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Pit Bull Rescued From Dog Fighting Ring Now Spends His Days Cuddling Kittens
What does a pit bull and a well-known flavor of ice cream have in common? Well, they’re both called Cherry Garcia and they’re both super sweet. Just look at him cuddling these kittens!
Despite his loving nature however, Cherry hasn’t always been allowed to express it, because he was once part of Michael Vick’s infamous dog fighting ring before he was finally rescued and re-homed. Vick was an NFL quarterback who was found guilty in 2007 of forcing dogs to fight each other on his property in Virginia. More than 50 dogs were removed from his care and Cherry Garcia was one of them. It was only the first step on a long road to recovery because the poor dog was badly traumatized, but he was adopted by a loving family in 2010 and he now spends his days swimming, snugging and hanging out with kittens.
BarkPost recently honored Cherry as part of their “Dog’s Best Day,” series. For 24 hours the privileged pittie was given all the love and attention that any dog could ever hope for. See for yourself in the video below. (h/t: BarkPost)
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Cherry Garcia the pit bull was rescued from Michael Vick’s dog fighting ring in 2007
But as you can see, Cherry is a lover, not a fighter. Look at him with these kittens!
“Cherry just loves his kittens, he has two cats now and he loves to play with them,” Cherry’s owner Paul Fiaccone told BarkPost
“Every time he’s around kittens, it’s like all the stress goes away”
“He would definitely love to be a kitty nanny for a day”
Cherry had to undergo serious rehabilitation follow his rescue from the dog fighting ring
But in 2010 he was adopted by a loving family that lets him show his affectionate side
Watch this video of Cherry Garcia being given the best day of his life:
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Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
Bless all the people who rescue dogs and adopt from shelters. WE ARE THEIR VOICES.
Scott Plummer 9 years ago
Vick and people like him should be put in a room with hungry, mistreated pit bulls and left there to play with them. These type of people have mental illnesses and the world would be a better place without them. Wow, he can throw a ball. Big deal.
Sofia Bellavista 9 years ago
Mental illnesses?No,they're sane and aware,they CHOOSE to be evil because it's fun to them. I totally dig the hungry pitbull room 4 vick&co!
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J A McKenzie 9 years ago
This wonderful dog has at last found amazing people who deserve him. May they have a long and incredible life together. Much love <3.
Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
Bless all the people who rescue dogs and adopt from shelters. WE ARE THEIR VOICES.
Scott Plummer 9 years ago
Vick and people like him should be put in a room with hungry, mistreated pit bulls and left there to play with them. These type of people have mental illnesses and the world would be a better place without them. Wow, he can throw a ball. Big deal.
Sofia Bellavista 9 years ago
Mental illnesses?No,they're sane and aware,they CHOOSE to be evil because it's fun to them. I totally dig the hungry pitbull room 4 vick&co!
Load More Replies... J A McKenzie 9 years ago
This wonderful dog has at last found amazing people who deserve him. May they have a long and incredible life together. Much love <3.
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