Why create a web site devoted to defend the reputation of PitBulls?
Here's why:
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"I can't believe
that in this day and age, of everything we now know about
these killers, could anyone have an adoption site for them!!
This is absolutely SICK!! A waste of internet space and a
serious waste of my time! ALL OF THESE USELESS KILLERS SHOULD
ALL BE LINED UP AND SHOT DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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This
charming note was sent to to Pit
Bull Rescue Central on 03/00. It is not the only one
of its kind the organization has received. Not everyone yet,
has realized that PitBulls are not the monsters, but the victims
or irresponsible and abusive ownership. Of any other breed I
can think of, these dogs have it by far the hardest. Hated and
feared by the public, persecuted by the media, fought, abused
and neglected by unscrupulous owners, banned and legislated
against by municipalities and even entire countries, and as
is if was not enough, the majority of shelters across the nation
destroy PitBulls regardless of their background and temperament,
and without a fair evaluation. The harassment against this wonderful
breed in relentless.
Newspapers and TV shows contribute directly to the misfortune
of these dogs by presenting them as nothing but vicious monsters.
It's no surprise that this kind of negative publicity discourages
good owners and attracts every undesirable individuals who want
a dog for the wrong reasons... keeping the ball rolling for
the dogs' misfortune, and providing more stories for the media
to exploit....
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As incredible as
it sounds, our modern civilization is still filled with
barbaric individuals who thrive on blood sports (as long
as they are not the ones in the ring, of course!). Just
here in North America, a significant amount of PitBull
fanciers, who call themselves "dogmen", fulfill their
need for violence and money by implanting the urge to
fight into these dogs through selective breeding. Then
they try to justify this cruel activity with all sorts
of twisted and convoluted logic. There are so many of
these "illusionists" on the web, in books, and sometimes
even in person, that it is difficult not to get tricked
by the propaganda they work so hard to disseminate.
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Not only the dogs have it hard, but things are not easy for
people trying to help them as well. Good folks who have the
courage to open their heart to this breed must face the challenge
of defending their "kids" against prejudice and injustices dished
on them from all sides of society. "PetBull" owners are often
trapped between a segment of the population who wish to see
their beloved pets rot in hell, and a bunch of pit fighters
who claim these dogs should have no other life than hooked to
a chain waiting for their next match and producing litter after
litter. It takes quite a bit of guts and lots of dedication to be above
all that, and recognize PitBulls as the wonderful companions
and great family pets they really are.
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But we are out
there!!! This site proves it.
Hundreds of signatures
in the guestbook from PitBull lovers and supporters from
around the world; Hundreds of pictures to show the planet
what great pets these dogs are, and a mailing list that
runs full capacity, filled with people hoping to make
a difference and find solutions for the sake of the breed
they love.
For those of us who
truly care about these dogs and welcome them in our home
as cherished member of the family, the struggle we have
to put up is more than worth it. All we need to do is
look in the eyes of our beloved PetBull friend and the
unconditional love and devotion we find is our biggest
reward.
Note that PitBulls
have particular characteristics and awesome
physical abilities that can be difficult to
handle for first time dog owners, or for people
who don't understand the breed very well. For
more information, please read PBRC Breed-Info
and join PitBull-L
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