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).…
Pitbulls are said to be dangerous, but what if they're not really that harsh. There is a big chance that pit bulls cannot be dangerous, or even be the perfect pet for you. According to http://www.latimes.com/style/pets/la-hm-pit-bulls-20150620-story.html In the 70s Pit bulls were accused of being dangerous and not a good pet. pitbulls should be kept as pets because there just like any other dog. Pitbulls can be friendly and easily trained and a good furry friend.…
We as humans, feel neglect. We feel depressed, and we react upon those feelings. We get angry, sad, impatient, and sometimes violent. Everyone experiences it, even animals. The American Pitbull Terrier experiences it the most.…
Annotated Bibiography Arin Greenwood. “10 Stereotypes About Pit bull’s That Are Just. Dead. Wrong.” The huffington post.…
Woof, Pit bulls are great pets, they are loving, and kind! Pit bulls are loving creatures with a gigantic reputation. Pit bulls are outstanding pets in my opinion. Regardless, Pit bulls are discriminated against, called dangerous, and popular for being a "bad" pet. I think the opposite, I think Pit bulls are fantastic pets.…
Jessica Yun J. Lindberg English 1101 6 April 2016 Don’t Bully a Breed The media has given pit bulls a bad reputation and states have begun to support Breed Specific Legislation laws (BSL), but there are many owners who raised their pit bull breeds in correct environments resulting in strong, loyal, and sweet lap-dogs. Although pit bulls have had a few issues that caused deaths or injuries on others, banning pit bulls does not change the fact that all breeds have had incidents of attacking humans and animals. Pit bulls have a history that leads to their companionship, loyalty, and easygoing nature.…
The American pit-bull terrier origin begins in the early 1700s in Ireland and England where the breed was first discovered. Before it became the American pit-bull terrier, its original name was the Staff shire terrier. The American pit-bull terrier was a breed formed from tow distinctive dogs. The bulldog was use for the strength and muscular build of the American pit-bull terrier.…
Border collies are wonderful animals and here are some facts about them. Such as their origins, what they look like, behavior, and traits. Well the original border collie started out in Scotland and England helping farmers with herding animals. The border collie will herd most animals such as, sheep, cows, goats, and even pigs.…
According to the American Kennel Club, the German Shepherd is an “all-purpose” service dog. They are generally large in size, swift, intelligent, and powerful. The ancestry of the German Shepherd, much like that of many canines, was originated from “herding and farm dogs.” The association of the German Shepherd to man was comradeship and service. German Shepherds are known for their “loyalty, courage, and ability to assimilate…”…
The Pitbulls of America African Americans can be described in many ways but the way I describe them is “misunderstood.” Why? That is because to the outside world we come off as rough and scary but in reality we are warm hearted people. We are simply “The Pitbulls of America.” I use that to explain metaphor because pitbulls are portrayed as scary and mean but to those who are close with the pitbull, they know that they’re nice loving dogs.…
Do these puppies look vicious? I hope everyone's answer was a no because they are not they are the most lovable, loyal, and trustworthy dogs a girl could dream of. These puppies are my best friends and I hope everyone would feel safe being around them. But I haven’t told you the “scary” part yet these dogs are Pitbulls yes the “scary” breed of dogs that most people hate. Here's a little background information of what a Pitbull actually is not one specific breed even though that’s what many think it is actually a group of breeds such as the American Pit Bull Terrier and other similar looking dogs.…
Biases are present in our everyday lives and they are everywhere. It was very easy to think of a situation in which I witnessed bias attitudes and saw how these attitudes had an effect on people’s lives (or animal lives). I am going to use the example of breed discrimination against the Pit Bull Terrier. Just about any situation involving the Pit Bull Terrier has been full of biases and assumptions. I have had Pit Bulls as pets my whole life; therefore, I am no stranger to these biases.…
Bullying the Pit Bull breed is redundant, refutable, and entirely wrong. The issue at hand is not the breed itself, but rather our society. Pit Bulls are classified as working dogs; however, they’ve historically been raised by their owners to be aggressive, fighting dogs. This supports the concept that Pit Bulls, just like humans, are products of their environment and their upbringing. If a dog, regardless of the breed, is brought up in a neglectful, violent environment by an inattentive owner, it is no surprise that the dog will likely be aggressive--further fueling the stereotype that Pit Bulls are aggressive.…
Pit bulls are not bad dogs The pit bull is the number one most discriminated dog. They are constantly seen and labeled as bad dogs by society. The constant game of Fact vs. Opinion and Fact vs. Fiction is all just a…
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).…