We hosted our 2nd Deadlifting for Doggies fundraiser last weekend on January 19th. Deadlifting for Doggies is a no holds barred non-sanctioned 1 rep max deadlift contest fundraiser. Last year the donations raised went to Journey’s End Animal Sanctuary. This year we decided to have the proceeds go to Sniffing Snouts Pit Bull Rescue. I like to try to give back to the community however I can. Holding fundraisers like this is one of the best ways I can think to do so.

Trinity and I have 3 pitbulls/pitbull mixes (2, Atticus and Pema, were strays, and we rescued our most recent addition, Bella, from the Seminole County Animal shelter) so this is a cause that is near and dear to our hearts.

Thank you to everyone who participated and donated! We ended up raising $500! A special thank you to Mike Torrance and Anthony Liardo for spotting and loading.

Here are the full results: Deadlift for Doggies scoring

Suzanne LaForge won the women under 150 with 375@149.

Natalie Falbo won 2nd in the women under 150 with 300@146.5.

Kim McArthur Roberts won 3rd in the women under 150 with 260@125.5

April Harper won the women over 150 with 385@158 and her husband Stephen Harper won the men under 200 with 600@194.

Amanda Thompson won 2nd 2nd Place in the Women over 150 class with 285@158.

Rebecca Brennan won 3rd in the women over 150 with 360@290.

Eric Bach-Crosby won 2nd in the men under 200 with 560@198.

My old training partner Greg Godwin won 3rd in the men under 200 with 545@192 at the young age of 61.

Buddy Tolley won the men over 200 with 705@243.

Joe Dougherty won 2nd in the men over 200 with 600@242.

Alex Burgazzoli won 3rd in the men over 200 with 540@266

Thank you to Casi and Eric Schwirtz for bringing their Sniffing Snouts foster Squishy!

Here's a little more about Sniffing Snouts Pit Bull Rescue:

Sniffing Snouts purpose is to rescue Pit Bulls, while educating the public about animal overpopulation. Their goal is to be part of a solution for ending overpopulation in our shelters, while continuing to maintain a positive name for Pit Bull type dogs!

Pit Bulls are the most over-bred breed of dog in the country, in turn; they are the most common shelter dog and have the highest euthanasia rate. They are working hard to change those numbers, along with the stigma attached to these amazing animals! With education and love, we plan to change the minds of the public and the lives of Pit Bulls everywhere!

We hope to see at our Deadlifting for Doggies Fundraiser next year!