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A Visit With Jeffrey The Positively Peaceful Pit Bull

11/4/2014

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This past Saturday, I had the honor and the pleasure of spending a couple of hours with a most extraordinary dog, Jeffrey the Positively Peaceful Pit Bull and his human, Michele. As described by Michele, “Jeffrey is a Registered Therapy Dog and Shelter Dog Goodwill Ambassador, shattering stereotypes and opening minds...one belly rub at a time!”

Jeffrey is not only a local celebrity but he also has his own Facebook page with over twelve thousand followers from all over the world.


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Michele rescued Jeffrey just hours before he was scheduled to be euthanized in the Manhattan New York City Animal Care and Control Facility.  I learned that Jeffrey also has a middle name. It is Carol. Jeffrey Carol is named for the two wonderful shelter volunteers who helped save Jeffrey’s life.

It is no secret that I have an enormous respect and appreciation for shelter volunteers everywhere. These individuals give of themselves and their time often knowing that the dogs they are walking and playing with today might be gone tomorrow. Visits from these volunteers are often the only bright spots in the days of shelter dogs who spend hours on end in cages with little stimulation or human contact. Shelters, particularly in large cities, are hopelessly understaffed and overcrowded and without the volunteers, these dogs really would have no one. So, once again, I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who volunteer in shelters. You are all heroes in my eyes.


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As for Jeffrey, he is one of the lucky ones. He made it out alive and he is certainly making the most of his second chance thanks to his devoted owner Michele. Michele has spent countless hours working on his training and now devotes many more hours to visiting schools, libraries and hospitals with Jeffrey. Michele proudly told me a story about a visit to a group of hospital nursing students at which one of the students from a foreign country petted a dog (Jeffrey) for the first time. As hard as it is for us to imagine, in her native country dogs are not considered pets. 


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Jeffrey is an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen, a Delta Pet Partners Registered Therapy Dog and a Registered Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.) helping children with reading and communication skills.

As if that was not enough, Jeffrey is also the official spokesdog for the Connecticut Pit Bull Project and recently welcomed all who attended Connecticut Pit Bull Awareness Day last month.


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This past weekend, Jeffrey and Michele surprised me by stopping by for my book signing at Ruff Cutz, LLC in Fairfield, CT. Heather, the shop’s owner requested that a portion of proceeds be donated to the Connecticut Pit Bull Project and of course I was happy to support such a great cause.

It was a dreary, rainy day but that did not stop Jeffrey from spreading sunshine to everyone who visited the shop that day. He greeted everyone with unbridled joy, with tail wags for all the two-legged and four-legged customers. He was rewarded with lots of hugs, a little play time and finally, a nice bath. He came bounding out, proudly showing off his new fall bandana.


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I would like to thank Michele and Jeffrey for braving the elements and coming out on Saturday and for all they do to bring joy into people’s lives. Jeffrey is an incredible ambassador, not only for pit bulls but for dogs everywhere. We humans can certainly learn a lot from him, too. Every day, Jeffrey demonstrates to us that with a little love and hard work, it is possible to overcome even the most daunting of obstacles and be a role model for others.

Again, Jeffrey and Michele, not only was it fun – it was an honor!


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    About the Author

    Sue Torres is an animal advocate, rescue volunteer and proud owner of a previously abused pit bull who was slated to be destroyed for being tense and fearful in the shelter environment.

    Inspired by their resilience, devotion and ability to forgive, she now devotes herself to restoring the image of these once-esteemed and cherished family pets. She works tirelessly to promote the adoption of pit bulls in our nation's shelters and change perceptions about this extremely misunderstood and unjustly maligned breed.

    She lives in Connecticut with her rescued pit bull, Mickey. Her first book, Loyalty Unleashed was published in May, 2014 and is avsailable in paperback and e-book formats. Loyalty Unleashed II (her second book) is now available, also in paperback and e-book formats.

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