In our latest Maddie Talk, Grow and Keep Your Fosters Happy with Peer Support Groups, Jenn Strickler
of Pibbles and More Animal Rescue (PMAR) shows how it works.
Not exact matches
For those unfamiliar with the word «
pibble,» it's a term
of affection for the breed most
of us know as Pit Bulls.
Outside
of monetary donations, fans have sent items including blankets, treats and dog food, as well as personal notes and photos
of themselves wearing Paddy the
Pibble T - shirts (sent to anyone who makes a $ 20 donation).
Some
of our cats thankfully will go to the rescues
of our sister location in Middletown as well as Mid Hudson Animal Aid &
Pibbles and Kits, such amazing people who have done so much to help us through this — but we would much rather see them in foster homes or adopted.
Courtney's family consists
of rescued animals:
pibble mixes Peanut and Tyson and cats Marley and Pippin, as well as several foster animals at any given time.
All
of these unfortunate animals are what we call «
Pibbles» — pitbulls or pitbull mixes.
Our volunteers work with the
Pibbles daily to channel their naturally energetic instincts and make them more adoptable — no small chore since 90 %
of them have never had basic obedience training or a regular routine
of feeding and exercise.
(The word «
pibble» is an abbreviated form
of «Pit Bull,» and is used as an affectionate nickname by many proud Pit Bull guardians.)
The cornerstone
of the foundation's work is its regular events schedule, which can include anything from comedy gigs to silent auctions, as well as «
Pibble adoption events» that have helped many rescued dogs to find loving homes.
Because
of their popularity, «Bullies» or «
Pibbles» were often used in advertising, including the Buster Brown shoes campaign.
Actress and comedian Rebecca Corry (Comedy Central, King
of Queens, Last Comic Standing) started theStand Up for Pits Foundation as an avid fan and owner
of the breed affectionately known as a «
Pibble.»
She brings many years
of experience to MZar - especially in regards to birthing litters, working with nursing moms and bottle feeding babies, as well as pets with lack
of socialization or behavioral issues, and her favorite, «
pibbles» (pit bulls).
Solution: Mandatory free / low cost spay / neuter till the numbers are down,
of all breeds that are in abundance —
pibbles, chis, other breeds, including cats, depending on area.
Put my rescue
pibble on TOTW high prairie after reading up on the truth about most commercial dog foods (he is my first dog and i didn't realize how pathetic some
of the major brands are in the ingredients department).
Because
of the abuse Angel endured and discrimination, Rebecca has experienced first hand being Angel's proud
Pibble mom, thousands
of dollars have been raised, many lives have been saved, and many minds changed through positive education.
In fact, one
of the first benefits Corry hosted for the
pibble cause was to cover the cost
of one
of Angel's many surgeries.
Since the March on Washington, Corry continues to use her comedic prowess to tour the country in support
of this paws cause, selling out shows and spreading the
Pibble gospel in a way they would wholeheartedly approve
of: using laughter.
BarkPost readers are no strangers to Pit Bull advocate Rebecca Corry, leader
of the One Million
Pibble March on Washington and founder
of Stand Up for Pits.
The organization recently put together the video here to prove that parents should have no fear — that pit bulls (endearingly called «
pibbles») and children can get along and be the very best
of friends.
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Corry hopes that in addition to
pibble supporters and special guests, President Obama will also stop by for a «high five,» and even sit down to «share a beer and ideas about ending abuse and discrimination»
of pit bulls and other animals.