Sunday, January 11, 2009

Judge the Deed NOT the Breed!




Back in September I took in my new puppy Kala Maleah (Gentle Bear from Heaven.) I received a lot of scrutiny back than for taking in a pitbull. Things like: "Are you crazy? What about your babies? What if it snaps?" were thrown at me constantly from all different directions.


I was very discouraged and upset back than! I had hand picked her. She was the ONE dog that came up to me and licked my hand when everyone else was playing.


Kala and I have been through a lot together since than. She fell ill with parvo 5 days after being here. The doctors said: "Well, pits don't usually make it." If you know me ... a couple apparent things about me are: 1. I love animals. 2. I don't give up. So guess what? After a few tears, $$$$ and more scrutiny...Kala MADE IT.


A couple of months later Kala got mites (also known as mange.) A lot of people said: "Your putting alllll this money (money you do not have) into something that will do you wrong one day or possibly has to be put down, because of the mange!" AGAIN ... I do not give up. This past Saturday (after 2 months of doctors visits and dips.) Kala is mite FREE. She made it.


You may wonder why I am telling you all this. Go back to the title. During these past months...Kala has become a loved member of this family who has been nothing BUT a joy to all of us.


When I picked Kala up Saturday I spoke to the vet about her for a few minutes. She said to me (as Kala is "hugging" and licking her) this is one of THE friendliest and happiest pitbulls I have ever seen. I said "YES" it is a shame how some people treat and think about pitbulls. The vet responded: "It is NEVER the pet. It is ALWAYS the owner.


So before you approach me (or anybody else with a pit) about what you may know or not know. - Judge the Deed NOT the Breed.

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