Peace for Pits, Inc.

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Peace for Pits, Inc.

We are a Chicago area 501(c)3, rescue group that focuses on finding loving, caring homes for “bully” breeds in need of help.
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Many of these dogs come from Chicago arriving as a stray or being surrendered by their so called “owners.”

08/29/2024

Just a couple of besties! Alum Paris and her brother 🙂🐶

08/29/2024

Adoptable Dwight had a great time meeting everyone today Midwest Coast Brewing Company!

08/28/2024

Come meet some adoptables today at Midwest Coast Brewing Company

See you there!

08/27/2024

08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day from Adoptable Brooke!

08/25/2024

Life is good 😊! Hi Alum Beans!!

08/25/2024

No one is more excited than Adoptable Dwight when the people FINALLY wake up to let him outside. He sleeps on the couch (his preference) and waits at the bottom of the stairs every morning.

So what are you waiting for?! Apply ➡️ peaceforpits.org

08/24/2024

It’s a perfect day to be with friends. Meet Adoptable Dwight (left) at peaceforpits.org

08/24/2024

Our idea of heaven? A Puppuccino in one hand and a dog in the other.

Hi Mango!

08/24/2024

Sweet Alum Buddy says goodnight 😴

08/22/2024

All you need is a little Adoptable Dwight in your life ❤️.

Meet this friendly and super cuddly guy at peaceforpits.org

08/21/2024

🍎 First day of puppy school with Dogz'nHarmony, Inc. for Adoptable Frankie! A very impressive first day for this sweet girl.

🐾 She knows sit, down, touch, find it and responds to her name very well! Her favorite part was all the snacks and the puppy play time.

🩷 Please share this smart girl so we can find her a loving forever home that will continue to build upon the great progress she has already made! Apply ➡️ peaceforpits.org

08/21/2024

Adopt Dwight. Honestly, who doesn’t want this face staring at you all evening.

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08/20/2024

We like these ideas 💡

08/19/2024

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08/18/2024

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08/17/2024

Saturday mornings with Adoptable Frankie (right) are the best 🥰

Meet her at peaceforpits.org

08/16/2024

Dinner is coming right up 😂

08/15/2024

In our new book, The Forever Dog LIFE, we lay out the pro’s and con’s of different types of bowls. Here’s a glimpse of what you need to know:

Plastic🥣: Chemicals in plastic absorb through the skin and inhibit the synthesis of melanin, which can cause Plastic Dish Nasal Dermatitis that leaves your pet’s nose & lips, pink and irritated.

Ceramic:🫖 Hartpury scientists found the most harmful bacterial species (salmonella, E.coli and MRSA) were most frequently found in ceramic bowls because of people continuing to use them after fine cracks in the glaze become visible.

Stainless steel🥄: cheaper quality bowls have been involved in recalls due to heavy metal contamination. Be sure to buy high-quality bowls (18/8 or 304 steel) from a trusted source.

Glass🥛: Durable, kitchen-friendly glass bowls made from 100% borosilicate glass (Pyrex) make great food and water bowls on the floor.

🧼No matter which type of bowl you use, the best thing you can do to protect you and your dog’s health is to wash your bowl after every meal with hot water and soap. In addition, at least once a week, run your bowls through the hot cycle in your dishwasher. You can also coat the bowl with hydrogen peroxide, wait five minutes, then wipe with a clean sponge and rinse.

👉 Comment BOWLS and we’ll message you the link to our online shop where you can now buy 304 double-walled stainless steel or borosilicate glass Forever Dog food or water bowls for your dog or cat!

08/14/2024

Adoptable Frankie ❤️

Apply to meet her at peaceforpits.org

08/13/2024

Adoptable Dwight loves delivery day for his food!

Meet him at peaceforpits.org

08/13/2024

DON’T TOUCH MY STUFF!
Resource guarding – also called possessive aggression

We all guard our resources, it’s a natural reaction to a threat of something we value being taken away.

It’s essential for survival and dogs or other animals would not survive in the wild if they didn’t guard their resources.

We also don’t get to decide what’s valuable and what’s not – different things have different value to different dogs and at different times.

Food is usually the most common, but toys, furniture, different items, places, or even a certain person are all things that may be seen as a valuable resource.

A dog turning their head away, freezing, a hard stare, whale eye, moving away, growling or snapping may quickly escalate into a serious bite in an attempt to protect that valuable possession.

Punishing or forcing a dog to give something up is probably one of the worst things to do.

Resource guarding is rooted in the emotion of fear – the fear of that resource being taken away.

Punishment and force further increase that fear, which only increases and reinforces the need to protect that resource.

When a dog is guarding food or an object, we can change the negative emotion of that fear into a positive one by swopping or trading something that has a similar or higher value than what the dog has.

This is one of the most effective ways to address resource guarding of objects as it works at the root cause of the behaviour by changing the emotional response.

A dog resource guarding a person is more complicated to address. A full history of the individual dog, family dynamics, attachment styles, situation and environment all have to be assessed before planning and working on a solution.

Resource guarding can usually be prevented, managed and addressed and by starting early, understanding why dogs feel the need to resort to this behaviour and doing what we can to prevent it from happening in the first place.

08/12/2024

Hello 👋 from Adoptable Frankie!

This young girl is ready to meet her forever family. Could that be you? Apply at peaceforpits.org

08/11/2024

Adoptable Dwight is a beach man now! Meet him at peaceforpits.org

He’s ready to meet you!

08/10/2024

A beautiful day, a handsome Adoptable Dwight ❤️

He’s ready to spend weekends with his forever family! Apply ➡️ peaceforpits.org

08/09/2024

Happy Friday! -Alum Jilly

08/08/2024

Good to know!

ALWAYS READ LABELS!

08/07/2024

Adoptable Dwight says come on & get up! No excuse for a rest day today!

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Villa Park, IL
60181

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http://www.peaceforpits.org/

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Happy National Dog Day from Adoptable Brooke!

The land seal himself, Adoptable Dwight 😃. Happy Monday and stay cool out there!

No one is more excited than Adoptable Dwight when the people FINALLY wake up to let him outside. He sleeps on the couch (his preference) and waits at the bottom of the stairs every morning. So what are you waiting for?! Apply ➡️ peaceforpits.org

Adoptable Dwight is a beach man now! Meet him at peaceforpits.org He’s ready to meet you!

This adoptable girl is full of love 💕 and waiting to meet her forever family. Apply at peaceforpits.org and Adoptable Brooke will give you tail wags for days!

This guy can sleep 💤 anywhere and everywhere. Adoptable Dwight is still looking for his forever home! Apply ➡️ peaceforpits.org

Adoptable Maggie got her first pup cup today 🥰 Apply ➡️ peaceforpits.org

We need some help! Adoptable Dwight has been patiently waiting for his forever home since November 2022! We would love for him to find his family this summer. Please, please share him and get him out there. If you think you’re a match please apply at peaceforpits.org & check out his bio below ⬇️. This goofy boy needs a family to call his own. Dwight is incredibly sweet and loves everyone he meets. He's definitely not shy and will immediately start licking anyone. His manners are amazing and keeps all four paws on the floor. Instead of jumping when he's excited, he does the best little dance with his front paws. He respects gates and crates, doesn't try to jump over them or knock them down. He's fully crate trained and is quiet and relaxed in his crate. On the numerous trips out & about, Dwight makes it a point to introduce himself to anyone & everyone with the best hand licks. He pulls a little when seeing other dogs but mostly loves to quietly watch. He loves walks but doesn't require them. He is potty trained but does need to get out regularly. He is sometimes not completely confident in going outside alone and prefers a human or dog companion to join him. Got neighbors who light off fireworks all summer? Dwight doesn't care. Just try to hear them over his snoring. Same with thunder. Food, treats and toys are high value and precious to him, and he doesn't want to share. He needs a space by himself to eat/drink and then all bowls, toys, bones should be put away when other dogs are around (until he knows it's safe to enjoy them without them being taken away). Due to foster travel, Dwight has had the pleasure of visiting four different temp foster homes (+ a boarding stay) and in each one, he settled in immediately once he found the couch. Everyone, including boarding staff has commented on how easy of a dog he is. Dwight is so happy & just wants a comfy place to rest, right next to people.

A day in the life of a puppy 🐶

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

When you’re on your way to your besties house! Meet Adoptable Sinatra at peaceforpits.org

Adoptable Dwight is the happiest yard hippo!

Meet our adoptable dogs at peaceforpits.org

Meet Bravo! He is 3 months old & found as a stray. He’s super friendly and sweet as can be! More info coming soon!

#nationalbitepreventionweek

Adoptables Dwight, Sinatra, & Brooke are searching for love 💗. Meet your new Valentine 💘 at peaceforpits.org

Single on Valentine's Day? Adoptable Dwight wants to show you some love. He'll hold your hand & give all of the kisses. Read his bio & apply to meet him at peaceforpits.org