tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post7060743612648838722..comments2024-02-28T23:27:13.346-08:00Comments on BAD RAP Blog: a call for good newsTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17654993049959218916noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-91078337171791775872010-08-09T12:39:30.144-07:002010-08-09T12:39:30.144-07:00Beautiful Donna, agreed it is much needed. Just s...Beautiful Donna, agreed it is much needed. Just seems every time the breed and its advocates start to make major strides, something comes along to remind us we still have a long way to go. ={ Guess we gotta accentuate the positive and keep on going...Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734245100938410152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-27518197908841426252010-08-07T14:05:28.281-07:002010-08-07T14:05:28.281-07:00What a wonderful idea. Goodness knows there is alw...What a wonderful idea. Goodness knows there is always bad press and worse opinions out there, and sticking up for the breed (even when you're just trying to take your dog for a walk, etc) can take it of anyone some days. <br />I agree with you, Donna, that, most often, concentrating on one dog or situation at a time can make the most difference, and usually also leads to lots of outside involvement. Huge problems always seem too big to even attempt to tackle, and people get discouraged. But the saving of one life, and then another, makes people feel like they are making a differene - and they are.<br />I know the world would be a much sadder place if it didn't have my two pittie babies - one a cruelty rescue, and one a hurricane Ike survivor - in it.Annie's Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-79931647893040751802010-08-05T16:20:59.339-07:002010-08-05T16:20:59.339-07:00Trisha - I got teary-eyed reading your note, lovel...Trisha - I got teary-eyed reading your note, lovely! =)<br /><br />Donna - your site often contains my bit of good news, thank you for that. Sending you the biggest, wiggliest, silliest pitty hug imaginable! <br /><br />PS: We (Rescuzilla) have had an incredibly crap 10 days as well...here's to hoping it's just that time of year!Susan Cava Ruimyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14458237212824464963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-38994564039461643502010-08-05T13:05:16.908-07:002010-08-05T13:05:16.908-07:00Thank you Leslie. You have a way of creating the v...Thank you Leslie. You have a way of creating the very best news for the dogs.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-2837050604666853582010-08-05T12:54:51.289-07:002010-08-05T12:54:51.289-07:00Every Wed and Sat nite I teach a class with teens ...Every Wed and Sat nite I teach a class with teens and older volunteers to work with the shelter pitbulls to help them find good homes. We train and then go on a group walk together. As I looked down the street that we were walking my eyes filled up with tears. There were close to 30 people there. I explained to the lady that I was walking with how emotional I felt seeing that many people there in support of my breed. Well, I got smacked down pretty quick when she informed me that they aren't MY breed, they are OUR breed. Made me even more teary eyed.leslie-ukiahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-3570851331309356562010-08-05T06:23:22.170-07:002010-08-05T06:23:22.170-07:00My deaf pit girl just passed her eval to begin the...My deaf pit girl just passed her eval to begin therapy training. (I wrote you an email awhile back about her visit with my husband's dying grandfather - though I'm sure you get so many emails you don't remember!) If all goes well, we'll be certified by the end of the month.Piphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014633246662461021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-90873899264888627782010-08-05T04:57:02.093-07:002010-08-05T04:57:02.093-07:00Thanks Trisha. Sorry to be so obscure about the sh...Thanks Trisha. Sorry to be so obscure about the shelter. Berkeley (where pit ed classes are held) is not in the cross hairs, but my city shelter is. Yep - a little concerned, for sure.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-42182425589320051852010-08-04T23:53:21.852-07:002010-08-04T23:53:21.852-07:00I saved my dogs life by taking her off the streets...I saved my dogs life by taking her off the streets when she was 22 lbs (should of been 38) in return my dog saved my life by biting the man who broke into my house and tried to kill me. <br /><br />To return my gratitude I have found myself a personal trainer who will teach her (the dog who is the love of my life) that mommy now carries mace and she'll never have to do that again.<br /><br />you may not find this story in the news but if you search kayaking dog... you might find an awesome picture of her riding the rapids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-65530021417214517282010-08-04T22:50:21.894-07:002010-08-04T22:50:21.894-07:00Thanks for the good vibes. Look forward to the wee...Thanks for the good vibes. Look forward to the weekly lift. But a little concerned about the local shelter issue. I hope they'll still be working with you to get shelter dogs into class and into good homes...Trishanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-91947884870900136762010-08-04T16:09:39.173-07:002010-08-04T16:09:39.173-07:00Absolutely thrilled that you've decided to dev...Absolutely thrilled that you've decided to devote one day a week to lifting our spirits. Sometimes, rescue work just plain sucks, and I'm grateful for anything that keeps me positive.Meganhttp://fiercejoy.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-30657981867764961612010-08-04T15:59:36.439-07:002010-08-04T15:59:36.439-07:00I'm sorry it's been one of those painful s...I'm sorry it's been one of those painful stretches, but thanks so much for sharing all the good news people sent on FB. Love the good news Wednesdays idea!JJS & Gillyhttp://dogumentaries.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-75462177568924941992010-08-04T15:29:12.489-07:002010-08-04T15:29:12.489-07:00Dog bless you, D! Love that photo, too -- Phatman,...Dog bless you, D! Love that photo, too -- Phatman, right?Sally's Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-6871883388545056192010-08-04T15:11:08.576-07:002010-08-04T15:11:08.576-07:00we are looking forward to reading the newest tidbi...we are looking forward to reading the newest tidbits of pitty happiness. Thanks for everything you do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-90269149349375303202010-08-04T14:06:51.189-07:002010-08-04T14:06:51.189-07:00Well that choked me up a little! I'm gonna go...Well that choked me up a little! I'm gonna go kiss my big red bulldawg now :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-88096084062015068532010-08-04T14:03:38.910-07:002010-08-04T14:03:38.910-07:00I love the way the headlines have morphed from
Ch...I love the way the headlines have morphed from<br /><br />Chihuahua Mix Attacked By Coyote, Saved By Pit Bulls<br /><br />to<br /><br />Pit Bulls save Chihuahua from coyote attack <br /><br />Good News Hump day is an excellent idea. I know there are times I get very discouraged,<br />and take a break from the shelter, but then I miss the doggies and drag myself in.<br /><br />I was so pleased to see they have extended the America's Dog promotion through <br />Labor Day. We are adopting out a lot of pits!<br /><br />And the laws are changing, slowly but surely, to require shelters to work with rescue groups.<br />Did you see what Delaware has done?Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304293013670093540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-75836246424745129682010-08-04T13:45:47.031-07:002010-08-04T13:45:47.031-07:00Well here`s another good news story.
http://www.el...Well here`s another good news story.<br />http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_15654880<br /><br />And you can help JoJo and the Rescue by voting.J.M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-52448529683213537882010-08-04T13:41:29.475-07:002010-08-04T13:41:29.475-07:00I love my pit bull she is my baby girl she will 5 ...I love my pit bull she is my baby girl she will 5 years old and she is from our local Humane League and we got her when she was 6 months old. I would not trade her in for anything!!! She loves everyone and loves to give kisses. Oh did I forget to tell she is deaf and that only makes you want to love her more!!! anyone who says Pit bulls are mean needs to spend sometime at my house and sleep under the covers with my bed hog of a dog!!!!!Sherri Yohnnoreply@blogger.com