When considering a new pet, adopting from a shelter is often the best choice. It gives a second chance to animals that are homeless or abandoned. Often, when you rescue an animal, they end up rescuing you in return—just like Robert discovered with his two adopted dogs.

Robert found Ellabelle and Ladybug at a local shelter, where they had faced difficult lives and abandonment. Sadly, pit bulls are frequently the most common breed in shelters, often overlooked due to their reputation for aggression. Yet, Robert saw past these misconceptions and opened his heart to the two pups, providing them with a loving home where they thrived as kind and friendly companions.

Then, one fateful night, everything changed. While Robert was in his garage, he was suddenly attacked by four strangers who physically assaulted him and demanded the keys to his car. Robert bravely told them the keys were inside, unaware that his loyal pit bulls were ready to spring into action.

Without hesitation, Ellabelle and Ladybug charged into the garage, barking fiercely to protect their owner. “They ran into the garage and stood over me,” Robert recounted. “They made it clear that no one was going to hurt me anymore. The thieves quickly fled.”

Robert emphasized that, despite the breed's notorious reputation, his dogs are gentle and loving, but they don’t hesitate to defend their loved ones. This incident underscores the incredible loyalty and courage that rescue dogs can possess.

Reflecting on this experience, Robert urged others to consider adopting a rescue dog. “They are rescues—unwanted dogs,” he stated. “They saved my life. Please think about adopting a rescue. They might just save your life, too.A touching story about Robert McGowan and his two rescue pit bulls, Ellabelle and Ladybug, who bravely defended him from thieves. This tale highlights the loyalty and love of rescue dogs and encourages others to adopt from shelters.