A GIFT FROM BEYOND THE WALLS

As most of you know, we are big advocates to inmate rehabilitation and giving a second chance to those that have made mistakes. So how endearing is it when the "gift" is returned. The inmates of the prison dog program in the Refurbished Pets of Southern Michigan program made us this sweater for one of our dogs. They crochet/knit these doggie sweaters and sell them to help support their cell dog program. We were honored with one (Dutch is proudly modeling) and we can't thank them enough for trying to turn their lives around. If you have a chance, read more about their program at: http://www.rpsm.us/Home.html

The LA. to L.A. Pit Bull Project begins

This past year, I visited Louisiana for the first time. I walked the streets of New Orleans and the Lower 9th Ward and witnessed for myself the devastation left behind by Katrina. It had been 5 years and still, the people and their pets were suffering. Pit Bulls are the most abundant and neglected breed of dog in the area. With little to no resources for these dogs, we vowed to step in and help. Thanks to a grant given by the Pearl Family Foundation, we can finally begin our project. Today Jake and Mando and a group of spicey Southern gals, rescued "Noelle" from a shelter in Baton Rouge. As I type this she is now resting quietly in her own hotel room (well she has to share it with Jake and Mando), awaiting her journey back to Villalobos where she will await for a new family to adopt her. Anyone out there looking for their own Southern Belle?

THE PORCUPINE DOGS!

The journey has begun. Today Jake and Mando left on the long drive to Texas to pick up these poor dogs. A few weeks ago I received an email from a nice woman who had been feeding a couple of shy stray dogs for a long long time. Then one day they showed up with hundreds of quills from a porcupine, pertruding from their heads, mouth, neck, etc. She called everyone she could think of but no one would help. Because the dogs were so shy no one could get near them. She watched in horror as days passed by and the dogs' injuries became more infected. Villalobos stepped up to the plate to take them in but because of the distance there was no way for us to get out there in time to trap these dogs. That's when the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center became our heroes. Because of their experience with handling wild and exotic animals, capturing a couple of Pit mixes was a piece of cake. Not only did they catch them within one day, but they then rushed them to their on site vet who spents hours and actually days, removing the porcupine's "daggers". Now on the road to recovery, we are in the road to rescue them and bring them back here. We are asking that anyone who wants to help with these dogs to please make a donation to the Wildlife Rescue Center at: http://www.wildlife-rescue.org/ Without these people, these dogs would've died!

MEET AND GREET THIS SATURDAY!

This Saturday, Dec. 11th, meet Tania and Mariah aka the sisters of Pit Bulls and Parolees at the "Bully Give Back Show" in San Bernardino, CA. The Bully community has been very supportive for Villalobos Rescue Center and has helped raised thousands of dollars to keep our doors open. This event specifically is one that donations are being gathered all in the spirit of "Pitmas"

Hope to see you all there!

FIRST THERE WAS DANCES WITH WOLVES....

Now.......RUNS WITH CHIHUAHUAS! Jake and Taco having a fun time at the River Walk Spay/Neuter event.

FUN TIMES AT RIVER WALK PARK

We had a great crowd and most hung around getting to know each other and exchanging Pit Bull stories.....all good ones of course. Add to that, everyone did the responsible thing by licensing their dog with the county. Not only is this the responsible thing to do and is also for the safety of your dog, but it gives the county much needed funding to be able to help more dogs. Nothing like a devoted and caring Pit Bull owner to make the day a great one!

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SPAY/NEUTER EVENT IN BAKERSFIELD

What a great day we had today: 40 dogs total that took advantage of our program. Free spaying and neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Then for a $15 cost for your county license, you then got all sorts of freebies from us. But the best part was meeting the people and dogs of Bakersfield. I am quickly falling in love with the Pit Bull and Bully owners of "Bako". Despite it being such a big city, everyone still has that small town attitude which I just adore.
Everyone was great and we can't wait to go back in January. Anyone interested in getting involved with the Kern County Pit Bull Project, email us at: kerncountypitbullproject@gmail.com or call: 661-238-3030. Again, you guys are absolutely the best!!