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Behind the Scenes from ACPB's Appearance on The Jeff Probst Show
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 12:58pm
Back in December, Shorty Rossi of Pit Boss fame contacted Angel City Pit Bulls to see if would feature some adoptable dogs alongside him when he appeared as a guest on The Jeff Probst Show. We were honored and excited, and jumped at the opportunity to showcase our wonderful family companions to the national public. After speaking with the producers, we learned they were interested in featuring a before and after success story of pit bull rescue and adoption, and so we invited one of our beloved alumni dogs, Bo Jingles (read his story here), and his adoptive mom to join us.
We also had to choose two dogs to represent our current dogs available for adoption. We selected Timmy and Sweetie, as both had pretty incredible before and after transformations as well… After seeing the before pictures, the audience melted for both dogs the moment they were walked out on stage - it was apparent just how much happier and healthier they were!
We are happy to report that in the weeks following the show's taping, both Timmy and Sweetie found their forever homes. Timmy was adopted by a loving family who have since renamed him Angelo (Lolo for short!) He is the apple of their eyes and they love to send us pics of him lounging in the warm California sun. Sweetie was adopted by her foster family, however, her story has a bittersweet ending. Sweetie's health took a turn for the worse in late December, and despite everyone's best efforts, her kidneys were not strong enough to sustain her. She left us much too early, and we miss her dearly. Her adoptive mother made this wonderful tribute video in her honor, and we invite you to sit back, grab a box of tissues, and watch as we celebrate her life-- one we feel so grateful to have been a part of!
We want to give a huge thank you to Shorty Rossi, Cesar Milan, and The Jeff Probst show for spotlighting pit bulls and the importance of adopting shelter and rescue dogs, as well as giving us the opportunity to share our mission with all of you.
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It's so, so wonderful to see
Wed, 01/30/2013 - 1:50pm — Misty OkaIt's so, so wonderful to see pitties and adoption getting the attention they deserve! I love everything about this, and it's nice to see one of the exciting things Sweetie got to do in her new life before she passed :)
Just finished watching and
Wed, 01/30/2013 - 7:19pm — Stephanie NicoleJust finished watching and honestly- I am so emotional!!! What a wonderful hour of TV... shining the spotlight on rescue and adoption in general... on issues ranging from the importance of spay/neuter to choosing the right dog for your family, to debunking myths/stereotypes (about Little People, Mexicans, and pit bulls!?) the list goes on. They covered so many subjects in the theme of rescue, redemption, responsibility, and... treating individuals with respect, compassion, and LOVE. So awesome that Angel City Pit Bulls got to be a part of it. Bo, Timmy, & Sweetie were WONDERFUL ambassadogs alongside Junior and Hercules Great job to everyone involved in front and BEHIND the scenes!!!! This was a great PR day for the animals in need. xo xo xo
I'm so upset I didn't get to
Thu, 01/31/2013 - 12:59am — nicole s.I'm so upset I didn't get to see this. For some reason, Jeff Probst isn't on anymore here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! I'm really bumbed that I didn't get to see this episode! I love Shorty & of course Cesar Milan! much love to you all & to Jeff Probst for bringing this much needed attention to adoption & of course to the best breed : Pit Bulls!
You can go on the Jeff Probst
Thu, 01/31/2013 - 7:56am — TGYou can go on the Jeff Probst website and see the show. Also, I believe it is on Youtube. It was a great show. Proud to be part of the group.
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