Meet Brinks, The Pit Bull That Can’t Stop Smiling After Being Rescued

Due to their incredible size and strength, pit bulls are often feared as being dangerous and scary. It’s really unfortunate for these hardworking and loyal dogs to be feared because of some misconceptions about them. Perhaps Brinks can make you change your mind about this so-called bully breed. Popularly known as the ‘smiling pit bull’, this friendly doggo has melted the hearts of many people with his infectious, sweet smile.

Looking at his happy face, it’s almost hard to believe that Brinks once has lived a miserable life. He was a stray dog wandering and living on the streets of Brooklyn when he came across Jon who was walking his dog Demo at the time. Jon assumed that the 11-month-old pit bull was a lost dog. So, he decided to take the dog while he tried to find the owner. He posted flyers and regularly checked missing dog reports. But after a month, no one came forward to claim the lost dog. That’s when Jon figured out that the pit bull was an unowned stray in need of a caring home.

Meet Brinks, the Smiling Pit Bull

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Jon decided to keep the pit bull and named him Brinks. He instantly fell in love with the rescue dog due to his affectionate behavior and pleasant personality. Amusingly, the friendly dog has been smiling ever since he was rescued.

He even smiles even when he’s sleeping! His human-like grin caught the attention of many people after Jon created an Instagram page for him. Apparently, he became a big hit among dog lovers and was even referred to as a ‘Pit Ambassador’ to prove that this breed isn’t as scary as many people think.

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Jon kept on updating the page by sharing the latest pics of Brinks and his trademark ‘innocent smile’. The lovely pit bull made his followers happy by simply showing his contagious smile and spreading the happiness. And he kept on smiling 13 years later until he peacefully passed away on April 10, 2018.

The sad news broke the hearts of his fans. Although deeply heartbroken, Jon promised to keep Brinks’ smile alive by continuing to post photos of him on Instagram. Even though he’s physically gone, his legacy and his mission to spread joy should carry on. Jon, on the other hand, also made it his mission to help stray dogs find their forever homes as a tribute to his late buddy.

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If you ever need a reason to smile, all you have to do is look at these photos of smiling Brinks. That adorable face is a living reminder that a cheerful smile can attract more happiness. Follow the smiling pit bull on Instagram to get your daily dose of happiness.