For the Love of Pits

05/22/2026

What’s going on? A dogs first language is body language. We MUSTA learn what they’re trying so hard to tell us.

Context is crucial in understanding what your dog is trying to tell you. What’s going on that has your dog jumping, barking, pestering you for attention then look at the body language being expressed. You must look at the entire body in order to understand their communication.

If you don’t already have the Dog Decoder app, it’s time you got it. Only available in iTunes. No longer available in Google Play. They had too many hoops to jump through to update. Please accept my apologies.

And if you need help DM me, I can help. I Zoom worldwide and right their with you and your dog in your home.

05/22/2026

Another amazing dog needs a home. If you're ready to make a lifetime commitment to a wonderful dog, please think about Paul. He has a lot of energy and is ready to make you laugh!

05/12/2026

If you’re ready to make a lifetime commitment to a dog in need, please consider Tiphani.

11/04/2025

The hardest part of loving animals is when we lose them. Unfortunately, they do not live as long as humans do, and their impact on our lives is deeply felt.

Roland became part of For the Love of Pits in August 2014. The foster family who had Macy (if you remember that sweet girl) offered to foster Roland and another dog brought in with him (Thomas). The very first day Roland arrived in their home, he was drawn to the man of the house, Eric. Eric and Roland became inseparable almost immediately. Roland became a "foster fail" and stayed with his person for the next 10 years.

Roland was rather vocal and pushy with his canine friends. When he would play with Thomas or Hank (another future foster once Thomas was adopted), they sounded like a combination of a freight train and a thunderstorm! He would do this grumble that sounded like Chewbacca and it made everyone laugh every time he did it. Roland did not laugh, though. He was trying to communicate with us and get whatever it is he was after.

On walks, if Roland had decided he was ready to go home, he would plop down on the ground, roll over with his belly in the air, and "yell" at you! It usually took a little encouragement to get him back up to finish out the walk.

As Roland aged, he became the perfect companion. He walked well on leash in secluded areas, he LOVED riding in the car, he was happy and content to cuddle with his furry sisters, and he demanded his "dinner time treat" every evening from his humans. He enjoyed the autumn weather best and would lay in the leaf piles in the back yard.

We said goodbye to Roland on June 4th, 2025. He was in the comfort of his home and in his favorite person's arms. He was fed his favorite meal (McDonald's cheeseburgers) and told just how much he was loved as he crossed the rainbow bridge.

Our lives will never be the same without Roland. He was gentle, sweet, soft as heck, cuddly, silly, a perfect angel baby, and the best friend to Eric. He is missed deeply, but we are so thankful we were able to share our lives with him.

09/06/2025

Help Needed Urgently in Ashtabula, OH

We need your help! We are in a bit of a situation, where we need a foster very soon. Fortune came to us with Parvo and we don't have a place for her at the shelter. She is in need of a foster that understands how Parvo works and is willing to care for her medical needs. Please reach out to us as soon as possible. Thank you so much in advance.

07/31/2025

Be a Dog Detective – Walk Away From a Dog Who Has Food
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/resource/be-a-dog-detective-walk-away-from-a-dog-who-has-food/

07/04/2025

Happy 4th. Stay safe and keep your animals safe. We've posted a few tips in the comment below.

07/03/2025

With Independence Day celebrations fast approaching, it’s important to take precautions to keep your pets safe both during and after Fourth of July festivities. Here are 7️⃣ pet safety tips to keep in mind. You can find more important information here: https://bit.ly/44f7FSj

07/03/2025