. Here’s more from KFSN-TV:
Baby, the pit bull, she went and nudged her and kept touching her. The dog would not stop barking and pouncing until the women woke up. And, when they did, they had just seconds to escape.
“I went back and there were flames shooting down the hallway,” said Rhonda. “If baby hadn’t woken Evelyn up, I don’t think either one of us would have come out of this.”
The women ran out but their other five dogs were stuck inside. So, once again, “Baby” came to the rescue.
“And then there was one hiding under the bed, wouldn’t come out,” aid family member Charles Land. “Baby actually went under there, grabbed it by the neck and dragged him outside.”
The family’s home of 17 years and everything in it is gone, but the family says their hope is not lost.
“She’s always come across to us as one of the family and this just proves it.”
Baby is a truly a hero. Dogs never cease to amaze me. Click here for the full story.
PITCHER MARK BUEHRLE MOVING TO TORONTO ALONE BECAUSE HIS PIT BULL IS BANNED - “A lot of people have said, ‘We’ll just keep Slater for you…To me, that would be like if we moved somewhere that only allowed boys. I wouldn’t leave my daughter behind…”
Professional baseball player Mark Buehrle and his wife, Jamie, are well known for their love of dogs. One of their dogs is a Pit Bull named Slater. Last year, Buehrle was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays. However, Ontario has outlawed Pit Bulls so Buehrle is unable to bring Slater along with him. As such, the Buehrles have decided that Mark should move to Toronto alone instead of leaving Slater behind with a stranger. Here’s more from ESPN:
A brief scouting report on Slater Buehrle:
He’s 2 years old and weighs 65 pounds. His coat is slate blue, his ears are floppy and his eyes are a doleful shade of gray and green. He loves sleep and long walks, has a weakness for chasing four-wheelers, and is considerably less menacing than his reputation suggests. Belly rubs are his kryptonite.
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Pit bulls are outlawed throughout the province of Ontario, so the Buehrles had three options: 1) They could live across the U.S. border in Niagara Falls or Buffalo, N.Y., and Mark could commute roughly 90 minutes each way to Toronto; 2) They could leave Slater in someone else’s care for the entire season; or 3) Jamie Buehrle could stay behind in St. Louis with the rest of the family while her husband heads north to pitch for the Jays.
After lots of internal debate and anguish, the Buehrles chose Option 3, which means Mark will spend his 14th big league season in Canada while Jamie lives more than 800 miles away with 5-year-old son Braden, 3-year-old daughter Brooklyn, Slater and the family’s three vizslas, Drake, Diesel and Duke.
Buehrle has been an outspoken advocate on behalf of dogs, and it’s obvious he considers Slater to be a part of his family. Much respect to Buehrle for this decision. Click here for the full story by Jerry Crasnick at ESPN.
COMMUNITY HELPS ABANDONED PIT BULL - “You feel bad for her because she was abandoned. I know so much more is going on in this town, but we all want to rush over there and help her.”
A Pit Bull named Roadie was abandoned in a field in Hemet, California approximately six months ago. Since then, local residents have left food and water for her. Someone also built a dog house for Roadie. Fearing for her safety, residents are now trying to catch her. Here’s more from the Press-Enterprise:
The dog got her name from students who would walk by her on their way home from Diamond Valley Middle School.
“She’s like everybody’s dog,” Ortiz said…“Several people have dropped by blanket(s), and food for ‘Roadie’ and kept her watered as well,” the site states.
They say Roadie is gentle but shies away from people who approach her…Ortiz and her family have been leaving chicken sandwiches for Roadie and others have left food, blankets and toys.
Two dog houses have been erected, one an A-frame structure on Lyon and another near a fence at the rear of a housing tract about 200 yards from Stetson. The A-frame is shown on the Facebook page surrounded by blankets. The other shelter has two bowls with blankets inside.
A Facebook page has also been set up to help catch Roadie and get her a new home. Hopefully this gentle dog finds a home soon. Click here for the full story.
