A group from Super Kids Summer Camp came out to meet our homeless pit bulls at the Oakland Animal Shelter today. They came out last year too, after camp director Andrea Vu Nguyen adopted one of BR's pit bulls, Bailey - a hurricane Katrina dog. Bailey serves as an important mascot for this unique program, which is designed for kids with autism. The kids take turns caring for their dog friend during their weeks together - which includes a five day camping trip, away from mom & dad!
The difference in the kids' comfort level with dogs since last year's visit was unmistakable. They were so much more willing to touch and connect. I love that a dog can have such a positive effect. The girl that would barely talk last year was a chatterbox today and told me all about dogs and how to touch them and what colors they are.
She did end up telling me that she wanted to adopt a dachshund someday, though. Ha! Sorry, Phatman.
I'm so proud of our big bubba head. He settled right down for those kids and he even took a few excitable pinches in stride. What a Love Man.
Kids & Dogs Pit bulls - They rock good vibes.
Photos: Andrea Vu Nguyen
