Had to share this awesome infographic on why my Bully peeps (or pups) and I really do deserve second chances (also Mom is a graphic designer and gets really excited about infographics)! It doesn’t mention anything about how insanely attractive we Bullies are or our super-stealth, treat-luring Jedi mind tricks, but it does a great job of showing why we’re just as deserving as any other breed of having a second chance at a safe, loving forever home with responsible humans. Try us, you’ll like us!

(via thetrueamericanbreed)

Welcome to the neighborhood, Chesty! In a few days the United States Marine Corps will have its next and newest mascot, Chesty — a 9-week-old pedigree English Bulldog from Stephens City, Virginia. Chesty is currently wrapping up “recruit training,” a.k.a. obedience school (stay strong, my friend) and then he becomes a full-fledged U.S. Marine and gets to live in my city’s very own historic Marine Barracks! Oorah!

You’re going to love the District, Chesty — and if you need any help getting settled, don’t be shy (you’re a Marine now!) — holler.  

What says Easter more than an ADORBS Pit Bull? An adorable Pittie with chicks AND bunnies. Thanks to Buzzfeed for not only distracting my mama from the piles of work in front of her, but also for sharing what is arguably the cutest Easter Pittie-tastic progression of photos EVER. You rock, Boom!

modified-k9:

Using Mk9’s youngest member Dylan, to help show some safety techniques for children when they are approached by dogs they may not know or may be excitable. This is printable, so feel free to save it and share it!

www.modifiedk9.org

Looooove this! Just because I’m super handsome and big doesn’t mean I don’t get a little nervous or intimidated now and then — especially around kids, you guys are unpredictable! And as a city Pittie who shares a neighborhood with loads of schools and kiddos, I really appreciate the kids and parents who ask before they try to pet me or give me a little extra space on the sidewalk. Your patience makes me feel muchhhhh more relaxed and comfortable. My past life wasn’t so great, so I’m a little wary of which strangers I can trust — even little strangers! 

And because I’m such a fan of all the kids and parents out there who are extra patient and responsible around dogs, I was so impressed with the awesome job Dylan (above) did showing other kids how to act in a way that doesn’t make us scared or excited. Two paws up and a HUGE thanks to Dylan and the other awesome humans at Modifiedk9!

Potentially our favorite Pittie blog EVER. Ever ever. Two Pitties in the City totally rocks our socks (and paws!) off. Mom loves it for all the great advice and stylin, fashionable yet uber functional dog gear (from beds to booties, jackets to snoods) and I love it because not only are Ms. M and Mr. B total dog models, but they do an amazing job of showing why Pitties are a perfect addition to your family, apartment and city.

So a HUGE thanks from this DC Pittie family all the way to Chicago for spreading so much awesome Pittie juju!

Spoiler Alert: Shameless Self-Promotion Ahead! In the interest of all-things shameless self promotion — and, of course, in keeping with my quest of promoting all-things Pittie-tastic — you’ll never guess who this week’s Washington Humane Society “Alumni Friday” profile is about! Why, yes?! It IS meeeeee!

The rock stars at Washington Humane Society asked my mom if she would write a little blurb about me and send some pics for their Alumni Friday WHS blog feature, which profiles success stories of WHS adoptees and their forever families. I’m guessing she probably wrote like a billion words and sent a ton of pics, so a huge thanks to WHS staff for sorting through the memoir — she’s a little over the top, but she means well …

So, read it and weep, and then make sure to spread the word about all the awesome adoptable animals at Washington Humane Society!