Animal Planet is Coming to our Bully Breed Brigade this Sunday, Nov. 13:

Hempstead Shelter assistant shelter director Cindy Iacopella has been working with Tia Torres from Villalobos Rescue Center and the TV show “Pit Bulls and Parolees” on Animal Planet. Tia and her daughter will be driving to LI from California, scheduled to arrive in time for our joint event. Cindy says: “Tia and her team will be rescuing the six fighting dogs from Elmont. These dogs have been through hell and back and because of Tia have a second chance at life and love. She will be here during the rescue and even for her show. She will most likely be holding a “Pit Bull 101” class and a Meet n’Greet.” No time frame on the talk or filming yet.

The Elmont dogs have been high profile animal abuse case by a repeat offender. Several of the females were used for breeding and one allegedly had her teeth filed down so she couldn’t fight back. Now temperament tested, spayed/neutered and vetted, the sextet is ready for their new home at Tia’s California sanctuary.

Here’s more: http://www.vrcpitbull.com/dog/blog/new-york-fighting-dogs-need-our-help/