

The healing process of two very misunderstood dogs
September 28, 2010. Papa, the dog that brought out an emotion in me I have been successful in keeping at bay; came to us by way of the...
Hitting the streets!
(update: as of 2017 this program is now called Stepped In Texas & is operated in tandem with Wags, Hope & Healing Dog rescue in central...


Still think "Pit Bulls" are dangerous?
Watch out, it’s a “Pit Bull”. I hear this so many times it makes me insane. This blog is for all the people out there that continue to...
Another example of reporting only half the facts
The latest news comes from Houston Texas. According to the local newspaper, an infant was killed by the “family” dog. No, it was not a...
Pit bull ban...next stop Texas?
As many of you know, there is a push to ban “pit bulls” in Texas. This is sparked by the latest child to be killed by a chained,...


What makes Papa different?
It is a heartless, cold and yet a scary reality that shelter staff and rescues experience every day- the unwanted, abused, forgotten dogs...


When will the human race change?
I received an urgent email from a shelter worker (and friend) today, about a special dog they have in their care. This dog they dubbed...
The difference between Staffordshire Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers
I am sure this will open up a great battle but I need to post this. I wanted to share all my research on the differences between...
We ask them to protect
Day after day I am asked to rehabilitate dogs for aggression. I have worked all different breeds, ages, sizes and yet they all have the...
Oh the myths I hear about Staffies
With all the hype about how “bad” staffies are, I thought it was time to bring some facts to the public and have a bit of fun with them...