A Poster Pit is an owned dog that is a Canine Good Citizen and/or Therapy Dog. These pit bull ambassadors are owned and loved by our volunteers and have been selected and approved to represent The Proper Pit Bull at various events.
Brick
Brick was adopted with the help of PetFinder from a small rescue near State College, PA called A Darrah Bull Bully Rescue in July 2014 at 8 weeks old. He quickly became loved and was transitioned to a city dog in Pittsburgh by his parents Matt and Alexandra Andromalos. He began his training at Camp Bow Wow Highland Park with his advanced level training and continued training at WPHS. He earned his Canine Good Citizenship certification in April of 2017 and is currently working on his Therapy Dog International training and certification. His favorite things include napping on his LoveSac, chasing tennis balls, going to camp at Camp Bow Wow and attending any dog friendly events to meet new friends and enjoy the atmosphere.
Brick was adopted with the help of PetFinder from a small rescue near State College, PA called A Darrah Bull Bully Rescue in July 2014 at 8 weeks old. He quickly became loved and was transitioned to a city dog in Pittsburgh by his parents Matt and Alexandra Andromalos. He began his training at Camp Bow Wow Highland Park with his advanced level training and continued training at WPHS. He earned his Canine Good Citizenship certification in April of 2017 and is currently working on his Therapy Dog International training and certification. His favorite things include napping on his LoveSac, chasing tennis balls, going to camp at Camp Bow Wow and attending any dog friendly events to meet new friends and enjoy the atmosphere.
Salvador
Salvador was adopted from Animal Friends in November of 2010 by his owner, Shawn Schrag. He was approximately 2 and a half years old and was in the shelter and foster for 19 months. To say he has a lot of energy is an understatement. He has an amazing love to play and chase anything thrown and naturally started catching discs that were thrown to him. We decided to enter our first disc competition in April of 2012 with the Mid Altantic Disc Dogs and haven’t looked back. He is currently a member of the Appalachian Air Canines and makes two to three competitions a year. Our true passion is doing disc demonstrations at adoption events, to showcase adoptable pitbulls and their athleticism. In 2013 we performed at Dogtoberfest with CARMAA. 2014 we performed in Lower Burrell to support and benefit Animal Protectors in New Kensington, at DogFest in Baltimore Maryland, at Animal Friends for Pitbull Awareness day and Dogtoberfest with CARMAA. In December 2015 he earned his CGC and is looking forward to an even bigger year, showcasing pit bulls and shelter dogs.
Salvador was adopted from Animal Friends in November of 2010 by his owner, Shawn Schrag. He was approximately 2 and a half years old and was in the shelter and foster for 19 months. To say he has a lot of energy is an understatement. He has an amazing love to play and chase anything thrown and naturally started catching discs that were thrown to him. We decided to enter our first disc competition in April of 2012 with the Mid Altantic Disc Dogs and haven’t looked back. He is currently a member of the Appalachian Air Canines and makes two to three competitions a year. Our true passion is doing disc demonstrations at adoption events, to showcase adoptable pitbulls and their athleticism. In 2013 we performed at Dogtoberfest with CARMAA. 2014 we performed in Lower Burrell to support and benefit Animal Protectors in New Kensington, at DogFest in Baltimore Maryland, at Animal Friends for Pitbull Awareness day and Dogtoberfest with CARMAA. In December 2015 he earned his CGC and is looking forward to an even bigger year, showcasing pit bulls and shelter dogs.
Gracie
Gracie was adopted by her mom and dad, Sherrianne Gleason and Nick Parchinsky, in October 2011 at seven years old when she chose them by showing up as stray in their front yard. She is responsible for her parents’ passion to advocate for pit bulls and senior dogs, as well as pushing her mom to become a dog trainer and behaviorist. Gracie loves to learn and has taken many classes at the Western PA Humane Society and with Success Just Clicks. She’s a shining example that you can teach old dogs new tricks! Her accomplishments include: Rally Level 1 (RL1) title with an Award of Excellence in Cynosport Rally, Instinct Title (RATI) in Barn Hunt, and Bachelors with Honors in Canine Life and Social Skills. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen, registered therapy dog with Alliance of Therapy Dogs, and a member of Paws with Compassion working as a therapy/crisis response dog. Some of her major events include the Pittsburgh Pride Parade, the Heinz History Center event “Hero Dogs of Western Pennsylvania”, and representing positively trained dogs from the WPHS on Pittsburgh Today Live. Her interests include nose work, plush squeaky toys, sunbathing, long walks, napping, and training with her mom. Her enthusiasm in meeting new people has helped her show everyone how good pit bulls can be with responsible, loving owners and how adopting a senior dog can change lives. To follow Gracie and her kitty brother Angelo, go to www.facebook.com/GracieThePitBull.
Gracie was adopted by her mom and dad, Sherrianne Gleason and Nick Parchinsky, in October 2011 at seven years old when she chose them by showing up as stray in their front yard. She is responsible for her parents’ passion to advocate for pit bulls and senior dogs, as well as pushing her mom to become a dog trainer and behaviorist. Gracie loves to learn and has taken many classes at the Western PA Humane Society and with Success Just Clicks. She’s a shining example that you can teach old dogs new tricks! Her accomplishments include: Rally Level 1 (RL1) title with an Award of Excellence in Cynosport Rally, Instinct Title (RATI) in Barn Hunt, and Bachelors with Honors in Canine Life and Social Skills. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen, registered therapy dog with Alliance of Therapy Dogs, and a member of Paws with Compassion working as a therapy/crisis response dog. Some of her major events include the Pittsburgh Pride Parade, the Heinz History Center event “Hero Dogs of Western Pennsylvania”, and representing positively trained dogs from the WPHS on Pittsburgh Today Live. Her interests include nose work, plush squeaky toys, sunbathing, long walks, napping, and training with her mom. Her enthusiasm in meeting new people has helped her show everyone how good pit bulls can be with responsible, loving owners and how adopting a senior dog can change lives. To follow Gracie and her kitty brother Angelo, go to www.facebook.com/GracieThePitBull.
Blake
Blake was adopted from the Western Pa Humane Society in May of 2009 by Dan and Karen Westerman and she truly is their best friend! Soon after her adoption, Dan and Karen began training classes at the Humane Society. They have taken the Bully Breed Ambassador Class and Take Five Fido. Those classes equipped them for Blake’s ongoing training. Because of her training, Blake has passed her Canine Good Citizen Certification test, she is a Certified Therapy Dog through Therapy Dog International (TDI), and has been tested by the American Temperament Test Society Inc. and obtained her Temperament Test Certification. Blake is an easy going kind of girl who loves to play with her toys, loves to run at the baseball field, loves to meet new people, and learn new tricks, of which she has lots! But most of all, Blake loves being with her family no matter what they are doing … she loves being together!
Blake was adopted from the Western Pa Humane Society in May of 2009 by Dan and Karen Westerman and she truly is their best friend! Soon after her adoption, Dan and Karen began training classes at the Humane Society. They have taken the Bully Breed Ambassador Class and Take Five Fido. Those classes equipped them for Blake’s ongoing training. Because of her training, Blake has passed her Canine Good Citizen Certification test, she is a Certified Therapy Dog through Therapy Dog International (TDI), and has been tested by the American Temperament Test Society Inc. and obtained her Temperament Test Certification. Blake is an easy going kind of girl who loves to play with her toys, loves to run at the baseball field, loves to meet new people, and learn new tricks, of which she has lots! But most of all, Blake loves being with her family no matter what they are doing … she loves being together!
Penni
Penni was adopted from the Western PA Humane Society by her foster parents Lori and Mike Stadelman. Penni had to have her leg amputated at 4 months of age but that has not slowed her down. Penni has earned her PhD in Canine Life and Social Skills and her CGC certification. Penni has a furry brother that she enjoys going for walks, laying in the sun or just cuddling on the couch (her favorite) with.
Penni was adopted from the Western PA Humane Society by her foster parents Lori and Mike Stadelman. Penni had to have her leg amputated at 4 months of age but that has not slowed her down. Penni has earned her PhD in Canine Life and Social Skills and her CGC certification. Penni has a furry brother that she enjoys going for walks, laying in the sun or just cuddling on the couch (her favorite) with.
Waylon
Waylon was adopted from the Animal Rescue League in March of 2014 at only 4 months old. His mom and dad only went to look that day and ended up adopting him on the spot. Waylon excelled at his obedience classes starting off with puppy basics then on to earning his Canine Good Citizen at 11 months old. Waylon also passed his Therapy Dog International test at a little over 1 year old, but after a few visits he showed his mom that it really wasn't his favorite line of work so Waylon went back to school and attended the Canine Life and Social Skills classes at the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society earning his PhD! Waylon and his mom will now be focusing on getting involved in the exciting world of Rally-O and Disc.
Some of Waylon's most favorite things to do are going to Camp Bow Wow to play with all of his boyfriends and girlfriends, making any new dog friend that he can find, being a very large lap dog, hanging out with his bestest bull-buddy and changing the hearts and minds of everyone he meets.
Waylon was adopted from the Animal Rescue League in March of 2014 at only 4 months old. His mom and dad only went to look that day and ended up adopting him on the spot. Waylon excelled at his obedience classes starting off with puppy basics then on to earning his Canine Good Citizen at 11 months old. Waylon also passed his Therapy Dog International test at a little over 1 year old, but after a few visits he showed his mom that it really wasn't his favorite line of work so Waylon went back to school and attended the Canine Life and Social Skills classes at the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society earning his PhD! Waylon and his mom will now be focusing on getting involved in the exciting world of Rally-O and Disc.
Some of Waylon's most favorite things to do are going to Camp Bow Wow to play with all of his boyfriends and girlfriends, making any new dog friend that he can find, being a very large lap dog, hanging out with his bestest bull-buddy and changing the hearts and minds of everyone he meets.
Keisel
Keisel is a 4 year old German Shorthaired Pointer/Pit Bull mix originally found as a stray puppy in Texas. Thanks to Pet Finder he made his way to PA and went on to earn his Canine Good Citizen Certification in 2014 and his Bachelor's degree in the C.L.A.S.S program in 2016. He shares his home with Sasha, a 9 year old Pit Bull mix and Animal Friends alum and Henry, a 4 year old Pit Bull mix and Camp Papillion alum.
Keisel is a 4 year old German Shorthaired Pointer/Pit Bull mix originally found as a stray puppy in Texas. Thanks to Pet Finder he made his way to PA and went on to earn his Canine Good Citizen Certification in 2014 and his Bachelor's degree in the C.L.A.S.S program in 2016. He shares his home with Sasha, a 9 year old Pit Bull mix and Animal Friends alum and Henry, a 4 year old Pit Bull mix and Camp Papillion alum.
Odin
Odin was adopted from the Western PA Humane Society in December of 2014 at the age of two by Jess Pollis, a first time dog mom. Odin and his mom jumped right into obedience class to learn about good manners and to meet new friends. Six months into obedience school, Odin earned his Canine Good Citizen and is working to become a Certified Therapy Dog. He has most recently earned his Master's Degree in Canine Life and Social Skills at the WPHS. Odin and his mom love to volunteer at events and are always excited to meet new people. Odin is very loving and enjoys a good belly rub, he is sure to put a smile on your face and most likely a kiss. Odin is best at happily wagging his tail and showing everyone how kind and gentle a Proper Pit Bull can be! Stop by The Proper Pit Bull tent at our events to meet Odin and his mom!
Odin was adopted from the Western PA Humane Society in December of 2014 at the age of two by Jess Pollis, a first time dog mom. Odin and his mom jumped right into obedience class to learn about good manners and to meet new friends. Six months into obedience school, Odin earned his Canine Good Citizen and is working to become a Certified Therapy Dog. He has most recently earned his Master's Degree in Canine Life and Social Skills at the WPHS. Odin and his mom love to volunteer at events and are always excited to meet new people. Odin is very loving and enjoys a good belly rub, he is sure to put a smile on your face and most likely a kiss. Odin is best at happily wagging his tail and showing everyone how kind and gentle a Proper Pit Bull can be! Stop by The Proper Pit Bull tent at our events to meet Odin and his mom!
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Adora
Adora, also known as Adora the Bull, was adopted from the Western PA Humane Society in March of 2012 at the age of five. Less than six months later, Adora passed her test to become a Canine Good Citizen and Certified Therapy Dog. Adora and her mom, Sarah Shively, are very active within the rescue community, always working together to educate the public about pit bulls. She also enjoys modeling for local photographers and businesses and her signature ears can be found all over the city. When Adora isn't working hard, she can be found snuggling, trying on tutu's and updating her Facebook page. 
Nola
Nola was adopted from the Western PA Humane Society by her mom, Michele Carso, in 2007 at the age of five. She was a Canine Good Citizen and Certified Therapy Dog. You could find Nola using her Therapy Dog skills at the Crafton Library, Chartiers Valley Schools, the Western PA Humane Society, Allegheny General Hospital and so much more. When Nola wasn't working, she could be found enjoying a frozen Kong or sunbathing in the yard. Sadly, Nola went to The Rainbow Bridge in April 2015 but will forever be in our hearts and will forever a Poster Pit. |
coloring pages
Each of our Poster Pits have their own coloring page! Download them from the link below. Color them in and send a photo to info@theproperpitbull.org to have your art featured on our Facebook page!
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