Anyone else get a weird AI vibe from that photo?
I suspect the woman's using filters on her face, maybe that's why she looks like this?
Anyway, thread tax time!!
Time to look at the Unwanted Pit Bull files. First up today: Meet MOLLY! (
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Name: Dolly, Age: 2-3 years, Weight: 45 pounds, Breed: Pit mix, Spayed, Crate trained, Leash trained, House trained, up-to-date on all vaccines, no health issues
Good with dogs: no, good with cats: unknown, good with kids: unknown, good with women: yes, good with men: yes
History: Abandoned at an apartment complex for at least a couple of weeks, fostered for about a year now.
Dolly is a cuddle bug and lap dog, and perfectly content to spend her afternoon sleeping under a blanket. She loves to destroy her toys and try to dig in the gravel in the yard.
She would do best as the only dog in the home, and unless you are very experienced with introducing cats and dogs, likely the only pet in the home.
Dolly has done extensive training at a local business, working on her leash training and dog reactivity. She's not perfect but has shown huge improvement. They offer a lifetime guarantee on their classes, and this will follow her into her next home.
Dolly is ready to be done with fostering and find her forever home!
What a winner. Dog reactive, leash reactive, and unknown temperament around kids! Last owners ditched her at an apartment complex. Better act fast if you want to get MOLLY!
What's that I hear? You want a younger dog? Because it's all in "How you raise them"? Check out this listing on Craigslist:
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Pitbull puppies - $350
These pups are 12 weeks and need good homes asap price neg
Not a lot of details but check out the absolute STATE of that home. I'm sure you won't regret inviting one of these aging puppies in to tear up your floor and ruin your furniture.
Maybe this isn't your speed, either: You want to feel like a real hero, don't you? Well maybe you can save this pit bull on the Euth List: Meet VANS!
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LAST CALL FOR VANS – TIME IS RUNNING OUT
Vans is running out of time… and he doesn’t even know it.
This sweet 3-year-old Lab/Retriever mix has just 10 days to find somewhere safe to go after his foster can no longer keep him. After that, his future is uncertain.
Meet Vans
• 3 years old
• ""Lab / Retriever mix"" [ed: no it's not]
• 50+ lbs
• Must be the only dog
• Friendly, loving, and just wants his person
Vans isn’t asking for much… just a safe place to land and someone willing to give him a chance. He’s the kind of dog who will be your shadow, your comfort, your loyal companion through it all.
Right now, he’s at risk of losing everything—again. He deserves stability. He deserves safety. He deserves you.
Currently in Manassas, VA
Transport can be arranged
10 days. That’s it.
If you’ve ever thought about fostering or adopting… this is the moment it matters most.
Please message me ASAP if you can foster, adopt, or help in any way. Even sharing could be the reason Vans makes it out alive.
Ah, I can tell what you're thinking. "I need a dog that's more of a project! Something really totally unwanted!" Well, check out this random homeless pit bull these broke idiots in L.A. picked up off the street and are warehousing until you make this dog your problem:
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My boyfriend and I found this dog a few months ago and brought him to a city shelter, where he wound up on the euth list because of lack of space and staff. We couldn't let him die, we knew he was a good dog. We picked him up but we really can't keep him. He lives in just the kitchen of a studio apartment separated from 2 cats. We are broke, we cant afford day care or walkers. He has separation anxiety when we go to work, neighbors are complaining. We don't have a yard. He has very little space at home although we try to take him everywhere.
Male gray and white pitbull, 2-5 years old, has all his shots, chipped, 50 lbs, neutered, great on a leash, knows "sit," not reactive to any other dogs, good with children, cautious around the cats (we let them around each other under supervision) friendly to strangers, chill when we are home with him or out on an adventure. Loves to ride in car and on subway. Loves fetch! he can catch a ball mid-air! We're in LA but will drive him anywhere in the country if there is a good home waiting for him there, seriously. We are very stressed and have little money. We're cat people but we wanted to save this dog who found us and needed help.
Maybe not the right fit? Ah, dear. well, I'm sure I can get you just the right dog! Any kind you want (so long as it's a pit bull!) Let's say you want a long-term shelter stay who can't handle being crated! Then CROCHET is the dog for you!
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I’ve been giving this sweet pitbull mix named Crochet a staycation from CMPD because she was really struggling to adjust in the shelter. She is very gentle and sweet, but she is very timid and startles easily and struggles to eat and eliminate when scared so she has been having a really hard time at the shelter. Additionally, the shelter does practice euthanasia and I’ve been worried about her chances with the spring/summer influx of puppies coming soon.
She is heartworm positive, so she will likely need a foster home to go to during treatment. She is such a sweet girl and unfortunately I cannot provide her the stability she’d need in a foster home, but I would love to see her out of the shelter. She’s potty trained and great with cats and dogs. I’ve included some behavioral notes I’ve kept from her stay with me. Please reach out if you would like any more details.
Personality
- A little cautious at first, but warms up quickly
- Very people-oriented and enjoys staying near her person
- Affectionate and cuddly once comfortable
- May startle at sudden noises, but recovers quickly
- Loves blankets and cozy spots
- Slept calmly through the night in bed
Food
- Eats best with reassurance nearby
- Comfortable eating alongside another dog (no resource guarding observed)
- Takes treats gently
Other Animals
- Dog-friendly
- Not overly playful, but tolerant of higher-energy dogs
- Would likely thrive in a home with another dog
- Peacefully coexisted with a cat — curious at first, then calm and respectful
Walks & Outings
- Calm and easy to handle on leash
- Enjoys sniffing and exploring without excessive pulling
- Curious but not reactive toward other dogs
- Gains confidence walking alongside another dog
- Loves car rides
- Stays close off-leash in fenced areas
- Initially unsure about elevators/stairs but improved quickly with reassurance
Training & Enrichment
- Easily redirected with gentle verbal correction
- Comes when called indoors
- Eager to learn and responsive
- Enjoyed chase-style toys (would likely love a flirt pole once fully active!)
House Training
- No accidents observed with regular potty breaks [i.e. the dog has accidents --ed.]
- May prefer a calm, low-pressure environment
- In a new setting, may take a little time to feel fully comfortable before going
Crate
- Settled best in a larger gated space
- No separation anxiety observed
- Relaxed calmly on the couch when left alone
- Will rest in an open, covered crate; may need gradual training for full confinement
But Stan, I hear you say: Where are the truly awful shitbulls? The ones who are on the euth list because their behavior sucks that much? Not to worry!
NYCACC has a special list for these very special dogs! Let's have a look, shall we?
Let's start with a dog that's doped out of its mind on Trazodone, fighting inside his kennel, and who has a history of snapping at children! Meet SNOWMAN!
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Snowman is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home and in the care center. In the home, Snowman lunged at a child and has growled at the children in the home when they entered his space and he also shows reactivity including lunging, hard barking, and growling toward strangers, dogs, and other animals. These behaviors appear to escalate quickly when he is exposed to these triggers. Snowman in the care center is social, friendly, and playful with staff. Medically, Snowman is apparently healthy.
Snowman is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in his previous home and in the care center. In the home, Snowman lunged at a child and has growled at the children in the home when they entered his space and he also shows reactivity including lunging, hard barking, and growling toward strangers, dogs, and other animals. These behaviors appear to escalate quickly when he is exposed to these triggers. Snowman in the care center is social, friendly, and playful with staff. Medically, Snowman is apparently healthy. What my friends at ACC say about me: I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some canine body language together! I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I don't always like to share my food, toys or bedding with other animals. Not only do I pull at heart strings, but I also pull on leash! I will need someone to help me with my leash manners. Snowman is a Shelter Scholar who is working hard every day to become the best version of himself. Like many dogs, he gets a little overwhelmed when he encounters other dogs or distractions on leash, but through his training he's learning to refocus and trust the person on the other end of the leash. With consistent practice and plenty of positive reinforcement, he's making real progress one walk at a time.
Vet Record Highlights:
2/20/2026
Request for psychopharmaceuticals due to anxious behavior in kennel: pacing, panting, flushed face. Not currently on any meds. Start trazodone 200mg PO BID indefinitely. Monitor response to medications and adjust as needed.
Snowman has some behavior concerns such as jumping up often or non-stop, general anxiety - paces, whines, unable to settle, jumps up and bites/chews leash during walks, pulls really hard on leash, anxious when left home alone and destructive tendencies (furniture, walls, shoes, household items). Snowman will react to strangers that approach you/family member, children, small animals - squirrels, birds, raccoons, opossums, etc and large as well as small dogs. Snowman will react by growling and/or hard barking. Snowman is fearful when held/restrained, startled and pushed/pulled off of furniture. He will bark/growl when held/restrained, disturbed while resting/sleeping and pushed/pulled off of furniture. He will snap when his paws are touched and when his collar is grabbed/touched.
For a New Family to Know: Snowman is a fearful, social/affectionate, very active and playful dog who can prefer contact on his own terms. He enjoys spending time in the living room area of the home. Snowman is a level 5 while out for a walk meaning he experiences hard pulling (maintaining tension entire walk; extremely difficult). Snowman goes out for walks around 3-4 times a day for about 30 minutes each walk. Snowman has been crated before but does not do well. Snowman does not enjoy getting in/being in the car at all. Snowman knows the command sit. Snowman's previous adopter stated he is very loving towards adults but does not like children and/or strangers or anyone running by him when out for a walk. Snow man enjoys toys and long walks.
Do you want a dog that's more like an ongoing wrestling match than a pet? Who makes the lives of staff a nightmare? then meet LIL BABY!
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Lil Baby is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Lil Baby displays persistent jumping on handlers, leash biting, and pulling, along with kennel fighting behaviors when entering and exiting the kennel. He requires frequent refocusing and can become overly aroused during handling. Lil Baby is highly social, engages easily with handlers, and responds well to treats intermittently, but is struggling in the care center. Medically, Lil Baby has Otitis externa.
Behavior highlights:
Summary (6):: 4/13 (PG): Lil Baby is lying on her bed when a handler approaches. She readily comes to the front of the kennel and is easily leashed. Once out, she grabs the handler's lead, shaking her head with the lead in her mouth. The handler quickly walks her out of the room and redirects her with treats easily. Lil Baby readily accepts treats, shakes off once in the hallway, and walks to the play yard without further issue. Once her interaction is completed, she begins jumping up on the handler due to her frustration building from the other dog. She mouths the handler with little pressure, but when they attempt to leash her, she grabs the leash once, releases, makes to grab the lead, and catches the handler's right hand, leaving red marks. Lil Baby returns to her kennel without further issues.
Summary (7):: 02/28/26: Staff observed that when the handler was returning Lil Baby to the kennel, she stood on her hind legs, pulled, and attempted to engage in kennel fighting, barking and lunging toward other dogs in crates.2/26/26: Lil Baby has pushed out of his kennel twice in the day, becoming loose in the room and having to be lured to the behavior office to be leashed and brought back to his crate where it was secured shortly before being moved into a shoreline.
Behavior staff requesting behavior medications due to reported kennel fighting and kennel stress.ADD Trazodone 125mg (~7.5mg/kg) PO BID TFNRecc verbal behavior update in 1 week if possible to consider medication adjustment if needed
No? Maybe you want a dog with a proven track record of biting children? Then meet TOOTSIE!
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Tootsie is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns in her previous home. In the home, Tootsie bit the child’s lip, described as a bite-and-release that resulted in a puncture wound and drew blood. The dog disengaged quickly after the bite, after the child was described to be playing rough with her. Tootsie in the care center is a bit fearful, but tolerates handling from staff Medically, this dog is apparently healthy.
One more for the day: Meet PEPPER! He smears his shit around in the kennel!
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Pepper is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Pepper has displayed high arousal in the care center, including jumping on staff, mouthing with moderate pressure, leash biting, and difficulty being removed from kennel at times. Pepper has also been struggling to settle in his kennel, smearing feces on the floor due to persistent jumping and knocking his water bowls over. Pepper is social, engages readily in play and training, and can be redirected with toys and structured activities. Medically, Pepper is apparently healthy.
That's it for today's Unwanted Pit Bull Files. Not because I ran out of Pit Bulls... but because I ran out of time.
See you next time for a new segment:
Where Are They Now?
We'll be following up with some of our profiled dogs here to find out if they got a rescue, adoption, or B.E.
that no one actually bought these SMASHED AND SLAMMED dogs and not just a pyramid scheme.
