Max, The Shelter Dog

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"Max, The Shelter Dog" is the story of an energetic and playful (pit bull) pup surrendered to a shelter by his owners, as told from a dog's perspective. Max is heart broken as he struggles to run after his owner as she flees through the shelter doors. Left behind, Max has no choice but to endure his journey through the shelter system in the hopes of finding a forever home.

http://www.maxtheshelterdog.com/

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This children's book is centered around a pit bull puppy. It starts with an introduction of what Ace did the first few months of his life and then he starts to keep a diary online of his adventures. The diary will contain drawings and photos of him and his family.

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11-year-old Mackenzie has got one friend in the whole world: Cash, his brown-eyed pit bull. His dad won the runt after a long night of drinking and gambling--ever since Mac's mom died, that's all he seems to do, and soon he erupts in a rage at the innocent pup, takes her away in the trunk of his car, and dumps her in the middle of nowhere. Mac vows to find Cash and bring her back home--he has to: All strays are about to be outlawed! Little does he know that while he searches for Cash, she's surviving her own adventures and proving in the process that all dogs--even pit bulls--are born good.

Beyond the Myth Movie

Beyond the Myth is a film about pit bulls and those who love and defend the breed. It explores the contributing factors behind the public's generalized fear of pit bulls and examines the conflict existing between advocates and opponents of Breed Specific Legislation (BSL). It also investigates the myths associated with the breed and asks the question, "What exactly is a pit bull"?

http://www.beyondthemythmovie.com/

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Fun Day at the Pool

Soaking up some sun

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Smile Like a Dog photography

Website of San Franciso based pet photographer, Mark Rogers. Check out his page and look at the pictures he has taken of the Michael Vick dogs Uba, Jonny Justice, and Grace - as well as other BADRAP pit bulls. Vote for your favorite!

http://www.markrogersphotography.com/blog/
http://www.markrogersphotography.com/

PETA Kills

Words from the President of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk:

"People have no idea that at many animal shelters across the country, any "pit bull" who comes through the front door goes out the back door -- in a body bag...This news shocks and outrages the compassionate dog-lover. ..Here's another shocker: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the very people who are trying to get you to denounce the killing of chickens for the table, foxes for fur, or frogs for dissection, supports the pit bull policy..."

Those who argue against the euthanasia policy for pit bull dogs are naive.

I have scars on my leg and arm from my own encounter with a pit. Many are loving and will kiss on sight, but many are unpredictable.

People who genuinely care about dogs won't be affected by a ban on pits. They can go to the shelter and save one of the countless other breeds and lovable mutts sitting on death row through no fault of their own.

We can only stop killing pits if we stop creating new ones. Legislators, please take note."

•PETA supports breed specific legislation.

•Not just for pit bulls, but for ANY breed. They specifically mention Rottweilers, Dobermans and other "guardian" breeds. They see it as a first step to banning the ownership of any pet animal.

•PETA lawyers work hard to bring breed specific legislation to jurisdictions, as well as supporting the wholesale killing of all bull breed or animals which happen to share bull breed characteristics in "shelters".
 
Source:
http://www.workingpitbull.com/truthaboutpeta.htm
 
More information:
http://www.petakillsanimals.com/
http://www.petakillsanimals.com/petasdirtysecret.cfm
http://www.realpitbull.com/peta.html

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http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/ncrc-publications/0/

Pit Bulls: Saving America's Dogs

Best Friends Animal Society is working throughout the country to help pit bulls, who are battling everything from a media-driven bad reputation to legislation designed to bring about their extinction. Best Friends hopes to end discrimination against all dogs. Dogs are individuals and should be treated as individuals.

http://network.bestfriends.org/campaigns/pitbulls/default.aspx

My Birthday Party!

My yummy birthday bone!

All my presents!

Playing with my new toy!

Ready for the beach!

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Warm blankets!

Warm blankets are my favorite!

Michael Vick nominated for the Ed Block Courage Award

With Vick, Ed Block Courage Awards dinner won't be the same.

The Ed Block Courage Awards dinner is an annual event at which fans can mingle with the NFL players who have been singled out by their teammates as positive role models and pillars of the community.

This year that won't be the case, thanks to the presence of Michael Vick.

Vick, who was -- stunningly -- voted as the Eagles' recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award, will attend the dinner on Tuesday. And the Baltimore Sun reports that because Vick will be there, the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation has beefed up security and scrapped the long-standing tradition of having the athletes mingle with fans and sign autographs.

Multiple organizations, including the American Kennel Club and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, have said they think it's inappropriate for Vick, a convicted felon who admits that he ran a dog fighting ring, to be honored as a role model. The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation is concerned that protests of Vick's presence could cause problems, and the added security and nixing of the autograph signing is the result.

The sad thing is that there are 31 other NFL players who actually deserve to be honored for their achievements on and off the field, and Vick's presence at the Ed Block Courage Awards dinner will keep the attention off them. If Vick were an honorable man, he'd decline to attend and let those 31 NFL players receive the recognition without any distraction.
So expect Vick to be there.

Posted by Michael David Smith
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/04/with-vick-ed-block-courage-awards-dinner-wont-be-the-same/?related=1


Maryland SPCA’s Executive Director Aileen Gabbey released the following statement about the decision to give the Ed Block Courage Award to Vick today....

“The Maryland SPCA remains shocked and disappointed that Michael Vick will, indeed, receive an award for courage from the Ed Block Foundation after being nominated by his team. Mr. Vick does not deserve this honor. He has been convicted of horrific crimes against living creatures; he has served jail time; he has somehow been re-employed. His attempts to speak on behalf of animals have been half-hearted and disingenuous. None of this warrants a special award."

“No truly courageous or honorable person would say ‘Yes, I deserve an award.’ Yet, this is precisely what Mr. Vick has done, defending his nomination and claiming that he has suffered hardships. He has never suffered the hardships, or torture, that his poor dogs did at his hands. The honorable thing for Mr. Vick to do would be to not accept this award. This would actually show some courage and that he is serious about being on the road to atonement for his terrible actions against innocent lives.”

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Pit Bull Blues by John Shipe

Great article!

Pit Bull Bigotry: Public Perception and Legislation

http://matadorchange.com/pit-bull-bigotry-public-perception-and-legislation

Microchip

I got my microchip today! It didn't take long at all!

http://www.avidid.com/

Sleepy baby!

Sharky the Pit Bull

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The American Pit Bull Terrier defined

AMERICAN These dogs originally came to America from our British forefathers. After breeding them in America they became the American Pit Bull Terrier.

PIT refers to where the dogs fought (fight). The fighting pits were small and usually only contained the two owners/handlers (and maybe a "referee"). When necessary, owners would have to pull the dogs apart. If a dog redirected its aggression on a human and bit its handler, it was killed. By using this method, breeders and owners successfully bred out human-aggressiveness.

BULL refers to the early Bulldog from England. These dogs' early job was baiting bulls for the butcher. This later became sport, and when that was deemed "inhumane," owners took their dogs to the pits and turned the dogs on each other.

TERRIER refers to the Black-and-Tan Terrier and/or the English White Terrier with which the early Bulldog was crossed. As you may know, terriers are known for their high activity level, tenacity, etc. Owners who wanted their dogs to fight (and win) wanted to breed in this “feistiness.”


Source:
http://www.ourpack.org/apbt.html

NATIONAL CANINE RESEARCH COUNCIL

For more information on the human-canine bond, safe and humane communities, and state-by-state information visit http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/

Pit Bull gifts

Great website with TONS of Pit Bull gifts. Check it out!

http://shop.cafepress.com/pit-bull-love?page=1

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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead

Here are some examples of letters and a copy of an excellent NON-breed-specific Dangerous Dog law that you can e-mail/snail-mail/fax/read to legislators.

http://www.rott-n-chatter.com/rottweilers/laws/sampleletters.html

Wallace the Pit Bull!

Wallace is a rescued American Pit Bull Terrier. He was found as a stray and turned into the Humane Society.

http://www.pitbullunited.com/wallacethepitbull/index.html

Hanging out with my cousin!

Vick Dogs

Top Ten Reasons Why You Can't Trust a Pit Bull

10. They will steal your spot on the couch while you are up getting a soda.
9. They will take the treat you give them and bury in the back yard like a paranoid crack head hiding their stash.
8. They will jump on your bed with muddy feet. Making you do the laundry...again!
7. They will lick visitors with an uncontrolled passion only they understand.
6. They will cause children to smile.
5. They will make you feel horrible for not walking them by looking at you with deep sad eyes.
4. They will look at you like you committed a crime against them if you don't let them lick your ice cream bowl.
3. They will cause wide spread happiness in large group settings.
2. They will crack you up by shaking their butts so hard you think they are going to snap in half.
And the number one reason why you can't trust vicious Pit Bulls...
1. They will steal your heart like a thief in the night, showing you complete and pure love that only a Pit Bull can show.

- Jason Mann

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