tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post1319222563562151377..comments2024-03-28T02:06:40.534-05:00Comments on Two Pitties in the City: SociaBulls: Walking with a Dog Who Won't WalkTwo Pitties in the Cityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04694420319336839807noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-58439002800150097682012-12-31T13:29:22.901-06:002012-12-31T13:29:22.901-06:00I am SOOOO glad I came across your story. I too h...I am SOOOO glad I came across your story. I too have a Medgar, but his name is Buster Brown! He is not, nor ever will be my running partner as I do not run. However, I am working on him to get him to walk properly on a leash so I can just take him for a walk. He used do the walking on a leash just perfectly until he had an incident 3 weeks after I brought him from rescue. I found out the hard way that he didn't care for little dogs; rather 2 particular little dogs. After that moment he has acted ridicoulus on a leash and we are working from square one to get him to be "good" on a leash. <br /><br />I too want my Buster to be a Breed Ambassador, but for now I will take just walking on the leash like a normal dog so I don't have to justify me trying to help my dog be a dog regardless of his breed! <br /><br />So far I have spent a great deal of money for a rescue dog I took in on a trial. Mind you, he came from the rescue I volunteer with. People would call me insane for spending what I have so far on him, but he is my family and I want him to succeed. He succeeds, I succeed. I want to proudly one day take Buster in public and say "World, this is Buster!"<br /><br />I love Pit Bulls and never have nor ever will be prejudice against any breed. All animals need humans, and we need them! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997822396900318440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-8668584688656829602012-12-08T17:00:20.179-06:002012-12-08T17:00:20.179-06:00To Medgar's Human,
You truly are an amazing d...To Medgar's Human,<br /><br />You truly are an amazing dog owner. Lots of people would have "exchanged" him. I rescued my dog who I thought was calm, quiet and the perfect apartment dog. Little did I know he was on deaths doorstep. Less than 24 hours after we adopted him we were told he may not make it through the night. After he got healthy we realized he had a TON of energy and an apartment was WAY too small for him. Needless to say, "I play with the cards I'm dealt" just like you. I hope you and Medgar have MANY happy years together.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765992089385015707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-88971841290467647342012-12-05T21:31:53.809-06:002012-12-05T21:31:53.809-06:00Great story! I know what he means when he said he ...Great story! I know what he means when he said he did not get the dog he was dreaming of and you end up loving them more because of that. It's awesome that he realized that there can be many different ways to be an embassadog:) I converted my parents to pit bull lovers too! <br /><br /><br />Kaya used to refuse to eat and it would help her if the cat would eat out of her bowl with her:)My Two Pittieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526624777044038820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-86618244542546298602012-12-05T19:45:45.546-06:002012-12-05T19:45:45.546-06:00What a lucky,lucky dog. That's all I can say....What a lucky,lucky dog. That's all I can say.Laura and Hanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03896070726300067146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-92227557661253825002012-12-05T13:39:40.303-06:002012-12-05T13:39:40.303-06:00Love love lovvvvvvve this story! Medgar's dad ...Love love lovvvvvvve this story! Medgar's dad is a great writer - maybe Medgar needs a blog?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-63324678589553894252012-12-05T10:20:42.046-06:002012-12-05T10:20:42.046-06:00I seriously got all teary eyed reading Med's s...I seriously got all teary eyed reading Med's story. Being a pit bull owner and rescuer I know how hard it can be for new pet owners to deal with dogs that have issues. Your story is inspiring, many people would have given up on Medgar, but I'm so glad you and your GF did not. THANK YOU for sticking by him and helping him overcome some of his issues and understanding his limitations. You guys are awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-75777861160899630542012-12-05T08:59:13.362-06:002012-12-05T08:59:13.362-06:00What an incredible journey. I started reading thi...What an incredible journey. I started reading this last night and was interrupted but wanted to make sure I read it all. Having such an extensive support network is just ...well, incredible. Kudos to you and Medgar for coming so far.Debra@Peaceabullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04486502648093658830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-48117708479668399752012-12-05T02:29:34.566-06:002012-12-05T02:29:34.566-06:00Had similar issues with my Italian greyhound chihu...Had similar issues with my Italian greyhound chihuahu mix. Hated being outside and would jump from fear of wind, a leaf rolling on the floor, plastic bags, his leash, sandals slapping on the floor, cars driving too fast, other dogs and especially screaming children. He'll be one this Friday and after having him for 8 months he's much better but still needs a bit more progress. It's not easy for impatient people but I wouldn't change him to any other pup! I love my Tito boy! neodebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17750007937267174180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-50135512095823924432012-12-04T23:50:54.631-06:002012-12-04T23:50:54.631-06:00That is a perfect case of 'you don't get t...That is a perfect case of 'you don't get the dog you want, you get the dog you need'! He has taught you a lot, and you have made each other better people, I am certain of it.<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your story, it's inspiring! I am always proud of my greyhound because she went from not wanting to walk to pestering me for her walk at the same time every evening, so in a small way I understand what you went through :) jethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306733879105775659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-88688058674428142432012-12-04T23:24:39.429-06:002012-12-04T23:24:39.429-06:00You, sir, are an inspiration. If there were more p...You, sir, are an inspiration. If there were more people like you, then our shelters would not be overflowing. Thank you for sharing your story.Minabeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15820211149698018389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-66647908969557235522012-12-04T22:00:54.785-06:002012-12-04T22:00:54.785-06:00Thanks for sharing this amazing story and good luc...Thanks for sharing this amazing story and good luck to Medgar and his family as they continue their journey.<br /><br />CindyMillie and Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15880442203258355043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-81353755261633056372012-12-04T21:54:03.446-06:002012-12-04T21:54:03.446-06:00I echo everyone else that this is an absolutely am...I echo everyone else that this is an absolutely amazing story but I must correct you n saying Medgar is not an ambassador. I truly think that the majority of dogs of all breeds have issues but only the lucky ones ( like Medgar) have humans with the compassion to work through them. And it is that human and dog (plus cat) combo that really makes an ambassador. Much love and understanding from a family that is 10+ years into life with fearful rescues who test our patience but somehow keep winning our heartsMorrojehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10561479648367500044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-16960997723978449932012-12-04T20:46:51.923-06:002012-12-04T20:46:51.923-06:00This was so wonderful to read! I remember meeting ...This was so wonderful to read! I remember meeting you and your girlfriend with Blue at an OTAT event earlier this fall up in Lincoln Square and you guys were so sweet. Glad to hear the rest of the story! -caitlin, volunteer coordinator for OTATcaitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300156614363004570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-34591374697913478542012-12-04T17:53:48.346-06:002012-12-04T17:53:48.346-06:00WOW! I'm so thankful that I read the whole st...WOW! I'm so thankful that I read the whole story. What a HUGE blessing! Way to go Medgar! You have the most loving owner! Thank you for the sweet, afternoon, happy tear story! May you both continue to grow together! ;) JustaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14987960272809724668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-83643030046383680072012-12-04T17:33:08.901-06:002012-12-04T17:33:08.901-06:00This just made my whole night. Thank you so much f...This just made my whole night. Thank you so much for sharing this story! I laughed, I cried... GO MEDGAR!Kim @ Yellow Brick Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101229543801983510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-38852380974532478912012-12-04T17:32:54.614-06:002012-12-04T17:32:54.614-06:00This just made my whole night. Thank you so much f...This just made my whole night. Thank you so much for sharing this story! I laughed, I cried... GO MEDGAR!Kim @ Yellow Brick Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101229543801983510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-73718940276518214272012-12-04T16:59:53.596-06:002012-12-04T16:59:53.596-06:00I love this story and this sweet sweet boy!!! I love this story and this sweet sweet boy!!! Soma Pradhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08280923103251689692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-16171390711658168892012-12-04T15:31:56.148-06:002012-12-04T15:31:56.148-06:00What a story. I have a fraidy-dog as well, and cou...What a story. I have a fraidy-dog as well, and could totally relate to the mention of the city bus being his arch nemesis, as Koira is terrified of buses and trucks, especially if they have air brakes or make the sound of puffing air when lowering down. K-Koirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933780350863090595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-20174051942564359262012-12-04T14:23:39.030-06:002012-12-04T14:23:39.030-06:00What a beautiful story. Sniffle....What a beautiful story. Sniffle....Tasha the Triathlon Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492980012367649865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-71298079660009174232012-12-04T14:16:02.412-06:002012-12-04T14:16:02.412-06:00What a moving story! I admire your hard work and p...What a moving story! I admire your hard work and perseverance, as well as Medgar's bravery. I'm going to keep this story bookmarked and pull it out on days when my dogs grind on my nerves. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for not giving up on Medgar.Rebelwerewolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04724334549085759793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-10454584661567865762012-12-04T13:30:49.859-06:002012-12-04T13:30:49.859-06:00We love this post cause my Lily won't walk!
Be...We love this post cause my Lily won't walk!<br />Benny & LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-63672451555834224962012-12-04T13:21:19.008-06:002012-12-04T13:21:19.008-06:00Wow, what a wonderful story! Thanks for having the...Wow, what a wonderful story! Thanks for having the patience to work with Medgar--I'm thrilled to hear it's paid off! I'm glad that you found him and he found you--imperfect matches like these help us grow so much.c.creativityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12794975124922741090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-5296596001694373802012-12-04T13:14:13.884-06:002012-12-04T13:14:13.884-06:00What a wonderful story! And I beg to differ with t...What a wonderful story! And I beg to differ with the author as he has exhibited tremendous patience with a dog many people wouldn't have taken a second look at, let alone adopt! Medgar's person you are truly a saint! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-60634064373074002362012-12-04T11:52:54.207-06:002012-12-04T11:52:54.207-06:00What a great story! It was very touching and highl...What a great story! It was very touching and highly moving. Thank you so much for sharing this!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06108529851395450190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-91831624114704567262012-12-04T11:44:10.723-06:002012-12-04T11:44:10.723-06:00Thanks for sharing!! Medgar and Blue are beautifu...Thanks for sharing!! Medgar and Blue are beautiful pooches and their parents are an inspiration. Hurray for this wonderful family. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161378066961983393noreply@blogger.com