10/29/2026
I want this to be a happy post. I really do. ❤️ I mean, LOOK how absolutely adorable these girls are! But truthfully, I wish they weren’t here.
If you know me, you know my heart will ALWAYS belong to the bully breeds. ❤️
Ruby came into rescue after a call about dogs living in a vehicle. Sadly, it was true. Living in a crate inside a car is NOT adequate housing, and Vermont law makes that clear.
We worked with the owner, evaluated Ruby, and BUSTED our butts to find her somewhere safe. We pulled strings, called in favors, and somehow secured placement AND a spay appointment just TWO days after picking her up!
PHEWWWW. We did it! Or so we thought.
Upon pickup, Ruby’s “fat” had quite literally SHIFTED. Despite being assured MULTIPLE times she couldn’t possibly be pregnant, it was painfully obvious this girl was about to give birth.
We could have cried.
Finding placement for ONE pitbull is hard enough. Finding placement for a pregnant pitbull and an unknown number of puppies? Nearly impossible.
Thankfully, an incredible foster stepped up. Not because she had extra room. Not because she needed more dogs. But because she couldn’t stand the thought of this little family having nowhere safe to go.
Just FIVE days later, Ruby gave birth.
This is exactly why I will ALWAYS encourage responsible breeding and help people find resources to prevent unwanted litters. Ruby is young, exhausted, and has already spent far too much of her short life having puppies. She deserved better.
But today, I want to focus on the good.
These puppies may not have been planned, but they are HERE. They are safe, loved, and getting the chance to experience the puppyhood their momma never had.
Meet Opal & Topaz!
These beautiful girls AND their momma Ruby will all be looking for their forever families.
I promise you girls, we will do everything we can to make sure the rest of your lives are better than the beginning of your momma’s.
And PLEASE, if you find yourself with an accidental litter or struggling to afford spaying your dog, reach out. There are resources and people willing to help. Preventing another Ruby situation is always better than trying to pick up the pieces afterward.
