10-Year Old Pit Bull Saves Family from House Fire
It’s not uncommon for news reports to headline ‘Pit Bull Attack,’ but it’s not as common to see that a Pit Bull saves a family. It’s not that it doesn’t happen, and it’s not that it’s rare to happen. It’s that it’s not good news. But, KOCO.com reports in Wellston, Oklahoma, Baby, a 10-year old Pit Bull, helped save her family from their burning home. They were sleeping when the fire began to engulf their [...]
Pit Bull Saves Baby
While at home alone with her three month old baby, Nayeli Garzon-Jimenez experienced one of the scariest thing a mother could- an attempted kidnapping. On Tuesday, November 20, 2012, Garzon-Jimenez was in her home in Indianapolis when a man and woman broke into the home. Garzon-Jimenez was on the phone with her husband, who was at work at the time, when someone stuck their hand in the door, and said, “Give me the money or [...]
Fiona Apple Cancels Her Tour For her Pit Bull
There are many celebrities who have Pit Bulls, but not many have canceled a tour for their dog. Fiona Apple announced that she is postponing her upcoming South American tour to care for her Pit Bull- Janet. Apple found Janet as a puppy in Echo Park in Los Angeles. She had a a rope around her neck and bites on her ear and face, indicating the puppy was more than likely used by dog fighters. [...]
Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots Pit Bull
On Monday, September 24, 2012, a second Starke County deputy shoots a second dog. The first dog was a 10-month old Boxer, and this second dog was a one-year old Pit Bull. Boz was a beloved family pet. He slept in his owner’s bed, ate dinner with him, and loved him like one of his children. While in his home, Jay Dollahan and Boz heard a loud, “Hey.” Boz ran out of the house and [...]
Diamond 15-month Pit Bull Saves Owner in Fire
Diamond, a 15 month Pit Bull, was given the 2011 National Hero Dog award by the SPCA in Los Angeles, California. She showed the true side of the breed. When The Steen family apartment was on fire October 2010, Diamond laid on top of Sierra, the oldest daughter, protecting her and shielding her from the fire until fire firefighters were able to rescue her. Diamond sustained burns on her body in order to protect Sierra. [...]
