August 19, 2015

Fostering. The Good. The Bad. The Ugly. We Tell All.

What’s it like being a dog foster? Isn’t it difficult to integrate new dogs into your home on an ongoing basis? Aren’t you scared it’s not going to work out? What...

August 17, 2015

Sammy the Rescued Wonder: From Torture to Triumph!

How Has Your Hero Changed Your Life?: From the day I brought him home Sammy has been my closest companion and my biggest supporter. Even on my worst days he is right there at my side with a big goofy grin on his face and an endless...

August 11, 2015

Phoenix: From Rags to Riches

How Has Your Hero Changed Your Life?: I have always known that dogs are the most resilient and loving creatures on earth, but the fact that she is still so loving regardless of everything she's been through amazes me. Her story has made me realize how deep...

August 11, 2015

Gracie

How Has Your Hero Changed Your Life?: Gracie has made me change my way of thinking for sure. People can be so cruel, hateful, and judgemental but not Gracie. After all she has been through she has every right to be mad at the world but she...

August 06, 2015

Pittie2020 July 2015 Winners

WOW! Another great month of entries (and smiles) for our #Pittie2020 contest! THANK YOU to all who participated and spread the word about our effort to “clear the vision” of pit bulls and...

July 30, 2015

How Diego Took Korea By Storm - by Sandra Vanta

You may remember our June #Pittie2020 winner for Most Creative, @TUFF_SAUSAGE (Diego). When we learned Diego lived in Korea, we were so impressed that we asked his mom,...

July 14, 2015

Dawn of the Daisy

How Has Your Hero Changed Your Life?: Being in the military, stress is always present. There are days when I get home and all I want to do is be in my own world. But Daisy doesn't allow me to be alone, she is always by my...

July 09, 2015

Pittie2020 June 2015 Winners

WOW! What a great month of entries into our #Pittie2020 contest! THANK YOU to all who participated and spread the word about our effort to “clear the vision” of pit bulls...

June 30, 2015

The Underdog Who Soared

How Has Your Hero Changed Your Life?: Bigby inspired me to start Project for Paws in 2012. I compose care packages for shelter dogs throughout the nation with handmade dog collars and donated treats and toys. Bigby represents the dogs that are still waiting for someone to...

June 25, 2015

Lady Bug (From Fighting Ring to Loved Princess)

How Has Your Hero Changed Your Life?: Lady Bug has brought me so much joy and happiness. I have never laughed so much. She lets me dress her up in the cutest outfits and together we are showing the world that pit bulls are lovable family pets....

June 11, 2015

Oscar de la Renta From Bait dog to Bed hog

How Has Your Hero Changed Your Life?: It was a rough road at first with lots of vet trips & meds to find out that he didn't have mange and that it was in fact allergies and it has been so relieving to see him no longer...

June 09, 2015

Teddy

How Has Your Hero Changed Your Life?: He and my others are so comforting, grounding and I love caring for them, its so rewarding to me knowing they are safe and happy. Please see this link on his rescue story from the streets. http://wkbn.com/2015/01/30/volunteers-help-save-wild-dogs/ ...

June 03, 2015

Gary Oldman AKA Garrison

How Has Your Hero Changed Your Life?: It's amazing to see how a dog who was tied up to a pole on the roof in the Bronx can be such a wonderful, loving, caring, sweet cuddlebug! He just wants to be near his "person" and can't help...

June 02, 2015

Pittie2020 May 2015 Winners

When we launched the #Pittie2020 initiative on May 1, we had no idea what incredible participation we would receive from pittie lovers everywhere! We had nearly 900 submissions in the first month of...

June 02, 2015

Jake the Dog

How Has Your Hero Changed Your Life?: There has been a lot of adjustment with Jake being an adult who wasn't trained well, but he has definitely taught us patience and perseverance, and we are so glad he is a part of our family. Tell Us...

June 02, 2015

Captain

How Has Your Hero Changed Your Life?: I have another dog who is my love. But Captain helped fill a sadness of losing my old girl, and helped me get through some rough times I had been having. He makes me laugh, both dogs do, but to...