Dee's Place

This past weekend, Officer Sean Portillo and K9 Deco joined the movie stars for the Golden Globes....well, they joined OUTSIDE the Golden Globes ⭐️ 🚔

While the spotlight stayed on the red carpet, something just as important was happening behind the scenes.

Right there beside Officer Portillo was Deco — a blue-grey Pitbull who represents everything people often get wrong about this breed.

Focused. Loyal. Gentle. Driven.

In a single evening, this incredible dog helped complete 320 explosives detection sweeps on vehicles entering the area — quietly protecting staff, media, celebrities, and every single guest without ever asking for recognition.

No headlines. No applause. Just trust, training, and heart.

Pitbulls are so often misunderstood… labeled before they’re even given a chance.

But dogs like Deco remind us of the truth:
It’s not the breed — it’s the bond, the training, and the love behind them.

Behind every uniform is a partner who would do anything to keep people safe.

And sometimes… that partner has four legs and a heart bigger than most.

Great job, Deco. You didn’t just do your job — you changed a few minds along the way. 🐾💙

My neighbor’s Presa Canario has officially decided our house is part of his daily kingdom — and honestly, none of us have the heart to argue with him anymore.

Every single morning, like clockwork, this big handsome boy shows up at our door with the confidence of someone who absolutely believes he owns the place. No hesitation. No second thoughts. Just one serious face, one slow proud walk inside, and one silent announcement that he is here now.

And if that wasn’t enough, some days he arrives wearing that ridiculous little propeller hat like he’s the captain of the neighborhood.

He climbs onto the couch like it was bought specifically for him.
He stares at us until somebody offers a snack.
He settles in like a dog with responsibilities, opinions, and a full schedule to keep.

And the funniest part?

Every time we gently tell him, “Buddy… you don’t actually live here,” he looks at us like we’re the confused ones.

A few minutes later, he’ll wander out… only to come right back again like he’s making rounds at all of his properties.

At this point, we’ve stopped correcting him.

Because the truth is, somewhere along the way, this sweet, stubborn Presa didn’t just make himself comfortable in our home — he made himself part of our hearts.

So now we just let him come in.
We save him a little spot.
We laugh when he acts like the boss of the house.
And we love him exactly the way he is — big, loyal, slightly dramatic, and completely convinced this is his second home.

Maybe he doesn’t remember the rules.

Maybe he doesn’t care.

Either way, around here, he’ll always be welcome.

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He may not technically live here… but try telling him that. 🐾❤️ Our favorite part-time roommate shows up every day, claims the couch, demands snacks, and acts like he pays the bills. And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.