The Sad Reality: Home Ear Crop Jobs

We recieved this picture in an e-mail plea for this young victim of a home crop job. "Monique" was discovered by an animal control officer investigating a complaint at a house in east los angeles. He had stumbled upon an illegal pit bull breeding operation, and found 8 week old Monique with her ears cut.

The sad reality of these home-bred pit bull puppies is that they often become the victims of home ear crop jobs, where the dog is physically held down, and the ears are cut with a knife, box cutter or scissors, without anesthesia.

We choose to show you these pictures not for shock value, but to increase awareness of the plight of pit-bulls in our very own neighborhoods. In my research on laws against animal cruelty, I came across Los Angeles County Animal Law Ordinances here. As I go down this list, I can think of many situations where I have witnessed, or have heard first hand accounts of violations of these ordinances. Please educate yourself and read your local Animal Law Ordinances. If you see something, say something!

To find out the happy ending to Monique's story, watch her video here.

"Sammy Jo" (she's southern)

Okay so she's not a pitbull, but Sammy Jo was a dog with no options left. Abandoned in the streets of Los Angeles, and out of time at the shelter, we plucked her from death row right when there seemed to be no hope for this misunderstood girl.

You see, Sammy Jo is a princess through and through, but the hard knock life she had on the streets has left her with a tough exterior. This girl is extremely loving towards her people, and strangers must prove themselves before she is completely trusting. Sammy Jo likes other dogs, but would do best on her own or with a mellow mutt friend. She needs a calm quiet home life, without kids, and a sympathetic and patient parent to show her the happy life of a dog. Are you an experienced dog person who's up for a project of love? Sammy Jo is approximately 1 year old, she is spayed, up to date on all her shots, and microchipped.

Watch her music video:

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Otis came to visit last week…he and Callie, his momma, were sooooo happy to see each other again!!!
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"Roxy" The Riveter

"Roxy" must have a guardian angel! She survived dismal conditions, in crack house in the Los Angeles area. A local animal advocate took it upon herself to rescue her. It took over a year to get Roxy from her drug addicted "owner," and in a final dramatic rescue attempt, Roxy was pulled from under the dilapidated house where she had given birth to a litter of puppies.

West Valley Animal Shelter took in Roxy and her babies, and did amazing work socializing and getting everyone healthy enough for the transport up to Luv-A-Bull.

All of Roxy's babies have been adopted, and now it's just her left! Roxy is amazingly lovable, loves other dogs and people. She is athletic and loves to run! She is fully vaccinated, spayed, microchipped and housebroken. Help us finish this rescue and adopt Roxy today!

EMAIL: lieslhardt@gmail.com

Callico AKA "Calli"

This happy Momma is "Callico" and raised ten beautiful little spotted puppies who have all been placed in their forever homes. Callie was confiscated from her owners in a neglect case. She was released to "Luv-a-Bull Rescue" when her babies were only days old, and has been able to raise them in a loving, peaceful environment.

Now, all her babies have found their forever homes, and only Callie is left. She was an amazing mother to her babies, and deserves a loving forever home. We think she is some kind of terrier/heeler/herding dog mix. Callie is on the small side. She is gentle and well-behaved and polite.

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WATCH CALLI'S WORLD PREMIER MUSIC VIDEO HERE:

"Rhino" the Magnificent

This magnificent creature is "Rhino," a 3 year old male pit-bull who came into a California shelter as a stray. Rhino loves all dogs, and has made many canine friends here at Luv-A-Bull, big and small! Rhino is medium energy, enjoys moderate exercize and canine companionship.

"Rhino" and his girlfriend "Peaches"

Rhino is looking for his forever home, preferably with a canine playmate or playmates and without cats. Rhino is microchipped, neutered, and up to date on all his shots.

EMAIL: lieslhardt@gmail.com

Place, Pack, Purpose

"Rhino"

Welcome to the official Luv-A-Bull Pit Bull Rescue blog, where you can learn everything about our efforts to save America's Pit Bull Terriers!

Once known as America's favorite dog, the pit bull is a gentle, loving and loyal breed. As with all breeds, if they are raised responsibly, they make amazing family pets.

Pit bulls have become popular dogs in economically depressed communities where there are few resources for spay/neuter services and training. Because of their strength, muscular looks, and pain tolerance, the pit bull has sadly become the most popular dog to use in illegal dog fighting rings.

These unfortunate souls live lives of brutality and unspeakable cruelty at the hands of those who gamble on their deaths.

The American Pit Bulls have also fallen victim to media profiling and breed-discriminatory legislation (BLD), making them an unpopular dog among many people who are likely to adopt a shelter animal.

Please join us in our efforts to increase public awareness about the American Pit Bull plight, and rescue Pit Bull lives!

Cesar Millan with "Gryffynn" at Luv-A-Bull

We are currently working to raise money to build a separate facility for nursing Pit Bull Mama's and their babies. Many female Pit Bulls are physically forced to breed for profit. Often pregnant females wind up in shelters where they give birth, or are euthanized. We are hoping to help more nursing mama's who wind up in kill shelters, and save more pit bull lives. Watch our video here. Donate any amount to help facilitate more rescuing and educating here.