I currently have one apbt of my own, Red Bull, he's an awesome dog the reason my rescue changed forcus. I rescued him when he was a tiny puppy being used as a bait dog. He'd been baited twice before I got him and he was pretty messed up when I finally got him. I spend about a month at the vet, sleeping on the floor in the ICU just so I could be there when he died. Well He didn't! When he turned a year old we had a huge party. He's very healthy now and surprisingly he has very few visable scars, you have to look closely to see them, and he loves everyone! He recently got his CGC on his first try more "titles" to come! If you can't tell I'm very proud of my boy!
Well I think thats enough for now sorry for it being so long... here are a few pics of Red Bull for you all...sorry for them being so bit... If you can't tell he LOVES getting his picture taken!
Taking off after a ball, he's got some rediculus toy drive, he's such a dork
Thanks for looking guys I hope you enjoy my boy!

and welcome to the forum ... what a lovely guy you have there , and what a heart warming story , i'm glad he pulled threw ... and thanks for coming to join us .. 
maybe you don't but he's on there!
Your story is truely inspirational. I love when bait dogs make a great recovery. Congratulations on your work.