Diesel
- Adult
- Male
- Large
- Pit Bull Terrier
Diesel
Current Location
Amherst, VA
Breed
Physical Traits
Behavior
Health
Diesel's Compatibility
This pet has good compatibility with kids.
This pet has good compatibility with dogs.
This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.
This pet has good compatibility with other animals.
Adoption Fee
$150
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Diesel's Story
Meet Diesel <br/><br/>The biggest baby in the entire building. Once he spotted the toy box he went full blown party time. Ignoring the camera for still shots & bouncing around with all the newly found toys.<br/>We now wonder if he ever owned a "real" toy.<br/>He lived on a horrible chain (not pictured) and his toys were previously wires <br/><br/>He was living outside with one Bully female he knocked up and was ready to deliver outside.<br/>Another Bully that had already delivered 7 puppies a few weeks ago.<br/><br/>Due to 2 amazing rescue groups we work with they safely made it into foster homes with amazing caretakers! <br/>They were urgent & we can't have newborns on shelter floors, it's not ideal at all.<br/>The rescues that excepted the 2 families will be placing them up for adoption when they are age appropriate. <br/>We did not ask for help with Diesel because he was not an "urgent dog" nor did he have precious babies to care for.<br/><br/>We know we can find this a home because he's a super handsome boi with personality plus, plus.<br/>He also shakes! Anything for a treat or toy he'll gladly comply!<br/><br/>Diesel has impeccable eye contact & is a very active guy once his motor gets running.<br/>He knows sit and has MASTERED hotdog catching.<br/>Look at the shots that Crystal Glass caught with those great jowls ready for action . <br/><br/>We ADORE this quirky clown! He's 4 years old and has a solid build of 74 pounds of muscle. <br/><br/>Yes, he's a ladies man but we're sorry to break it to him but his days of reproducing offspring are over. Over. Over.<br/>He was neutered yesterday!<br/><br/>Diesel is very people & dog friendly. Wasn't interested in the cats. <br/>Probably too playful for a household with smaller children as once he gets going he's unstoppable <br/><br/> VIDEOS on our Facebook page.<br/><br/>Adoption fee fully vetted and neutered $150. <br/>He was neutered yesterday, no more babies for you stud muffin.<br/><br/>OCTOBER IS PITBULL AWARENESS MONTH<br/><br/>Shelters are overwhelmed with Pits & Bully breeds that many will never make it out alive. <br/>Spay & Neuter<br/>Help stop the over population<br/>Help fix the problem & over breeding. <br/><br/>History of Pitbulls:<br/><br/>Pitbulls were originally bred from English bulldogs. Looking back to the early 1800s, bulldogs were crossbred with terriers to become pit bull terriers. Around the time of the Civil War, when British immigrants came to the United States with their pit bull terriers, the breed was renamed the “American” pit bull terrier.<br/><br/>At first, pitbulls were bred to fight. But shortly after arriving in America, they took on a more well-rounded role of not only herding cattle and sheep, but also protecting livestock from wild animals and guarding humans against thieves. <br/>The rise and fall of the American pit bull terrier<br/><br/>Friendly, brave and hardworking, pitbulls found their place as “the all American dog.” <br/>In fact, pitbulls were used as the nation’s mascot during WWI & WWII. <br/>Loyal to their human owners, pitbulls quickly transcended from mere work dog to loving canine companion.<br/><br/>The breed was often found in advertisements, commercials and even on TV shows (remember Petey from the Little Rascals?). Everyone wanted a pitbull, including Helen Keller, Mark Twain and Humphrey Bogart. Even Roosevelt and Edison had one.<br/><br/>But as quickly as they rose to stardom, the pitbull quickly fell back down the ranks, settling in as a “regular” dog.<br/><br/>In 1976, Congress amended the Animal Welfare Act of 1966 to (among other things) make dogfighting illegal in all 50 states. <br/>Sadly, dogfighting resurfaced in the 1980s. That’s when people began to buy and breed pitbulls for unlawful purposes with no regard for proper socialization and temperament.<br/><br/>Is that where it all went wrong for the pitbull breed? Surely the media didn’t help with titles like Time Magazine’s “The Pit Bull Friend and Killer,” and Sports Illustrated’s “Beware of this Dog.”<br/><br/>Through no fault of its own, the pitbull was now portrayed as a dangerous monster rather than a friendly family member.<br/>Coming full circle<br/><br/>Thanks to widespread education and devoted advocates, the pitbull is turning the corner once again. Yes, people bred pitbulls to fight illegally. Most that were saved from underground fighting rings were also sentenced to euthanization as they were deemed as unable to be rehabilitated.<br/><br/>But the media couldn’t deny the truth when the “Vicktory Dogs” -- the dogs rescued from Michael Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels in 2007 -- found foster homes and were given a second chance in new furever homes. <br/><br/>As it turns out, these dogs are capable of being rehabilitated. Forty-eight of the 51 dogs rescued successfully overcame their troubled start in life, and emerged as loving, loyal canine family members.<br/><br/>Reclaiming their rightful title as the “All American Dog,” today’s pitbulls can often be found working in law enforcement detecting narcotics, or showing off their strength in agility sports. <br/>Their protective, loyal personalities make them terrific service and therapy dogs. <br/><br/>And when they’re not on the clock, they can also be found lounging around the homes of stars like Jessica Biel, Jennifer Aniston and Rachel Ray, to name a few.
Meet Diesel
The biggest baby in the entire building. Once he spotted the toy box he went full blown party time. Ignoring the camera for still shots & bouncing around with all the newly found toys.
We now wonder if he ever owned a "real" toy.
He lived on a horrible chain (not pictured) and his toys were previously wires
He was living outside with one Bully female he knocked up and was ready to deliver outside.
Another Bully that had already delivered 7 puppies a few weeks ago.
Due to 2 amazing rescue groups we work with they safely made it into foster homes with amazing caretakers!
They were urgent & we can't have newborns on shelter floors, it's not ideal at all.
The rescues that excepted the 2 families will be placing them up for adoption when they are age appropriate.
We did not ask for help with Diesel because he was not an "urgent dog" nor did he have precious babies to care for.
We know we can find this a home because he's a super handsome boi with perso
Meet Diesel
The biggest baby in the entire building. Once he spotted the toy box he went full blown party time. Ignoring the camera for still shots & bouncing around with all the newly found toys.
We now wonder if he ever owned a "real" toy.
He lived on a horrible chain (not pictured) and his toys were previously wires
He was living outside with one Bully female he knocked up and was ready to deliver outside.
Another Bully that had already delivered 7 puppies a few weeks ago.
Due to 2 amazing rescue groups we work with they safely made it into foster homes with amazing caretakers!
They were urgent & we can't have newborns on shelter floors, it's not ideal at all.
The rescues that excepted the 2 families will be placing them up for adoption when they are age appropriate.
We did not ask for help with Diesel because he was not an "urgent dog" nor did he have precious babies to care for.
We know we can find this a home because he's a super handsome boi with personality plus, plus.
He also shakes! Anything for a treat or toy he'll gladly comply!
Diesel has impeccable eye contact & is a very active guy once his motor gets running.
He knows sit and has MASTERED hotdog catching.
Look at the shots that Crystal Glass caught with those great jowls ready for action .
We ADORE this quirky clown! He's 4 years old and has a solid buil
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Diesel is from Humane Society of Amherst County Adoption Center
[Amherst, VA]
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