"Some ask, with all the problems we face, what matters the fate of dogs? But to me, the question is, what kind of society do we become if our children lose their humanity?"
Sergeant Steve Brownstein
HERE IS THE URL ADDRESS FOR THIS VIDEO SO YOU CAN POST IT ON YOUR PAGE IF YOU WOULD LIKE:
http://www.sirens-grotto.com/pitbull.wmv
"Legislation is due, laws are in order, and the situation is out of hand. Let's be sure of our focus. Laws are for humans, not for animals who have no say about the captive environment they must endure." -Rod Jones
this is a very good video as well....to hear the music just stop the other video at the top of my page after you have watched it so that you can watch this one as well!!! HERE IS THE URL ADDRESS FOR THIS VIDEO SO YOU CAN POST IT ON YOUR PAGE IF YOU WOULD LIKE:
http://ia300115.us.archive.org/3/items/NikkiWeidnerwwwsorryagaincom/sorry_again_lrg.wmv
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Here are some great sites to find out more about Breed Specific Legislation (BSL). Do your research and fight for our animals!!!!
I'm sorry you are frightened of my dogs and are trying to have them killed because they are pitbulls.
I'm sorry you lack the understanding of this breed's true history,
gentleness with people, wonderful temperament, intelligence and
behavioral conformation. I'm sorry you won't read the ATTS stats
regarding our breed's true temperament, putting it in the top four
for temperament, scoring better than breeds like Golden Retrievers
and Cocker Spaniels.
I'm sorry that you side with and protect animal abusers by marking
the breed of dog and not the irresponsibility of the owner. I'm
sorry that by your logic I could steal a car, run some people over
with it, and then you can blame the make of car for the accident as I
walk free.
I'm sorry you generalize one breed of dog with one group of people.
I'm sorry you can't see the love and determination that many often
highly educated, non-criminal, and "normal" types of people show
towards this breed and the great personal sacrifices that they make
to take care of their dog responsibly.
I'm sorry you cannot go into the shelters and see the hundreds of
abandoned and abused pitbulls, dying only for the inane "crime" of
being born the breed they are. I'm sorry you cannot see the look of
disappointment in their eyes as someone walks by their kennel, and
refuses to consider adopting them based on an ill-educated fear
mongering reporter. I'm sorry that you cannot be there when the
animal looks at a human for the last time, and in spite of being betrayed
by all humans they have met, their tail still wags as someone
approaches with the syringe of Euthinol.
I'm sorry you cannot be there when law enforcement shoots one of your
dogs dead inside its own home in front of the children it mutually
loves for simply getting off the dog bed and walking over to say
hello with its tail wagging. I'm sorry you cannot be there to rescue
pitbull puppies from a plastic bag in a dumpster, dumped there by
someone switching their illegal and inhumane activities to another,
more lucrative breed.
I'm sorry you cannot understand the difference between canine and
human aggression in the way that this breed can. Yes, I'm saying my
pitbull is smarter than you.
I'm sorry that the medieval witchhunting genetics of intolerance,
generalization, and racism make you feel the need to vilify a breed
of dog. I'm sorry that justice, equality, tolerance, common sense are
all things you hold dear as a fellow Canadian and expect from
others, but do not yourself offer toward a pitbull or its
caregiver. I'm sorry that you don't take the constructive time to
petition changes in the Canadian animal cruelty act and in the
criminal code that would deal out serious punishment to the real
animal abusers.
I'm sorry you cannot see the disappointed look on a puppy's face when
the people petting it quickly frown and walk away when you tell them
it is a pitbull. I'm sorry you feel the need to terrorize my family
and my dogs for crimes we never have and never will commit. I'm sorry
you don't have to live in fear of your dog's safety from hysterical
and mentally unstable people trying to inflict all manner of evil
upon your dogs.
I'm sorry that you cannot see my breed working in some of the best
Search and Rescue groups in the world, saving countless lives each
year. I'm sorry our media censors and refuses to print the breed
name "pitbull' when in connection with a positive act such as saving
a person or child from a burning house, drowning, wild attacking
animals, etc. I'm sorry you cannot see the many pitbulls registered
as therapy dogs and bringing so much joy to another misunderstood,
neglected demographic in our society, the senior citizen.
I am sorry you can't see a pitbull kiss a child, step carefully over
a kitten, or play in a sunbeam. I'm sorry you cannot wake in the
morning to feel a warm pitbull cuddled next to you in bed, and know
that you are their total world, and even if the house caught fire and
trapped you, they would stay with you to the end.
But, now that I really think about it, I'm not at all sorry you don't
own a pitbull--you do not deserve one.
Rob MacBean
The Mongrel Hordes
Lake Cowichan BC
(Permission granted by me the author to crosspost as long as it stays intact, and with my name on it.)
About me: unfortunately this is only in california but if you are from california please vote yes on propostion 2!!!! it's SOOOOO important!!!
i am a pitbull owner and advocate. i want nothing more than to educate the public about this breed and erase all the stereotypes and lies that the media has portrayed about this kind and wonderful breed. In saying that, I am NOT an expert on the breed. I know a lot about the breed,and I own a pit bull, but I do not know the breed as well as someone who has a LOT of hands on experience with the breed. you are free to ask me questions, but in some circumstances I do not feel comfortable giving advice if I do not know enough about it. but please feel free to ask questions and I will answer based on my level of knowledge. I will be completely upfront and honest with my knowledge base.
if you send me a message about a dog needing to be rescued and i don't answer you promptly, then please go to www.myspace.com/save_the_dogs and leave me a message there. i tend to check that page more often. also i am not a rescue, but will do whatever i can to lead you in the right direction to saving any dog!!
PETITION
I began this petition back in August 2007. There are now over 1900 signatures on the petition. THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE. If you have not signed it yet please go do it now. I always welcome more signatures!!
The most current update with this petition (4/2/08) is that I sent this petition along with a good amount of letters to oprah back in october 2007. I never did hear anything back from her but I do plan to resend it as well as send it to Rachel Ray. I think we may have more success with her. I will keep you updated.
do you want a pitbull or did you just get one? Need more information? Educate yourself here. Read the following information that you NEED to know if you own or are going to own a pit bull.
There are so many myths about pitbulls!! And just plain misdunderstandings. "Are Amstaffs and APBT's the same or different? Are pitbulls good with children? Do pitbulls jaws lock? Are they good guard dogs? ..
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Here are some sites that provide the facts so you can get things straight and start dispeling these myths in public.
Who I'd like to meet: anyone who is interested in learning more about pitbulls or who is already an advocate for the breed.
i also have a normal profile on myspace which is at
http://www.myspace.com/save_the_dogs
this is where you'll find out who i am as a regular everyday person.....
Responsible Pit Bull Ownership Guidelines
Take note that a fight can strike suddenly and for no apparent reason. Warning signs can be very subtle with Pit Bulls and even completely absent in certain cases. Two dogs may be best friends for years, sleeping together, cuddling, playing, even eating from the same bowl, and one day something triggers one of them and boom! Often, the dogs act like best friends as soon as the fight is over. They might even lick each other's wounds. You have been warned, though. If they fight once, chances are they will fight again and will get better at it each time.
· **NEVER leave Pit Bulls unsupervised with other animals. We can't emphasize this enough. When no one is around to keep an eye on them, the dogs should be safely crated or in separate rooms even if they are best friends. You never know what might trigger a fight in your absence. All canines can fight, but Pit Bulls were bred to never quit. If no one is home to break the fight, the dogs could inflict serious injuries to each other, or worse.
· **Have your dog(s) spayed or neutered as early as possible. Females in their reproductive cycles and males that are triggered by their sexual hormones tend to be far more reactive and aggressive than those who are not.
· **Always monitor the dogs while they play and don't let things escalate. Roughhousing can trigger a fight if not kept under control. Pit Bulls like to play rough and can be pretty vocal. Their games often mimic a real fight and can be overwhelming for the other dog. Don't let the dogs push it too far. As the "leader" of the pack it is YOUR responsibility to set limits and keep the dogs under control.
· **Never leave food, bones, toys, or anything that could trigger a fight at their disposal. Keep in mind that certain dogs tend to push out any competition for what they perceive as limited resources - your attention, food, toys, etc.
Note that in general, the first fight is often an indicator of more to come. At this point, it may be necessary to separate the dogs. Many loyal Pit Bull owners have learned to live with dogs that don't get along. It is feasible but requires a great deal of commitment and discipline. Those who adapt their lives for this situation will tell you that the dogs are worth the efforts.
· **ALWAYS have your Pit Bull on leash when you take him/her for a walk.
· **Do not bring an adult Pit Bull to an off-leash dog park or any other area where it may come into contact with other dogs running loose.
· **Early socialization MAY help, but is not a guarantee that your Pit Bull won't become dog-aggressive at some point. ALWAYS be prepared for it!
Source: PBRC
For more responsible pitbull owner information, go to:
lmao, no i was at a stop sign and just as i was about to take off....an owl...a freaking owl...flies out of the trees and just about hits my window but goes across the front of my car instead....i just about shit my pants., it was fun tho, least i been making some side money, filling out those surveys online, giving my opinions n stuff. it aint been doing too bad, bout an extra 200 bucks or so a week, and the work is pretty easy, just like answering questions and giving my opinions on different things. heh, i just finished one, and it was about what freakin toothpaste do i like to use, lol. anyways, you should try it, and lemme know how it does for yah. i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is:
http://www. myspace. com/thefashionpit Please add, repost and spread the word. Event of the year coming April 2009 to NYC. Fashion Pit is all about raising awareness about Pit Bulls. Those that know a pit bull can attest that it is probably one of the most affectionate, wonderful creatures! The point of this is to teach those that are afraid of pits, that there’s absolutely no reason! This is a fundraiser that will benefit two of NY’s rescues that help pits and other homeless and abused breeds as well as cats. Press release will be seen in quite a few papers and magazines. This means if own a business and want a great way to promote it grab the opportunity and sponsor the event. You can sponsor by offering your product that will be raffled off or donate money. Either way it’s incredible publicity and for a good cause. Spread the word and let other business owners know about this opportunity. Of course you will be notified of the date and venue and even if you can’t sponsor please attend and party with us
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