The Truth about Pit Bulls

I rescued Sheena from Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts on 10/30/09 at the young age of 11. She was unfortunately surrendered by her sole guardian with great reluctance. You see, he had been her guardian all her life and even kept her when he was homeless. The worst part is that when he found a place to live they wouldn't let him have his dog. So when saw her on petfinder and knowing her breed and age, I felt compelled to adopt her. I was looking for a companion for my Boxer X, Jake after losing our Rottie. Let's face it, because of their faulse reputation, people aren't exactly knocking down doors to adopt pits. She has been the best girl. Loves my Jake, my two children ages 7 and 5 and our 3 cats. As a dog trainer of 17 years, I constantly tell anyone what great dogs they are and Sheena is proof. She is a wonderful dog that is so worthy of the reputation I give her and not the one the ignorant people of the world give her. Not to mention all the great pits I have trained over my 17 years. It is the people that own the pits that make the 5:00 News that should be given the needle, not the dog. IE. Michael Vick.

I am the proud "mom" of a beautiful Remy Martin pit bull named Remedy. She came to me at 8 months old because her owner could no longer keep her. I have 2 dachshunds and 3 cats and she has gotten along with them since she came home with me. The 3 share the bed with my husband and myself. Remedy just turned 4 this past April and she is a great dog I am so glad I decided to take her home. She is my husband's special girl, even though I feed her and baby her, she is a real " girlie girl" and adores her " man". We feel blessed that she came into our lives and would feel lost without her.

I got Mooch through a friend of a friend. She had a rough 3 years of life before she rescued me. She lived in an abusive home and had been hit by a car. She became my best friend. I suffer from migraines and when I would have one she would stay by my side. If I was sick she would check on me frequently. She loved her cat babies and would cuddle with them frequently. She adored children and became known as the "police dog" of the dog park. When fights would break out she would break them up. It was the funniest thing to see. She would see something about to happen or happening, run over and just start barking at the bad "kids" until they stopped. I have a giant Pit Bull sized hole in my heart these days as I lost my wonderful baby girl to cancer just last December. She taught a lot of people that Pit Bulls are not the mean steryotype that has been built up. I love you Moochie.

A Pit Bull was created back in the 1800's when bull baiting with Olde English Bulldogs was deemed inhumane and made illegal. Dog fighting was then born, as well as a new breed created by crossing the Olde English with a terrier. This new breed was also created NOT to attack the gambler when that gambler needed to pull the Pit Bull from a fight. For those who would like to open your minds and really learn about Pit Bulls, you can read more about their history here: http://www.badrap.org/breed-history

I have a baby blue pit she's 4 mnths goofball and wonderful with my month inf

I have a 4 month old pit bull and rot mix. He is so love able. Me and my husband enjoy him so much. our puppy's name is Rocko. Rocko gets along with our two cats, they play with one another.

The first day I volunteered at the county animal shelter I was terrified to learn that there were several pit bulls I was expected to walk. My deep trepidation was quickly dispelled by the fun-loving and happy pit bulls that charmed me that day. Pit bulls are always turning up at our shelter. We try hard to adopt them out, but most are destined for the landfill. Now I am the one explaining to new volunteers and potential adopters what good dogs they are and how unfairly they have been portrayed in our culture. I think it could actually be considered a pit bull pogrom.

I am a new owner of a Pitty named Remy. He is a clown and is a wonderful dog for my children, five of them ranging from 14-3 years old. We adopted him, as he was roaming the streets of Detroit. I could not ask for a better dog. Being a new owner of the breed, I was not prepared for some of the negative feedback. All I would like to do is have anyone who may have negative feelings for the breed, come to my house, sit on my floor, and have my big bad Pitt lick them, snuggle them, and beg for belly rubs! <3 him!

My fiance has Tiger Lilly that he rescued. She was beaten & used for her puppies, starved & left somewhere. When he got her she was so thin. She turned out to be the quirkiest most sweetest dog ever. Any 1 who meets her asks what kinda dog she is & when they hear Pit Bull. They are in shock. Just goes to show what great amazing dogs they are. They are so loyal & full of love to give. Its people that are the problem. Not the breed

I rescued a full grown female pit bull several years ago from our local kill shelter. It was her last day to live and I couldn't let her sit there looking sad and waiting to die. She was melted against the cage looking sadly into my eyes as I walked up to her. I spoke softly to her and reached out to touch the cage and immediately felt her wet tongue against my hand. I told her to wait just a bit and I'd be back for her. At once, she stopped slouching and sat up erect with her ears up. She heard my words and knew what I said! Driving home, she sat in the back seat taking in all the sights as it had been a long drive to the shelter. She seemed amazed to see the country side. When I pulled into my driveway, she saw our home and licked my face from my chin to my eyebrow and started wagging her tail. From that moment on, she was my obedient guard dog. She tolerated my cats and my other dog very well and loved to take walks with us. One day it started to rain before we could get back into the house and she began to run with me on the end of her leash. At this point, I could feel her intense strength which she never showed. I held onto that leash and slipped on the wet grass as she pulled me along. Up into the air I flew and came down with a bit of a crash. My girl looked back at me and returned to sit next to me as I shuffled to get back up. Her head was pointed down and her eyes were on me. I could almost feel her laughter as I started to laugh at myself. I couldn't have asked to find a better friend and loving companion than our Pit Bull, Jade. She was a blessing and a gift to us all. The only thing in the house that she ever tried to attack was my vacuum cleaner. She must have thought it was an enemy of some sort, so I didn't get much vacuuming done around her. I became very good with a broom though and she accepted that. She wasn't with us nearly long enough though, and we miss her dearly. RIP, Jade! You were the best!

I recently rescued a red nose pit named copper. We got here from a local pit bull rescue group. She is the sweetest dog ever she loves everyone and everything. Her and my other dog smokey who is a 3 year old husky mix who we also rescued are best friends. Copper is only 3 months old and when we walk her around town everyone always stops and pets her and says how cute she is and all she dose is sit there and kick there faces. The best part about it is people always ask what she is and say how sweet she is once I tell them she's a pit they always get a little weird and will say things like yeah they can be good dogs and walk away or pull there kids away but normally I will explain to them how good of dogs they are and how they just get a bad name. I also tell them about the rescue group I got her form and how alot of the dogs end up being therapy dogs and such. And sometimes people have a new appreciation for them.

my friend has always had a pit and she is the sweetest thing. she loved her butt rubbed. she had no prolem anytime i came over. i believe its the people!! they train them to be mean. look at kids and the damage parents do when they don't parent!! same thing. help the animals, other people don't!!!!

I rescued Lola, a pit mix, from the Washington Humane Society just about a month ago. Almost none of my friends were supportive of my decision to adopt a pit, and some even went as far as to send me whatever scary pit bull attack story was in the media that week. In the short time I've had her, Lola has become a favorite of the people at the vet's office, the people at the dog park, and lots of my neighbors that we regularly meet on our walks. She loves to be in the same room as me when I'm wandering around the apartment, and she is an amazing cuddler. She loves to curl up in her dog bed right outside the kitchen while I cook, which is one of my favorite things to do. She's also curious, playful, and athletic, and she has the best pittie smile in the entire world. I always thought I might adopt another breed if I get another dog, but now I'm a pit person all the way! Lola already knows basic obedience, but we're going to a class to work on more advanced commands, and eventually, I'd like her to get her canine good citizenship and to be a certified reading therapy dog, because she's great with kids, nobody what they do to her, and I already volunteer with a children's literacy group. As a recently graduated lawyer, I'm also joining the fight against BSL, with Lola standing beside me 100% of the way! My pit princess is the best thing that's ever happened to me, by far!

hi everyone, just want to tell u about my pit bull sedona we adopted her from the town shelter(kill shelter) approx. 13 months ago she was 11 months old. she is just wonderful and caring dog, she is with 2 other dogs and 1 cat who she loves. I also live in a 2 family house and my family consist of 3 young kids from 8mths to 8 yrs old. My Sedona just adores these kids and licks them all the time. These dogs have so much love and affeciate to give. This is my first pull bull and will not be my last. I hope more people give this breed a chance and see what I have discovered about this breed. I love this dog and she loves people and has no aggression at all. Next time u go to a shelter see if maybe u can save a life of a pit bull they will reward u with kindness everyday and thank u for rescuing them.

I have had a pit bull (Rosie) for eight years. I have had many other dogs. In fact we have 3 dogs now. Of all the dogs we have ever had Rosie is the sweetest of all. When you look at her you you could melt. It's because of peole like Michael Vick and his dog fighting that they have a bad name.

Our first dog as a couple was a pitbull, Bogey. He was gentle w/the kids and such a sweetie! When my son was 6 yrs old, he wandered off as I was changing the baby and Bogey stayed w/him in the woods. We found them together sitting on a rock. Boget was 12 yrs old when he died and we still miss him, 27 yrs later!

I am the very proud "grandmother" of a itty bitty pit bull- she's small, loving, goofy and runs like the wind. She is amazing with children- adults too. Let a 2 year old chase her with a plastic sword the other night. Not a mean or aggressive bone in her body! She totally changed my uninformed mind about these amazing dogs!

I have a pitbull and he is the sweetest thing. He does things like climbing into the laundry basket and sitting in the clothes with socks on his face. Breed specific legislation targets the wrong end of the leash. A responsible dog owner will have a good dog. An ignorant/cruel person will project that onto their pet.

I would suggest to anyone look up the story of Sgt. Stubby. This is America's First and most decorated War Dog. In WWI Stubby saved his unit. He was a pit bull - now the country he served wants to destroy his breed. What a shame! He lived from 1917 to 1926. What an amazing breed of dog.

I have had my Blue Nose Pit Bull since she was three months old and, as of October 4, she is now a year old. I have watched her geow from a Pup chewing on shoes and stealing undies and socks to my lovable daughter . She is as sweet as can be, so lovable and full of energy . Just walking through the door she brings me joy. She's always so happy to see me . I've seen her get her head stuck in a bag of Potato Ships and bump into a door. I've seen her when she was sick and took care of her. I've been her pillow when she went through her depression . I've seen her bark and bite at her first bed like it was her worse enemy .. She's been there for me when I was going through a rough time . She's always by my side when I need love and attention . She listens, she knows when she's done wrong and she never fails to give me so much love that I don't remember why she was wrong . She is my other half and I wouldn't trade her for world !! AND I HAVE GRAND BABIES ON THE WAY !! YAYYY !!

I cannot quite imagine not having Bea- the world’s greatest pit-bull. I adopted her from the Richmond VA SPCA. I hadn’t intended on getting a pit-bull, although I was never opposed to the idea..and there she sat..waiting for me. My children, cats, and other rescue dog fell in love instantly. She is the biggest cuddle bug ever, and insists on sleeping under the covers with us. She is smart, sweet, and intuitive. The best.

I had my dog for 12 years. He was a pit/blue healer/springer mix. He was the sweetest dog next to my black lab. He was playful, got along well with my dad's dog, my freinds dog's and the neighbor dog's that would come visit.He never had an agression problem. My neighbors have had two pits and they never my bothered my two little rat terriers either.It is usually the owner that makes ANY breed of dog bad!! If you see an aggressive dog...take a close look at the owner. Watch their interaction with the dog. You will see the truth.

I am the proud owner of 4 pitties. 3 are American Pit Bull Terriers and 1 is an APBT/Bulldog mix. Two of the four are rescues. These bully breeds need plenty of affection, exercise, training and care. Unfortunatly, these dogs fell into the hands of irresponsible owners and it went downhill from there. The media is partially to blame because they do not post relevant, factual information. Most of the "pit bulls" they are speaking of aren't actually what the news claims they are. Any dog that they claim looks aggresive is automatically assumed to be a pit bull. The website dogsbite.org is far from being factual; and this is where most ignorant people retrieve their information from. The media fails to produce anything about dog bites/attacks from other breeds just so they can cause a stir and gain ratings. It saddens me how today's society views these lovable creatures. The "pit bull" was once known as the nation's Nanny Dog. These muscular creatures guarded our precious babies (and did a great job at it.) Also, these loving companions fought in wars and died for this country. It is such a shame that people today believe all of the negativity that they see on TV. I would never own any other breed of dog--nor will I ever find a more loyal and affectionate compainion to be by my side.