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How to Celebrate Pit Bull Awareness Month

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October is National Pit Bull Awareness Month! While there is a National Pit Bull Awareness Day as well, there is a bit of uncertainty as to which day it actually is (some sources say October 27, others say October 24, and even others say the last Saturday in October). In any case, we’re going to celebrate all month long.

The purpose of the annual observance is to bring positive attention to and show appreciation for pit bulls and their responsible owners. Here are eight simple ways to do just that:

  1. Share positive stories, photos, videos, and other information about pit bulls. You can do so online via your personal social media accounts or email and when you’re speaking to other people in your daily life. The more positivity and love we spread, the more we will get in return.
  2. Attend a Pit Bull Awareness Month event. Some animal shelters and rescue groups host  pit bull awareness monthfestivals, charity walks, meet-ups, and other celebrations during October. Even if you don’t own a pit bull, it’s a good opportunity to get out and meet some! Check your local shelter or rescue group for upcoming events.
  3. No event near you? Plan your own pit bull party! Invite friends, neighbors, and other community members to come and bring their pits for an afternoon of fun. Check out this site for event planning ideas.
  4. Do something to help. Make this the month you sign up to volunteer at a local animal shelter, commit to fostering a pit bull in need of a home, or donate supplies to a pit bull rescue group. Many rescue organizations rely on donations and volunteers to keep running, so what better month to get in on the action?
  5. Take action in your local or national government. Reach out to politicians about animal rights, especially as it relates to pit bull-type dogs, and let them know that discrimination will not be tolerated. This is particularly appropriate if there is currently any sort of breed-specific legislation pending or already in place in your city. Write a letter, send an email, make a phone call, sign a petition…do whatever you can to make sure your voice is heard.
  6. If you happen to live in area where BSL is not in place or has been turned down in the past, send your local councilmembers a thank you note. Remember that we’re aiming to spread as much positivity as possible this month and it would be nice to recognize those leaders that actively work against BSL.
  7. If you’re a pit bull owner, set an example for others. Be a breed ambassador. Make the choice to gently inform and educate others at any opportunity you might come across.
  8. While this is a time to celebrate pit bulls and other bully breed dogs, make sure you are not bringing down another breed in the process. We are here to end unfair judgment and stereotypes, not to perpetuate new ones. Be kind and loving towards all animals and their owners.

 

McDonalds Pit Bull Ad – Audio Included

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Dear McDonald’s,

I’m pretty sure the number of people that die each year from eating your genetically modified, hydrogenated oil laced poison disguised under a food veil is exponentially higher than the number killed by “petting a stray pit bull”.

Here’s the audio from the radio ad if you want to hear it.

Shame on you McDonald’s.

If my dogs (whom were both rescued as strays) had middle fingers they would most certainly salute you today.

Instead, Tucker and Guapo will give you looks of disapproval.

 

Dogs From the Future

McDonald’s has now offered the following apology:

“In our effort to spread the word about our new Chicken McBites, one of our local markets ran an ad that inadvertently offended some of our customers. The ad was insensitive in its mention of pit bulls. We apologize. We are pulling the ad, and will review our creative screening process. It’s never our intent to offend anyone with how we communicate news about McDonald’s.”

“The ad was insensitive” doesn’t really cut it, but at least they are pulling the commercial.

Besides being completely ignorant of how hard we work to fight breed discrimination, they fail to correct the err of their words by offering a positive statement about pit bulls. I would love to see them take some steps in the right direction to rectify this situation by donating money to pit bull rescue and advocacy programs (but I’ll be sure not to hold my breath).

What is a Spring Pole?

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There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding the use and safety of springpoles for pit bulls. This post will explore a few of the more common questions such as – What is a spring pole? Should my dog use a spring pole? Are spring poles safe for dogs to use? Why do dogs like spring poles so much?? – While also getting into more depth on the use of spring poles, and whether or not a springpole is right for your dog. [Read more…]

The Myth of the Hypo-Allergenic Dog

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Yes, it’s true. There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog. I am not really sure who came up with this one, maybe dog breeders looking to sell more puppies by advertising their dogs as “allergy free”, or possibly it is the result of a whisper-down-the-alley effect of a doctor’s consultation with a patient.

Regardless of its origins, the story and existence of hypo-allergenic or allergy-free dogs is a complete myth. [Read more…]

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