Just One Dog

this video reminds me of what a lot of you did to help me help Oliver. It's a very merry Christmas for "Just one Dog".

I rescued a human today

An animal’s perspective on animal rescue -

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by Janine Allen

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.

I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn’t be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn’t want her to know that I hadn’t been walked today. Sometimes the overworked shelter keepers get too busy and I didn’t want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn’t feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone’s life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.

I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven’t walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one. I rescued a human today.

Oliver in Utah!!

check out this link that takes you to the blog of the new foster dad in Utah. great write up about pit bulls too.

Oliver update

Mini Mitts

now that Oliver is safe and sound in his new home, I thought i better post something that had to do with knitting for a change. i mean the blogs is called pugsnknits after all. So my beautiful and wonderful 3 year old nephew tried on some adult fingerless mitts i had and exclaimed "I want some!" Well i can't deny him that so i just made up a simple little pattern for little hands. you can find them on ravelry here.


Mini Mitts

Yarn: Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran colorway 119 black (leftover from grandpa's sweater)
needles: size 4 (magic loop or you can double points as well)
gauge: i have no idea as i already gave them to him but will ask for them back later :)



CO 20 sts, join for working in the round. (K2,P2) an inch.

next round: knit all rows (stockinette stitch) for as long as you want it before the thumb. (mine was 3 inches from CO edge)

1st round: K1,M1,pm,knit to 1 st before end of round,pm,M1,K1.

2nd round: knit

repeat these last 2 rounds a total of 4X (or until you have a total of 28 sts.

then repeat round 1 one more time. (30sts)

next round: knit all sts until you get to the 2nd marker, remove marker, BO 4 sts

next round: BO 4 sts, remove marker, K2,P2 to end of round.

next round: continue in K2,P2 rib (joining back in the round) for one more inch.

bind off loosely. weave in ends. all done!

you can increase the number of sts or needle size to adjust to age. cooper is 3 and has fairly small hands. i would increase by and even number of sts.

enjoy!

Oliver on the road to Utah

a few pics of our long journey to Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Oliver was the best boy in the world in the back of my scion. My dad and I met foster dad half way as he lives in Utah. I will let you know when he will be blogging about Oliver and send any pics that he sends my way. Oliver...I miss you.

pug 'n pitts

just a quick video of Oliver coming in the house loose for the first time with the pugs. I was supervising them but i tested the waters earlier and it was such a success. he has come so far. I thought he had aggression issues but with trust he has learned that not everyone or thing wants to hurt him. here is a fun video of the romp around the house. tomorrow we are off to Utah!! I'll let you know about the persons blog who is taking him later. lets just say that God was watching out for this Pit and had a special place picked out just for him. you know who you are foster dad. ;)

Oliver: healthy & happy!

well Mr Oliver the pit is doing so great! i came back from vacation to find him looking even better than when i left him. while i was gone, he had a behavior evaluation from a pit bull specialist and passed with flying colors. I'm not ready to mix him with my pugs but that is a great sign for getting him adopted. A kind person (who knows what they are doing) is going to foster him, train him and get him ready for adoption. Oliver will be going to Utah Nov 21st. I'm actually driving half way to meet the trainer/foster dad. I was also going to ask if anyone could donate a little to help me with transport. (donations can be sent to my paypal account: sisteramy@hotmail.com) I feel so blessed by all the angels that have helped Oliver so far on his journey. I never thought it possible that there are so many people out there that cared for the broken and wounded ones. especially the ones that are labeled "bully breed" and dangerous to society. I have also run into a lot of opposition from ignorant. well mostly from people who just don't know any better than to "freak out" when i tell them i am helping a pit bull. their first reaction is "oh Amy, I hope you didn't go up to him!?" or "oh Amy, you have to put him down so he wont hurt anyone". although i have had more positive reactions than negative, it's frustrating how the media has portrayed the great AMERICAN pit bull. our hero during WWII, our mascot (Petey) for the "little rascals" and in days gone by they were called "Nanny dogs" as they took care of our children so well. I hate what heartless, ignorant, selfish and cruel people have done to this breed. Pits are loyal, faithful and loving. I'm so glad to have been a part of at least helping one. being in rescue, i want to "save them all" but knowing that i would go half insane trying to do that, "I will at least save ONE!" thank you all for helping me do that. spread the word of pit love now people!

here are a few pics and a video of Oliver having fun in the back yard.