When we first met Titan, I will be the first to admit I wanted nothing to do with him. I was never a fan of pit bulls and seeing a dog standing in the back of his kennel growling and barking at me didn’t help the image. But Patrick had faith that all he needed was a little love and time. So in September 2009, we tried, albeit unsuccessfully, to take him on the first walk. As soon as we got outside, Titan put the brakes on and was like a block of cement going through gravel.
I was ready to call it quits again, but Titan had already stolen Patrick’s heart. So we came back again. And again. And again. And over time, we slowly started to see a change. At first it was little things; his tail didn’t go quite as far between his legs, he didn’t bark quite as much. Every small accomplishment that many people take for granted with their pet were milestones for Titan. A few of the most memorable were the first time eating a treat, the first time we saw his tail wag, and the first time he gave us kisses.
In June 2010, we were finally able to bring Titan home. Since then, we have seen Titan break out of his shell in ways neither of us could have imagined. I look forward to coming home from work every day to see his big pitty smile and a tail that wags so hard it could bruise you. He still has a ways to go but it’s hard to believe how far he has come in just a year. He is a complete cuddle bug and wants nothing more than to burrow in your blankets and keep your feet warm. Titan is an incredible intelligent dog and is picking up new tricks every day.
I want to thank everyone that has helped Titan along the way. The staff at the Copper Country Humane Society has been so supportive while he was still at the shelter and even today. We have learned so much from working with Titan and encourage everyone to take a second look at the dogs who need a little more love. Thank you for helping bring such a wonderful dog into our family.
~Rachel, Patrick, and Titan