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First the dogs, then their stories...

Below is three litters, all in different foster homes in the Upstate New York area. First I'll present the babies, then their stories. So, without further ado...


Aime (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Trixie's troupe when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / pointer / lab mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Astrid (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Upstate NY'ers when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / australian cattle dog mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Bernie (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: male (to be neutered) litter: Trixie's troupe when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / pointer / lab mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Charm (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Lucky's loves when pup can go home: July 7th breed: pit bull /basenji apply here


Clover (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: male (to be neutered) litter: Lucky's loves when pup can go home: July 7th breed: pit bull /basenji apply here


Elise (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Upstate NY'ers when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / australian cattle dog mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Emoo (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: male (to be neutered) litter: Trixie's troupe when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / pointer / lab mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Fortuna (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Lucky's loves when pup can go home: July 7th breed: pit bull /basenji apply here


Goldie (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Lucky's loves when pup can go home: July 7th breed: pit bull /basenji apply here


Kiri (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Trixie's troupe when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / pointer / lab mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Maurice (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: male (to be neutered) litter: Upstate NY'ers when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / australian cattle dog mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Star (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Lucky's loves when pup can go home: July 7th breed: pit bull /basenji apply here


Sythe (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Trixie's troupe when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / pointer / lab mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Theo (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: male (to be neutered) litter: Upstate NY'ers when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / australian cattle dog mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Zoe (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Upstate NY'ers when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / australian cattle dog mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.

And now, their stories...

Upstate NY'ers

These babies have been in rescue since their week of birth.

Their eyes are finally opened, and they are starting to eat on their own!

Here they are, at one week, sort of like guinea pigs --

-- not for long, I tell you!

While their mother will go back to her owners, they need great homes.

They are presently on a raw diet, and are eating 5-10 lbs. of food a day with their mom -- !!

Please, try and overlook their cuteness and instead look at these babes as 15 year commitments, deserving the care and love that any family member would receive!

Cowboy pups

The cowboy pups have been weelllll documented on SPBR.

Their page is here.

They are motherless children -- or should we say, they came to rescue motherless children.

Since their arrival, they have been mothered by their foster mom's rescued pit bull -- fantastic work, all!

Trixie's troupe

Trixie got herself in to a bind --

-- pregnant, that is -- !!

Here she is -- a rescue of Trudy's.

All was fine in Trixie's life, until Rex (now Brutus) came in -- !!

Here is Rex, whose SPBR page is here.

Trudy found Rex locked in a shed for 4 months and gladly took him in as a foster --

-- but neither he nor Trix were altered -- and that led to the inevitable -- babies -- :(

Well, we are getting Trix and Rex altered, and Trix is going back to Trudy's home, where she's loved very much.

Rex has found the perfect home, here -- !!

Here's Trixie, saying, "Oh mom -- what did I DO -- !!"

Bahah --

-- it'll only happen once, Trix -- !!

Here is her foster family, carefully selecting names for them --

-- note the SPBR Nalgene bottles -- !!

These babies are healthy, though there are 11.

We have the mom on milk supplements, and we are keeping a close eye on them to make sure they all get fed and fat.

Mortality rates for large litters is unfortunately high, and we're working hard to stop that -- !!

Here's Sweet-Pea --

-- who's as sweet as... you guessed it --

-- a little pea -- :D

Here she is again in her vogue pose -- !!

And this household LOVES its animals, we tell you --

-- here's the parrot fish --

-- and dove.

These animals may be up for adoption shortly, too --

--- but first, we're focusing on the pups -- !!

Here's Trixie with her Dad, who loves her very much --

-- a love which she recipocates.

So, there we go --

-- everyone will be spayed and neutered before placement, and if you're a really really great prospect, please fill out an adoption application here.

THANK YOU all for all your hard work -- you're making a difference in these lives!

Lucky's loves

Well, Lucky was out of luck -- almost.

She was at a shelter with 8 puppies, and they had reached their "put down day" -- :(

SPBR couldn't find a foster for these pups, but at the last minute, Tony agreed, and we called the shelter as they literally had the babies on the table --

Thereafter, momma's name was Lucky (she doesn't know it yet!), and her babies are named after her.

She is 30 pounds maximum, Ms. Lucky, and is part pit bull / basenji mix.

She is a fine, sweet temperament and she needs a home, too!

Things I like in an application:

- Applicants who join our pit bull forum, at www.pbsmiles.com. There, you'll find a small army of pit bull lovers -- 2,950 at the present -- !! For you, the adopter, you can learn about canine diet, pit bull temperaments, multi-dog households, and you can meet a nice group of people. For us, the rescuers, we can see your baby as they grow with you, hearing your stories about them and seeing pictures you post of them in their news lives -- win-win, right??!!
PLEASE DON'T IGNORE THIS PRE-REQUISITE -- it means a lot to us here -- !!

- Adult adopters, ready to be adults. People aware of the responsibility of a puppy, and aware this puppy will become an a medium-sized dog, with its own temperament and personality. Adult adopters who are ready for a 15 year commitment. This puppy does not have a depreciating "useful life" that is over when it becomes an adult -- instead, this dog's whole life is useful -- !!

- Owners who are aware of and who respect the pit bull temperament. This means people who know you can't "love" dog aggression out of their dogs -- instead, owners who are RESPONSIBLE with their pups -- crating them when unattended, supervising them with children, never leaving them outside unattended, and those who are ready for licks and lovin' in return! For more on dog aggression, click here.

- Adopters who treat their newest addition like a member of the family, realizing that this isn't a "dog in the box" and that its little life must be encouraged to go the right path and that obedience, socialization and training will get her there -- !!

- Financial commitment. Adopters willing to spend money on their new investment, including premium foods (like Candidae, Wellness, Nutro or raw food), plus adopters who will invest in pet insurance or a "dog fund", lest vetting be required, which may get expensive.

The adoption fee is $295 per dog. This is reasonable, considering the premium services that each pup gets. Each dog, before placement, is examined by a licensed veterinarian, spayed or neutered, wormed with premium wormer, given vaccinations on a regular basis (not just a one-shot deal), microchipped with a premium Home Again chip (made by Schering -Plough), fed premium raw food (not 'Ol Roy, or some other filler-laden junk) and has spent it's puppy fosterhood in a wonderful, attentive, CLEAN environment. There are 4-5 homes fostering these babies, and that is a LOT of logistics, driving, CARE, etc. -- but it's entirely worth it! Also, each puppy is accompanied by a personal home visit to YOUR home at placement, to ensure they're going to have the life of a king or queen -- !! If the home visit doesn't pass, puppy doesn't stay. This isn't some parking-lot-of-a-pet-store adoption scheme, instead, it's the highest-quality service I can provide for these young souls, as they journey off in to their lives. Note, too, we have had a recent increase in adoption fees, due to increased veterinary surgery rates.

- Smart and informed adopters, who research this breed and who realize that these pups are not for everyone. Pit bull temperament can be Googled, and a great start can be found here.

Things I shy away from in an application:

- Youth -- sorry kids -- this is a living being, not an iPod!! Young peoples' lives change a lot, and the first thing to get dumped is usually the dog, whether it be on their parents, a friend, etc., who are oftentimes ill-equipped and disinterested in this four-legged life -- then, the dumping or neglect begins.

- Renters. I get calls all the time saying, "Please take my dog -- I moved in to an apartment that doesn't allow them." Ummm -- did you fall asleep in an apartment that allowed them, and then wake up at a new address, in an apartment that doesn't allow them? This isn't magic here -- it's responsibility, and dogs come first. Please don't lie on the application, either -- this will show up in the home-visit -- !!

- Multi-dog households. While I love having many pit bulls, quite a few people aren't ready for the commitment and responsibility it takes to sometimes crate their dogs, rotate them out of the crates and generally own them responsibly. When that happens, I get calls saying, "I have to get rid of one of my dogs ASAP." I can never understand why these people think their lack of planning is all of the sudden my emergency.

- Busy households. Sure, puppies are cute, and they're cuddly, and after they're bathed, they smell nice. But when they grow up in to dogs, and the busy household moves on to their new obsession, the dog, now needing obedience, love and affection, is dumped in the suburban sense. The dog may even live "out on the porch" -- people mention that to me like it's acceptable -- dogs are social beings, and will not flourish in situations of neglect!

- People that call me sounding like gangsters. It happens a lot -- and they never want a spayed or neutered dog. Sorry folks -- this is rescue, not a puppy mill, nor the "syndicate". Also, please don't bother me with requests for "papers" -- last time I checked, no people I knew had "papers", and that didn't make them any less a "person" -- !!

Interested? Then fill out an application above!

ADOPTEDS!


Adelaide (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Upstate NY'ers when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / australian cattle dog mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Bleu (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Trixie's troupe when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / pointer / lab mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Cheyenne (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Cowboy pups when pup can go home: May 31st breed: pit bull / labrador retriever mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.

Clyde (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right) gender: male (to be neutered) litter: Cowboy pups when pup can go home: May 31st breed: pit bull / labrador retriever mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Copper (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right) gender: male (to be neutered) litter: Cowboy pups when pup can go home: May 31st breed: pit bull / labrador retriever mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Henri (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: male (to be neutered) litter: Upstate NY'ers when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / australian cattle dog mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Hope (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Lucky's loves when pup can go home: July 7th breed: pit bull /basenji apply here


Jesse (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right) gender: male (to be neutered) litter: Cowboy pups when pup can go home: May 31st breed: pit bull / labrador retriever mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Kira (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: male (to be neutered) litter: Trixie's troupe when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / pointer / lab mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Lotto (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: male (to be neutered) litter: Lucky's loves when pup can go home: July 7th breed: pit bull /basenji apply here


Luc (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: male (to be neutered) litter: Upstate NY'ers when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / australian cattle dog mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Moon (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Trixie's troupe when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / pointer / lab mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Quinn (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Cowboy pups when pup can go home: May 31st breed: pit bull / labrador retriever mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Remi (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: male (to be neutered) litter: Upstate NY'ers when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / australian cattle dog mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Sora (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Trixie's troupe when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / pointer / lab mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Sweet-pea (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Trixie's troupe when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / pointer / lab mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.


Xera (June 2nd, 2008 photos to right and above) gender: female (to be spayed) litter: Trixie's troupe when pup can go home: June 28th breed: pit bull / pointer / lab mix apply here
May 20th, 2008 photos to right.

And finally, Rosie --

-- who Al adopted.

Rosie was a bit lanky, a bit adolescent --

-- but she loved Al with all she had, and he gave that love right back.

These pictures of these deserving families show the greatness that rescue can be.

Thank you everyone for fulfilling that dream we had at SPBR to take these pups when they were at death's door, and to give them lives that we envy.