Party with the Pits

I visited C.A.R.L. (Canine Adoption and Rescue League) today, who are hosting a “Party with the Pits” event this weekend (Oct 26-27 2012)

I was notified of the event by my favorite rescue, AFLAR (All For Love Animal Rescue) who board some of their rescues at C.A.R.L.

As I strolled around the shelter with AFLAR’s Kathleen, I looked at all the dogs there, waiting for someone to adopt them. These dogs are safe from euthanasia, but they need to be adopted now, or at least find a place in a foster home, so the valuable space they occupy can be used to save more dogs from the local high kill shelters where even more great dogs are on death row; their days being numbered.

Three dogs in particular caught my attention:

Princess

Princess, ready to play

Princess is about a year old. Friendly, energetic and a really affectionate dog. She would be great in a family setting, and just needs love and attention.

Shiva

Shiva, an really mellow and sweet Pit

A pretty brindle pit, about 2 years old. Very friendly, mellow and calm.

Finally, a dog that really grabbed at my heart.

Blew

Blew – a great senior pit gentleman

Blew is an older dog. He’s about 8, and Kathleen told me that he’d really never had a happy, secure home. He’s very friendly, but would be best in a home where he would be the only dog. He’s not dog aggressive, but wants his own space. He gazed at me with a little caution, but walked over to me, wagging his tail slowly. Once he decided I was a friend, he just leaned against me, wanting more petting and rubs. He’s just sad. He needs a home. He’d probably be happiest in a low activity home, with a couple of walks per day, and the ability to adopt a couch and spend his remaining years in comfort and being loved. What a great dog. Look at this guy’s face…

In search of a couch

October is Pit Bull Awareness Month. If you have the space in your home and your heart, please consider adopting one of these lovable, silly, loyal dogs.