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Family Who Sacrificed for Pit Bull Have New Home

Last month, news surfaced that the Devia family of Walnut Creek, Calif., were in a bind. After Carol and Peter Devia lost their apartment after both being laid off, they struggled to find another home that would allow them to keep their pit bull, Rocco.The couple eventually found themselves living in their car, while their two

Rocco Is A Good Listener

Rocco the therapy pitt (left) has done most of his therapy work with the Pets on Wheels program. Because he is a very mellow, sweet dog, he is great at reading with children in libraries. Certain children have asked specifically to read with Rocco because he is such an excellent listener. He has even had several children