Additionally, we invite you to read about our Pit Bull Terriers Initiative, which aims to
fight breed discrimination and breed - discriminatory legislation throughout the country: http://bestfriends.org/What-We-Do/Our-Work/Initiatives/Pit-Bull-Terrier-Initiatives/.
Best Friends believes we must
fight breed discrimination to Save Them All.
In addition to Best Friends, there are a number of organizations that have resources to help
you fight breed discrimination.
Why should
you fight breed discrimination in your community?
To encourage the adoption of pit - bull - terrier - like dogs and help keep them in their homes, Best Friends is
fighting breed discrimination through legislative efforts nationwide.
Not exact matches
Not to mention the work that is being done in
fighting breed -
discrimination.
We want to encourage positive portrayals of these «monsters» as a way to change public perception and
fight dog
discrimination and abuse by showcasing dogs who are exemplary ambassadors for the
breeds (therapy dogs, Canine Good Citizens) or just loving family members regardless of their often horrific pasts.
Tillery plans to relocate Diggy in order to comply with the city's
breed discrimination laws, but an online petition with over 59,000 signatures is
fighting — for Diggy's sake as well as actual pit bulls everywhere — to overturn the decades - old ban.
Thoughts on our
fight to end
breed discrimination.
They provide a place where pit bull advocates can come together in the Austin area and
fight against
breed specific legislation and
discrimination.
Celebrity voices help spotlight key issues such as adopting a pet instead of purchasing one, spaying and neutering to prevent unwanted litters, and
fighting puppy mills and
breed discrimination.
He adds that all of his free time is spent with other members of the American Pit Bull Terrier Club
fighting discrimination against this
breed of dog.
For older groups of kids, like the charter school in Brooklyn Center last year, we talked about pit bulls in general: myths and facts,
breed discrimination, responsible ownership and dog
fighting.
In addition, FBR is committed to promoting responsible ownership of bully
breeds,
fighting against
breed discrimination, spaying and neutering pets, reporting dog
fighting, and demonstrating to the community that bully
breeds are loyal, loving, and wonderful forever companions.
So, there are plenty of good reasons to combat
breed discrimination in your community, but this
fight isn't just about getting rid of BDL.
Organizations doing amazing work, that desperately need our help to continue with rescues, adoptions, building proper shelter facilities, getting proper medical care, low cost spay and neuter programs, helping to teach children kindness and compassion through animals, and advocacy programs such as
fighting against cruelty and working to
fight against
breed discrimination.
Aside from dog -
fighting,
breed specific legislation (BSL) is a major contributor to
discrimination against pit bulls and to their sad fate in shelters across the nation (their euthanasia is extremely high, hovering at a staggering 93 percent).
-- Require the cross-reporting of animal abuse; — Prohibit the drowning of animals; — Prohibit the automatic killing of animal
fighting victims; — Prohibit
discrimination against dog
breeds; — Require property owners to look for animals when property is vacated and notify the police or an animal control officer if an animal is found; and — Prohibit sexual contact with an animal or forcing a child to engage in sexual contact with an animal.
Their national initiatives are focused on keeping community cats safe and out of shelters with trap / neuter / return, battling commercial
breeding operations, and
fighting discrimination against pit bull terriers.