Posted: November 25, 2011
Hi my Name is
ZAK
DOB: October 1, 2007
Gender: Male
Size: 45 lbs. approx.
My Behavior:
It was during one of the country's worst natural disasters, that we got the plea for help. No one can forget what happened in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A tornado so big that it took out the entire city and surrounding areas. Tuskegee didn't escape damage either. With animal shelters overflowing with displaced and injured pets, resuce workers were overwhelmed beyond belief. So what could be worse than being right in the middle of this twister?
There lay a little brownish red Pit Bull, tethered to a rope in a muddy backyard. His back leg so severely injured and filled with infection from the gaping wound, that he was barely alive. But his injuries weren't from this massive tornado. He was the victim of a cruel and uncaring owner. Apparently "Big Red" had been hit by a car. The owner didn't want to spend the money to take him to the vet so he simply tied him back up in his backyard. Words cannot express what we think of someone like this. Actually yes words can express…but….kids read our website so we won't list them here.
Thankfully rescuers got the little guy and brought him to safety and he went thru major surgery. His back leg ended up having to be amputated but that doesn't slow him down. Zak is by far one of the most grateful and happiest dogs I've ever met. And oh my gawd…can he run!! Though he is animal aggressive he is sooooooo people friendly and we just adore this dog. And we have the Macon County Humane Society in Tuskegee, Alabama, for saving this gem and bringing him to us. What a treasure he is and anyone who adopts him will be the luckiest family in the world. Trust me if I didn't have my own "jerk" dogs, I would scoop him up in a heartbeat!
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I did not realize that Zak was an Alabama baby. All the times I look at the babies on this site I learn something new each time I visit and that is often.
I think people dont comment because there are no words to say that can’t be expressed through the human language. Only the language of love can express the words i want to say to comfort this brave dog. I LOVE YOU ZAK!
I think owners like that should not be able to have animals…. but the dog looks sweet
Zac is a great lookin Dog did I see he was dog aggressive? I would like to rescue him if he is not as we do have a Laso Apso(female) & a Shi Tzu (male) that we rescued thru Angles for animals in Hollywood he was about to be put down. He has been a great addition to the family. And we dnt think of our dogs as dogs they are our kids.
I would like to adopt Zac is he ok with other dogs we have a Laso Apso(female) & a Shi Stzu(male) he is 13 we rescued him thru Angels for animals in Hollywood 2 years ago and think of out dogs as our kids.
He is beautiful. I’ve always wanted a 3 legged pit.
I absolutely adore Zak. That face just says it all. Obviously his owners were stuck on stupid, but Zak would be the perfect companion to anyone in their right mind. Three legs are way better than four.
My god he’s gorgeous!! Pitbulls truly are the most beautiful breed in the world!!!
I after seeing him want him I lost a leg after being hit by a car so the fact be didn’t let it slow him down lets me know this is my kind of dog
I used to have a pitbull and they are a wonderful breed I am glad you are geting the word out about pitbulls.my pitbull is good with my chlidren and I would and adopted another one.
Oh he IS the most beautiful pit bull. If I didn’t already have a pit and a beagle and lived out of state I would start the adoption process right now!
Awwwwe….. i feel sooo bad for him! My brother just broke his leg in a bad dirt bike accident so he knows how he feels, except he still has his leg. I really hope he gets a wonderful home! I really love Pit Bulls, but my mother dosn’t like big dogs. So when i move out, I’ll either get a Pit Bull or German Shepard. I’m tired of small dogs, we have a miniature dachshund!
I would like to talk to Tia about this dog I left a message. Please get back to me as soon as possable. Thank you
oh my godd!!! do owners like this one make me so MAD! how could anybody do that?!! UGH! right now i still live with the family in NY and we do have a dog as of now; but within the next 2yrs im moving into my own place and if Zak is still up for adoption then hes MINE!
keep on doing what you do guys; i admire you so much Tia! you guys make a difference! Thank you all <3
He looks marvelous, so worth the time and trouble to save him from the horrid spot he was in… the awful wound and sliding him onto a piece of board, to carry him to the vet school, is an experience I will never forget. He improved so much with decent care, and proper nutrition. He was a joy to Foster here at the farm, so perky and expressive. I always thought he should find a fellow amputee or a veteran to share his life with, because he never gets down about his condition, just powers on and loves every minute of life. Live like a dog, they have the right attitude
On behalf of Macon Co Humane Soc, thanks to you for accepting him into your program. Good luck to you all, especially the recovering wounded.
Please be patient, they are in the process of moving the whole rescue.
are he dog friendly?
I love animals, dogs especially. Pitties are AMAZING dogs, loving and loyal. It is the horrible environment and abusive owners that give these beautiful animals a bad rap. I am very pro-punish the deed not the breed. I live in Kentucky with my family, but when I move out and get a place of my own, I want to rescue a pit bull. I believe they are very misunderstood. Breaks my heart to know that there are people out there, who use this breed to do their dirty work. I am glad that Louisville, KY declared that banning pitties is UNCONSTITUTIONAL. I think that what you guys are doing is wonderful. There is a lot of hate in this world, people fear what is different or judge based off of appearance. It is nice to know that there are good people like you out there trying to help. It’s people like you, that give me hope.
Thank you.
I want to adopt him me me me me me me me me. It
I like the pic for this dude Since i am a major Amtrak lover. The picture surely caught my eye. If i didn’t have a financial problem i would sponser this dude and any other of your Pitties Tia. My friend has a female pit Named Harley and shes such a lover. Made me have a different feeling towards pits
I would love him!!! He’s beautiful. Dang my obligation to my 3 spoiled rotten dogs. He deserves the best that anyone could give! I hope someone makes him as rotten as my dogs one day real soon! God Bless this Angel!
My name is Zach, his name is Zak. His date of birth is Oct 1 2007. My DOB is Oct 1 1990. Its mean to be. So wish I could have him.
I watch your show all the time and ZAK is the best looking dog i’ve seen. Even though im only 14 i love pitbulls i have one my self. I would adopt him if i could!!!
i love pitbulls i want all of them him too
What a beautiful boy, I have never owned a pit bull but after watching the show I have fell hard in love with these beautiful animals.
I don’t know how you guys do what you do but I’m glad to see someone care so much about PITS.
i wish i could have him lov him
i wish i could have him lov him!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel really bad my pitbull has her leg. But sadly it was a hit and run. Now she has Liver Cancer>
Hi, Tia
I am such a big pitbull fan thank you for helping the most amazing breed of dog in the world oh Zak looks amazing aww
Zak is a beautiful pitbull, shame that I live in Slovakia :/
I admire your work, you’re amazing!
i watch this show all the time.
And i can honestly say, that other than creature, Zak is my favortie dog and HE IS MINE!
That is a beautiful dog and if i didnt already have four dogs and a duck i would live to adopt him. I have a seven week old beagle and she lost the same leg and shes still as happy as ever. she is so sweet i also have a white english hes a hand full and the my baby who is two is a boykin spaniel and Weimaraner mix. i would love to add this beautiful boy to our family.
What a survivor this big, beautiful boy is! Thank goodness he found his way to you all. I owned a three legged Boxer (cancer took a frontleg), and the loss of that leg slowed him down for a nanosecond! My beautiful Boxer boy lived another 6 years after his amputation, and he even survived a second round of cancer! Our Vet told us more than once that our boy was the most inspiring dog he had ever met, because he never had a bad day with all he had been through. I currently have another Boxer boy, but if I didn’t I would be pounding at your front door until you let me adopt Zac. Somebody, please go get this dog…you won’t regret it….he is a GEM!
We had the pleasure of meeting Zak at the NOLA grand opening! He is a shining example of just how tough it is to break a pitt bull’s spirit! This little guy never missed a beat, tail wagging the whole time soaking up all the lovin’ he could get! I really don’t think he knows he’s missing a leg! We didn’t even realize it at first, because he gets around so well. Our 6 year old had to point it out to us…lol!
He is perfect!!!! I love this guy so much!!! I just wanna hug him!!!!!
This is one beautiful animal! If he was not animal aggressive I would definitely want to bring him home. I am a huge pitbull fan. I own 2 and my oldest one got his front leg amputated when he was 4born months old. It was pricey but well worth the money to have my happy puppy!
I would have love to adopt one of the dogs to show ppl how to take care of dog but because I live in jamaica it a lil hard for me to adopt one of the dogs.
Oh Ebony, I wish I had brought you home when I had the chance. I’m sure you won’t be there long. You’ll be an awesome service dog I’m sure.
I love these dog and what these kind people do for these animals i sometimes catch myself teary eyed over the devotion im a proud pit bull ower with three small children and would trust my pit with my life there amazing animals all they need is for more people in the world to not listen to all the bad about the breed and find out for themselves thank u vilalobos u guys are amazing
What you are doing with these dogs is unbelievable. You are truly a saint. I, as an animal lover, appreciate what you and your family do for these marvelous, so misunderstood animals. There should be more people like you. Wish there was. THANK YOU!
I want him want and 3 legged pit I LOVE VILLALOBOS!
and pits and wat u guys do 4 them I watch ur show every week.
I love pits and way u guys do 4 them i watch ur show every week
It is soooo horrible to see how bad animals get treated for no reason. I would absolutley love to adopt one but unforunatly i have another dog who’s a beagle/pitbull mix and my parents said no more dogs. I realyl wish there was some way to show people that pitbulls aren’t really as mean and as terrible as everyone says they are…..my dog is the most gentle dog i’ve ever had.I have always loved dogs and I wish there was something more i could dooo:(
I totally “get” those words describing someone who could treat any animal like that!! I won’t say either, since I’m sure my comment would have to be deleted!! This guy is adorable.
I am out of state and have two dogs but I love reading their stories and looking at their pics. I’ve sponsored Mr. Wilson and hopefully I’ll get that raise and be able to sponsor another one of your pups!