Loved by many, October is mainly known for things like Halloween, foliage, apple picking and Pumpkin Fest, of course, for us Keene State College students.
What many don’t know about October, however, is that it is National Pit Bull Awareness Month.
Having two pit bulls myself, it has always appalled me that so much fear, prejudice and violence is so often associated with this beautiful breed.
This being said, since I like to assume the best in people until given a reason to believe otherwise, I try to give people the benefit of the doubt when it comes to pits. Just assuming they are vicious is not a fair assumption to make.
Pit bulls are such a misunderstood breed that it is no wonder there are so many awful stereotypes associated with them. For example, I’m not perfect, and by referring to my family’s dogs as “pit bulls,” I am making one of the most common mistakes.
According to the Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue [MABBR] the term “pit bull” is not even a breed, but a type, and there are as many as 25 breeds of dog that are commonly considered “Pit Bulls.” Mine are shelter dogs and though there is no way of knowing their exact breed without getting DNA tests, they are primarily American Staffordshire Terriers.
I’m a big fan of the phrase “Judge the deed, not the breed,” because I think it is so true. As children, we grow up being told not to judge a book by its cover. That we should get to know someone’s personality instead of making assumptions based on what they look like. Shouldn’t the same rule apply to dogs? Sure, pits may be big and muscular, but I’ve met Yorkshire Terriers and Chihuahuas more vicious than my dogs.
I’m also a strong believer that there are no bad dogs, but bad owners. If a dog is trained well, it will behave. But if a dog is taught to hate, that’s what it will do. Since October is also a month for football, let’s look at Michael Vick. Admittedly, I’m not much of a football girl, but I sure do know his name.
He is a back-up quarterback for the New York Jets, and a disgusting excuse of a human being. It’s been seven years since Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels was exposed.
For those unfamiliar, Bad Newz Kennels was an operation run by Vick and three others in which they bought, housed and trained more than 50 pit bulls to fight each other to the death, and gambled on what the results would be.
Dogs who didn’t perform well in the fights were shot, electrocuted, hung, drowned or tortured. According to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, “They killed one dog by slamming it to the ground several times before it died, breaking the dog’s back or neck,” and they, “Thought it was funny to watch the pit bull dogs belonging to Bad Newz Kennels injure or kill other dogs.” Michael Vick was eventually sentenced to 23 months in a federal prison because of his actions, but after 18 he was released to spend the next two months confined to house arrest.
In December of 2010, after Vick was released and had been back playing in the NFL, he stated that he would like to have a dog again as a family pet.
Thankfully, many of the surviving dogs from Vick’s operation were rescued, rehabilitated and given safe, loving homes. But those who were not as lucky should not be forgotten. Pit bulls receive enough hatred and discrimination as it is without the help of monsters like Vick.
My dog Spike is the most caring, affectionate creature I’ve ever met. I am so thankful that he is an American Staffordshire Terrier, so that he can continue to prove the stereotypes wrong.
Rebecca Falk can be contacted at rfalk@keene-equinox.com
Dennis Baker
2014 Dog Bite Related Fatalities
Updated after each fatality following fact finding research
30 Dog Bite Related Fatalities
by Breed:
22 by Pit Bull / Pit Bull Mix
3 by Bullmastiff / Mastiff Mix
2 by Rottweiler
1 by Cane Corso
1 by Shepherd Mix…
1 by Catahoula Leopard Dog
By age:
17 Children
12 Adults
By State:
TX – 6 deaths
AL – 3 deaths
OH – 3 deaths
FL – 3 deaths
NC – 2 deaths
MI – 2 deaths
AZ – 1 death
CA – 1 death
CT – 1 death
DE – 1 death
IL – 1 death
LA – 1 death
MS – 2 death
NJ – 1 death
MO – 1 death
AR – 1 death
Names and ages of the deceased:
Christina Bell-Burleson – 43 – Houston, TX – 2 Pit Bulls [01.05.14]
Betty Clark – 75 – Canyon Lake, TX – 2 Pit Bulls [01.06.14]
Kara Hartrich – 4 – Bloomington, IL – 2 Pit Bulls [01.17.14]
Annabel Martin – 89 – Corona, CA – 3 Rottweilers [01.26.14]
Klonda Richey – 57 – Dayton, OH – 2 Mastiff Mixes [02.07.14]
Je’vaeh Mayes – 2 – Temple, TX – Pit Bull [02.17.14]
Braelynn Coulter – 3 – High Point, NC – Pit Bull [02.24.14]
Summer Sears – 4 – Tallassee, AL – Shepherd Mix [02.26.14]
Kenneth Santillan – 13 – Paterson, NJ – Bullmastiff [02.28.14]
Raymane Robinson, Jr. – 2 – Killeen, TX – Bullmastiff [03.01.14]
Nancy Newberry – 77 – Phoenix, AZ – Pit Bull [03.14.14]
Mia DeRouen – 4 – Houma, LA – Pit Bull [03.25.14]
Christopher Malone- 3 – Holmes County, MS – 2 Pit Bulls [03.31.14]
Dorothy Hamilton – 85 – Kaufman, TX – 2 Pit Bulls [03.31.14]
John Harvard – 5 – Riverside, AL – Pit Bull [04.06.14]
Petra Aguirre – 83 – San Antonio, TX – Pit Bull Mix [04.11.14]
Katie Morrison – 20 – Phenix City, AL – 3 Pit Bulls [05.03.14]
Nyhiem Wilfong – 1 – Caldwell County, NC – Rottweiler [05.04.14]
Kasii Haith – 4 – Kent County, DE – 3 Pit Bulls [05.07.14]
Rita Pepe – 93 – Branford, CT – Pit Bull Mix [05.25.14]
Holden Garrison – 10 wks – Davisburg, MI – Catahoula Leopard Dog [06.09.14]
Logan Shepard – 4 – Riverview, FL – 2 Pit Bulls [07.19.14]
Jonathan Quarles – 7 mo – Dayton, OH – Pit Bull [07.20.14]
Craig Sytsma – 46 – Metamore Twp, MI – 2 Cane Corso [07.23.14]
Cindy Whisman – 59 – Madison Twp, OH – Pit Bull [08.04.14]
Joel Chireieleison – 6 – Fanning Springs, FL – 2 Pit Bulls [08.07.14]
Deriah Solem – 22 mo – St Charles County, MO – Pit Bull Mix [08.09.14]
Javon Dade – 4 – Miami, FL – Pit Bull [08.13.14]
David Glass Sr.-51-Benton County, MS – 3 Pit Bulls [09.20.14]
Alice Payne – 75 – Cave City, AR – 1 Pit Bull [09.26.14]
Non – Bite Related Canine Deaths
Demonta Collins – 13 – Augusta, GA – Chased into traffic by at large Pit Bull [04.10.14]
Davon Jigget – 17 – Fulton County, Ga – Chased into traffic by at large Pit Bull [04.11.14]
Ryan Brown – 15 – Fayette County, TN – Killed by pan thrown by brother when attempting to break up dog fight [08.08.14]
On average so far this year someone has been killed by a pit bull every 12 days. Some of these pit bull attacks were from the family dog that was well trained and had never shown signs of aggression before. The only common in these severe and often fatal attacks is not abuse or lack of training it is breed. Choose the breed of dog you trust the lives of your loved ones with wisely.
Guest
Dennis Baker you are a low life and truly a disgrace to the human race.. all you know is hate.
Bob Cronk
Gee Dennis you like being pw by Collen ?
Pam Loken
You can *cut and paste* all day long….We all know that the *pit-bull* bite is reported 100% more then any other bite out there….Go do something productive…maybe volunteer at a animal shelter you hateful person
Jones
“an average of 87 lightning fatalities occurred per year”
That’s one every four days.
So you’re three times as likely to be killed by lightning than a dog.
Jones
Let get rid of swimming pools.
Dennis Baker
2014 Dog Bite Related Fatalities
Updated after each fatality following fact finding research
30 Dog Bite Related Fatalities
by Breed:
22 by Pit Bull / Pit Bull Mix
3 by Bullmastiff / Mastiff Mix
2 by Rottweiler
1 by Cane Corso
1 by Shepherd Mix…
1 by Catahoula Leopard Dog
By age:
17 Children
12 Adults
By State:
TX – 6 deaths
AL – 3 deaths
OH – 3 deaths
FL – 3 deaths
NC – 2 deaths
MI – 2 deaths
AZ – 1 death
CA – 1 death
CT – 1 death
DE – 1 death
IL – 1 death
LA – 1 death
MS – 2 death
NJ – 1 death
MO – 1 death
AR – 1 death
Names and ages of the deceased:
Christina Bell-Burleson – 43 – Houston, TX – 2 Pit Bulls [01.05.14]
Betty Clark – 75 – Canyon Lake, TX – 2 Pit Bulls [01.06.14]
Kara Hartrich – 4 – Bloomington, IL – 2 Pit Bulls [01.17.14]
Annabel Martin – 89 – Corona, CA – 3 Rottweilers [01.26.14]
Klonda Richey – 57 – Dayton, OH – 2 Mastiff Mixes [02.07.14]
Je’vaeh Mayes – 2 – Temple, TX – Pit Bull [02.17.14]
Braelynn Coulter – 3 – High Point, NC – Pit Bull [02.24.14]
Summer Sears – 4 – Tallassee, AL – Shepherd Mix [02.26.14]
Kenneth Santillan – 13 – Paterson, NJ – Bullmastiff [02.28.14]
Raymane Robinson, Jr. – 2 – Killeen, TX – Bullmastiff [03.01.14]
Nancy Newberry – 77 – Phoenix, AZ – Pit Bull [03.14.14]
Mia DeRouen – 4 – Houma, LA – Pit Bull [03.25.14]
Christopher Malone- 3 – Holmes County, MS – 2 Pit Bulls [03.31.14]
Dorothy Hamilton – 85 – Kaufman, TX – 2 Pit Bulls [03.31.14]
John Harvard – 5 – Riverside, AL – Pit Bull [04.06.14]
Petra Aguirre – 83 – San Antonio, TX – Pit Bull Mix [04.11.14]
Katie Morrison – 20 – Phenix City, AL – 3 Pit Bulls [05.03.14]
Nyhiem Wilfong – 1 – Caldwell County, NC – Rottweiler [05.04.14]
Kasii Haith – 4 – Kent County, DE – 3 Pit Bulls [05.07.14]
Rita Pepe – 93 – Branford, CT – Pit Bull Mix [05.25.14]
Holden Garrison – 10 wks – Davisburg, MI – Catahoula Leopard Dog [06.09.14]
Logan Shepard – 4 – Riverview, FL – 2 Pit Bulls [07.19.14]
Jonathan Quarles – 7 mo – Dayton, OH – Pit Bull [07.20.14]
Craig Sytsma – 46 – Metamore Twp, MI – 2 Cane Corso [07.23.14]
Cindy Whisman – 59 – Madison Twp, OH – Pit Bull [08.04.14]
Joel Chireieleison – 6 – Fanning Springs, FL – 2 Pit Bulls [08.07.14]
Deriah Solem – 22 mo – St Charles County, MO – Pit Bull Mix [08.09.14]
Javon Dade – 4 – Miami, FL – Pit Bull [08.13.14]
David Glass Sr.-51-Benton County, MS – 3 Pit Bulls [09.20.14]
Alice Payne – 75 – Cave City, AR – 1 Pit Bull [09.26.14]
Non – Bite Related Canine Deaths
Demonta Collins – 13 – Augusta, GA – Chased into traffic by at large Pit Bull [04.10.14]
Davon Jigget – 17 – Fulton County, Ga – Chased into traffic by at large Pit Bull [04.11.14]
Ryan Brown – 15 – Fayette County, TN – Killed by pan thrown by brother when attempting to break up dog fight [08.08.14]
On average so far this year someone has been killed by a pit bull every 12 days. Some of these pit bull attacks were from the family dog that was well trained and had never shown signs of aggression before. The only common in these severe and often fatal attacks is not abuse or lack of training it is breed. Choose the breed of dog you trust the lives of your loved ones with wisely.
Bob Cronk
Dennis Baker you are a low life and truly a disgrace to the human race.. all you know is hate.
Bob Cronk
Gee Dennis you like being pw by Collen ?
Pam Loken
You can *cut and paste* all day long….We all know that the *pit-bull* bite is reported 100% more then any other bite out there….Go do something productive…maybe volunteer at a animal shelter you hateful person
Jones
“an average of 87 lightning fatalities occurred per year”
That’s one every four days.
So you’re three times as likely to be killed by lightning than a dog.
Jones
Let get rid of swimming pools.
olita
Thank you Rebecca for posting this piece. While I agree with everything you say there is one angle that is often overlooked by those of us who love our pit bulls. The notion that all it takes is a loving home to produce a “good” dog, no matter the breed, is only part of what it takes to be a responsible dog owner and produce a well behaved animal. Any dog, large or small, also requires proper training, boundaries and consistent leadership from their human. ANY dog that doesn’t respect its human as its leader will eventually get into trouble. I see it all the time, especially with small dogs. When I see a dog coming towards me and my dog while out on a walk, and if that dog is straining/pulling on the leash walking in front of their human, that dog is trouble and could easily instigate a fight. Frequently, the human walking their dog in this fashion is not in control of their dog while it is off leash either. Dogs who think they are the leaders of their family pack will act out eventually – sometimes with tragic consequences. Most people are clueless about their dog’s behavior and don’t understand dog body language. Additionally, people who fail to spay and neuter their dogs, especially large male dogs, are creating frustration in that dog which will eventually be acted out, sometimes violently.
So yes – it’s the deed not the breed and BSL doesn’t work and all the pant-wetting (incorrect) statistics from a cut-n-paste-minion of the thoroughly discredited dog bite . org are bogus – BUT pit owners have a heightened responsibility to hold themselves to a higher standard. Until pit prejudice is eliminated, it’s on us to educate ourselves and ALL dog owners about proper training and handling of our beloved pets.
Pam Loken
Very nicely put olita, you are a very, common sense, smart person. Thank_You 🙂
olita
Thank you Rebecca for posting this piece. While I agree with everything you say there is one angle that is often overlooked by those of us who love our pit bulls. The notion that all it takes is a loving home to produce a “good” dog, no matter the breed, is only part of what it takes to be a responsible dog owner and produce a well behaved animal. Any dog, large or small, also requires proper training, boundaries and consistent leadership from their human. ANY dog that doesn’t respect its human as its leader will eventually get into trouble. I see it all the time, especially with small dogs. When I see a dog coming towards me and my dog while out on a walk, and if that dog is straining/pulling on the leash walking in front of their human, that dog is trouble and could easily instigate a fight. Frequently, the human walking their dog in this fashion is not in control of their dog while it is off leash either. Dogs who think they are the leaders of their family pack will act out eventually – sometimes with tragic consequences. Most people are clueless about their dog’s behavior and don’t understand dog body language. Additionally, people who fail to spay and neuter their dogs, especially large male dogs, are creating frustration in that dog which will eventually be acted out, sometimes violently.
So yes – it’s the deed not the breed and BSL doesn’t work and all the pant-wetting (incorrect) statistics from a cut-n-paste-minion of the thoroughly discredited dog bite . org are bogus – BUT pit owners have a heightened responsibility to hold themselves to a higher standard. Until pit prejudice is eliminated, it’s on us to educate ourselves and ALL dog owners about proper training and handling of our beloved pets.
Pam Loken
Very nicely put olita, you are a very, common sense, smart person. Thank_You 🙂
Pam Loken
Dennis Baker= another FAKE pit-bull basher….probably alias Gabriel or Linda or Tom…get a life already….we see what you do, how low you are!
Pam Loken
Dennis Baker= another FAKE pit-bull basher….probably alias Gabriel or Linda or Tom…get a life already….we see what you do, how low you are!
Blue Heeler
The article’s headline should read “heals” instead of “heels,” which is what a dog does when he walks along side of an individual. And it’s part of one’s foot.
Blue Heeler
The article’s headline should read “heals” instead of “heels,” which is what a dog does when he walks along side of an individual. And it’s part of one’s foot.
Thomas McCartney
About one pit bull in 107,000 will kill someone this year, compared to
about one other dog in 1.4 million.
About one pit bull in 5,800 will disfigure
someone, compared to about one other dog in 130,000.
About one pit bull in 107
will kill another animal, compared to about one other dog in about 50,000.
Thomas McCartney
EMILY WEISS, DVM, ASPCA professional contributor
I also think it is very important for us to make clear the breed traits of the dogs when we can identify the breed or breed mix.
We can share both individual dog behavior as identified in the shelter, as well as breed traits – the fact is, if someone wants a dog who points, what would we guide them to – a pointer or a Chihuahua? While we can probably teach that Chi to point, the adopter would be less likely to leave with unrealistic expectations if we sent him home with a pointer. Breed does matter. Physical characteristics lead to increased likelihood of particular behaviors and lines bred specifically for work likely being more pronounced – be it pointing, chasing or even arousal when feeling discomfort.
Ignoring breed can lead us to set dogs up for failure. Recently an individual from a shelter reached out to me for advice after a dog fight. Two, let’s say, JRT-type dogs were introduced for a play group, and while they did well together for the first few minutes, inappropriate behavior of one led to a significant fight that was quite difficult to end.
Dogs who tend to grab, hold and not let go in fights with other dogs might not be the best candidates for play groups in shelters with limited resources and limited training.
Obviously many JRTs will greatly benefit from play groups, and by noting both the individual behavior and, when possible, the breed, we can assure we apply the right programs for each dog.
Now, let’s replace JRT with pit bull terrier in the story above and we may raise a few more eyebrows – but we are not maligning a breed, we are supporting them!
Thomas McCartney
Fatal Pit Bull Attacks
Child Fatalities
A growing archive of U.S. children killed by pit bulls since 1980
http://www dot fatalpitbullattacks.com/children-killed-by-pit-bulls.php
Thomas McCartney
About one pit bull in 107,000 will kill someone this year, compared to
about one other dog in 1.4 million.
About one pit bull in 5,800 will disfigure
someone, compared to about one other dog in 130,000.
About one pit bull in 107
will kill another animal, compared to about one other dog in about 50,000.
Thomas McCartney
EMILY WEISS, DVM, ASPCA professional contributor
I also think it is very important for us to make clear the breed traits of the dogs when we can identify the breed or breed mix.
We can share both individual dog behavior as identified in the shelter, as well as breed traits – the fact is, if someone wants a dog who points, what would we guide them to – a pointer or a Chihuahua? While we can probably teach that Chi to point, the adopter would be less likely to leave with unrealistic expectations if we sent him home with a pointer. Breed does matter. Physical characteristics lead to increased likelihood of particular behaviors and lines bred specifically for work likely being more pronounced – be it pointing, chasing or even arousal when feeling discomfort.
Ignoring breed can lead us to set dogs up for failure. Recently an individual from a shelter reached out to me for advice after a dog fight. Two, let’s say, JRT-type dogs were introduced for a play group, and while they did well together for the first few minutes, inappropriate behavior of one led to a significant fight that was quite difficult to end.
Dogs who tend to grab, hold and not let go in fights with other dogs might not be the best candidates for play groups in shelters with limited resources and limited training.
Obviously many JRTs will greatly benefit from play groups, and by noting both the individual behavior and, when possible, the breed, we can assure we apply the right programs for each dog.
Now, let’s replace JRT with pit bull terrier in the story above and we may raise a few more eyebrows – but we are not maligning a breed, we are supporting them!
Thomas McCartney
Fatal Pit Bull Attacks
Child Fatalities
A growing archive of U.S. children killed by pit bulls since 1980
http://www dot fatalpitbullattacks.com/children-killed-by-pit-bulls.php
Thomas McCartney
That’s over 4,000 pit bull type dogs put to death in US animal shelters today as well as killed in dog fighting as is the case EVERY day of the year 365 days a year.
Oh yes indeed and today the world is a better and safer place for it being so…..Sigh……….it is so gratifying as well to know these mutant undogs will no longer be farting rainbows, green house gas emissions don’t you know.
That is what your pit bull type dog advocacy is accomplishing, how does that make you feel?, to be the shill of dog fighters as you provide them with the means to their end.!
Thomas McCartney
Gators have had it with pit bulls and they’re not going to take it anymore. This poor gator was just minding it’s own business when it was brutally attacked by 2 vicious pit bulls. Luckily, the gator was able to fend off the attackers.
http://www dot nbc-2.com/story/24911038/gator-attacks-two-dogs-in-cape-coral#.VAwmR2NtYUQ
Thomas McCartney
That’s over 4,000 pit bull type dogs put to death in US animal shelters today as well as killed in dog fighting as is the case EVERY day of the year 365 days a year.
Oh yes indeed and today the world is a better and safer place for it being so…..Sigh……….it is so gratifying as well to know these mutant undogs will no longer be farting rainbows, green house gas emissions don’t you know.
That is what your pit bull type dog advocacy is accomplishing, how does that make you feel?, to be the shill of dog fighters as you provide them with the means to their end.!
Thomas McCartney
Gators have had it with pit bulls and they’re not going to take it anymore. This poor gator was just minding it’s own business when it was brutally attacked by 2 vicious pit bulls. Luckily, the gator was able to fend off the attackers.
http://www dot nbc-2.com/story/24911038/gator-attacks-two-dogs-in-cape-coral#.VAwmR2NtYUQ
Thomas McCartney
In Calgary, by Bill Bruce’s own admission and documentation, pit bulls lead the serious bite count with 13% of the city’s serious bites attributable to pit bulls, yet pit bulls account for less than 1% of the city’s dogs.
In fact, pit bulls are responsible for nearly as many serious bites (13%) as the ENTIRE sporting breeding category (15%), which includes all of the most popular breeds (Labs, Goldens, Poodles, Spaniels, etc) and houses 70% of Calgary’s dogs.
Why aren’t these breeds attacking in the face of irresponsible ownership?
An example of why leashing and licensing laws don’t work to solve the breed-specific problem of pit bulls:
Pitbull supporters always point to Calgary Model as the perfect solution when dealing with dangerous dogs. The city introduced its responsible pet ownership bylaw in 2006.
Calgary’s bylaw department emphasizes responsible pet ownership through intensive licensing, hefty fines and owner education.
In Calgary, the largest city in Alberta, “confirmed aggressive dog incidents” and related criminal charges tripled in 2013, and in mid-2014 were up 15% more.
Has their model worked? The statistics from the past four years would indicate a resounding “NO”. For the past four years dog bites have risen steadily every year, and over 350% in the past 4 years, from 58 in 2009 to 203 in 2012.
And In 2010 Pit bulls led the ‘bite’ count. Meanwhile in Toronto, four years after implementing Breed Bans, dog bites were down 32%, from 486 to 329.
Bites in Toronto blamed on the four banned breeds fell sharply, from 71 in 2005 to only six in 2010.
Considering these breeds regularly inflict the most serious damage, this is an undeniable win for the citizens of Toronto.
Thomas McCartney
In Calgary, by Bill Bruce’s own admission and documentation, pit bulls lead the serious bite count with 13% of the city’s serious bites attributable to pit bulls, yet pit bulls account for less than 1% of the city’s dogs.
In fact, pit bulls are responsible for nearly as many serious bites (13%) as the ENTIRE sporting breeding category (15%), which includes all of the most popular breeds (Labs, Goldens, Poodles, Spaniels, etc) and houses 70% of Calgary’s dogs.
Why aren’t these breeds attacking in the face of irresponsible ownership?
An example of why leashing and licensing laws don’t work to solve the breed-specific problem of pit bulls:
Pitbull supporters always point to Calgary Model as the perfect solution when dealing with dangerous dogs. The city introduced its responsible pet ownership bylaw in 2006.
Calgary’s bylaw department emphasizes responsible pet ownership through intensive licensing, hefty fines and owner education.
In Calgary, the largest city in Alberta, “confirmed aggressive dog incidents” and related criminal charges tripled in 2013, and in mid-2014 were up 15% more.
Has their model worked? The statistics from the past four years would indicate a resounding “NO”. For the past four years dog bites have risen steadily every year, and over 350% in the past 4 years, from 58 in 2009 to 203 in 2012.
And In 2010 Pit bulls led the ‘bite’ count. Meanwhile in Toronto, four years after implementing Breed Bans, dog bites were down 32%, from 486 to 329.
Bites in Toronto blamed on the four banned breeds fell sharply, from 71 in 2005 to only six in 2010.
Considering these breeds regularly inflict the most serious damage, this is an undeniable win for the citizens of Toronto.
brenda
“Thomas McCartney” = Pit bull hater.
– “From: Nick Rhodes · College of Oceaneering
Oh and in case you didn’t know who runs and operates http://www.dogsbite the lady’s name is Colleen Lynn this is a direct quote from Thomas McCartney from her FaceBook site.
Thomas McCartney
Hello
Colleen, I have a great deal of respect for both your anti- pit bull
cause and your site and use information from it often to help promote
the eradication of the scourge of undog Mutants that infects the world.
And
Thomas uses her site for all of his brilliantly insightful and accurate
information and I think you can see from his own words he only believes
in species eradication.”
brenda
“Thomas McCartney” = Pit bull hater.
– “From: Nick Rhodes · College of Oceaneering
Oh and in case you didn’t know who runs and operates http://www.dogsbite the lady’s name is Colleen Lynn this is a direct quote from Thomas McCartney from her FaceBook site.
Thomas McCartney
Hello
Colleen, I have a great deal of respect for both your anti- pit bull
cause and your site and use information from it often to help promote
the eradication of the scourge of undog Mutants that infects the world.
And
Thomas uses her site for all of his brilliantly insightful and accurate
information and I think you can see from his own words he only believes
in species eradication.”
D
Rebecca Falk great post! I work with shelter dogs & do bully rescues. I get many of them into service dog programs because they are so good with people and intelligent. I too wish more people would judge past the cover image name as these dogs may look big tough dogs but inside they are all love, mush and cuddles. They don’t do well in shelters many don’t pass tests simply because they are scared, overwhelmed, desperate for human attention or have kennel stress. I urge people to look beyond the breed. Foster a bully let the dog into your home and life, experience what they have to offer, I dare you not to fall in love with them!
LuJohnson
Pits can be dangerous.
LuJohnson
Pits can be dangerous.