Rescue Dog wins award…
BREAKING NEWS: “A SNORING PITBULL WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE BEST IN RESCUE ON ABC’S AMERICAN RESCUE DOG SHOW.”
We love our dogs. But there’s three breeds getting a lot of bad press lately. Rottweilers. Wolfdog hybrids.
And Pit Bull Terriers. Here in Canada, the best known Pit Bull is Don Cherry’s Blue.
Don’s been an avid spokesman for important values from “Wear a Poppy” and “The Canadian Way” to “Go out on your shield.” My favourite is his quote explaining why he wouldn’t leave his beloved Blue behind. “I’m the only guy in the world who turned down $15,000 because his dog wouldn’t fly.”[1]
He’s spoken often of the plight of animals, especially dogs.
About the pit bull news stories, Don said, “Killing pit bulls is not the answer. It’s not a dog’s fault that people would abuse them. They are good dogs if the owners treat them right. I know because I have a rescued pit bull and so do John Tortorella and John Davidson.”
Like our Don, the Pit Bull — both American and English breeds — has been the centre of controversy for years. Are they dangerous animals or loving and loyal family members? (Yes, some people ask the same question about Don.)
Meet Capone, the Snoring Pitbull and champion rescue dog. Just one good example why adopting a pitbull can be a good choice, eh?
As a recent press release said: “Other dog shows feature purebred dogs competing for fancy titles and confirmations. But one televised dog competition hopes to change the perception of what a champion is.”
“The American Rescue Dog Show aired recently on ABC.”
“It’s is a competition for rescue dogs showcasing their personalities and unique nature. Winning dogs earn donations to the animal welfare organizations that offered the pets a chance at love and a home of their own.
“Petco Love, a national non-profit organization dedicated to changing lives, is thrilled to support the show’s mission. With over $200,000 in grants to animal welfare organizations represented in the show.
“This year’s winner, a pitbull dog named Capone, scored the championship title Best in Rescue. For just doing what he does best, snoring! Capone, representing San Diego Humane Society, not only won the title. But a $100,000 grant for the organization after beating out six other sleepy, canine contenders.”
While pitbulls often get a bad rap in the media, The American Rescue Dog Show champion dog is a myth buster.
Capone’s outgoing and friendly personality, in addition to his signature snore, won over the celebrity judges. Judges including Paula Abdul, Leslie Jordan, and Yvette Nicole Brown. Once living a life on the streets, Capone now “enjoys napping in the sun, meeting new people, and yodeling.” As his official show bio read.
In addition to the Snoring competition, six other organizations were awarded $10,000 grants. To canine contenders in the categories of Best in Belly Rubs, Couch Potato, Ears, Fetching, Talking, and Underbite. The grants, all from Petco Love, will be used to help other dogs in need at organizations throughout the country. In case you missed it, watch The American Rescue Dog Show on demand or on Hulu.
The American Rescue Dog Show co-creator and Executive Producer Michael Levitt is an adopter of three pitbull mixes of his own. Michael feels that the winning dog Capone is a goodwill ambassador for the breed. “If our show inspires more people to adopt pit bulls like Capone from shelters — or any dog in need — it will be a dream come true. Adopters of shelter pets are true champions.”
Canada has Blue. Now the world has Capone.
“Live Free, Mon Ami!” – Brian Alan Burhoe
Did you like this Good-News Canine Post?
IF SO, YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ WOLFBLOOD — MY MOST POPULAR ANIMAL STORY: “HAPPY ENDING!”
“I JUST READ WOLFBLOOD AGAIN FOR GOOD MEASURE. ONE FOR ANY WOLF LOVER. ENJOYED IT BUT WISH IT WAS A FULL LENGTH NOVEL.” – Gina Chronowicz @ginachron
“GREAT SHORT STORY! DOES REMIND ME OF CALL OF THE WILD, WHITE FANG…” – Evelyn @evelyn_m_k
An “entertaining and affectionate” narrative in the Jack London Tradition of a lone Gray Wolf and his quest for a place in the far-flung forests of the feral North. FREE TO READ ==> WOLFBLOOD: A Wild Wolf, A Half-Wild Husky & A Wily Old Trapper
SNORING PITBULL Wins Best In Rescue Dog Show Title – Don Cherry Dog Breed
[1] Another favourite Don Cherry quote? “When I was a kid, I used to pray to the Lord to make me a Hockey player. But I forgot to mention the NHL, so I spent 16 years in the minors!” By the way, with his daughter Cindy, Don now runs Don Cherry’s Pet Rescue Foundation. An amazing organization that supports animal welfare services. Our Don is playing in the Majors now, God bless him.
About Petco Love: “Petco Love is a nonprofit. It’s changing lives by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. We were founded in 1999 as the Petco Foundation. We’ve empowered animal welfare organizations by investing $330 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. Petco Love has helped find loving homes for more than 6.5 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide.
“Our love for pets drives us. To leading with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets. And to lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us.”
Is love calling you? Visit petcolove.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X(formlessTwitter) to join “the lifesaving work we lead every day.”
Source: Petco Love, PRNewswire & Civilized Bears
Updated: October 6, 2023
SNORING PITBULL Wins Best In Rescue Dog Show Title – Don Cherry Dog Breed
Adopt a pitbull, American pitbull, English pitbull, American Rescue Dog Show, Best In Rescue Dog Show, Blue, Don Cherry’s dog, Don Cherry dog breed. Longhaired pit bull, pitbull puppies for sale near me, pitbul, pitbull dog Capone, pitbull mix, snoring pitbull, snoring pitbull wins. Belly Rubs, Couch Potato dog, Fetching, dogs.
