By: John Stewart December 15, 2008 10:10 PM – Rambo is alive and flourishing in a new life with a family in Nova Scotia.
The Mississauga dog, who became famous after being locked up on death row for 10 months at the City’s animal control centre because of Ontario legislation banning pit bulls, is adjusting well to his new life of freedom, according to the rescue organization that moved him to the east coast.
“Rambo is going to spend his first Christmas ever in a home this year, a home where he’s allowed to live his life and not be hunted nor hidden,” Lee-Anne Tibbo, of Ador-a-Bull Dog Rescue, said in an e-mail to The News.
It was early on Christmas Day last year that the mixed-breed puppy was picked up by an animal control officer in east Mississauga. Rambo had escaped from the backyard of the house where his owner, Gabriela Nowakowska, was a tenant.
Nowakowska was charged with owning an illegal dog, prompting a lengthy legal battle over the controversial law that banned Ontarians from acquiring new pit bulls after 2005.
A plea bargain was reached in October; Nowakowska pleaded guilty, received a suspended sentence and agreed that Rambo — whose life she said was being wasted in captivity in the City’s animal control shelter — would be sent to another province.
“He’s been adopted by a wonderful family and has a canine sibling,” Tibbo said. “He’s settling in well and having a great time there, getting to be a dog. He’s adored very much and I know that he’s going to have a fantastic Christmas filled with many dog cookies and toys.”
Tibbo said she found Rambo “a great dog” in the time she trained him before he was adopted out.
“During his months with me, he did have to learn a lot,” she said. “He had to learn a lot about life’s experiences and how to behave properly, but never once did he show any resistance or aggressive behavior. He continued to be a fantastic house guest and he fit in very well.”
jstewart@mississauga.net

By: Julia Le February 3, 2009 02:41 PM – In what is shaping up as a sequel to the Rambo tale, a Mississauga man’s puppy might be euthanized or shipped out of province if his owner can’t prove he’s not a pitbull.
Danny Truong was charged with owning a prohibited animal just before Christmas last year after he took his 10-month-old puppy Bowser to be neutered at a veterinary clinic on Nov. 25.
The 21-year-old said he was shocked three weeks later when City animal services officers came knocking at his home near Square One, charging him under the Dog Owners’ Liability Act. Truong said the officers told him that the veterinary clinic had made a complaint.
Truong, who was charged on Dec. 15, made his first appearance in court last Friday. His case was adjourned to Feb. 27, when a date for trial will be set.
Bowser’s case is a repeat of Rambo, an alleged pit bull who was shipped out of Ontario to a Nova Scotia home last year after a highly-publicized legal battle.
Rambo’s owner, Gabriela Nowakowska, was charged on Christmas Day 2007 when the City’s animal control department caught the puppy running loose. Nowakowska pleaded guilty to possessing an illegal dog and was given a suspended sentence on the condition that Rambo would be shipped from the City pound to Nova Scotia.
Truong, visibly upset at the prospect of losing Bowser, said he’s being discriminated against based on his dog’s appearance.
He said he received Bowser as a gift from his niece and was told by the lady selling the pup that he was a Rottweiler-Boxer mix.
Selma Mulvey, an advocate for dog owners’ rights, says dog owners have no way of knowing whether or not they are breaking the law because the legislation is vague.
Mulvey says a pitbull is a slang term and dog owners have no way of knowing how they are violating the law.
“Truong is a responsible owner. He’s trained his dog, he’s socialized his dog, and he took it to get neutered … and suddenly he’s accused of a serious crime,” she said.
Truong says he’s never had any problems when taking the dog to the park, pet stores or his regular veterinarian.
“Bowser is very friendly,” he said. “Anyone that comes across my dog loves him. He doesn’t bite and he’s pretty outgoing and jumpy.”
jle@mississauga.net

Looking for a good home for my American Bulldog Lucy. She is an American Bulldog, very healthy and has a great temperament. I have three kids, all under 5 and she is great with them. She has all her shots and her father weighed 115 pounds and her mother weighed 75 pounds. At 8 months she is already 68 pounds, and I would guess she may weigh around 75+ when she matures. Asking price $800 you can call 647 209 3709 to inquire or email:

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American Bulldog Champiuon Bubba and American Bulldog Bubbles breeding.

13th of March 2009 Bubbles had 6 puppies.

3 males 3 females

Hi there Martin, just wanted to give you an update on american bulldog puppy Mylo aka Floyd. He is doing great. Since the last time I wrote he has had two more puppy appointments and gotten all his boosters. He also has grown out of his heart murmor which was beyond great news for us. When we first took him she said most puppies have some form of a murmor but usually they had grown out of it by his current age but not to worry and she would check it at the next two appointments. Sure enough at his next appointment 3 weeks later, no sign of the murmor and then again 3 weeks after that which happen to be today, no sign of it again. So we are very happy with this outcome. He is growing so fast, he weighs in at 35lbs currently and attached I have sent some pictures although they were taken about 2 weeks ago so he is even bigger now. We love him and are going to get him in obedience school in may. He is doing good though with basic commands such as sit, and learning his manners slowly. Hope you, the wife, the American Bulldogs and American bulldog puppies are all doing well. Look forward to hearing from you soon and we will keep you updated on Mylo as he grows. Best wishes
Marcey and Corey

American Bulldog Chopper Junior from Tasmire and Chopper 2008 breeding