As I've said before, we are constantly struggling with the question "what makes a good home".  We have to ask ourselves this everytime we review a new application for one of our dogs.  If we put restrictions and guidelines on new homes, we could very well pass up a loving home for a dog. 

Recently, we've had dogs adopted into homes with other dogs, kids and big, fenced backyards.  We've had a pup adopted into a condo with only a balcony.  Is either one better than the other?  No.  The homes are providing everything the dogs need to thrive, love being top of the list. 

When you see a rescue dog living out it's life in a new home, you can't help but get a wave of happiness.  To imagine where these dogs come from...the strays, the shelter dogs, the neglect cases, the dogs nearly put to sleep due to lack of room.  To then see them living a life full of adventure, exercise and love, you know that you've helped enrich that life and change the odds. 

I've read that 1 in 600 pit bulls will end up in a good home.  The rest will die from neglect, fighting, abuse, starvation or be put to sleep in a shelter.  If you take the time to visit over-crowded shelters you won't dispute this estimate. 

Recently, we placed a dog in a home.  Emily was brought from the shelter into the Respect-A-Bull program and found a home living with another dog and horses.  When you see Emily's photos of life in the new home, you see a content, happy dog who is managed to be the 1 out of 600 pit bulls.  She is a statistic, but a good one.  She followed fate through the hoops until she landed here, and she's won the pit bull lottery! 

Congratulations to Emily and her family.  Thank you for updating us on her life with you, it makes our hearts swell and gives us a reminder of why we do what we do!