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Stray Pit Bull Can’t Stop Smiling After He Was Rescued From Street
Stray Pit Bull Can’t Stop Smiling After He Was Rescued From Street
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Stray Pit Bull Can’t Stop Smiling After He Was Rescued From Street

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Few breeds of dog divide people quite like Pit Bulls. But whether you love them or you hate them, there’s no denying that Brinks the Pit Bull is difficult not to like. Just look at that smile!

The stray Pittie was out wandering the streets of Brooklyn one day when he bumped into a human and his dog. The human was Jon, his dog was Demo, and the three of them hit it off instantly. Jon decided to take Brinks in while he tried to find the lost dog’s owner, but after a month of checking missing dog reports and posting flyers without luck, he realized that Brinks was with him to stay. Brinks was only 11 months old at the time, but as you can see, he’s still smiling almost 12 years later! It’s no surprise he has over 21k followers on Instagram.

More info: Instagram (h/t: barkpost)

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    Anybody who thinks Pit Bulls are scary should take a look a Brinks

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    Just look at that smile!

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    His new human Jon found him wandering alone on the streets of Brooklyn and decided to take care of him

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    He spent a month trying to find Brinks’s owners but they were nowhere to be found

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    So Jon decided to adopt him, and 12 years later Brinks can’t stop smiling!

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    “The most amazing thing is how Brinks grins like a human frequently in response to situations he enjoys,” Jon said

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    “He smiles for treats, he smiles when you greet him in the morning and when he’s sleeping”

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    “He grins when he rides in the car, when he lies in the sun (or in front of the fire) and whenever he generally seems happy”

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    Carolyn Stewart
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an amazing smile! How could you not smile back! Awesome :-)

    foxygamer233
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I fell off my chair when i saw this!

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    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every pit bull will be this way once people have respect for them. I want to live to see that day. :D :)

    Yvonne Bernal
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brinks smiles because he KNOWS he has struck gold. Fitting that his name is Brinks!

    MadameButterfly
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a superstar smile!!!!! He's absolutely adorable!!!

    --
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    such an adorable child

    Paula Alvarez Alvarez
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lovely. What a great story that makes me smile too!!!!!

    Ruth Cobb
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The thing about Pitts is how they are trained and socialized. My friend had one, I couldn't believe he was so large, at the vets office. The dog wanted to kiss me, placed his paws on my shoulders and licked me. He was taller than me on his hind feet. very friendly

    Carlean Mcduffie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dogs know Good Humans and They know love and this Furbaby knew Jon was a Loving Person and would give Him all the Love He need and a Loving Home. Thank You Jon for having a Good Heart, God Bless You .

    Mirriam Banda
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just looking at the pictures made me smile too

    Kurt Arnold
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Found mine abandoned at a truck stop he picked me ,highway is my first pit, the only scary about him is that whip he calls a tai

    Donna Minix
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brinks' smile is infectious! By the end of those photos, I found I was mimicking his smile!! ???? He just makes you happy to see face!!!

    Anna Salerno
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This dog is really cute when he smiles. Kudos to the man who rescued him and tried to find his owners. There are some really kind caring people out there. I do not like the breed but, I fell in love with this one!!

    Eddie77
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the smile is also a quality of animals

    Nadya Cherneva
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is adorable cute dog! Love him! <3

    AnimalLover1117
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So cute! I just want to cuddle him!

    deborah darsie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am happy seeing pitties smiling. I am sure his smile would lose its sparkle if he was feeling sad\angry. His ears, muzzle and whole body would give those signals.

    Monica Gabriela
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sweet, now I can't stop smiling :)

    jevais
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry about all the mistakes, my PC is not functioning correctly. We had been attacted by this farm dog in the woods near my home.

    jevais
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Shih Tzu and myself were saved by a wonderful pitbull when a Swiss farm dog (Appenzeller). These dogs are medium size and people think they are nice! If Ballou the Pit hadn't been there to put that dog on it back and held it until we got away, I don't what would even be the outcome. Long live our friend Ballou. Ballou is very kind to all animals and with all ages of children. Like people all depends on how you were brought up.

    Rhon
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a gorgeous happy boy!

    Hammy Hamster
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh what a cutie! I think it's probably impossible to see that smile and not immediately smile back :-)

    Jilly Von Dee
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is so beautiful!! How could one not want something this amazing in your life??

    Leesipher
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brings tears to my eyes what wonderful people are on bored panda!

    varwenea
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww. These pictures melt me just a little bit. ???? ❤

    Lou Wow
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm keeping these pictures forever!

    Louise leGresley
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great story and a great smile. :)

    António Lima
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a happy face :-) for him love make the same effect has weed on humans :-)

    Vincent Jay
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do we assume that this look reflects a feeling a happiness or contentment? I suspect that he simply has a congenital crimp in the skin around his mouth which makes it appear that he's smiling. Assuming anything more than that is no more than anthropomorphism, imho.

    Jim Hubbard
    Community Member
    9 years ago

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    I wish all pits were as lovable as the author believes this one to be. But they aren't. And to show only one side of these animals is not responsible and could cause those that don't know any better to be harmed by adopting an animal they know nothing about. http://www.dogsbite.org will show you the other side of pits - the side that horrbile people created.

    Herbert Nenenger
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sigh. There's always one. Speaking of responsible....have you ever spent any time with one? Next time you see a police officer or a veterinarian, do everyone a favor and get their opinion on them - the ones that have a lot of experience with them. I'm sure you'll be surprised with what they say. Until you do that, please do us a favor and and shush.

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    Carolyn Stewart
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an amazing smile! How could you not smile back! Awesome :-)

    foxygamer233
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I fell off my chair when i saw this!

    ADVERTISEMENT
    •_•
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every pit bull will be this way once people have respect for them. I want to live to see that day. :D :)

    Yvonne Bernal
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brinks smiles because he KNOWS he has struck gold. Fitting that his name is Brinks!

    MadameButterfly
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a superstar smile!!!!! He's absolutely adorable!!!

    --
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    such an adorable child

    Paula Alvarez Alvarez
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lovely. What a great story that makes me smile too!!!!!

    Ruth Cobb
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The thing about Pitts is how they are trained and socialized. My friend had one, I couldn't believe he was so large, at the vets office. The dog wanted to kiss me, placed his paws on my shoulders and licked me. He was taller than me on his hind feet. very friendly

    Carlean Mcduffie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dogs know Good Humans and They know love and this Furbaby knew Jon was a Loving Person and would give Him all the Love He need and a Loving Home. Thank You Jon for having a Good Heart, God Bless You .

    Mirriam Banda
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just looking at the pictures made me smile too

    Kurt Arnold
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Found mine abandoned at a truck stop he picked me ,highway is my first pit, the only scary about him is that whip he calls a tai

    Donna Minix
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brinks' smile is infectious! By the end of those photos, I found I was mimicking his smile!! ???? He just makes you happy to see face!!!

    Anna Salerno
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This dog is really cute when he smiles. Kudos to the man who rescued him and tried to find his owners. There are some really kind caring people out there. I do not like the breed but, I fell in love with this one!!

    Eddie77
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the smile is also a quality of animals

    Nadya Cherneva
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is adorable cute dog! Love him! <3

    AnimalLover1117
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So cute! I just want to cuddle him!

    deborah darsie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am happy seeing pitties smiling. I am sure his smile would lose its sparkle if he was feeling sad\angry. His ears, muzzle and whole body would give those signals.

    Monica Gabriela
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sweet, now I can't stop smiling :)

    jevais
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry about all the mistakes, my PC is not functioning correctly. We had been attacted by this farm dog in the woods near my home.

    jevais
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Shih Tzu and myself were saved by a wonderful pitbull when a Swiss farm dog (Appenzeller). These dogs are medium size and people think they are nice! If Ballou the Pit hadn't been there to put that dog on it back and held it until we got away, I don't what would even be the outcome. Long live our friend Ballou. Ballou is very kind to all animals and with all ages of children. Like people all depends on how you were brought up.

    Rhon
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a gorgeous happy boy!

    Hammy Hamster
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh what a cutie! I think it's probably impossible to see that smile and not immediately smile back :-)

    Jilly Von Dee
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is so beautiful!! How could one not want something this amazing in your life??

    Leesipher
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brings tears to my eyes what wonderful people are on bored panda!

    varwenea
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww. These pictures melt me just a little bit. ???? ❤

    Lou Wow
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm keeping these pictures forever!

    Louise leGresley
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great story and a great smile. :)

    António Lima
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a happy face :-) for him love make the same effect has weed on humans :-)

    Vincent Jay
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do we assume that this look reflects a feeling a happiness or contentment? I suspect that he simply has a congenital crimp in the skin around his mouth which makes it appear that he's smiling. Assuming anything more than that is no more than anthropomorphism, imho.

    Jim Hubbard
    Community Member
    9 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    I wish all pits were as lovable as the author believes this one to be. But they aren't. And to show only one side of these animals is not responsible and could cause those that don't know any better to be harmed by adopting an animal they know nothing about. http://www.dogsbite.org will show you the other side of pits - the side that horrbile people created.

    Herbert Nenenger
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sigh. There's always one. Speaking of responsible....have you ever spent any time with one? Next time you see a police officer or a veterinarian, do everyone a favor and get their opinion on them - the ones that have a lot of experience with them. I'm sure you'll be surprised with what they say. Until you do that, please do us a favor and and shush.

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