Let Freedom Ring: Pitbull Edition

Everyone want's freedom, when are we going to give EVERYONE freedom?

The life of any living thing is a blessing. Majority of people will agree, and will also in turn agree with every living thing deserves a fair chance of life. Why do the same people who believe everything should get a fair chance at life also say that pitbulls should be banned? Why do Pitbulls have to be banned over any other breed? Why do dogs looking like pitbulls have to be shamed or banned as well? Why must pitbulls get so much hate?

A few days ago, I went home to visit my parents and my dogs. I should mention I have three dogs, I have a lab, a lab/pit mix, and a Staffordshire Terrier. Now, none of my dogs are related in anyway. Out of all three of my dogs, which breed do you think is a more social one? If you’d guess the full lab, well you’d be wrong. My full lab, Chelsea, she’s a black lab. She’s a wonderful dog, and full of love. Around people, she’s super friendly. Around other dogs? She can get aggressive. That doesn’t sound like your standard lab breed, does it? You’re next guess, the lab/pit mix? Well, you’re getting closer. My lab/pit mix, she’s mostly brown lab, but she has physical attributes associated with a pitbull. She is the most lovable, and happy dog I can think of. She’s super friendly with people, and with some other dogs, but not all dogs. She’s protective of her not so little puppy “sister”. She’s not aggressive in anyway, but she’s protective. Now if the first guess you had on which one of my dogs are the most social able was my Staffy, then you’re correct! Zoey, our blue staffy, is the biggest baby and most social able dog out of all of our dogs. She’s a spoiled little pampered baby. You don’t cover her up with a blanket fast enough, you’ve just unleashed her whimpering and whining voice. You don’t allow her to do anything that you’re doing, really, she cries and cries. She loves people, and other dogs. She’s all around, a very social creature. Although, she has one fatal flaw: she may lick you to death if you come too close. Or chase you if you leave without giving a goodbye ear rub.

Every couple of decades, people decide which dogs they’re afraid of. Today, golden retrievers are beloved family dogs. Not so long ago, they were thought of as vicious and aggressive, German Shepard’s were also feared, and so were Doberman’s, and even variations of Husky’s. Just like what Pitbulls are thought of now. So if those stereotypes can change, why can’t all stereotypes change?

Together, we can inform the stereotype believers and help our beloved fur friends. Together, we can help give every Pitbull, and Pitbull look-a-like breed, a better chance at life. A life without discrimination. A life without hatred. A life that is better than ever imagined. All it takes is one person. One person can start a revolution. Together, we can do this.

I’ve joined the fight, will you?

You can donate today at these rescues, or your own:

Villalobos Rescue Center: http://www.vrcpitbull.net/dog/how-you-can-help/donations/

Pitbull Rescue Central: http://www.pbrc.net/donate.html

Pick your own rescue to help: http://www.rescueme.org/RescueGroups

I Have A Dream: One Day, No Stereotypes

I Have a Dream: No More Stereotypes

I have a dream that one day I won’t go online to see another tear wrenching story about a lovable family Pitbull being killed because it’s in the wrong place at the wrong time. A few days ago I read the saddest story about this young girl falling off her bike and her best friend, a Pitbull, licked her knee to comfort the crying girl. A bystander thought the dog attacked the girl, and stabbed the Pitbull four times in the chest and neck area. The Pitbull didn’t make it. Stories like this make it hard to have faith in humanity.

Ireland has a ban on dogs looking or resembling Pitbulls. If your dog is reported for looking like a Pitbull, then your dog gets taken for investigation. The dog is almost always euthanized, even if the dog isn’t a “Pitbull” breed. Denmark, Spain, Italy, France, Romania, Norway, Switzerland, Israel and many others all have bans on sub breeds of Pitbulls, or any breed looking remotely close to the breed. The bans are all strictly based on the typical stereotype of this breed.

I have a dream that someday societies around the world won’t fall for stereotypes. They’ll see and experience to believe, and not just on word of mouth. Informing the public is one of my many goals. Pitbull’s aren’t terrifying dogs, they just want to love and be loved. They want everything any other dog would want.

Remember the saying “dogs and cats will never be friends?” It’s particularly aimed at pitbulls and like breeds. However, a story about a Pitbull named Jack. He lived with a feline named Kitty, and one-day Kitty was being attacked by two coyotes. She was being bit and shaken by the neck and tail. Jack saw this and ran after the two coyotes making them drop Kitty, who recovered with no lasting effects. Jack and Kitty are great fur friends who even occasionally cuddle together while they sleep. Not everything negative you read is true.

Do you hate when someone judges you for how you look? Do you hate when someone excludes you for rumors? Do you believe in equal rights for everyone?
I've joined the fight, will you?

You can donate today at these rescues, or your own:

Villalobos Rescue Center: http://www.vrcpitbull.net/dog/how-you-can-help/donations/

Pitbull Rescue Central: http://www.pbrc.net/donate.html

Pick your own rescue to help: http://www.rescueme.org/RescueGroups

The Most Commonly Misunderstood Creature

Pitbulls? What do you think when you hear that word? Scary, vicious dogs that are no good for our society? Do you think that they are evil and twisted animals? Or how about that they’re aggressive and have a jaw locking ability with the strongest jaw bite of any other breed? All those questions are false.

Pitbulls are a severely misunderstood breed. Firstly, pitbull is an incredibly vague term. Yes, it’s referring to a breed of dog, but pitbulls are mostly a combination of several breeds. For example, Boxers and Boston Terriers are considered part of the “bully breed.” To understand what a pitbull is, you have to look into each specific breed. Another strong misconception of the pitbull breed is they’re extremely aggressive, especially around children. According to American Temperament Test Society, who tests stability, aggressiveness, protectiveness, and overall friendliness, roughly 86% of Pitbulls have passed their test. Shockingly, only 85% of Golden Retrievers passed their test. Even worse, only 70% of Chihuahua’s passed their tests. Now I’m not going to judge or shame any breed of dogs because all dogs deserve love and happiness, but pitbulls need our help. There’s rescues all around the world trying to get the public and media to stop shaming our beloved fur friends, and we’re on an uphill battle. Many countries have a ban on dogs even looking like a specific breed, especially pitbulls. Non-profit rescues all around the world, especially those that put their hearts into each dog, need help.

Do you believe in equal rights? Do you think you are entitled to not be criticized on how you look? Do you think everyone deserves a fair chance at life? 

I’ve joined the fight, will you?

You can donate today at these rescues, or your own:

Villalobos Rescue Center: http://www.vrcpitbull.net/dog/how-you-can-help/donations/

Pitbull Rescue Central: http://www.pbrc.net/donate.html

Pick your own rescue to help: http://www.rescueme.org/RescueGroups