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Post by pistis on Oct 24, 2009 22:57:31 GMT -5
Man, I am still searching for where I got that from. I think it was the "v" in Chevy, the "double l" in bull, and I must've just read the "m" in Mexican upside down altogether as a "w". Yes ladies and gentlemen, this is my A-game! Don't worry, I'll be here whenever you need me! Thank you, thank you... Yeah, I'm going to bed now.
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Post by erpitrescue on Oct 25, 2009 10:41:24 GMT -5
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Post by pistis on Oct 25, 2009 18:39:15 GMT -5
Son of a.... Lie to me woman!!!!
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 26, 2009 15:13:31 GMT -5
ROFLMAO!!!!! ;D
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Post by RealPitBull on Oct 26, 2009 15:15:25 GMT -5
So any updates on Pit Bull Awareness Day events? Our luncheon on Saturday was a great time. Our party knocked back quite a few margaritas......all in celebration of Pit Bulls, of course ;D
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Post by DiamondTiger on Nov 1, 2009 5:52:51 GMT -5
Oy! Finally our hustle and bustle is over (for now) and I can sit down and think about what's gone on over the past week. Our event was a lot of fun! We had some really great dogs show up to say hello and I do believe a couple of minds were opened to the breed during our event after some folks met Piper. One guy in particular that I remember came walking up with his little Chi and he stood back quite a few feet from Piper at first. He told me that he didn't think it was the breed that was bad and he knew it was some of the owners, but he still didn't trust a pit he doesn't know because of all the stories. I told him he could pet Piper if he wanted and that she would really enjoy the attention and give him all kinds of kisses if he let her, etc. He said okay, and that she did look sweet but was still a little scary... but he knelt down to pet her and was in awe over how sweet and gentle she was. She stood there like a lady while he pet her, completely ignoring his Chi that was wondering around aimlessly at the end of its leash. Then the guy said to me... "I could have walked right up to her without saying a word to you first and she would have been this way wouldn't she?" I chuckled and said "Yes sir." and he said... "Well maybe I could trust a pit I don't know huh?" and I said, "Yes sir." and went on to explain about body language and it being a good idea to learn to understand what ANY dog, strange or familiar, is trying to tell us before we just walk up and pet them and that by learning to communicate with our dogs, we grow a stronger bond with them as they learn to trust more in us to be their leader. Longer story short, he left with a renewed confidence in Pit Bulls and was happy to meet one that was so polite and well behaved towards a total stranger. He was also open to learning more about his own dog and her behaviors after that too. What never ceases to amaze me and make me so proud of our dogs tho, is that with all the commotion coming from the sea of people and other animals... our dogs are the quietest and most laid back of the bunch. They sit as people approach or they greet with wagging tails and big "bully grins" and they watch as other breeds get tired and snarky and start scraps with other dogs. Aside from the strong gusts of wind that threatened to blow our canopy, materials and US away... PBAD was a lot of fun and a great success! ;D Incidentally, we had another event yesterday that Phoebe attended with her canine companion and foster brother, Edison. (She feeds off of his confidence and is more able to relax with him by her side.) She was much more relaxed but we also gave her "chill out time" in the crate when she started to show some stress. One lady walked over to see Goldie, one of our girls who was adopted by an amazing couple who volunteer for their local shelter and the host of the event (she hung out with us all day while they stayed busy with other tables and tasks and oh boy were we pleased as punch to have her with us! ;D). Anyway, the woman loved on Goldie and we talked about Phoebe and why she was in the crate. The woman paid us the biggest compliment in saying that she really appreciated our respect for our dogs and she wished more people (other rescues especially) who attended events like this (community rescue events) would be so mindful and attentive to the dogs they bring and allow them the space we give our dogs to take a break and get away from it all. It was nice to hear that... and to know that someone else actually gets it and understands that we don't keep them crated because they're mean... but because we want to make events a positive experience and let our dogs relax when they need a break.
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