ALL THAT WE CAN, WE WILL
A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Non Profit Animal Rescue Organization
Divide, Colorado
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Divide, Colorado
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The Beloved Pit Bulls
| 1. | they can relocate outside Denver's jurisdiction, or |
| 2. | The ban is lifted, replaced with a 'Dangerous Dog' law and these dogs are allowed to go back to their family homes. |
To date we've taken over 300 dogs from ban areas in CO, TX, MO, KS, and AZ.
The Max Fund received donations from people to help get the dogs out of harm's way. They, in turn, have donated $9,500 to Mariah's Promise for the purchase of Priefert Kennels and dog houses, plus extra to cover the added food expense we expect. While others fight to get the BSL removed, we are working to help the animals.
You can find several of these dogs whose guardians have been forced to re-home their dogs among our adoption pages.
Please understand that we reserve the right to do a background check, home visit and ask for references from anyone interested in adopting these dogs. A special Thank You goes out to those who have opened their hearts and homes to these wonderful dogs!
If you would like to make a donation to assist us in this work, please mail your check to Mariah's Promise, P.O. Box 1017, Divide, CO 80814 and write "pit rescue" in the memo field. Or you may also make a donation using our secure online PayPal account by clicking on the Donate button on the left.
The Max Fund received donations from people to help get the dogs out of harm's way. They, in turn, have donated $9,500 to Mariah's Promise for the purchase of Priefert Kennels and dog houses, plus extra to cover the added food expense we expect. While others fight to get the BSL removed, we are working to help the animals.
You can find several of these dogs whose guardians have been forced to re-home their dogs among our adoption pages.
Please understand that we reserve the right to do a background check, home visit and ask for references from anyone interested in adopting these dogs. A special Thank You goes out to those who have opened their hearts and homes to these wonderful dogs!
If you would like to make a donation to assist us in this work, please mail your check to Mariah's Promise, P.O. Box 1017, Divide, CO 80814 and write "pit rescue" in the memo field. Or you may also make a donation using our secure online PayPal account by clicking on the Donate button on the left.
Love Can Build a Bridge
Presentation by Bless the Bullies
Presentation by Bless the Bullies
To learn more about
Denver's Breed Ban, visit www.denverkillsdogs.com
Denver's Breed Ban, visit www.denverkillsdogs.com
So much for vicious! Magic make a great pillow!
A Note from Toni ... since no one asked, here are my thoughts:
"We have seen time and again people's reactions to actually meeting a 'pit bull' face to face. If I had a nickel for everytime someone said to me after meeting some of our bully dogs, I'd be rich!!! 'But they're so nice!! That can't be a pit bull -that's not how I heard they are! Aren't they mean? How do you have so many in the room together? Do they all get along? Wow". And I'm just as amazed as they are because my experience with the bully breeds has always been like meeting a long lost friend - these dogs rarely meet a stranger! I always 'warn' people - look out for their tails and tongues!!!"
"I've read the stories, I've heard other people experience the dark side of a 'pit bull' and knowing what I know, it breaks my heart because that's just not the true nature of these dogs!!! Some have issues with other dogs, but that's because the PEOPLE didn't socialize them, give them good experiences with other animals. Or didn't take them out in society and socialize them with other people or experience life outside the family unit or worse, the backyard.
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"We have seen time and again people's reactions to actually meeting a 'pit bull' face to face. If I had a nickel for everytime someone said to me after meeting some of our bully dogs, I'd be rich!!! 'But they're so nice!! That can't be a pit bull -that's not how I heard they are! Aren't they mean? How do you have so many in the room together? Do they all get along? Wow". And I'm just as amazed as they are because my experience with the bully breeds has always been like meeting a long lost friend - these dogs rarely meet a stranger! I always 'warn' people - look out for their tails and tongues!!!"
"I've read the stories, I've heard other people experience the dark side of a 'pit bull' and knowing what I know, it breaks my heart because that's just not the true nature of these dogs!!! Some have issues with other dogs, but that's because the PEOPLE didn't socialize them, give them good experiences with other animals. Or didn't take them out in society and socialize them with other people or experience life outside the family unit or worse, the backyard.
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When you hear "PIT BULL" think ...
"Pleasing Intelligent Treasures ~ Beloved Unconditional Love & Loyalty"
We are very concerned about the Pit Bull Ban (BSL) that was reinstated in Denver City and County on May 9, 2005. The banned breeds are the American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Terriers. In an effort to help the people and dogs in Denver we have opened our rescues to temporarily house pets for the owners until:
"Pleasing Intelligent Treasures ~ Beloved Unconditional Love & Loyalty"
We are very concerned about the Pit Bull Ban (BSL) that was reinstated in Denver City and County on May 9, 2005. The banned breeds are the American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Terriers. In an effort to help the people and dogs in Denver we have opened our rescues to temporarily house pets for the owners until:
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Subject: Please rid our city of pit bulls so I can feel safe again
From: roverpackleader@yahoo.com
To: Brea, Ca City Council
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:41:54
Please rid our city of pit bulls so I can feel safe again. And oh, by the way…
Could you also keep drunk drivers off the streets, stop people from running red lights, and ticket all drivers that can’t remember we have speed limits? These irresponsible people put my life at risk everyday.
I would also feel a lot safer if gang bangers did not have guns and terrorists did not hate Americans. Let’s take away their guns, bombs and secret weapons. Just think how many thousands of innocent lives we could save!
And while we are making our neighborhoods safe again, could you please hunt down and lock up all the pedophiles, rapists and serial killers. Who needs these human predators lurking around?
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From: roverpackleader@yahoo.com
To: Brea, Ca City Council
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:41:54
Please rid our city of pit bulls so I can feel safe again. And oh, by the way…
Could you also keep drunk drivers off the streets, stop people from running red lights, and ticket all drivers that can’t remember we have speed limits? These irresponsible people put my life at risk everyday.
I would also feel a lot safer if gang bangers did not have guns and terrorists did not hate Americans. Let’s take away their guns, bombs and secret weapons. Just think how many thousands of innocent lives we could save!
And while we are making our neighborhoods safe again, could you please hunt down and lock up all the pedophiles, rapists and serial killers. Who needs these human predators lurking around?
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With Open Arms
August 03, 2009, 2:19PM MT
By Kim Womantree
www.bestfriends.org
How one pit bull helped bring a family together
It was spring of 2003, but you would not have known it from looking outside. Two feet of snow had fallen, and was only now beginning to melt away. I had returned home with my children, and we were making dinner, as the snow began to fall yet again outside.
My son Morgan was in the basement, listening to music. He happened to look up at the garden-level window, and saw the unexpected: a dog, beautiful and golden, with a human-like facial expression of lonely sadness, shivering uncontrollably in the window well.
August 03, 2009, 2:19PM MT
By Kim Womantree
www.bestfriends.org
How one pit bull helped bring a family together
It was spring of 2003, but you would not have known it from looking outside. Two feet of snow had fallen, and was only now beginning to melt away. I had returned home with my children, and we were making dinner, as the snow began to fall yet again outside.
My son Morgan was in the basement, listening to music. He happened to look up at the garden-level window, and saw the unexpected: a dog, beautiful and golden, with a human-like facial expression of lonely sadness, shivering uncontrollably in the window well.
He ran upstairs to bring the dog inside out of the weather. Along the way he collected me and my daughter Sarah, who had been having a bad day. As we examined him, we saw a young dog with a darkened and swollen left front paw which hung limply, useless. They were afraid that the obviously injured animal might bite them if they lifted him, but no such thing....the dog was composed and gentle, licking my son's arm as he carried him inside.
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What's so bad about dogfighting?
As Michael Vick returns to the NFL and the debate rages on whether he should be forgiven or forever maligned, some people seem to be wondering, "Dogfighting is wrong -- but really. Is it that horrible?"
Yes, it is.
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As Michael Vick returns to the NFL and the debate rages on whether he should be forgiven or forever maligned, some people seem to be wondering, "Dogfighting is wrong -- but really. Is it that horrible?"
Yes, it is.
To read the rest of this article, please click here
The scarred face of Lucas, a pit bull involved in Michael Vick's infamous dog fighting ring.
(AP/Jae C. Hong)
(AP/Jae C. Hong)
The State of Texas v. A Very Good American Pit Bull Terrier Owner
August 19, 2009
Today I was set for trial in a case that is the worst nightmare for any owner of an American Pit Bull Terrier or other large dog. Here’s how this tale transpired:
On February 11, 2009, David was walking his American Pit Bull Terrier on a six foot leash as he dutifully does three times per day. Yes, three. Pica is nine years old and had been rescued as a puppy and taken in by David and his wife. She is spayed and lives in their house in an upscale neighborho od as a beloved family member. David has a managerial position in a petro-chemical company and has been employed in this sort of work for twenty-five years. His wife manages a boarding kennel.
While David was walking their family pet by his side, a loose dog came out of nowhere from behind them without warning and promptly bit Pica in the face. It happened fast. Pica responded and grabbed the dog’s ear. She did not shake the dog or bite elsewhere but hung on briefly. David recognized the dog, a Shih Tzu that frequently ran loose, and called for the owner to come get her dog. She lived a couple of doors down from where the incident occurred. Another neighbor comes out with a gun and points it at David admonishing him that if Pica did not let go of the other dog he was going to shoot Pica and then her owner.
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August 19, 2009
Today I was set for trial in a case that is the worst nightmare for any owner of an American Pit Bull Terrier or other large dog. Here’s how this tale transpired:
On February 11, 2009, David was walking his American Pit Bull Terrier on a six foot leash as he dutifully does three times per day. Yes, three. Pica is nine years old and had been rescued as a puppy and taken in by David and his wife. She is spayed and lives in their house in an upscale neighborho od as a beloved family member. David has a managerial position in a petro-chemical company and has been employed in this sort of work for twenty-five years. His wife manages a boarding kennel.
While David was walking their family pet by his side, a loose dog came out of nowhere from behind them without warning and promptly bit Pica in the face. It happened fast. Pica responded and grabbed the dog’s ear. She did not shake the dog or bite elsewhere but hung on briefly. David recognized the dog, a Shih Tzu that frequently ran loose, and called for the owner to come get her dog. She lived a couple of doors down from where the incident occurred. Another neighbor comes out with a gun and points it at David admonishing him that if Pica did not let go of the other dog he was going to shoot Pica and then her owner.
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Woman Who Adopted Dog Thrown Off Bridge Faces Eviction
www.pawnation.com
by Helena Sung
Aug 28th 2009 1:00PM
If you were forced to choose between your apartment or your dog, which would you pick?
For 21 year-old Kelsey Westbrook, the answer is clear. "An apartment, to me, is just a material thing," she tells Paw Nation. "But you can't get a dog's life back."
In July, the University of Lousiville senior was serving tables at Joe's Crab Shack overlooking the Ohio River when she heard a boom so loud she thought a piece of shrapnel had blown off the highway. "Somebody just threw a dog off the bridge," a customer said, stunned.
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www.pawnation.com
by Helena Sung
Aug 28th 2009 1:00PM
If you were forced to choose between your apartment or your dog, which would you pick?
For 21 year-old Kelsey Westbrook, the answer is clear. "An apartment, to me, is just a material thing," she tells Paw Nation. "But you can't get a dog's life back."
In July, the University of Lousiville senior was serving tables at Joe's Crab Shack overlooking the Ohio River when she heard a boom so loud she thought a piece of shrapnel had blown off the highway. "Somebody just threw a dog off the bridge," a customer said, stunned.
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Photo: Scott Utterback, The Courier-Journal, Scott Utterback / AP
Burned, made to fight, betrayed and baited
I have no rights, my light is fading
Sold and traded...
And I'm still waiting in this blood soaked room
Lost, to evil hands and legislation
This life I have knows no consolation
I'm living proof a pit bull doomed
Used abused, I need a saviour
When will my bloodshed end?
When will my heartache mend?
I'm only one but I...
Can't tell the world how long I've cried
Can't tell the world, I'm gonna die...
Oh I need a friend to take this pain
Fight for me, trust in me
Truly see me for what I am
A lonesome soul on a lonesome road
When will my bloodshed end?
When will my heartache mend?
I'm only one but I...
Can't tell the world how long I've cried
When will my bloodshed end?
When will my heartache mend?
I'm only one but I...
Can't tell the world how long I've cried
Can't tell the world I'm gonna... die.
© Maria Daines/Paul Killington
All Rights Reserved
(mcps) ASCAP
2009
I have no rights, my light is fading
Sold and traded...
And I'm still waiting in this blood soaked room
Lost, to evil hands and legislation
This life I have knows no consolation
I'm living proof a pit bull doomed
Used abused, I need a saviour
When will my bloodshed end?
When will my heartache mend?
I'm only one but I...
Can't tell the world how long I've cried
Can't tell the world, I'm gonna die...
Oh I need a friend to take this pain
Fight for me, trust in me
Truly see me for what I am
A lonesome soul on a lonesome road
When will my bloodshed end?
When will my heartache mend?
I'm only one but I...
Can't tell the world how long I've cried
When will my bloodshed end?
When will my heartache mend?
I'm only one but I...
Can't tell the world how long I've cried
Can't tell the world I'm gonna... die.
© Maria Daines/Paul Killington
All Rights Reserved
(mcps) ASCAP
2009
PIT BULL SONG
By: Maria Daines/Paul Killington
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By: Maria Daines/Paul Killington
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Remember When?
HOW COULD YOU !!!!
By: Jim Willis
When I was a puppy I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was “bad,” you’d shake your finger at me and ask “How could you?” - but then you’d relent and roll me over for a bellyrub.
My housetraining took a little longer than expected, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. I remember those nights of nuzzling you in bed, listening to your confidences and secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect. We went for long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops for ice cream (I only got the cone because “ice cream is bad for dogs,” you said), and I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.
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By: Jim Willis
When I was a puppy I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was “bad,” you’d shake your finger at me and ask “How could you?” - but then you’d relent and roll me over for a bellyrub.
My housetraining took a little longer than expected, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. I remember those nights of nuzzling you in bed, listening to your confidences and secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect. We went for long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops for ice cream (I only got the cone because “ice cream is bad for dogs,” you said), and I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.
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KIRKLAND, Wash. - A car-jacking suspect messed with the wrong vehicle Friday night in a Kirkland parking lot.
A pit bull rescued earlier from an illegal dog-fighting ring was sitting inside in the car - and that dog wasn't taking any more passengers.
The dog's foster mom, Amber Melena, explains what happened.
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A pit bull rescued earlier from an illegal dog-fighting ring was sitting inside in the car - and that dog wasn't taking any more passengers.
The dog's foster mom, Amber Melena, explains what happened.
~Read the Story~
Potential car-jacker messes with the wrong vehicle
http://www.komonews.com/news/88743137.html
By Joel Moreno
Story Published: Mar 20, 2010 at 6:45 PM PDT
Victor the pit bull was rescued last fall from an illegal dog-fighting ring, and on Friday he was able to return the favor.
http://www.komonews.com/news/88743137.html
By Joel Moreno
Story Published: Mar 20, 2010 at 6:45 PM PDT
Victor the pit bull was rescued last fall from an illegal dog-fighting ring, and on Friday he was able to return the favor.
Michael Vick's former pit bull dog 'Red' dies of cancer three years after rescue
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Red, an American pit bull terrier who overcame his brutal beginnings as the property of Michael Vick and his dogfighting ring and was rescued by the SPCA of Monterey County in California, passed away on Monday. He was eight years old. Read more »
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Red, an American pit bull terrier who overcame his brutal beginnings as the property of Michael Vick and his dogfighting ring and was rescued by the SPCA of Monterey County in California, passed away on Monday. He was eight years old. Read more »
The American Pit Bull Terrier, by Jim Willis
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Family says dog tried to pull baby out of burning home
WSBT.com
Story Created: Jul 8, 2010 at 10:24 AM EDT
BRISTOL — The Elkhart County Red Cross is calling a Bristol pit bull a hero after he alerted his family to a fire, and even tried to pull a 3-month-old baby girl away from the danger.
The fire started around 3 a.m. Thursday in a hallway and quickly spread throughout the home.
“It sounds like the real hero here is the family pit bull,” said Frank Connolly, assistant executive director of the Elkhart County Red Cross. “Apparently ‘Thor’ woke the family up and even tried to pull the baby and bassinet out of the house. Lately we have learned how important pets can be to a family, and this is as stark an example as I’ve ever seen.”
The family says Thor barked and jumped on them until they woke up. Then he grabbed the baby's bassinet and dragged it to the front door.
"He's the hero today. He's the man," said Kemper Hunter, Thor's owner. "We turned around to look for the bassinet that was at the head of the bed, and it's at the door. All we got to do is open the door and go out. [Thor's] like 'Let's roll, dad! It's time to go, I got you.'"
No one in the family was injured, but their home was heavily damaged. The Red Cross is providing short-term housing as well as food, blankets, clothing and a crib for the baby.
Donations to the family may be directed through the Elkhart County Red Cross. Call (574) 293-6519.
WSBT.com
Story Created: Jul 8, 2010 at 10:24 AM EDT
BRISTOL — The Elkhart County Red Cross is calling a Bristol pit bull a hero after he alerted his family to a fire, and even tried to pull a 3-month-old baby girl away from the danger.
The fire started around 3 a.m. Thursday in a hallway and quickly spread throughout the home.
“It sounds like the real hero here is the family pit bull,” said Frank Connolly, assistant executive director of the Elkhart County Red Cross. “Apparently ‘Thor’ woke the family up and even tried to pull the baby and bassinet out of the house. Lately we have learned how important pets can be to a family, and this is as stark an example as I’ve ever seen.”
The family says Thor barked and jumped on them until they woke up. Then he grabbed the baby's bassinet and dragged it to the front door.
"He's the hero today. He's the man," said Kemper Hunter, Thor's owner. "We turned around to look for the bassinet that was at the head of the bed, and it's at the door. All we got to do is open the door and go out. [Thor's] like 'Let's roll, dad! It's time to go, I got you.'"
No one in the family was injured, but their home was heavily damaged. The Red Cross is providing short-term housing as well as food, blankets, clothing and a crib for the baby.
Donations to the family may be directed through the Elkhart County Red Cross. Call (574) 293-6519.
A Tale of Two Pitties — Unlikely bond shared by neglected pit bulls
Randi Bildner | For The New Mexican
6/19/2010 - 6/20/10
A summer of broken hearts leads to a spring of renewed spirit.
In August 2009, the collective hearts of Northern New Mexico's animal-loving community broke as we said goodbye to Salvador, the beloved yellow pit bull and resident of Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary.
Salvador left a legacy of love for all who were lucky enough to know him. Salvador arrived at Kindred Sprits by way of The Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society; his severe injuries were consistent with those of a bait dog used in fighting.
Love, patience and the ability to know he was safe restored Salvador's spirit.
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Randi Bildner | For The New Mexican
6/19/2010 - 6/20/10
A summer of broken hearts leads to a spring of renewed spirit.
In August 2009, the collective hearts of Northern New Mexico's animal-loving community broke as we said goodbye to Salvador, the beloved yellow pit bull and resident of Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary.
Salvador left a legacy of love for all who were lucky enough to know him. Salvador arrived at Kindred Sprits by way of The Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society; his severe injuries were consistent with those of a bait dog used in fighting.
Love, patience and the ability to know he was safe restored Salvador's spirit.
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