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This morning, our former foster dog Bianca passed away at her home after suffering two strokes. After we lost Poncho in March, we decided to try to make something good out of something bad by getting involved with dog fostering via Pit Bull Rescue San Diego (Poncho was a Pit bull mix). Bianca, an American Bulldog, was our first foster; she arrived at our home on March 20th, and was adopted on May 5th. People always ask us if it’s difficult to give up a foster dog. It is in some ways, but when the family that adopts the dog is a wonderful match, it makes it so much easier. Bianca was a very fortunate dog. She was adopted by a family with a 4-year old girl, who became Bianca’s best friend and protectee. They played hide and seek, dress-up, and shared a bed.

As you can see in the photos, Bianca’s early life was probably on the rough side. Given all of her callouses, she probably spent most of her time in a concrete kennel, perhaps as a breeder dog. Though we’re very saddened by Bianca’s death, it’s consoling to know that her last seven months in the world were wonderful months for her. In fact, she was slated to be euthanized in the shelter after being abandoned by her original owner. One of the Pit Bull Rescue volunteers recognized Bianca as a wonderful dog and saved her from imminent euthanasia. Bianca was a sweet soul; she had a particularly charming habit of extending her paw to anyone who paused to give her attention. She was gentle and loving with everyone, including cats and young children. Many older dogs like Bianca never make it out of the shelter, and end up as an anonymous statistic. Fortunately for her, there are caring people in the world like Bianca’s family who are willing to give older dogs a second chance at having a good home life, even if for a relatively short time.

Bianca will always have a special place in our hearts as the dog that helped keep our spirits up in the wake of Poncho’s untimely death. She was dearly loved by her family and by the volunteers at Pit Bull Rescue who were lucky enough to meet and help such a wonderful dog.