Wyoming Pit Bull Post

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

The first time shouldn’t be when you HAVE to do it.

There’s something stuck in between their toes.
An ear that suddenly droops and they’re shaking their head.
There’s a sore patch buried under all that fur that you need to get a proper look at.
Maybe that eye needs a bit of an inspection.

But right now?
The vet needs you to keep their head still for just a moment.

That’s a pretty difficult time to discover your dog really doesn’t like having their head kept still.
Or their ears lifted.
Or somebody looking closely at their eyes.

Maybe they’ve never really had any handling?

Because now it matters.
And perhaps it hurts too.

We practice so many things with our dogs that they'll use throughout their lives.

Sit.
Wait.
Come.

But there are other crucial skills that might sit in our minds that we don’t act on, but know we should.

Handling is one of those “I really should start” skills to have.

It can literally be seconds.
Lift an ear. Reward. Finished.
Hold a paw. Reward. Finished.
Part the fur and have a quick look at the skin. Reward. Finished.
Briefly hold the muzzle. Reward. Finished.

Then, once those things are easy, we can gradually make them a little more realistic.

Hold for slightly longer.
Look between the toes.
Bring a warm damp cloth near an ear maybe even make contact.
Reward.
Finished again.

All these wee rehearsals for things that may one day matter.

And there's another important bit.

Your dog doesn't need to prove they can tolerate it.
If they're becoming uncomfortable, stop.

Go back.
Make the next attempt much easier.

Because the goal here isn't to see how much handling they'll put up with all at once.
It's to make the handling itself increasingly familiar, predictable and normal.

Because if the day comes when you really do need to help them?
Or they need to see the vet?

It won't be the first time.
It’s just “another” time.

Every dog seems to have their own “absolutely not” bit, sometimes for reasons we’d never have guessed.

08/30/2026

☆☆Winter fundraiser☆☆

Its getting to be that time of year again, the nights are starting to get cooler; and the leaves are starting to turn early this yr... Wyoming Pit Bull Post Rescue's winter fundraiser supports Rescued dogs through the cold months, providing safe shelter, warm bedding, food, and medical care. Its focus is keeping vulnerable dogs safe, healthy, and ready for loving homes. Your donations will help us purchase much needed Dogfood, Treats, Toys and propane. For the cold months ahead. Every dogs deserves a warm safe space, with food in their bellies.. We cannot do it without you.. We appreciate any and all donations for our dogs..

https://cash.app/$307Rescue

https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3123636357562368962&created=1788054488

also have PayPal

We do one fundraiser for Wyoming PitBull Post a yr. Unless there is an emergency... any help is very appreciated..

07/05/2026

🎟️We are so grateful to Legerski’s Sausage Company for the opportunity to give away a cooler full of the best pork and beef that is out there. Jimmy, Chandra and the Legerski crew have been generous supporters of the Inside Voice fundraisers every year and we are so appreciative!

(Need not be present and if you are in the Sheridan/Billings/Hardin area we will deliver. THANK YOU LEGERSKI’S! 🎟️

Reach out to Inside Voice for tickets and info, I refer alot of people struggling to pay for vet emergencies to these people. They are a great resource show them some love.

07/05/2026

Please note: A big part of caring for cats is being responsible not just for their food, water and shelter, but having them neutered. Please contact local rescues for more information on Trap-Neuter-Return.

07/05/2026

🚨RECALL ALERT: Pedigree dog food recalled for possible metal and plastic contamination!

Product: Pedigree High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor (13.2 oz cans)Lot Codes: 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC

07/03/2026

On June 3, 2026, the Ottawa, Kansas City Commissioners voted 4 to 1 to REPEAL the city's ban on pit bulls.

The lone dissenting vote was cast by Commissioner Blake Jorgensen.

The ban was originally enacted in 1999.

The June 3rd vote effectively ends nearly three decades of restrictions on pit bulls and dogs with "pit bull" characteristics within the Ottawa city limits.

Upon being published in the local newspaper on June 6, 2026, the repeal took effect.

Also taking effect on June 6, is a behavior-based dangerous dog ordinance that holds owners to a higher standard of accountability and deems dogs dangerous based on their behavior, not their appearance or breed.

Congratulations to city officials in Ottawa, Kansas for recognizing that dogs are individuals and there is no such thing as a "dangerous breed" of dog.

Another BIG win for common sense!

06/14/2026

This pasted from another post, but non the less, very important. As we have aided with some of these situations ourselves..

Mariska Hargitay has spent decades advocating for survivors of domestic violence. When she learned that 48–50% of survivors delay leaving because they fear for their pets’ safety, and that less than 20% of U.S. shelters accept animals, she knew she had to act .

She partnered with the Purple Leash Project—a Purina and RedRover initiative—to fund pet‑friendly shelter renovations nationwide . The project has awarded over 60 grants, creating an estimated 282,825 safe nights for survivors and their pets .

“The idea that a survivor has to choose between their own safety and the safety of their pet is just untenable,” Hargitay said . “We must do everything we can to support survivors [to] heal together.” 🐾💜