When I started this blog, I had only been Grimm’s guardian for about 6 months. He was still growing, still learning, still adapting to living in an urban human world. We were still getting to know one another. Chronicling our life together through blogging became a way for me to record all of our trials and tribulations. Some of his origin story can be found scattered throughout this blog, but I’ll give a synopsis here for those who prefer the condensed version.
Grimm came to me at the end of November, 2011. He was about eleven weeks old when fate threw him my way. He had parvo and his original owner did not want to treat him. Euthanasia had been decided upon. I stepped in, offered to take him, treat him and, if he lived, keep him. Ownership was transferred and the rest, as they say, is history.
As time has passed, we have become attuned to each others behaviors, emotions and quirks. We have discovered each others likes, dislikes and things of indifference. For instance, Grimm likes frisbees, people, flip-flops, playing with other dogs and eating pretty much anything but dislikes being alone, getting his nails trimmed and the vacuum cleaner.
Grimm is an American Pit Bull Terrier, but I usually just refer to his breed as pit bull. His breed genetics may give him tenacity and a stubborn, hard head but it doesn’t define him, no more than me being of German/English/Irish ancestry defines me. He is just a dog as I am just a human and, to me, he’s my friend.
Of course, the story of Grimm can’t be told without including the other canine characters intimately involved in his life–Charley, Zella and, most recently, Rufus. Because they play an important role in Grimm’s existence (and mine), you will see much about them, too. Their supporting roles have done much to shape Grimm into the remarkable dog he has become.
Each day brings new challenges and discoveries and some of those I will share here with you. Grimm is proving to be a great teacher, forcing me to learn new things about him, my relationship with dogs (and other people) and myself. If you have a dog, or really any pet, you have a teacher, too. We can learn much from them if we only pay attention.
Grimm (10/06/2012)
Grimm's Furry Tail 
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Aww what a lovely outcome and story, I’m so glad you two found one another,and you should be so proud you saved this black beauty from what would have been the end for him. 🙂
Sometimes I wonder if the higher powers that be knew I needed this big black dog…or maybe they just wanted to throw me a curve ball. Either way, life with Grimm is never dull…and often unpredictable…but that’s what makes it interesting!
Well he certainly looks like a happy boy, despite his Grimm beginning! You can see the character all over his face! Happy 2013 you guys! Look forward to reading more!
Hi there! I was pointed in your direction by Run A Muck Ranch (The Crazy Dog Lady) as she thought maybe you’d have a story for me about your beloved fur babies? I am the blogger for The Real Bully – our goal is to show the world the real bully breeds, the dogs of the bully breeds who time and time again show nothing but love, loyalty, trust, and faithfulness. That being said, we hope do this using real life stories from around the world about people and their bully breeds. If you think you have a story or anything to contribute please let me know 🙂 We would love to hear about your pups.
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Glad Run a Muck led you my way! What type of story are you looking for, exactly? Let me know and I’d love to contribute!
Anything that goes against the stereotype that bully breeds are mean, vicious, aggressive, etc. I can be a story about a specific incident (i.e.: Run a Muck shared their story about Otis, who saved a puppy from a coyote). It can be something similar to that, or it can simply be a time where your bully/bullies were caring, loveable, loyal, etc… showing what bully breeds are really like! Other stories I’ve come across are as simple as an abused pitty being rescued, and despite all the abuse by humans, it’s still capable of love and acting with gentle behaviour and not anger towards humans. Completely up to you! I noticed you have more than just Grimm, so feel free to share more than one story 🙂 your time to brag!