Because of Brutus ......

Brutus will never know or understand what he has done for the pit bull community or for me!!!

Brutus ignited a passion in me to learn as much as I could about the breed and to educate myself on how to be a responsible pit bull owner. THis led me to want to educate the public about the breed and in doing so I have met such wonderful people, including my two TRUE BFFS , Lisa and Debbie. Along with meeting my extended pit bull familes at Mid Florida American Pit Bull Terrier Association. For this I will be forever indebted to him and this is what I cling to during this period of time of uncertainty and sadness

Because of Brutus: Pit Bulls Pounding the Pavement was started in efforts to promote responsible ownership and postive breed image. Monthly Pit Bull Dog Walks with an upwards of 50+ Pit Bulls of all shapes and sizes  proved to the public what an awesome breed this is, that most owners are hard working repsonsible owners who love and care for thier dogs &  not to buy into the Media hysteria and  stereotypes that so profoundly effect our breed and thier futures.

Because of Brutus and my new found passion I volunteered at Hillsborough county animal services in 2006 and wonderful things started happening for this more than often abused , negelected and over populated breed.
Because of Brutus .. the Pit Bulls in the Hillsborough County are seeing a better day and future.

Because of Brutus, I am better human being. Through his eyes and actions , I saw that I needed to step up and be the owner he needed and deserved.

Because of Brutus .. I learned humility and forgiveness.
Because of Brutus .. that at mid age I finally understood the true meaning of unconditional love for all .. two legged and four legged.