Let’s Call a Pit a Pit
Annie had her second bath today. Her coat was covered in scabs and dandruff. I wonder when she had her last bath. I’m calling her Annie. Martha was the name the shelter gave. Martha?? Who names their dog Martha? She looks like an Annie. She is clearly a pit mix. The shelter called her a Boxer mix. Why do shelters do that? Let’s call it what it is and educate people about how to keep a pit happy, healthy, and safe. She is happy to be here. She wags her tail so hard it is bleeding at the end where it hits the wall.
A Dedication
Sadie in 2004
I had a dog as a child who taught me to love. Her name is Ginger and she was a “teacup” poodle. She was
my best friend growing up. I believe that she was an angel sent to keep my heart and soul intact. As an adult, I adopted a dog from the Minnesota Humane Society. Her name is Sadie. She died of lymphoma on Jan. 15, 2005. She was my adult version of Ginger, my angel sent to keep me whole. I was with her when she died and as her body let go of her spirit I felt literally surrounded by her love. I have dedicated my work with foster dogs to her, as one small way I can give back for all the love she gave to me.
