The Story Of Robbie The Pit Bull

Robbie giving me one of his many "cute" looks.
Robbie giving me one of his many "cute" looks.

On Saturday, December 17, 2011, I went to meet Ylva and her dog, Robbie. We were filming them for a video for Eleventh Hour Rescue in Morris County, New Jersey.

Robbie is a pit bull that had been starved and beaten for years. Eleventh Hour rescued him and they placed him in a great foster home and nursed him back to life.

As I interviewed his new owner, Ylva, I thought that Robbie was just a dog that had needed a home. Then Ylva showed me the photo of Robbie when Eleventh Hour first got him. The change is amazing.

Robbie is an incredible, cute and loving pit bull that hit the jackpot. But many pitties never even get a chance to pull the lever. They are judged guilty of being a Pit Bull and then put to death.

I thought I’d share some video grabs of Robbie and Ylva from the day’s event. At the end, you’ll see how Robbie first looked when Eleventh Hour Rescue received him.

Thanks!
Kenn Bell

Ylva and Robbie during the interview.
Ylva and Robbie during the interview.
Robbie loves to cuddle!
Robbie loves to cuddle!
Robbie the Pit Bull.
Robbie the Pit Bull.
Robbie strikes a pose!
Robbie strikes a pose!
Robbie and Ylva, best friend's forever!
Robbie and Ylva, best friend's forever!
Robbie as he came to Eleventh Hour Rescue. The change is unbelievable!
Robbie as he came to Eleventh Hour Rescue. The change is unbelievable!
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Cathy Blatz
12 years ago

I can’t bear the way he was before but what a wonderful woman to make an incredible loving pet and a home for him. I love them both

Catherine
Catherine
12 years ago

Ylva, it is people like you who give hope to all – the pitties, the given-up souls of the world, and to people!Β  Thank you for your hard work, definite struggles, trials and tribulations, patience and love to bring Robbie back to being the dog he was always meant to be.Β Β Β 

Ottobean
Ottobean
12 years ago

Was there the day this boy walked into our kennel. He broke my heart. I actually cried for him. As bad as he was, he was still such a loving boy. Robbie soo deserves the wonderful life he has with his mom.

Westiechick2
Westiechick2
12 years ago

i agree cathy i love this lady and how can u not loveΒ  robbie omg iwanne hug him so badly and tell him how sorry iam for what fellowhumans did to him,but then again ppl who do this are they really human?how anybody can beat a dog i will never understand ..

Missimic
Missimic
12 years ago

God bless you and everyone who goes out of their way to help these poor unfortunate animals. Share the love! Thank God for people that care and share! I love you all!

Mygroomerlisa
Mygroomerlisa
12 years ago

Thank you to anyone that looks beyond the scars, scabs and defeated faces and gives a shelter dog life! Amazing pictures…this is why I’m a foster mom for dogs and cats even though it kills my heart everytime I volunteer at the shelter. Thank you for taking a chance on Robbie!

Starrfairy78
Starrfairy78
12 years ago

Seeing that makes me so sad and so angry, yet happy he is now loved.Β  I just don’t understand how anyone could do that to a dog, I just don’t!

Colgarnet1
Colgarnet1
12 years ago

May you both have many wonderful happy years together!Β 

Lisa
Lisa
12 years ago

I love YIVA!Β  Robby looks wonderful darlin!Β  Big hugs to both of you.

Hanula
Hanula
12 years ago

some people do not deserve to have animals.Yivi.you are an angel.

Helen_burton
Helen_burton
12 years ago

from the pits of hell straight to heaven , have a good life xx

Smt5362
Smt5362
12 years ago

It’s hard to believe it’s the same dog! Β The word handsome doesn’t even do him justice. Β Thank You Yiva!

Etteeith
Etteeith
12 years ago

Ylva, all I can say is THANK YOU.

Pdaunais
Pdaunais
12 years ago

Much love to them both. Ylva is a wonderful person and Robbie a magificent dog.

ronny
ronny
12 years ago

Thank God there are people that do this kind of work !! They are saints !!

Terry
Terry
12 years ago

Ditto to all the wonderful comments…God bless both of you!

Linda Hann2010
Linda Hann2010
12 years ago

It’s like the story of the uckly-duckling, but with a cruel twist at the beginning.Β  He is absolutely GORGEOUS!Β  Those soulful eyes just dig into my heart.Β  Ylva, you are awesome!

Jolenedomish
Jolenedomish
12 years ago

I love this story…..reminds me of Patrick the pit bull from New Jersey!! God Bless eleventh hour!

Rachel Seigel
Rachel Seigel
12 years ago

He’s a beautiful boy, and his colouring and markings are the same as our American Bulldog who is also a rescue. Thank goodness forΒ you who gave that sweetheart the life he deserves.Β 

Mydogsnme
Mydogsnme
12 years ago

Isn’t it amazing what just care and food will do? Congratulations Robbie and thank you to Eleventh Hour rescue and Ylva πŸ™‚

Bkbeane
Bkbeane
12 years ago

….what a LLD (lucky damn dog) — amazing transformation,Β LUCKY!Β  I soΒ wish every abused/mistreated dog could beΒ this fortunate. God bless Eleventh Hour Rescue and Ylva for helping Robbie to finally enjoy his life.

Sally
Sally
12 years ago

Just look at the difference in his before and after eyes.Β  Bless the rescues.

Justalady77
Justalady77
12 years ago

omg!!!! That is so very sad!!! I am very glad that he was able to be rescued!!!

Cheryl
Cheryl
12 years ago

He is stunning, beautiful dog and so proud, Β Thank you to those who rescued him and saved him, Β thank you to the ones who gave him a forever home, Β You are blessed <3<3<3

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12 years ago

Great dog!

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12 years ago

Great post, I enjoyed ready reading it!

Jxayyabanha
Jxayyabanha
12 years ago

Oooh look at that handsome boy, he looks great now.. I don’t understand how anyone can do harm to any animal. Just because they can’t speak does not mean thay don’t hurt.. I love my pitbull, and seeing abuse pitbulls or any dogs breaks my heart. I thank everyone who saves the lives of animals.

Islandgirllw56
Islandgirllw56
11 years ago

Awesome ending for HIM! Finding an AWESOME HOME and a AWESOME MOM!! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

Marc Chino
11 years ago

i’m glad he found a home. πŸ™‚

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