Sadly, the term “pit bull” has become associated with dog fighting and aggressive behavior throughout the years. Pit bull-type dogs are most of the time chosen by irresponsible people who use them for profit (illegal fighting), as guard dogs, or even to “toughen up” their own images. We should say that Pit bulls are not considered dangerous. In fact, any dog can be dangerous, it only depends on the training and the treatment they receive from their owners.
Anyone who has spent time around the pit bull breed can agree they are one of the kindest, loving, most loyal dogs you could possibly own.
The story happened with the Daniels family, who owned two pit bulls. When they adopted the second, Ember, they could have never known that someday he would change their lives forever…
Not too long after her adoption, Ember became so close to one of the young children, Tre. They shared a special bond, and mom Tracy was happy to see them getting along like that. Then one morning, Ember showed a strange behavior and Tracy didn’t paid it much attention.
Ember started to growl and didn’t want to leave Tracy’s side, he was so persistent Tracy finally decided to listen to her. She left her bed and followed Ember who led her to the bathroom. The moment Tracy opened the door and realized what was going on, she felt chills down her spine. Hanging over the edge of the bathtub was her son, Tre, in the throes of what appeared to be a seizure.
Terrified, Tracy immediately rushed to her son and grabbed him, then dialed the emergency services. Tre had succumbed to a seizure and if Ember had not been there to warn the others, no one would have known. Obviously, the family is now eternally grateful to their hero dog.
Since then, the story has been widely shared on social media. The Adore-A-Bull organisation – where Ember was adopted – hope that it will do a world of good for the breed’s reputation. Ember showed loyalty, love and intuition in rousing Tracy when she saw Tre having his seizure! It’s certainly something pit bull sceptics should think about.
