10 years ago Todd and who is believed to be his mom, Lucille were rescued by the Stand Up For Pits Foundation. Nine lives in total were removed from this house of horrors. The only two survivors – Todd & Lucille. The rest were killed. Lucille had been bred multiple times. Her little body was broken and battered. Her ears ripped and nipples hanging. They lived in what they called a “dungeon” under the house. After funding nearly 30k of medical care for Lucille, her body could not overcome the hell she had endured. Lucille died of Babesia Gibsoni – a blood disease common amongst dogfighting victims. A tragic and devastating loss of life. She never got to experience freedom but we made sure Lucille felt love.
Dogfighting is an epidemic in America. It is being done by people of all ages, ethnities and in all tax brackets. It is one of the most horrific forms of cruelty and where there is dogfighting there is always other crime. The dogs are not the dangerous ones, the humans are. These dogs have been brutally victimized and wrongly vilified for decades while the humans commiting these heinous acts of violence continue to get away with it.
Todd is the sole survivor. He is one of the lucky ones. The vast majority are not so lucky. Today we will celebrate his beautiful life by sharing all things Todd. For the past ten years Todd has shown the world the inherent goodnesss he and all like him are born with. He has inspired, educated, brought joy and light into the lives of everyone he meets and knows him without ever saying a word. He is one of one. A magical miracle and precious soul we are all so lucky to share the planet with. He loves all animals, all of humanity and could not be cuter if he tried.
Todd has cancer and now at 11 years old, is struggling with some cognitive and mobility issues. Every day and every moment with Todd is a gift. He is loved, protected, adored and cherished.
Lets all celebrate the beautiful life that is Todd on this – his gotchya day. š¤
Thank you Lisa BeaumontĀ for being such an important part of Todd’s (and Lucille’s) life from day one. He adores you like no other.
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