Meryl

Meryl is one of my favorite dogs in my area! This sweet girl is about 6 years old now and she truly has come a long way since arriving at Best Friends. Meryl was one of the 51 pit bulls rescued from NFL star, Micheal Vick's Bad Newz Kennels in Virginia in 2007. 48 of these dogs were placed in rescue groups across the country and Best Friends accepted 22 of these dogs. Meryl was one of them. Meryl is red collar and not allowed to be adopted out due to court orders. But dont worry this girl is healthy and happy here at Best Friends. Meryl is very affectionate. She loves belly rubs and car rides. She also really loves toys however she has had four surgeries for obstructions so she isn't allowed to have toys anymore. This girl also happens to be a poop eater so don't let her give you too many kisses! I took Meryl on a hike up south loop trail the other day and she loved it! Sniffing and marking and rolling in the dirt the whole time. I am so thankful for Best Friends role in the lives of these fighting dogs. Because of their efforts Meryl gets to live out a healthy, happy life. Anywhere else she would have been euthanized for being a product of what men made her. My favorite thing about Meryl is the fact that she gets along well with other dogs! That's right, former fighting dog now shares a kennel with other dogs. Her current run mate, Buddy Arnold, could care less about Meryl's breed or past. He just loves playing with her :) Stories like Meryl give me hope for the future of dog fighting victims across this country. Meryl is not available for adoption however you can support her care by donating to Best Friends!