Pit Bull Chat Forum - Blogs http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php Pit Bull Chat is an educational community of advocates, owners and lovers of the pit bull dog breeds who promotes responsible ownership and rescue work en Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:15:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/006/misc/rss.jpg Pit Bull Chat Forum - Blogs http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php <![CDATA[Koda's Battle]]> http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=178 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:33:31 GMT Koda is a rescue.... She has had skin conditions since I have had her. I rescued her at 7 weeks old. She developed food allergies right from the... Koda is a rescue.... She has had skin conditions since I have had her. I rescued her at 7 weeks old. She developed food allergies right from the start...

Worked with the vet to find a food that she could eat w/out any side affects.... Now we are battling demo mange.

My vet reccommended the Mitaban dips. We went that route for 3 weeks. These dips made her feel miserable. Doing some research and takling with several people, I have put her on Nu Stock. She is also getting Wild Salmon Oil daily. Her condition is clearing up nicely. :D She looks adorable all yellow and in her new t-shirt... She obviously doesn't think so.. We do though!

2 days ago, I took the plunge and put her on a raw diet. I joined the Raw Feeding yahoo group and have gotten alot of guidence. She loves this new diet!

I am hoping that this diet will give her immune system a big enough boost, to help her finally overcome the mange and keep her healthy.

I made the decision that she is going to remain on this diet for the rest of her life.... Since there will be no grains at all in her diet, meaning no more allergies! Yeah!!!!

I will keep you all updated on how she is doing....... ]]> kodasmom http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=178 pitbull magazines http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=177 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:21:48 GMT can anyone give me names of pitbull magazines other than the gazette magazine. if so give me a list. can anyone give me names of pitbull magazines other than the gazette magazine. if so give me a list. ]]> knoxman123 http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=177 Questions about dog pulling******** http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=176 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:14:35 GMT I have a lot of questions for those of you who are familiar with dog pulling.. How would you get started? I live in OHIO.. We have 2 pits,1... I have a lot of questions for those of you who are familiar with dog pulling.. How would you get started? I live in OHIO.. We have 2 pits,1 rott-mix,and a purebreed american bulldog and i was wanting to put my bulldog into weightpulling--it looks like he would be good at it and would enjoy doing it,but i wasnt sure how it all worked or how you get started.. I have to train him yet,but he is 1 year now and is huge..hince his name is blockhead (he was allready named,lol) and i feel he could be a winner.. Is it too late for him to start or do i need a dog that is from weightpulling parents so to speak? If anyone has thoughts and answeres please hit me back. Well, everyone--take care of your pets and have a good day! ]]> mypitrox http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=176 Just a blog about my dog... http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=175 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:31:02 GMT Well, as i've posted before, my pit is prego...I am excited,but moreso a lil worried. I have never had a female dog before especially one that is pregnant. I'm hoping nothing goes wrong. I am a stna,but for dogs it's a lil different. I never have had her verified of her pregnancy,but from what i have been told and what i have read--she seems to be. Her nips are a lot bigger and hanging now,but when will she get milk....b4 or after the puppies come? And i was wondering about something....If she is a bluenose razorsedge and the father is a rednose alligator pit....But, my females colors are black/tan/orange brindle(i don't see any blue)What is more likely to come out in the pups? Unpredictable or could i end up possibly with a bluenose one since it's in her bloodline or will maybe my male be more dominant and they could favor him a lot more? I wasnt for sure if u could tell me,but i was curious. I am trying to find some pics of a dogs cycle of how big the puppies come along inside the female. Does anyone know where i might be able to find these pics? Well, thanks a lot and have a good day--especially with your dogs... ]]> mypitrox http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=175 <![CDATA["vicious"...right]]> http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=174 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:13:30 GMT so we already had a dog. she is a springer spanial and yorkie mix. her name is jasmine and she loves other dogs. when i found out about all these... so we already had a dog. she is a springer spanial and yorkie mix. her name is jasmine and she loves other dogs. when i found out about all these breed bans and such going on now i told my boyfriend i wanted to get a pit bull. we looked at adoptions and filled out a few applications. then one of our friends told us that she had to find a home for her dog. his name is nemo and he is a pit bull and basset hound mix. he is absolutly adorable so we told her we would love to take him. if we hadnt he would have gone to live with her parents in a small town that already has a breed ban on pit bulls. nemo is the perfect addition to our little family. he is sweet, adorable, he loves children. he is probably the most gentle and affectionate dog i have ever seen. when we first got him jasmine was a little jelous. she would take nemos toys and bones and nemo would cry. he is really so sweet. we even had him around our bunny and he didnt even touch her. he takes treats nicer than jasmine! there was an old woman who stopped to pet my dogs one day when i was walking them. she especially was petting nemo because as i said he is very affectionate and gentle. she asked me what kind of dog he was and said she had never seen anything like him. when i told her she just said"oh" in a snotty tone and stopped petting him. i have had nemo for a while now and like i said...hes a big baby. why do people have to be like that? hes my baby boy and it hurts my feeling to see them act like that. ]]> jess h http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=174 what could it be http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=173 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:07:20 GMT hello every one and hello pitbulls i have a ? to ask my 4month old apbt does this funny thing in his water bowl i dont know if he is cooling himself... hello every one and hello pitbulls i have a ? to ask my 4month old apbt does this funny thing in his water bowl i dont know if he is cooling himself off from being to hot or trying to swim but he puts both front paws in the big water bowl drinks water and at the same time sort of digs the water out the bowl what the hell is he doing im not worried just wanted to see what my fellow dogmen and woman thinks:confused: ]]> k-nine http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=173 My Baby is Sick. http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=172 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:01:02 GMT :no2: hi i have a 7 month old red nose american pit bull, he just got tested positive for parvo, and im really worried about him and he is at the vet... :no2: hi i have a 7 month old red nose american pit bull, he just got tested positive for parvo, and im really worried about him and he is at the vet undergoing treatment and i am wondering if anyone has had their pit over come parvo, if so how long did it take with the vet treatment for them to over come it? And do pit bulls over come it? I know they are strong dogs and do alot but this is a serious virus and im so scared he is not going to make it what should i do? ]]> ninaberryman http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=172 <![CDATA[MY PIT IS PREGO>>>>>>]]> http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=171 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:57:40 GMT MY PIT IS PREGNANT! I wasnt exspecting it,but what can you do now that it's done. I've done some reading and searching on it,but if anyone has any helpful hints i'd like that. I've never had a female dog. Never a pregnant one at that. The mother is a Razors edge bluenose reverse brindle and the father is a rednose alligator pit well, of course they both are pits. But, my one concern is--she is more of the sleek-smaller version kind of pit and my male is a short,but big headed-stocky dog...Now do you think that it will be hard for her to have these puppies if they could happen to have a big head? Does pits have problems giving birth to their puppies? I'm not sure when to know if there is a complication and need to rush her to the vet...Just a lil woorried....These are my kids ya know,lol I'm knew at this whole pitbull community and not sure how to do everything on here yet,but i will try to keep ya posted and put puppy pics up when they arrive...Should be around the last week of august or 1st week of september. Hit me back with just plain ol' good advice. Have a great day and ENJOY YOUR PITBULLS! ]]> mypitrox http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=171 Kaine http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=170 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:00:21 GMT My 6 month old male pitbull puppy weighs in at 55lbs...20 in at shoulder, and has a 19 in head...how big is he gonna get?...any input would be... My 6 month old male pitbull puppy weighs in at 55lbs...20 in at shoulder, and has a 19 in head...how big is he gonna get?...any input would be appreciated... ]]> kaine158 http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=170 Summary of Rohan online http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=169 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:54:49 GMT Rohan: Blood Feud is a rich and expansive persistent online world, set ofRohan crone (http://www.item4u.com/buy-Rohan/crone/Silva). The land is full... Rohan: Blood Feud is a rich and expansive persistent online world, set ofRohan crone. The land is full of quests to embark upon, from simple to glorious. enemies will be made and lost, spectacular battles will be fought, and an abund game features will keep players on the edge of their gaming seats. There are m the game that set it apart from more traditional MMORPGs, including:

REVENGE: Players who have been slain in-game by another player will have the opportunity to record them on their "Hit List" for future reference. Once resurrected, they will be able to teleport to their killers for a chance at revenge.so sometimes you need rohan power leveling

ASSASSIN CLASS: Assassin class - Dhans, one of six races in the game, are a unique and special breed. They can choose to become anonymous killers who prey on other players for experience. To others, they look just like another monster. They cannot party with others or join quests, nor can they be identified by their victims for revenge. Dhans are renegade assassins that generally operate alone, and will kill at every opportunity.

TOWNSHIP BATTLES: In-game groups formed - called 'guilds' - will have the opportunity to rule each town within Rohan. Furthermore, other guilds may wage civil war with the ruling guild, with the chance to gain control of their own. In addition to treasure & riches, the right to tax all commercial exchanges within the town for one week goes to the winner.In many times,guild need to buy rohan crone to support their team.

BUY & SELL SAFELY: There will be several ways in which players can buy rohan crone, sell, and trade Rohan items within the game, including a website specially designed for player-to-player transactions.

"We could not be more thrilled to be nearing the launch of Rohan: Blood Feud," said Jun Lee, CEO of YNK Interactive. "The game has greatly impressed us all, and we look forward to hearing the players' reaction when they see it in March. The fan community has already sprouted and is growing quickly, and we are listening."
YNK Interactive has also announced that there will be events and in-game Game Master visits throughout beta testing, the exact dates will be announced in the coming weeks. ]]> Alan1688 http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=169 The gold trade in age of conan http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=168 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:53:25 GMT blue_sun Says: Taking too much time in age of conan power leveling (http://www.item4u.com/buy-Age-of-Conan-US/all/Ajujo)? Not earning enough Age...
blue_sun Says:
Taking too much time in age of conan power leveling ? Not earning enough Age of Conan gold ? Having a bad day in PVP battles? Everything seems difficult and you are wondering how others are ahead of you. If you are looking for better approaches and strategies to play Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures,you must try to find a way to figure out.is there any way you can find a shortcut?

Not having enough gold can ruin your experience in Hyborian Kingdoms. AoC gold is not everything in this barbaric world but it makes life a lot easier with better gear, more consumables and guild recognition. in fact,if you have not enough gold when you needed urgently,you can not win your target in the game.perhaps ,the only way you can find is,buy these golds from the other players they sold gold in some marketplace such as Ige and item4u,and so on.we really know is not the best way to play,but,it totally solved my problems,at least,some killers in aoc said so.

on the other hand,Reaching level cap is an difficult target too. All you have to do is step-by-step . some guys who don't have plenty of time in the game wanna to improve their level in their offline time ,and then,the aoc power leveling is coming.nobody knows if it's a fair things to the other players.but the exchange for leveling will never disappear at all the internet games.it's getting a specail market now,what can we do in future? ]]> Alan1688 http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=168 Getting a new pit puppy http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=167 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:11:27 GMT how should i go about looking for another pit bull I have had Zues for three years and he is the baby of the house and he is good with other dogs out... how should i go about looking for another pit bull I have had Zues for three years and he is the baby of the house and he is good with other dogs out side of the house but when they come over he doesn't want them to play with his toys eat his food and I can't even think about playing with another dog he'll just push them out the way so what should i do? ]]> Benito_Zues http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=167 Blaze, My Sponsored Dog! http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=166 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:12:37 GMT Image: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/Blogdreamz/danburyanimalwelfaresociety2_blazeo.jpg I sponsored Blaze in honor of our dog King that...


I sponsored Blaze in honor of our dog King that recently passed away suddenly in March. King is the photo below.




Since his death I told myself that I wasn't going to get so depressed as I did with my other dog Katie. Katie, was a rescued dog from our local shelter that was abused. She gave us 3 wonderful years of her life. She passed away from cancer and for months I was so depressed.

You see, it seems that everyone that I care about dies of cancer in my family right down to my dog. My father had cancer and he had passed away and it took me years to cope with his death. Then, I found Katie, and she too was taken from me with cancer. Many of my family members have died of cancer.

I began slowly taking in animals. A passion that I have always had since my first pet. My father had told me that when I had my first place you can have your zoo.

Right now, I have 4 dogs. This week I was in the process of rescueing a Pit Bull in Virginia that was going to be put down. Then, all of a sudden his owner showed up. He was in jail he said and left the dog with some friends he thought he could trust with his dog. Well, that is the story he gave to the shelter and I question the shelter about it. Long story.

Since March, I have saved several dogs from being put down through donations and helped a few that needed much medical care. This in honor of King. He told me to help other Pit Bulls. ]]> Bullies2Love http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=166 Petco http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=164 Mon, 26 May 2008 21:56:53 GMT Hey everyone I just heard at a BBQ I was at that PETCO supports BSL :nono: Has anyone else heard that? If it's true I'll never step foot in another store!:no2: ]]> http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=164 Rocky is 9 weeks YEAH http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=163 Fri, 23 May 2008 14:02:21 GMT Today Rocky is 9 weeks:) Below is his best shot of the week. I try and take weekly pics and I also have lots of pics on myspace at... Today Rocky is 9 weeks:) Below is his best shot of the week. I try and take weekly pics and I also have lots of pics on myspace at myspace.com/celtickarma1966 . We are going to PetSmart today so I am going to get him weighted while there...

:(For some reason I can not post a pic to this blog....I will try and figure it out. You can check my profile for the pics for now.... ]]> CelticKarma http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=163 Wow we have blogs =) All about us http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=162 Fri, 23 May 2008 01:36:45 GMT Yeah! I was happy to see we have blogs here. So I thought I would start with a few things about me. My real name is Christy and hubby... Yeah! I was happy to see we have blogs here. So I thought I would start with a few things about me.

My real name is Christy and hubby (ShamanMagick) is Drew....We live in Greensboro NC and have for almost 7 years. I am 41 and he will be 39 this Sunday....Happy Birthday baby! Up until this past year we have had a house full of babies, our grandbabies lived with us for two year and then they all moved back to KY leaving Drew and I lonely, so we talked about getting a dog. We both have owned dogs before we met and he has owned APBT before and he suggested a APBT and I agreed that it would be a great dog for us.

I have lots and lots of time to spend with our new APBT because I have my shop in my home and we have a very large fenced in yard for Rocky to play in. We take him several times a day and love watching him play. We are still working on house training but for a puppy he is doing great, he uses a pad about 99% of the time to pee but most often he uses the back yard.

Our family all live out of state except for my mother so Rocky is our new son...lol I guess I will use my blogs to chart Rocky's growing progress, this should be fun.

He had his first Vet check the day after we got him and he was 100% healthy weighing in at 6 lbs 5 oz he has another in two weeks so it will be good to know if he has gained any weight. He had his first round of puppy shots and slept a lot the next couple days but now he is back to his silly puppy self.

We are feeding Baby Dog 30 but will be changing to something else more then likely Orijen Puppy food when the two bags I have are gone. I am still at odds over what is a good food to fed. So if anyone has suggestions please let me know. Price is not an issue when it comes to Rocky's health, after all our babies have no say in what we feed them and I want the best for him. Here is a link to the food I am thinking of changing too...http://www.championpetfoods.com/orij...uppyLarge.aspx
http://www.heartypet.com/orijen-puppy.p


Okay I guess that is all for now....Happy Blogging and Bright Blessings of Love and Light ]]> CelticKarma http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=162 Pit Bull lover! http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=160 Thu, 01 May 2008 23:05:05 GMT I was once Leary of the Pit Bull and the scary things that I heard about these dogs. I didn't even know what a Pit Bull looked like. My daughter had 2 Pit Bulls and she told me that they are big babies. I had conflict between what I heard and and what I felt to be true about the So called Pit Bull. In side of my heart, I believed that Pit Bulls no deferent than other breads. How they are depend on the owner and how they trained, care for and the love that they gave them. So I did my own research and that they are one of the most wonderful, intelligent, loving and loyal dogs. I have found that these poor dogs have been unfairly judged. They have been blamed for attacks on people and animals that were done by other dogs that looked kinda like Pit Bulls. It is amazing on how so many people make blind judgments on these dogs. I am here to learn as much as I can about the Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Terrier) as can, so I can educate my children and people to the truth about these amazing dogs. I don't have a Pit Bull at this time, but I cant wait for the day I can afford to have one of my own. I hope to rescue one. THE PIT BULL DESERVE I CHANCE! ]]> white2007 http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=160 How can i join a Show Contest with my American Pit http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=159 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:46:38 GMT hello to all, I want to get into dog shows for with my american pitbull. He is to gorgeous not to be seen and awarded for his beautiful coat and... hello to all,

I want to get into dog shows for with my american pitbull. He is to gorgeous not to be seen and awarded for his beautiful coat and superb figure and stance. If you have information on where i can go in GA or neighboring states to enter into some American Pit bull dog shows id appreciate it. Thanks!!! ]]> Maintain http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=159 hello everybody we r looking for friendly people http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=158 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:35:00 GMT hi this is laura and champ. we r new here and would like to make some friends with pit lovers. we r very frinedly and love to share info and... hi this is laura and champ. we r new here and would like to make some friends with pit lovers. we r very frinedly and love to share info and experiances. would love to find people to chat with also. so please feel free to send a message. i love to get suggestions on health care, homemade toys, all natural recipes for sensitive dogs.


ALSO: PER MY FIRST POST ABOUT MY QUESTION ON HAIR LOSS AND HIS HEALTH. CHAMP IS GOING TO MY VET TONIGHT SO WE CAN HAVE A CURRENT DIAGNOSIS. SO HE CAN GET ON THE RIGHT TRACK . :):cool: ]]> lauraloveschamp http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=158 My dog has issues http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=157 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:29:18 GMT Just curious if anyone has had this problem yet with their pit.

My husband's pit is around 7 years old. She just started chewing on all our doors when we aren't home. This is totally unlike her. We are wondering if she is having seperation anxiety, but why would she have it after all this time? Is this outburst due to her age? Or could it be that she hasn't been spayed yet? We are just looking for some other opinions as to why she seems to have lost her mind! ]]> tbechard77 http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=157 I Like Pitbulls http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=156 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:03:31 GMT I love pitbulls i own three of my own. I I would like to talk to people to learn more than i know about the pitbull so feel free to to talk... I love pitbulls i own three of my own. I

I would like to talk to people to learn more

than i know about the pitbull so feel free to

to talk to me! ]]> knoxman123 http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=156 bored http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=155 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:53:52 GMT :cool: Pit bull power :cool: Pit bull power ]]> BULL MAXIMUS http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=155 New Puppy http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=154 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:53:43 GMT HEY WHAT"S UP ...NEW WHITE PUP!!! ]]> BULL MAXIMUS http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=154 Dora http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=153 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:43:37 GMT I have been in dog rescue for over 3 years; goldens, help out w/others when I can. The pitty mix I have doesn't belong to anyone. A vet tech in the Minneapolis, MN area rescued her from her neighbor. Vetted her and tried to find a home for Dora while keeping her at her clinic. No luck. Via another friend I found out Dora needed a foster home til she could be adopted. Since I had always wanted to learn about the bully breed, I figured I'd help out. How difficult could it be to foster a year old bully mix? I have a 12 y/o male GR and 2 foster male GR's. Everyone gets along, my resident just ignores everyone:). Dora came and settled in, loves to play with the 1 y/o lab from next door and they play rough, but no fighting. Dora sleeps on the bed next me, always touching some part of me. She is sweet and loving. However, what she is now doing is pushing the other dogs away from me. She will get between them and me, if they are getting attention she will just push her way in. I have removed myself from her when she refused to let the other dogs near me. My brother's 2 y/o German Shepard is here for a week. All was fine until this afternoon when we were all outside in the fenced yard, including the lab from next door. Suddenly Dora didn't want Bruno, the GS, near me, if he tried to play with the lab, Lake, she went for Bruno. I stayed outside to see how things would work out. They kept the barking/growling/showing of teeth/warning one another and mixed it up, no mouth to body at first. Then neither of them would back off and I saw a spudge of blood on Dora and then a puncture on Bruno's nose. I took Bruno in and left Dora out to play with the other 2 dogs. SO, I really don't know what to do. I have been reading as much as I can about bullys, but I have no experience, I have been following instict and it's been ok til today when neither dog would back down. He is a very well trained/behaved dog and an only 'kid'. She is in a house with 3 males and rules the roost per se, though my resident, Jake, won't take anything off her. I had considered adopting her, but I don't feel comfortable with it now more than ever. The girl who rescued her does her vetting, I pay for her food, but we have no rescue behind us or help per se. She is on Petfinder, but only had one 'bite' and they disappeared as I won't adopt her out without a home visit, contract etc. So, a friend who is in dog rescue also, sent me this site and here I am:D and in need of HELP!!! I want what is best for Dora's all around well being, but she cannot continue to be 'protective' of me. I know I can't change the alpha part. Interestingly when I brought Dora in to eat, I had her on lead. Bruno was in the hall way and she walked right past him. I am beginning to wonder if having Lake here, her playmate, and Bruno letting him know where he stood with him, set her off. Sorry to ramble, but I really need help. Thanks ]]> Rebagirl http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=153 i hate pricks http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=152 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:30:37 GMT I am seriously so pissed off right now, I am about to cry. I can't focus on my schoolwork. Some fucking idiot has told me I am stupid and called me an idiot. In my class discussion, Vick has been brought up. I said something about dog fighting, and how the dogs are treated, and he told me I didn't know anything about it, and that Vick deserves a second chance. He said that Vick should not be treated as harshly as he apparently is in jail. He is treated just like all the other criminals. He called me an idiot because I said it was because of people like Vick that give these dogs a bad name. He said that pit bulls cannot be trained to be good like german shephards. He is such an ass. ]]> truckrazy http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=152 Thanks for all who tried...R.I.P. crazy http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=151 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:51:58 GMT While it saddens me to type this...The animal shelter had put crazy to sleep...There wasn't anything we or anyone could do..But i thank all who tried...Crazy was excited being let out of the kennel thinking she was coming home and was led to euthinization...She didn't deserve it...Only killed by owners negligence and being labeled as a viscious pet by what the media has done to help label them...She wasn't viscious at all...She was sitting inside watching the dogwarden get the boxer that jumped through the window and the dogwarden put the pole through the window and dragged her out and took her only because she didn't have a collar with dog tags on it...It's a sad shame...So, i am on board with any thing to do with helping pitbulls...I have to be the voice for "CRAZY". and all other pits in need...There is no sense for this...When people and agencys were willing to take this nice pitbull home and were denied while another dog at this same facility was labeled agressive (mixed breed dog) and i asked what they were going to do with it and they said they were going to rehabilitate it and set it up for adoption...Why can't they rehabilitate pitbulls if they are labeled aggressive just the same as the mixed breed dog? This is what breaks my heart---innocent dog dies due to being born a pitbull...May god be with crazy and let her rest in peace...thank you all---and even more so---thank you pitbull lovers....mypitrox ]]> mypitrox http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=151 Can Anyone Help A Dog? http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=150 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:49:43 GMT I am hoping someone-somehow can help...I am a pitbull lover just like everyone here and i had met a couple that had a female rednose pitbull and it... I am hoping someone-somehow can help...I am a pitbull lover just like everyone here and i had met a couple that had a female rednose pitbull and it was perfect for our dog to breed with...But, however the people took care of the dog known as crazy,but they don't have a lot of money or sorry to say brains either...Well, they ended up getting a boxer puppy now 9 months old and while the owners were out the puppy went through a glass window therefore crazy got out as well..The neighbors were worried the dogs were cut on glass and called the dog warden and they now have the dogs...Where i live in-around Newark, ohio you must carry insurance,but this pound does not adopt out pitbulls...Another county we talked with said they can,but they are just a--holes about pitbulls...So, they are going to kill her..This dog is the most friendliest dog i've ever met..She's got a white face and some paws with everything else red-brown like my dog--if you seen my pic...She's about 1 year old and not spayed...The owners won't comply and tell them it's their dog because they would have to go to court and show proof of insurance and they don't have the funds to do so..Can anyone help this dog? I didn't know if a rescue shelter would be able to get this dog out or not....I am even willing to adopt the dog from whoever gets it allready...Please someone this nice dog.....From one pitbull lover to another---mypitrox ]]> mypitrox http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=150 Meet Our Adoptable Dogs http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=149 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:34:43 GMT *To Meet Our Adoptable Dogs in Southern California* *Please visit our Upcoming Events (http://crittercrossingscorp.com/events.aspx) Page * Critter...
To Meet Our Adoptable Dogs in Southern California
Please visit our Upcoming Events Page


Critter Crossings is a 100% volunteer run rescue and we do not have a shelter location; therefore we do require an application prior to introduction our dogs (by appointment only).


Our NorCal dogs are introduced with approved applicants by appointment only.

www.crittercrossings.petfinder.com



Suggested donations are based on the size, breed, age, and temperament of each individual dog.
Adoption Fees range between $95 - $395 and are based upon breed (pure or mixed), age, health, socialization (i.e. good with dogs, cats and kids). Your donation is a tax deductible expense and it goes toward funding our rescue's efforts.

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Additional Requirements for our Pit Bull applicants:
Minimum age of 25
Homeowners only - the current landlord might approve but what about the NEXT landlord

Homeowners Liability Insurance with proof of allowed breeds

Home check including any HOAs, CC&Rs

Neighborhood check, drive around and see what other dogs live in the community

Mandatory attendance in obedience training (we offer a rebate with proof) this is usually only for puppies, not adults we're rehoming

Microchip in all Pit Bulls remaining in our rescue's name

Mandatory transitional consults, must call us daily until the dog is settled into the home
]]> AllBreedRescueCA http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=149 BullNannies - Our Therapy Dog Program http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=148 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:30:07 GMT Apply Now (http://crittercrossingscorp.com/adoptap.aspx) Our goal at Critter Crossings is to raise sound canine citizens; most of the dogs we rescue...
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Our goal at Critter Crossings is to raise sound canine citizens; most of the dogs we rescue come in after their socialization period has ended, but occasionally a litter of puppies find their lives at risk and that's where we come in. Ideally those puppies have their mother to assist in raising and socializing until at least seven weeks of age. We begin our socialization process at two weeks of age; the methods we use can be found in the Monks of New Skete as well as our personal experiences and input from our advisory trainers. Not every dog has the potential to become a therapy, assistive or companion animal, but when we discover one that does our goal is to match that dog up with an adult or child who has been prescribed a "Therapy Dog"; whether or not that dog becomes your assistive or companion animal would be the next step in YOUR adventure as these require specific training and certification. What we can and will do is assess each of our puppies to see who is sound in mind and body, has a serving, people pleasing attitude, rule out fearfulness and/or tendencies for aggression and offer up only our soundest in temperament.

If you are seeking a Therapy Dog for yourself or child, please contact me. I can discuss with you the other therapy dogs we have placed. We may have a dog currently in our care that we believe is a match for your needs or if you would like to apply now for the next puppy that suits your needs and prescription's purpose we will be happy to work with you.



Inspired by Saving Shelter Pets Puppy Promises program, Critter Crossings announces our BullNannies Program. Critter Crossings has always placed Therapy Dogs into homes with waived adoption donations (with a prescription from an M.D. or psychiatrist). In the four plus years I have fostered and rescued dogs, the Bully breeds are the ones I trust with my children the most.

So how do I combine my level of commitment to raising Autism Awareness and a breed of dog I have grown to admire, respect and adore?

By offering the placement of "The Nanny Dog" into homes where a therapy dog is required and/or desired...


My children have benefited greatly with the fostering and housing of over 400 dogs in the last four years. Within those 400 dogs, we have raised over 60+ Bully mixes to be outstanding canine citizens... we are seeking to share the experience and benefits of our kennel free socialization experience with other parents who want their child to have a best friend.


Why Pit Bulls?
For hundreds of years the Pit Bull dog has been bred to have a human friendly disposition and an overwhelming sense of need to please their owners. Dogs of all breeds have been mans assistants since the beginning of domestication and this is an area the Pit Bull has great opportunity to excel.

Pit Bulls are currently used and suitable for all types of service work including drug detection, emergency rescue, service and therapy work, military service, and much more. Because the Pit Bull puts its own interest second to that of its owners the chances of it achieving a task are greater than that of other breeds.

This is due to the Pit Bulls ease of training, focus on task, desire to please their owner, and don’t give up attitude.

Because the Pit Bull has such strength, intelligence, desire to please, and a don’t give up attitude it would make a good choice as a disabled assistant service dog to those who are facing issues of mobility. (excerpt from American Pit Bull Registry ( APBR )


Therapy dogs are not service or assistance dogs.
Therapy Dog refers to a dog trained to provide affection and comfort to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, mental institutions, schools and stressful situations such as disaster areas.

Therapy dogs come in all sizes and breeds. The most important aspect of a therapy dog is temperament. A good therapy dog must be friendly, patient, confident, at ease in all situations, and gentle. Therapy dogs must enjoy human contact and be content to be petted and handled, sometimes clumsily.

A therapy dog’s primary job is to allow unfamiliar people to make physical contact with him and to enjoy that contact. Children in particular enjoy hugging animals; adults usually enjoy simply petting the dog. The dog might need to be lifted onto, or climb onto, an invalid’s lap or bed and sit or lie comfortably there. Many dogs add to the visiting experience by performing small tricks for their audiences or by playing carefully structured games. ]]> AllBreedRescueCA http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=148 Pit Bull Surgery...HELP http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=147 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:45:55 GMT Hello Everyone. I just found out that my 4 month old baby girl Star has a rare disease called Right Aortic Arch Anomely. The vet said the surgery... Hello Everyone. I just found out that my 4 month old baby girl Star has a rare disease called Right Aortic Arch Anomely. The vet said the surgery cost around $6,000. Insurance won't cover this surgery becasue it is inherited so I am stuck with the bill. Right now Star throws up everytime she eats and it it only going to get worse. I am a single mother to a wonderful 9 years old son who adores Star just as much as I do and we are trying to raise money for this surgery.
If anyone has any ideas how I can raise this money please let me know.
Thank you so much!!
Tianna ]]> Tianna77 http://www.pitbull-chat.com/blog.php?b=147