Through outreach programs, breed education, and positive media coverage of sponsored events, we hope to transform the image
of the Pit Bull type dogs in our community.
Because most shelters have a
lot of pit bull type dogs, usually the calls that I get are about pit bull type dogs, and that's fine with me!
Love - A-Bull's mission is to promote responsible guardianship and improve the image and lives
of pit bull type dogs through community support, education, advocacy, and rescue.
While large
numbers of pit bull type dogs in this country live out their lives as cherished family companions, many not so fortunate suffer from man - made shortcomings, including unspeakable cruelties, the socio - economic pressures of under - resourced owners, and the relentless biases and discrimination of an ill - informed public.
It is likely that that the vast
majority of pit bull type dogs in our communities today are the result of random breeding — two dogs being mated without regard to the behavioral traits being passed on to their offspring.
Stubby Dog is focused on the positive while encouraging steps to diminish the huge overpopulation
of pit bull type dogs with their «join the movement» campaign.
«Despite these limitations and concerns (about identifying the exact «breed»
of pit bull type dog responsible for a killing), the data indicate that Rottweilers and pit bull - type dogs accounted for 67 % of human DBRF in the United States between 1997 and 1998.
In order to promote sales and adoptions, many shelters hide the
breed of pit bull type dogs, rename them as other breeds or call them «mixed breed».
She now has her very own Facebook page to dispel the
myths of pit bull type dogs and spread the importance of adopting a senior dog or cat.
She had recently seen the disproportionate
amount of pit bull type dogs waiting for adoption at one of Austin's local animal shelters and knew she wanted to be involved with an organization that was advocating for and reestablishing the positive image of the pit bull.
Likewise, when they hear the word «dog bite,» they think of the quick snap - and - release that they might have experienced with their own dogs, not the sustained grip, hold, and
shake of the pit bull type dog.
A fearful and misinformed public, egged on by sensational headline - / news - seeking media, and compounded by politicians making names for themselves with breed - specific legislation, make saving and redeeming the
reputation of the pit bull type dogs an uphill battle.
A previous traumatic experience with a pit bull had ended badly and had left me
leery of pit bull type dogs, but Misty seemed different, and I tried to keep an open mind.
As an organization that prides itself on supporting
owners of pit bull type dogs, we were ecstatic to be able to offer these amazing resources to our community and we are looking forward to hosting more free clinics in the future.
In the Spring of 2009, Salt Lake County Animal Services (SLCoAS) developed a program to begin addressing the high numbers
of pit bull type dogs entering and being euthanized in the shelter.
As DNA testing becomes more reliable, it is proving that many of the dogs identified as pit bull are actually a mix of dozens of breeds with little or none of the
DNA of pit bull type dogs.
Love - A-Bull, a local organization committed to promoting responsible guardianship and improving the lives
of pit bull type dogs through education, advocacy and rescue, is on a mission to change peoples» minds about pit bulls and teach others to advocate for any dog who needs it.
Local SPCAs and Humane Societies typically commit to dogs for the longterm, but most accept only a very limited
number of pit bull type dogs each year.
This was based on consideration of the highest concentrations (hot spots)
of Pit Bull type dog and cat intake as well as on local considerations related to the neighborhoods (size and location) and feasibility of implementing a program within any given area.
It is an unnecessary practice and furthers the negative image people have
of pit bull type dogs.
Love - A-Bull was organized to advocate and educate on behalf
of pit bull type dogs and for this reason we aim to be educated on bills specifically affecting our pets.
Since its inception, Meghan and Lydia have helped to shape Love - A-Bull into what it has become today: a thriving education, advocacy and rescue organization whose primary mission is to promote responsible guardianship and improve the image and lives
of pit bull type dogs.
The mission of Love - A-Bull is to promote responsible guardianship and improve the image and lives
of pit bull type dogs through community support, education, advocacy, and rescue.
Love - A-Bull was organized to advocate and educate on behalf
of pit bull type dogs and for this reason we aim...