"He had entropian in both eyes that I am sure drove him crazy all his life, he had an abscess in his mouth and his gums were as white as this page. He could barely hold his head up but would wag his tail at the sound of his name. He was an abandoned dog and when AC picked him up a lady came out and said it was her son's dog, he was 8 and named Duke."

Blackjack was an urgent dog listed for a shelter in Kansas. Though he was quickly running out of time, a few very dedicated people tried everything they could to find him a home. In the end, he fell ill at the shelter and was sent to the Bridge.

I thank everyone who was so compassionate in my search for a forever home for Milou; which I had found....the perfect home for Milou ~ a home where he was going to be the only pet who would be loved and spoiled ~ just what I was looking for; for Milou.

Sadly, my integrity and persistence in my search to find Milou a home was doubted by the vets office where Milou was staying ~ I had been, and Milou had been promised he was safe until June 1st, and I made a silent promise ~ that I would find Milou a home.

Unfortunately, all of our efforts were for not, and Milou paid the ultimate price ~ and on 5/21/04, his life was taken without the veterinarian saying one word to anyone until after the deed was done.

Milou was to go home on the weekend of 5/22/04 ~ his very own home with a family and a yard, and lots of love. A home that I'd found for Milou. The family cried when I told them of Milou's fate ~

A and my heart is still crying now ~ for Milou.

"I told her I loved her and that I was sorry that she had to live the way she did. I
brought her chicken and treats and took her for a walk this afternoon when
it was so beautiful out. I hugged her and gave her a rawhide which she was
delighted with. I can only pray that the moment she died, God let her know she was loved ..."

-shelter volunteer and Tessa's caretaker, Jen O.

Blue you have touched my life and made me a better person more then anyone else in this world.

Before you came along, I was like everyone else, I was terrified of you because of your breed and thought you should be banned along with everyone else like you. You didn't mind it, you still gave me your smile and kissed me all over trying to show me the light.

Well you did show me the light Blue, you are responsible for who I am today and all the dogs I have saved and will continue to save because of you. You did more in your short four years of life then many people do in their long lifetime.

When I heard you were sick and time was short my heart sank further then ever before, I felt a part of me dying with you.

Blue you were an amazing dog that touched everyone you came in contact with. Your memory will last forever and will be what keeps me going when times get rough.

The Pit Bulls and I thank you.

To all those who we were unable to save, We are so sorry for all that you
have been through just because of your breed.

You were bred for man's cruel entertaiment, and you fought because that is
what you thought you were to do. After you were of no use you were tossed aside
to fend for yourself.

You wound up in our care and we showed you that you,
too, could be loved. We gave you blankets and yummy food and even more
importantly we showed you love. You in return showed how much you
appreciated the kind touch by the kisses on our face.

We had to end your life because of the coldhearted people that just saw you
as a bet. You were more then a bet, you were a kind soul that would do anything
to hear 'good boy'. Now that you have gone you do not have to fight to
get your next meal , you can be free and run with those, who like you, we
were unable to save.

Just know that you were not just a bet you were a wonderful being that has
in those short three days with us shown what unconditional love can be. We
hope that we made your passing easy and painless and we hope to see you
again.

Because of you, we will try harder in our mission to save every
pit that we can and make the passing of the others as peaceful as possible.

You, RedBoy, have changed the way people think of the typical 'fighter' and
have opened the eyes of many to the cruel life that fighters must lead, and
you showed how you can still make it out with a gentle heart.

Thank you for what you have done in your short time with us ................

Harry saved his human's life in a house fire, only to be abandoned afterwards. He was a Pit Bull Hero and friend to all.

Cupid was such a sweet little boy, but he still never had a chance at life.

Another stray on deathrow, he was euthanized because the shelter ran out of room. Since pit bulls can be a challenge to adopt out, he was the first to go.

A victim of society's ignorance, poor Cupid paid the ultimate price.

Please spay and neuter your pit bulls so wonderful dogs like Cupid can have a
chance at life.