I was found on the mean streets of Passaic, NJ in January 2000.  I was burned with a cigarette and stabbed in both of my legs with a knife.  On top of that, I was suffering from heartworm, which they tell me could have become fatal.  I was certainly a miserable stray back then, but now, I am “One Lucky Doggie.”   Let me tell you how my life was saved …

When I arrived at Passaic Animal Shelter, they took care of all my medical needs.  My wounds began healing, and they fed me food and water regularly.  Life started getting better, but my heart yearned for someone to love.  I was bred to love humans, but I had noone to love.  I was desperately looking for a person to call my own and take me home, , and I heard that if I didn’t, that something very bad would happen to me. 

Unfortunately,it seemed unlikely for a dog like myself, injured and sick, to find a home.  And worse yet, people seemed to cringe when they heard my parents were Pit Bull Terriers.  I don’t understand why.  We are very loyal and playful doggies just like any other doggies, but it seems something called the “media” gives us a bad reputation.

However, I was given a chance at life! A nice family from Nutley volunteered to foster me so that I could get better and find that special someone to adopt me.  The family was so nice to me, and they did everything to help me recover quickly and feel happy and safe.  I wanted to stay there forever, but I knew that sooner or later I needed, to find my own home. 

Then, on a beautiful spring morning, that special person came into my life!  At first sight, I knew she was the one.  She didn’t mind my conditions., and she wasn’t biased against my breed at all.  She even moved out of her apartment to live in a place that welcomes dogs!

“My Person” and I share a very special bond and love each other deeply.  We took an obedience class together, and now she takes me everywhere she goes.  We go camping, picnics, beaches, and shopping together!  I follow her everywhere she goes, just like a shadow.  We are so happy together! 

First, I was saved from cruelty and given medical attention that saved my life.  Then, my foster home gave me a place to live and heal, and feel safe and loved, until I could find my own home.  And finally, my mommy adopted me and gave me a safe place to live happily and be loved for the rest of my life.   See, I told you I am One Lucky Doggie!