Well, all I can say is, Brock is blessed -- in my most endearing West Virginian accent. I was first informed of Brock through Terry, who I worked with in the past on Southern transports. Terry knew of Brock's family in West Virginia and that they needed to surrender Brock because of a new baby in the family and too much commotion for a small house.

Little Brock had all the strikes against him -- he was a pit bull, adult, male, in a high-fighting area saturated with pit bulls already, and he was black. Black and brindle dogs are the least adopted out.

BUT, little Brock had some things GOING for him -- he is a sweet-heart, and he likes cats -- GOOD BOY BROCK!!

Next enter Dana, a hair-dresser in Stratford. Dana emailed me and basically said, "I've looked at hundreds of dogs on PetFinder, and Brock is for me." Dana has two cats, and that was the dealer-closer for Dana.

I then drove to meet Brock's parents half-way, in Hershey, PA. His momma cried giving him up, and asked to be in future contact with little Brock. Then, Dana and his sister came and visited Brock. One word for them -- WONDERFUL -- they grew up volunteering at the local shelter, so Dana knows his dogs. He played with Brock, but was also always asserting his alpha-ness, making Brock earn praise, petting and treats -- exactly what a newly re-homed adult pit bull needs, structure and discipline.

Nowadays, Brock is doing great with Dana, carefully integrating with his cats and living the life he deserves. I have a new hair-cutter (thankfully!) and Dana even adopted Brock's middle name with him -- Lee -- so, that's Brock Lee to you and me -- ;)