A little back story....
     Linus was found chained up outside without food or shelter and left with a frozen water bowl in the height of winter. His teeth were completely worn down from chewing on (probably) anything. He also has facial paralysis that is most likely due to head trauma.  He was severely underweight and clearly not loved for years. This boy has had a rough life.
     Luck would eventually have his back though. Linus was discovered by an SPCA Officer that was called to the house for another dog and both were rescued!!
Thank you Officer John!!! 
    During Linus’ intake they noticed he had some lumps and decided to surgically removed them. They were deemed to be a low grade non invasive cancer. It was also noted that he was a star student who just wanted love.
    We adopted Linus in February 2019.  We began our adventure together as a big happy family that included Linus, his pug brother, Meatball and pug sisters, Olive and Dallas.  We often get asked why a pit bull after so many pugs? Short answer - we went the least likely to get adopted route and who needs it the most. Rescued pugs are spoken for pretty quickly. Senior Pit bulls? Not so much. 
    This past August (six short months after adopting him)  we noticed some lumps and bumps returning to the original surgery scars and a few others. We got them tested and it was confirmed to be mast cell cancer. Since then we have met with a few oncologists and a surgeon. Surgery is the only way to get rid of this type of cancer. Following it up with some holistic treatments to prevent the cancer from returning so quickly or hopefully at all. The funds raised here will go towards his surgery, treatments and medications .
Follow him and the pugs on Instagram @pugsandapit  #dontforgetlinus