Meet some very special dogs who are now living the life they always deserved!

Ohio is the only state in the country with breed specifications in dangerous/vicious dog law, and unfortunately, this means that very few opportunities exist for placement for Pit Bulls.  All “Pit Bull type” dogs are deemed to be vicious regardless of their age, temperament, health, training, spay/neuter status, etc.  In other words, for the State of Ohio, all pit bulls are vicious even if they are certified therapy dogs living in nursing homes. 

The Capital Area Humane Society works to rehome outstanding pit bull citizens through our Bully Breed program.  Meet a few of our graduates!

Dora:  Dora found her way to the Capital Area Humane Society in late 2007 when Humane Agents picked her up as an abandoned dog.  Dora’s full story was later learned.  Sadly, Dora had not been intentionally abandoned, but orphaned after her owner lost their life in a car accident.  Our sweet and snuggly Dora patiently waited for her perfect home until the summer of 2008.  The wait was certainly worthwhile!  Evie, Jerry and their 3.5 year old daughter, Madison, had lost their beloved female pit bull of 6 years to medical complications and the remaining dog was lonely.  Dora’s photo on the CAHS site grabbed the family’s attention right away as she was almost a mirror image of their beloved Willow, whom they had to let go a few short months before.  Dora and her family celebrated their one-year anniversary together just a few months ago.  Her family tells us that Dora’s favorite thing to do is to curl up on the couch with the family.  Welcome home Dora!    

Princess:  Princess was a wee pup when she came to the Capital Area Humane Society in January of 2008.  Humane Agents found a helpless 3-month old Princess living with a convicted animal abuser whose probation strictly prohibited living with companion animals for 5 years.  Fast forward to a few months later, Princess entered foster care and didn’t have to go back to her unsafe “home.”  She attended adoption events and wagged her entire body to greet new friends, but like so many of our Bully adoptables, a furever home takes time to find.  Close to 12 months after being rescued as a baby, a nearly full grown Princess catches the eye of a young couple at Christmas time.  Sunny and Jeremy shared their home with a 7-year old pit bull named Butkus and felt that it was the right time to add to their brood.  Princess now has a beautiful, large fenced in back yard to revel in, Butkus has a built-in playmate to keep him young, and Sunny & Jeremy now have two furry children to share their home with.  Her Highness has left the shelter! 

Batman:  In the early spring of 2008, Humane Agent Jen Kulina beat on the door of an old garage to determine if there really was an abandoned dog inside. No barking, no noise—nothin’.  After finding a way into the dark, old shed, all Agent Kulina could hear was a consistent Thwack-thwack-thwack… and then she saw him!  Batty peered up at her with his big brown eyes, his even bigger head and his tail wagging a friendly “Hello.”  Talk about a steady dog!  Someone loved this dog dearly at some point and happily Batman was once again going to find a loving home, though one that could commit to him for the rest of his life.  Enter Phil, Lydia and their young family (children ages 3 years, 1 year and 4 months).  They simply needed a dog that would be dependable with their kids and boy was Batman the dog for the job.  Now Batman gets to enjoy being a true family dog with a few added perks here and there (read: stolen apple pies from the counter!).  Go nanny dog, go!    

Daisy:  Summertime is a tough time for outdoor dogs.  This couldn’t be truer in Daisy’s case.  When Humane Agents  found Daisy, the chain she was attached to was hopelessly tangled barley giving her room to move her head let alone eat, drink or escape the broiling sun!  Arriving at the shelter in late summer of 2008, Daisy quickly cast a spell on everyone around her and she was soon the shelter favorite.  Staff and volunteers alike couldn’t pass her kennel door without sweetly telling her how cute she was or helping add to her now full waistline with treats.  She ate it all up—and even smiled to show her delight!  After a short stint in foster care, Daisy charmed Allie and her boyfriend Tony.  Daisy joined the household of two humans as well as the resident pets (a 13 year-old cat, a chinchilla and a few fish).  It took some time for Sheila the cat to get used to the newest silly canine addition, but in time everyone adjusted.  Daisy is now a well-loved family member and has sprinkled her magic on Allie’s mom.  Daisy’s “grandma” makes sure that when Allie comes to visit her favorite grand-dog is coming as well!  Keep smiling, Daisy!              

Thank you to Amanda Spires for compiling our bully stories!

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