Pitbulls truly do receive a lot of unwarranted negative attention. It’s disheartening to witness so many people harbor unfounded dislikes for these beautiful animals.
Do people not realize that Pitbulls are incredibly affectionate and nurturing? Do they not see that their unwavering love can significantly enhance a person’s life?
Are they unaware that Pitbulls are simply amazing?!
Take Big Head, for example; clearly, his previous owners didn’t recognize this.
Left abandoned by the highway, he was utterly alone and emaciated – just skin and bones.
Big Head craved love and attention.
And he ultimately received far more than his frail body could manage.
I Have a Big Family Now!
He was found in Houston, right off the side of a road. Lacy didn’t let the hour or the distance deter her from rescuing him.
Initially mistaking him for a discarded plastic bag, she barely saw him until he raised his head and made eye contact with her.
The Pitbull, who would soon become known as Big Head Fred, was suffering from severe malnutrition and was alarmingly thin. To make matters worse, Big Head was infested with fleas.
His eyes were pleading for salvation, while his trembling body displayed a mix of fear and hope.
Could this be his chance for rescue?
So weak that he couldn’t walk, Big Head had to be carried into the car and brought into his new home. His new family did everything they could to ensure he was warm and comfortable that night…and the nights that followed!
Big Head was welcomed into this loving home.
Before long, the often-misunderstood breed that is the Pitbull revealed itself to be the complete opposite of public perception. Big Head was an embodiment of love.
“I told my husband we were keeping him, and he just burst into tears,” shared Lacy about her experience for The Dodo.
This dog, once forlorn and hopeless, was rescued just when everything seemed bleak. He found the love he thought he would never have. He quickly became the household favorite, not just among humans.
When Big Head Fred arrived, he joined a family with eleven other rescued dogs. Each of these furry friends welcomed him with open paws.
Well, all except for one… Harvey, the cat.
Let’s Be Friends!
Hello, want to be friends?
*hisses in cat*
Thus began Big Head’s interactions with Harvey the cat.
The chunky feline, rescued during Hurricane Harvey, was okay with the other dogs but needed some time to adjust to Big Head’s presence.
The gentle Pitbull showed patience and allowed Harvey all the time he required.
It was unclear who was more eager to connect—Big Head or Harvey. However, slowly but surely, Harvey began to approach Big Head, making small gestures towards embracing their friendship.
He ventured closer and even engaged in snuggles with his new family member.
“One day, when I walked into the kitchen, I noticed them lying together with their tails touching. Then at one point, Harvey was on a little table, and Big Head was trying to play with him. I saw Harvey trying to interact back with his paw. It was a sign of progress and affection between them,” shared their owner.
That was the moment: Big Head and Harvey became good friends.
Big Head had finally found his place, surrounded by love from everyone in the Houston household.
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Months after Big Head’s rescue, significant changes took place within his new family.
Sadly, these changes were not for the better.
Lacy and Scott, the couple who saved Big Head, faced immense heartache with the loss of Piper, Tyco, Brodie, Dolly, Chanel, Bella, and Harvey the cat, all of whom have crossed the rainbow bridge and are now watching over their family from above.
Big Head Fred continues to thrive and cherishes his family life. He deeply misses his furry siblings, especially Harvey.
Lacy, Big Head, and the rest of their furry family welcome you to follow them on Instagram, where you can enjoy adorable and humorous videos of their unique family every day.
One brave woman acted without fear on a night she rescued a distressed dog. Today, that dog is flourishing. It was a bold yet rewarding decision.
Think of the difference you could make. Go out there and save some lost souls!
