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Because of their muscular build, powerful bite, and eagerness to please their owners, when dog fighting rings are broken up, most of the dogs tend to be pit bulls. Pit bulls get a bad rap for being vicious dogs that cannot be trusted, but the truth is that they are excellent family dogs that only fight because it makes their owners happy. Unfortunately, when dogs are rescued from owners who force them to fight, rehabilitation is a long and difficult process, and many dogs are euthanized.

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From a young age, many of us are taught to treat others as we would wish to be treated. It is an excellent mantra to live by. Unfortunately, that kindness does not always extend to animals, especially pit bulls. Pit bulls have developed a terrible stigma of being bad dogs, being killers, and being predisposed to attack.

The results of these grave misconceptions have had a terrible impact on the breed. Pit bulls are being abused, used in dogfighting Read the rest of this entry »

For many, when they conjure the image of a pit bull, they picture a snarling menace of an animal. For others, these pooches are cuddly balls of joy. Which point of view is correct? The fact is that the pit bull is suffering from a bit of a public relations problem. These dogs, labeled by society as uncontrollable monsters, are now targeted by ignorant Americans who are simply acting out of fear. Based on the pit bull’s reputation, one can hardly blame these people for being afraid.

If you have a neighbor who demonizes the breed, pay no heed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Animal Control Association, American Kennel Club and American Veterinary Medical Association all tout that pit bulls are no more dangerous than cocker spaniels. The breed’s unfortunate reputation comes from misinformation. While many pit bulls are reported for bites, these numbers are skewed. Any relationship between aggression and pit bulls is due their involvement in dog fighting. Irresponsible owners use their dogs in this illegal activity and then the canines develop fear of humans.

Unfortunately for pit bull owners, many insurance companies believe the myth that pit bulls are particularly dangerous. If you’re an owner and looking for a pit bull-friendly homeowners policy, try shopping on a site like homeinsurance-rates.com.

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear about the Pit bull Terrier? In a lot of cases people’s first reaction to “Pit bull” is an uneasy or bad thought. Pit bulls like any other animal if properly trained are a loving and caring animal. In many of the cases heard in the news and in the paper is that Pit bulls are this mean terrorizing animal. This is just not accurate. This animal needs to Read the rest of this entry »

Pit bulls are a wonderful breed of dog. I own one myself and she is the happiest, sweetest, sensitive, and playful dog you could ever ask for. As a matter of fact, her best friend is a one year old Siamese kitten which whom she nuzzles and plays very gentle with.

Pit bulls get a very bad rap. Is it the breed? Of course not! It has to do with uninformed owners who do not have the capacity to understand this breed. As with any animal, pit bulls must Read the rest of this entry »

Are you still lying on your couch staring at the television with nothing to look forward to? Perhaps you are looking out the airplane window thinking about the loneliness of going home to an empty house. Maybe you noticed that television commercial about adopting a pet and felt a tug inside your chest. Get ready. Today could be your very lucky day.

Opening our hearts to anything that matters takes great courage, education, acceptance and a little love to motivate us. Recognizing the value in things that don’t always meet predictable standards is not only a gift Read the rest of this entry »