Hello, my name is Atlas and I am an American Pit Bull Terrier.  I am the oldest here, and do a fantastic job of looking after my little pack. I may look like a tough guy, but don't be fooled! I let my little brothers walk all over me and have even been known to gingerly tiptoe around bottle kittens.

Unlike my pampered brothers, I didn't have the easiest start to life. My mommy adopted me from animal control when I was a young adult, and boy am I ever happy she did! When I first came to my new home, I was sick, beaten, and had just about given up on the human world. But even then, I was a gentle giant and would never hurt a soul.  My mom enrolled me in a basic obedience class to help me come out of my shell, and boy did I ever!  I not only learned to trust people, but I now love everyone and my favorite thing to do to is to lean on folks and smile up at them for pets.

I now compete in obedience and agility, and do occasional therapy visits helping show people how wonderful pitbulls can be, even when they have a rough start like I did.