Contact Rebecca:  purely_pitbull@yahoo.com
The lowdown: I think this guy's about a year and a half old, and he's a short but solid little thing, chocolate and white with a speckledy nose. He's tentative at first but takes less than ten minutes to lighten up and show off his goober side. He was afraid of but curious about dogs through fences/glass doors, perplexed by cats (but too interested for my liking), super-gentle taking treats, okay with getting belly rubs and being picked up. Very playful and affectionate--I couldn't keep him out of my lap for more than a few seconds. He's apparently been eating out of a nearby Italian restaurant dumpster (yeah, my car mats will never be the same...), has numerous scars on his face and legs, several big fly bites, and a cherry-eye. But while he's a little rough around the edges, he's still a strikingly handsome fellow.

I picked him up off of a six lane on my way back from school this afternoon--and promptly sent him to animal control for my lack of even the slightest bit of room at the inn. It was raining, he was trying to commit doggie suicide, and I don't know, I'd just had enough suckiness for one day and couldn't drive on. So a u-turn was made and after fifteen minutes of careful negotiation with one very scared, cornered pit bull (mix?), the dog was in my car pretending none of this was happening. He came out of his shell a few miles later and spent the latter half of the ride with his head on my shoulder, just happy for the companionship. :( Once we got home, he turned into a TOTAL puppy, all wiggles. He wins the award for the kissiest dog ever and he was SO honored to be given a tug toy, even though he didn't really know how to play with it (again, sad face). He's obviously not had an easy go of it but he's so very willing to see the other side of the human race; he just needs someone to show it to him.

I sent him to animal control, and I cannot--cannot--let him die there. If anyone can help, please contact Officer Hughes: 678-245-2447. I can usually transport around the area if needed.