i found this and wanted to post it.
I sent an email to my girlfriend about this story thinking that she would like to read it, as we have been looking for a rottweiler, another dog breed with a bad rap.

Well today she send me a text saying she found angel the dog. I find out that "angel" is at midwest animal rescue in Minneapolis Minnesota.

It reads as follows:

www.petfinder.com

Hello my name is Angel,
I'm on my way to MN to experience the love of the most kind hearted human who is looking for a loyal companion with more love to offer than anyone could ever imagine. My life was turned upside down until 11/12/08 when MARS saved me in the nick of time. I was recently stuck in a shelter on death row for 10days in Florida. I ended up there all because I saved the life of a woman and her two year old son! They were approached by a man threatening their lives at knife point while they were leaving a play ground. I happened to walk right in to this dangerous crime scene, while I was taking a stroll through the neighborhood without my parents. I knew that I had to act quickly and protect them so I charged toward him with all my might yelling at him in my scariest voice and he took off the other direction. I was afraid that he was going to hurt them so I did what any guy would do witnessing that kind of a dangerous situation.

I was so proud of myself for doing such a good deed, everyone kept telling me how good of a boy I was for springing into action it felt amazing to be so appreciated by everyone who surrounded me at that moment. After the coward ran away I jumped in the back seat of her car and waited for the police to come and make sure this woman and her little boy were going to be safe.

Then instead of her taking me home with her, she sent me with animal control. I could not believe it I was stuck in jail for being a hero, this was really confusing because I thought only bad guys go to jail not hero's. The lady I protected told the police that if my owners never came back to claim me that she would adopt me herself, but I never saw her again. I thought she would keep her word and she failed me, I was so crushed by her false promises to me. She even told the police that she felt like I was her guardian angel. Once again I was confused by this as well because angels are supposed to be special right ? The longer I waited for her to come back and save me the less special I felt, my glory turned into fear and sorrow. I'd seen so many dogs leaving their kennels and never coming back that it made me wonder when it was going to be my turn to take my last walk down that long hallway. While I was in the shelter the doctor diagnosed me with heart worm she said this is something that I need to have medical treatment for to cure right away.

I'm so relieved that a team of rescuers whom I have never met in MN are willing to save my life and find me a family to call my own. The staff at the shelter were very surprised that the lady whose life I saved never came back to return the favor or that my owners never came looking for me.

Do you have room at your house for me ? I would love to have a nice yard to play in and my very own kid to cuddle up with. If it's not too much to ask I may need a sweater to keep me warm since I'm a southern boy who has never experienced winter. If you don't have a spare sweater for me that's ok a nice big place in your heart would even feel better.

Hope to meet you soon!
Love,
Angel

URGENT: Angel needs a temporary foster home, while we work to find a forever home. We provide the food and cover all authorized medical expenses.

You simply provide a safe, loving home!

Why not take this opportunity to make a huge difference in the life of a sweet boy who needs some help?
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So, do think I should talk the girl friend into a pit bull/american bulldog mix?? I hope someone will make a good home for him if i don't end up picking him up!
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The HELL we can!

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Last edited by GlockSupremacy; 11-20-2008 at 15:06.

this woman backed out when the news media died down she backed out.
www.midwestanimalrescue.org
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I'm glad pit bulls are getting some good publicity!

I wonder if anyone stepped forward to claim the dog...

It is so good to hear about something so good because everything you hear about
these dogs is usually not good

this is awsome

Great story. This shelter I am affiliated with are pit advocates. What a good choice!

Pit Bulls get such a bad rap. When trained/handled properly, they are well-adjusted animals. This is an encouraging story.

I hope that they are able to adopt Angel, what a great story!

What a great story!

Fianally a positive pit bull story!

great to hear a good story about pits..... i saw a cat attack an individual one time over a stranger who he felt was threatening a child......

Finally, a positive pit bull story! This just goes to show that dogs really can read body language. "Angel" could tell that this woman was frightened and that the man attacking her was up to no good. Great story!

I think this is a super sweet story and I'm glad to hear some positive information on a pit. I love them and wish others would to.

I am not a great fan of pitbulls, but I am glad to hear a positive story about his daring little rescue. I hope he is rewarded for his efforts with a nice big bone.

Wonder how this wonderful puppy would feel about Vick?

I don't care for the comment on Angel's owners being irresponsible. I have had dogs run off on me. They obviously were VERY responsible in teaching this dog to serve and protect...

Great hero dog story! Give it a super dog cape!

See...All pitbulls arent bad!!! He is adorable and I hope he is either with his owner or with his new family he was protecting!!

first off..... awwwww that dog is so cute!!!! i love pit bulls and that just goes to show you that you cant single out pit bulls to be bad dogs. there are only bad people. "good for you MR. pit bull!"

It has been a while since this article was posted and I wonder if we can get an update as to how Angel and new family are doing.

That is just wonderful. I hope she gets to keep "Angel".

wow, that's great - good press for the breed

It's not the breed. Behavior is influenced by genetics, the environment in which the dog lives and experience. Instinct set in and I love the fact that no harm was done. Good boy!

Wow! A great story that's worth reading.

What an amazing dog!!! This dog should get a hero medal for saving Angela and her child.

Way to go Angel! Not only did the dog save the lady and her child but he also put one in the win column for pit bulls - a much maligned and mistreated breed.

Pretty amazing, good dog.

Good doggy! I hope they are able to adopt him. What a cool story to be able to tell about how you got your pet!

This is an awesome story and I'm happy that the dog was a pitbull, since the breed can use the good press. Dogs' instincts are amazing and this dog is extra special. I hope he finds the best home possible.

What a great dog , Someone taught him right and I hope that the owner is reunited with there loving dog so they can be proud.

What a great story.

I'm glad the woman wants to adopt if he doesn't get any owners showing up.

I agree whole heartedly with the name the Lady "came up with" for the "stray Pit Bull" that saved her and child from the attacker. The article says,

"For Angela, it doesn't matter where the dog came from, just that he was there when she needed him most."

I have a sneaky suspicion that the courageous and heroic Pit Bull came from where OTHER Angels come from . . . from the throne of Jesus !!

It's great to hear such a positive story about Pit Bulls. Sadly enough, it's humans that make them such a threat to society. I've known several Pit Bulls that are just big babies because they are treated as such.

What a great testament to the loving and protective nature of dogs, especially such a deserving but misunderstood breed. If only this kind of story was given the attention that a pit bull attack gets in today's media.

Nice to hear a positive pit bull story --seems like there is so much negative reaction to the pits. We've had several pits at Safe Haven, and they have been such nice dogs!!

A heartwarming story. I love Pit Bulls and I love reading these types of stories. Pit Bulls and dogs in general are incredible companions. It is great to have them in our lives.

I guess the protective and sometimes seemingly aggressive nature of pit bulls does have a silver lining!

This just goes to show you not all pitt bulls are bad!!! I think this dog belongs to a family with a child and that is why he did what he did. I have Dogs and they are my kids...but to them we are thiers, they would die for us without thinking twice..praise the lord for these gifts

What a good dog!

What an amazing story, i would like to have that dog!

This is one of the most amazing pitbull stories. I wish people knew just how gentle they really are! Is there a follow up on this story? Did Angel find his owners? I'm so thankful that he was there to protect these innocent people!

I wish they would have follow ups -- did she get to adopt Angel?

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I am so happy to hear something good about pit bulls. My dog is part pit and he is a wonderful dog. I really wish they would put this on the national news channel. I am going tp email the story to my local news station and maybe they will broadcast it.

Glad to hear a good story about a pitbull! I hope they find it's owner. It may have accidentally gotten loose. I bet it's owner had children or a child like the 2 year old in the story. If they don't find the owner at least we know he'll have a home. I wish they could find the person who threatened her. He needs to be in jail before he hurts someone. Should've tried to see if the dog could've followed a scent. Seems a shame he's in a shelter. Couldn't they foster him? He may feel he did something wrong.

Just shows you the true nature of a pitbull probably with no training, either good or bad. It's just in their nature to protect. I can't believe he just jumped in her car afterwards. So funny

Maybe this will help change the image of pits. Notice though that this was not broadcasted on the news like they would if a pitbull attacked someone. Such bias!

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Shows us that we shouldn't label a breed because of what some may or may not do. What a good ending to what could have been a very bad story.

Finially, A happy story about a pitbull. They get far too much bad press.