Rescued Pitbull Dog Has The Happiest Face With His Forever Family

He simply cannot contain his joy!

Elana

• Published in Animal Stories
• June 26, 2021

We all know that Pitbull dogs don't always have the best reputations, and for diehard pitty lovers in the dog crazed world, we know how unfair those reputations are! This dog breed is a gem, a valuable companion pup for countless families.

The statistics for Pitbulls can be staggering though, especially compared to other dog breeds. Pitbull dogs who get surrendered to shelters or abandoned entirely do not always have the same positive outcomes that other dog breeds, even mutts, have.

So, whenever a rescued pibble pup breaks the statistics with a happy store, it's worth celebrating among dog lovers! Meatball is one such Pitbull dog worth celebrating.

Before Meatball, AKA Meaty, found the life full of love every dog deserves, he was living in a shelter in Central Valley.

All it took to transform this smiley dog's life was a photo posted on Facebook by Fresno Bully Rescue, a no-kill shelter in California.

That's where Lisa Reilly saw the lovable pitbull first.

When Lisa saw Meaty she was reminded of her old dog, Kitty, who had passed away due to serious illness. It's not always easy to transform grief into something beautiful, but it is always worth it.

In an interview with The Dodo, Lisa said:

“Fresno Bully Rescue did a great job nursing Meaty from the first time I saw him until I was able to bring him home.”

Lisa and her husband rescue, rehabilitate, and foster dogs, so Meatty has head quiet a bit of companionship over the years.

Ever since being taken in by Lisa, Meatball has been such a happy dog.

“Well, he looks like a bowling ball,” Reilly said. “It’s hard to really tell just how short he is in person, but he’s so low to the ground and wide like a Mack Truck. And he would just barrel into you like a bowling ball of dog fat when we first got him. Thus, he became known as ‘The Meatball,’ Meaty for short.”

Meaty's wide, natural grin is a surefire sign this pup is living the good life. Lisa gushes about her chonky pupper pal:

"One benefit to having a fat dog is that he’s extremely treat motivated. He’s also extremely toy motivated and loves to play. So he’s willing to ‘work’ for any toy or treat, which makes taking pictures of him so easy.”

Life with this pitbull dog, though, isn't just about his own smiles. He inspires others to smile, too:

“He’s truly a mama’s boy, though, and just wants to be next to me all the time. It’s great to have though, as you really can’t have a bad day when he’s around. I’d dare anyone not to smile being near him.”

Today, Meaty is still smiling and Lisa's Instagram account dedicated to the rescue life has 153,000 followers!

There's an absurdly wonderful amount of personality packed into each caption as the daily shenanigans are told through the scope of a dedicated dog mom.

Sometimes Meaty accompanies his parents to work, but no matter what, Lisa has nothing but praise to speak of this delightful dog:

"When he's not on the job, he literally only has two speeds: completely comatose or batshit crazy."

Theses days, Meaty, Lisa, and the whole pawesome fam are working alongside Fresno Bully Rescue to transform the lives of dogs through action and advocacy.

Fresno Bully Rescue is "a volunteer-based, non-profit, no-kill rescue and shelter dedicated to rescuing bully breed dogs based in Central California."

Honestly, what's not to love?

Don't Forget to Follow Meaty on Instagram!

Elana