All over the United States dog owner’s rights are being violated by bans that are being imposed by counties overrun with over exaggerated stories. The controversy over if Pit Bulls should be allowed as pets has been long contemplated. Pit Bulls were once a symbol of American pride, their image used as mascots for many companies. Pit Bulls have been banned from certain counties just because of them simply being a dog that has gotten a bad reputation. Media outlets have over-exaggerated stories about Pit Bulls attacking people and other animals.…
Even if the shelter does decide to continue to not adopt out Pit Bulls, there are other options than euthanization. For instance, there are numerous rescue centers that will take in dogs deemed ‘vicious,’ like Pits Bulls, to keep them from being killed. One of these rescue centers is located in North Carolina. Fortitudine Vincimus Rescue Center, also known as “The Fort” was founded by Jake Gardner in 2012. According to Judi Brinegar’s article (2014), “Pit Bull Rescue Seeks Help,” “The Fort" is a nonprofit, no-kill rescue dedicated to alleviating the suffering of all animals, in particular the American Pit Bull Terrier”(Brinegar, para. 2).…
By: Merlyn Falcone Ruff, ruff look at that cute dog. Although Pit bulls have a bad rep not all Pit bulls are bad. They are adorable and they make good pets, and most can hunt. Pit bulls make great pets and here are a few reasons why. First of all, Pit bulls are profuse hunters.…
One reason pit bulls should not be banned is that they are not that threatening. An example of this is that Pit-bull attacks are sometimes over reported by the media. In The Media and the Pit-bull the article states,”they will not cover a dog attack unless the situation involves a pit bull.” Usually the media keeps quiet when a cuter dog attacks someone. The media and the Pit Bull also states,”The media intentionally over-reports incidents involving pit bulls.”…
As individuals we fight for our rights not to be judged by our skin color, gender, sex or religion, so why are Pit Bulls being discriminated against for their breed? Less than a century ago Pit Bulls were loved, respected, admired and played an important role in the American culture. They were considered a canine icon, and Images of this brave, hardworking and loyal breed were everywhere. Today the reputation of Pit Bulls is completely different. Aggressive by nature, vicious and very dangerous breed that should be banned is the perception of Pit Bull in our society presented to us by the news and social media today.…
Pit bulls, just like any other dog, want a caring family and a joyous home. Some individuals may argue that pit bulls should not be allowed to be kept as pets due to a few of the vicious crimes they have committed in the past, however, the entire pit bull breed should not be punished for the act of a few of their counterparts. Pit bulls, as long as they have a positive home environment, the proper social interaction, and get plenty of exercise are no more dangerous than any other dog and should be allowed to be kept as pets. Pit bulls, in order for them to behave well, need an owner that will work with them and give them a proper environment. Before taking on the challenge of raising a pit bull, one must know that it does require a certain…
Jaylyn Cha #4 Pit Bulls Do you think Pitbulls are vicious or threatening? Apparently many people do. Lately, a ban has been placed, forbidding Pit Bulls to be kept as pets. True, there has been attacks involving them, but not all Pit Bulls are bad. They were once a very respected and admired breed, being the face of America.…
There have been multiple studies done on pit bulls to prove that they are not a danger to our society. Particularly, after reading the article The Problem With People, Not Pit Bulls it seems to make the reader come to the conclusion that the reasoning behind the “mean” attitude that we sometimes see in pit bulls doesn’t always come just from the animal. Logically, the owners and people around…
The idea of Pit Bulls being good pets is a controversial topic. Many people have their own opinions on the topic. In my opinion, they make good pets because they are loving, they can protect you, and they have their own personalities. To start with, Pit Bulls are loving. Many people believe that Pit Bulls are hostile, vicious, and dangerous dogs.…
When we hear about Pit Bulls, our society automatically connects “Pit Bull” with vicious, mean, aggressive, fighting and other words along those line. Many people in our society think that pit bulls are the worst breed of dog to own because of their aggressive reputation. Not many people today look at the fact that, just like any other breed, it depends on how they are raised or who their owners are. Everyone says that Pit Bulls are a bad breed and they should be banned, which is why some towns and states have banned pit bulls and any other dogs that are in considered to be an aggressive breed. With the proper training, the right owner, and the right lifestyle a Pit Bull can be as loveable as any dog.…
Fear drives the irrational fear that all pit bulls are dangerous and should be banned. It is wrong to kill dogs just for being a certain type of breed. People often claim their dog was wrongfully put to death. It was on the Nashville news the other day that a man’s dog was shot by a police officer just because he was a pit bull. The dog was not attacking or attempting to bite the officer, just barking.…
Do these puppies look vicious? Everyone’s answer should be no because they are the most lovable, loyal, and trustworthy dogs a girl could dream of having. These puppies are not dangerous and everyone would feel safe being around them. But the thing is the “scary” part about these dogs are that they are Pit Bulls the scary breed of dogs that most people hate. Here is a little background information about Pit Bulls and how they are not one specific breed a Pit Bull is actually a group of breeds such as the American Pit Bull Terrier and also other similar looking dogs (Terribly Terrier).…
Banning Pit Bulls Doesn’t Solve the Problem Pit bulls are vicious animals and should not be pets, but let’s look at what they were really bred for. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, (ASPCA) Pitbull’s were bred for bull-baiting and bear-baiting. They were bred to hold these large animals by the face in the United Kingdom. When this had become illegal in the late 1800s, people decided a new fate for these companions, which was fighting.…
Dog abuse is wrong. Almost every day a dog dies because of abuse. Just because they made a mistake. The people know what’s happening to these poor dogs, but none have the courage to stand up and stop this abuse. Dogs show a lot of love to their owners, and even the smallest hearts show love.…
Can you imagine life without having pets or not having a companion with you to make you feel better when you 're upset or sick? Imagine if you raised a dog since birth and took care of it as if it was your own child and one day animal control just takes them away because of the type of breed they are. For years there has been a stereotype on pit bulls,stories about them attacking people,and even now there are many myths about them that are not true. For example, according to the article “ Pit bulls Myths” it mentions one of the many myths such as “pit bulls don 't feel pain” and it states that “ Pit Bulls have the same nervous system of any other breed, and they can and do feel pain.”…