After she stopped eating this weekend, we learned that her cancer is back and there’s no fixing it. We made the decision to stop her suffering this week.
Buena came into our lives when someone handed this tiny puppy to me on the street, and I took her to just “get her healthy and rehome her.” Almost 9 years later here we are.
She’s my first pittbull, my first big dog, and the first dog I’ve ever experienced wanting to basically crawl into my skin to get close to me 😂. Now she’s always going to be in my heart.
Hug your babies a little closer this week, and do me a favor and think of Buena as she makes this next part of her journey. I told her to say hi to my dad for me, and wait for me on the other side. 💔

Edit: wow thank you all so much for your kind words. I’m simultaneously weeping and comforted. This community is something special ❤️

What would you name this friendly fellow?

His current name is actually pretty awesome. We kind of love it. However, I'm torn. My last guy was 8 when he came home with me and I kept his name. I kind of want to pick my own this time, but his name is just... kind of perfect for what a muffin he is...

He loves people and is a shelter favourite. When we first met, I saw probably half a dozen people walk in and ignore the fact that I was there to meet him and just fawn over him. He ate it up. Literally between two women at one point back and forth between them sucking up the love. It delighted me to see how much he loved people and how much they loved him.

I don't want to share his name, but I'm looking for inspiration. I'm just torn because I'd kind of like to choose the name we have for him for the rest of his life so if I see/hear something that works or inspires me, I am open to change.

It’s on a medium heat currently and he’s doing good with not getting too close, he seems very happy

About a year ago we mistakingly sent an application in to a shelter in Texas (we are from Ohio so kind of far, lol.) When the lady called about the dog we inquired about she said she was fostered out and wasn't updated on the site yet.. however she told us she had a dog we may be interested in... POLO! My heart sank when she told us they were in Texas but relieved when we learned they have a non profit that drives dogs all over the US. We drove hours about a week later to meet the driver and give our happy boy the home he deserves. Polo saved us a little more than we saved him, I believe.

Just so unbelievably cute!!

Let’s share our ofrendas or our pets that have crossed the rainbow bridge. 🪽💕🐾🌈

I've never known a dog to sleep so hard.

After a hard days sleep

She’s such a wonderful pup, totally not spoiled at all.

The user [u/Primary_Assist_5541](u/Primary_Assist_5541) was here last year claiming to be raising funds for their pitbull. What they didn’t say was that the funds they raised weren’t used for the dog, since someone apparently had paid the vet directly.

Their gfm raised $10,000+ and the funds were used to fund their lifestyle and more.

They’re back claiming that the dog is again in need of surgery, but apparently another kind person paid their bills and now changed the story AGAIN about using the money for their own “needs”.

They’re also in the USL, for those who aren’t aware, that’s Universal Scammer List.

If you were someone who donated, I suggest you to get in touch with GFM / your bank and refund IMMEDIATELY.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-lana-and-stop-eviction

https://gofund.me/9b83e9186

UPDATE: the scammer is closing the new GFM in hopes of taking the funds.

I wanted to give everyone a little update on Luna. 🐶❤️

I'm watching Luna for someone, and when I took her in, he wasn't sure if she'd gotten her shots.

I didn't have the money to get them done myself, either. 😔💔

Then my poor baby got really sick. 😭 She was throwing up, shaking, wouldn't eat, and was so weak she wasn't acting like herself.

Seeing her like that scared the hell out of me. 🥺🐾

I've been dealing with my own health problems and haven't been able to work much.

Money has been really tight. 💸 But I couldn't just sit there and watch Luna suffer.

So I started doing side gigs, driving around, and scraping together whatever money I could to get her to the vet. 🚗💨❤️

So far, I've paid $333 between her vet visit and two exams💸🐶

The vet was kind enough to give me her antibiotics for free because I couldn't afford the full cost. Incredible team. 🥹🙏🏽

I'm tired, stressed, and pretty much broke right now. But I'd do it all over again for this little girl. ❤️🐾

I know you all love your pitties as much as I love Luna. 🦛💕

She's such a sweet, goofy little baby, and it hurts seeing her feel so awful.

If anyone knows of places around Portland, Oregon, that help with vet bills or low-cost puppy shots, please let me know. 🙏🏽🐕

I could really use some help getting back on my feet, too, but more than anything, I just want Luna to be okay. ❤️‍🩹

Please send my little girl some love. 🥺💕🐾

She's just a baby.

She deserves to be happy, healthy, and running around causing trouble like puppies should. 🐶❤️😭

This is my beloved Marcy Playground!! I adopted her from my county's pound on October 7th, the second I held her in my arms I knew she was the one for me.

Shes a pillbull yorkie mix and is the sweetest dog in the world, she goes everywhere with me and is always in my lap. She brings me so much joy everyday, I hope these little pictures brightens your day.

My mom randomly got Jackson some winter clothes while she was out shopping, but he is just too barrel-chested. I still had to get some pictures before I returned the clothes!

The house has been around 60 for the past few days and I can tell my poor pit mix is grumpy about it. I’ve been keeping him in pajamas and tucking him in with thick blankets/bathrobes whenever he lays down. We’re cuddling for warmth at night. I don’t mind the cold because I can just wear a hoodie and socks, but I’m worried about him. His fur is very thin. Should I go buy a space heater? I WFH so it wouldn’t be running unsupervised. My only other dog had long and dense fur so the cold didn’t bother him, but this boy is very sensitive to the cold

She is fine and can breathe lol. Just mad because I turned the lights on

Rescued 5 years ago, she is our world ❤️

We read online that if we dont plan on breeding the pup, 6mo is the optimal time to spay your female dog. Shes almost 40lbs currently. I also read online that the hormal changes her body goes through help her bones and growth plates grow if left intact.

So my question is should we spay her to avoid mammary cancer and having to clean up after her or should we wait until shes older? What did you do with your pitty? Let us know in the comments ☺️

The gray one is 6 years old and 92lbs, vet says he’s at a healthy weight besides needing to lose a couple more lbs. maybe a amstaff? Mixed with something else?

Brown/white one is 2.5 years old and 48lbs. I believe he’s definitely a APBT??

My stepkids help with Tank's meals now that he's on a mix of kibble and the occasional batch of slow cooked chicken and rice. Prices at the store keep climbing so I started logging what we spend just to see where it lands each month. First couple weeks the total surprised me, especially when I factor in the treats and the extra veggies I toss in for bulk. Not trying to cheap out but I do want to keep it reasonable without cutting corners on nutrition. The app I use for our regular budget works fine for this but I'm still figuring out how to split the numbers so I know if the homemade stuff actually saves anything. Curious what others are seeing on their end for a 60 pound active dog.