Featured Happy Ending: River
River came to CCB from one of local shelters we work
closely with. Her sad intake picture just reached out to us, and we had to put
a smile on her face. I will always remember how hard she pulled on the leash
as we walked out of the shelter as if she knew she was off to better and
happier times!
River settled into my
busy house with her other fursiblings, but you could tell she never was totally
happy. She always had this look of knowing that she was just here as a
stopping point that something was waiting for her ... a home where she would be
able to receive that one-on-one devotion and attention she loved so much.
River waited a year to find that special someone; she went to many events with
me; and had a lot of photos taken. People loved her polka-dot belly and the way
she just wanted to be as close to you as she could ... but the time just wasn't
right with those people.
As
the months went by, River became more and more part of the family and less of
the "foster" dog; even spending the nights in the bed room with me
and personal dog, Carrie. But lots of times River would rather sleep on
the floor or out in the living room on the dog bed than share space with
Carrie. I knew that she was waiting for a home that was all hers where
she didn't have to share, where she could be center of someones love and
devotion.
Then
came Mr Allen, a retired rodeo man living alone, looking for a sweet bully to
keep him company. It was River's dream home. She has a human to love on
that is all her own, and a little girl as a neighbor that she can hang out with
and give kisses to! River waited a long time to find that right home, and
sometimes waiting makes the reward that much sweeter. People ask all the
time how I can have a dog live and share my life for that long and then let
them go. Seeing how happy not only River is, but how happy Mr Allen is, will
always take the sting out of letting go of River. The ultimate reward is
knowing that not only can we give a dog a second chance at life and love; but
that we can give people the gift of companionship and loyalty ... that only a
bully can give!
Hello, my name is Melissa
McAllister. As of May this year, I was fortunate enough to stay home full time
after the company I worked for as an accountant closed their doors. This new
found freedom has enabled me to take on a more active role with CCB. I enjoy
helping with home visits, fostering, arranging transport and assisting with
events when needed. I have 5 of my own dogs along with a cat named Chandler.
I have an American Bulldog named Lexus and four pibbles-Tessa, Winnie, Jax and
Maximus! They are all rescues from Statesboro, GA to Sanford, NC. Lexus is the
one who started my love for the bully breeds. However, Winnie is the
reason I found CCB and became a volunteer! I found her browsing Petfinder
and it was love at first sight! I began to follow (stalk is the more
appropriate word) her pictures on Facebook longing to make her mine! I got the
husband on board and adopted her. I began to foster 3 mos later.
Volunteering and advocating for such a wonderful but misunderstood breed has
become one of my passions. I have been very blessed to have a husband and three
teenagers who share that passion. I would never be able to do all I do without
them. I have a full and active household with my pack and multiple
fosters all under the age of three. I love it. There's never a dull moment and
I always have plenty of company! They are all so special and unique.
Being a volunteer, I have learned so much from everyone at CCB! The
volunteers are wonderful and although most of them juggle work, home, school,
children and their own pets you would never know it! I am proud to be part of
this organization! 
