Poor Baron

Kali's foster brother Baron was featured on PBRC's Pitter Patter this week..........as you can see everyone around here is extremely abused. Keep in mind, Baron is up for adoption and has been for 8 months !

Kal, the teacher

We have been a safe haven for many of the MO 500s until they can move on to their more permanent landing place. Kal has been friends to them all but the relationship she has with the current stow away is something I am proud of.

Kali has definitely had her ups and downs here; house breaking, separation anxiety, basic house manners etc. With Bug being here I have begun to realize how far our little girl has really come.

Bug has been going through our 2 week shut down since being here. She has been allowed to go at her own pace, hang out in her room and not forced to do anything she didn't feel ready for. Bug is still quite shell shocked from her experiences but has a real want to be part of the family here.

Ever since Bug has come here she has had a real interest in Kali. Their crates share the 'bust dog' room and every time one of them is out they are play bowing and carrying on. Never a snark, never a stink eye, just a genuine want to play. Because of both their back grounds and because we were only days into Bug's stay with us we haven't allowed interaction.

Bug has been here for two weeks now and we thought it was about time to go ahead and allow these girls to have some fun. It was instant zoomies, instant kissy face, instant friends. All of this was obviously closely monitored and will continue to be so.

Since the play time Bug has found it is ok to venture into other parts of the house, has learned to jump on the couch and has learned that it is just OK to be a dog. This whole time I had it all wrong with having Bean show her the ropes, what Bug actually needed was Kal. Another dog from the fighting bust situation just being a dog.

Who would have thought Kal would be a role model !

Fabulous news.........

Kal's sister was transferred to Family Dogs New Life Shelter in Portland Oregon a couple months ago. And it looks like she has found her forever home ! Best of luck to Daphne and the new life she is beginning.

Finger Painting --- Kali Style

Our backyard has been a mud pit since October when we experienced the most rain ever on record in St Louis. Let me tell you, it makes keeping your house clean impossible and house breaking a joy.

Kal has decided to make the best of her muddy playground and is starting a painting business. She isnt even charging and is painting the sliding door for free !

Don't worry if your back door accidentally gets cleaned by someone as she finger paints everyday without you even having to ask.

The other dogs just kinda stare at her wondering why she works so hard on a project that she will see no return on, but Kal is doing it for the love of her art.

But you cant keep a girl back from her talents when she is this cute. You can't be mad at this face !


I think Kal's brother Bozley has decided to pick up a trade himself, snow making. Lets hope that TBoz and Kal do not join forces and continue to find trades to contribute to our household.........Bozley seems a little less proud of his new art as he seems a little worried about what I am going to say. Lets hope they grow tired of their new hobbies........I have enough to clean up already.

SANTA !!!!!!!!!

Kali saw Santa today. Not sure what she asked Santa for but she sure had a good time.

She was minding her manors the best she could. Of course she has some puppy energy and puppy brains so she had her moments of uncontrollable wiggle butt when being pet, but there really is nothing cuter then a happy Pit Bull puppy.

Petropolis Pet Resort put on pics with Santa, with part of the proceeds benefiting Broken Hearts, Mended Souls whom Kali is being cared for right now. I cant thank them enough for all they have done for us during this holiday season! Brad Watts with Petropolis has been working tirelessly to get the donations in the door. We couldn't continue to the good that we do without people like Brad.

Kali didn't want to see Santa alone, she had Charlie the tortoise join in on the fun.........who said bust dogs couldn't be polite around other animals ?

Happy Holidays to everyone, we hope it is filled with happiness and big pittie kisses !

Tri Color Trouble

Kali has had a sleep over friend for the last couple days, Havoc. Hav is another puppy from the MO 500 bust who was born while his mother Bug was being sheltered, he was actually from the last litter born. Two of his brothers/sisters went to a shelter in MA Baypath Humane Society and are waiting for homes of their own.

Havoc is 13wks old and full of energy and self confidence. He walks around like he owns the place and shows no fear. Because of this lil boy's confidence, Kal is doing a little better around here. Her submissive/excited urinating has been minimal (besides her oops incident where she ended up peeing on her daddy........not getting many brownie points by doing that). She is beginning to see that being alone is an ok thing, if Hav can do it, Kal can !

Kal was having some regression with her progress because her room mate Suzi left for her new foster home in MA (Braveheart Rescue) last Thur. I think even tho

ugh no one was allowed to be loose together in

the bust dog room, Kal still liked the companionship of Suzi being crated beside her. I also have to admit to missing Suzi Q's companionship.

For the most part Kali and Havoc have been playing appropriately. At times play gets too vocal and rough for my liking so we all have time outs for a minute or two to let things cool off. Hav is learning when to quit, Kali is learning what is an appropriate correction, it has been a win win situation for all. It has been great having Hav here for the past few days as I have one tired puppy every night after a romp a room session. What we have begun to realize is that both these pups have some spunk and just a touch of fire. We will be socializing them continuously and making sure we can continue to work towards dock dogs, agility and WP titles. Big plans I know but you always have to want the best for your babies.

Dont Take the Kisses.........

Kali has a nasty nasty habit that she picked up at the shelter, she eats poop, nasty nasty poop. We have been trying everything we can to break the habit but she just cant get enough. Because of being in a crate for 3 months before being released, housebreaking has been very trying. We have been crate training, but for a puppy that had to relieve themselves in a crate for so long, she doesnt quite get the process, that with the fabulous habit of poop eating..........disaster.

We are giving lots of supplements to deter this less then flattering habit, so hopefully something works soon. Not sure how many more times I can take Kali puking into my purse in the car just after a nice poop eating session.

Yes, she gets carsick as well, another issue we have been working through for the past 2 months. Sooner or later she will feel safe enough with her surroundings that she will be less anxious. Some day.