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The Pits4PEACE Team
Pits4Peace is an organization dedicated to helping pit bulls and pit mixes in the United States by educating the community about the true nature of pits: kind, loyal house pets, not fighting dogs.
Help out some pups for the holiday season!
Hey there! Are you helping out pups these holidays?
Pits4PEACE is collecting donations and gently used toys and blankets to help out dogs in need.
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Saving Cadence: An Abused Pit Bull Shows Us the Power of Second Chances
Cadence, a young pit bull, was abused and used as a bait dog until she was rescued by Hope for Paws, an animal rescue organization.
There, Cadence found not only love, but a chance to see again, and a second chance. She is very sweet, good with children, and loves other dogs. Cadence's remarkable story shows us the power of love and the fact that not all pit bulls are bad dogs. Cadence and her friend Chance are available for adoption from Hope for Paws. Contact them if you're interested in adopting!
Cadence's Remarkable Story
Hope for Paws made a video of Cadence's remarkable story, from being found in an alley to being given a second chance.
There, Cadence found not only love, but a chance to see again, and a second chance. She is very sweet, good with children, and loves other dogs. Cadence's remarkable story shows us the power of love and the fact that not all pit bulls are bad dogs. Cadence and her friend Chance are available for adoption from Hope for Paws. Contact them if you're interested in adopting!
Cadence's Remarkable Story
Hope for Paws made a video of Cadence's remarkable story, from being found in an alley to being given a second chance.
Pit Bulls That Smile Photography Contest
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Submit your smiling pit bull's photo to pits4peace@gmail.com and see it displayed in our Pit Bulls That Smile photography gallery at http://pits4peace.weebly.com/pit-bulls-that-smile-photo-contest.html
The winning pit bull photo will be posted to our Facebook page and displayed in our photo gallery.
Myth of the Week
Myth: Don't pit bulls kill children?
Fact: No, pit bulls ARE NOT killing machines! Pit bulls, are, in fact, are very loyal, non-vicious dogs. They were often known as "nanny dogs", because of their loyalty to the children of their house. In fact, in one temperament test in 2002, pit bulls ranked in the 82nd percentile, amazingly high for any dog. They were placed above Golden Retrievers and Labradors, which are common family dogs. They often sit by children's beds or desks, watching over them and protecting them. Pit bulls only become vicious towards children when something is seriously wrong with them or they have been mistreated in the past.
READ MORE MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT PIT BULLS AT http://pits4peace.weebly.com/disproving-myths-about-pit-bulls.html
Fact: No, pit bulls ARE NOT killing machines! Pit bulls, are, in fact, are very loyal, non-vicious dogs. They were often known as "nanny dogs", because of their loyalty to the children of their house. In fact, in one temperament test in 2002, pit bulls ranked in the 82nd percentile, amazingly high for any dog. They were placed above Golden Retrievers and Labradors, which are common family dogs. They often sit by children's beds or desks, watching over them and protecting them. Pit bulls only become vicious towards children when something is seriously wrong with them or they have been mistreated in the past.
READ MORE MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT PIT BULLS AT http://pits4peace.weebly.com/disproving-myths-about-pit-bulls.html
Myth of the Week
Myth: Isn't it true that pit bulls account for more dog attacks than any other breed?
Fact: No! This is one of the most common perceptions about the pit bull, and it is a myth. The truth is that pits are no more dangerous than the next breed of dog--actually, it is just as dangerous as the Number One family dog of 2012, the Labrador Retriever. In fact, pits match Labradors in size and strength, yet outdid them in temperament--so who's to say that Labradors are actually the more dangerous dog?
The media often portrays faux statistics or "selectively" reports dog attacks--meaning that they often select the attacks that involve pit bulls to show on the nightly news because they make the biggest splash! This leads to many peoples' (mislead) notion that pit bulls account for over 50% of dog attacks and bites in the country.
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Fact: No! This is one of the most common perceptions about the pit bull, and it is a myth. The truth is that pits are no more dangerous than the next breed of dog--actually, it is just as dangerous as the Number One family dog of 2012, the Labrador Retriever. In fact, pits match Labradors in size and strength, yet outdid them in temperament--so who's to say that Labradors are actually the more dangerous dog?
The media often portrays faux statistics or "selectively" reports dog attacks--meaning that they often select the attacks that involve pit bulls to show on the nightly news because they make the biggest splash! This leads to many peoples' (mislead) notion that pit bulls account for over 50% of dog attacks and bites in the country.
View more Myths of the Week
Based on Appearances
by Sonia Mahajan
Many people point out a pit bull based on appearances. The boxy head, half-stubby nose, and human-like eyes are all characteristics of pits.
Unfortunately, however, many people have begun to discriminate against any dog that looks like their notion of a pit bull. This has begun to become a common occurrence with the media nowadays. Many dogs that look like pit bulls are, in fact, not related to pit bulls at all. Just take a look at this picture, for example:
Many people point out a pit bull based on appearances. The boxy head, half-stubby nose, and human-like eyes are all characteristics of pits.
Unfortunately, however, many people have begun to discriminate against any dog that looks like their notion of a pit bull. This has begun to become a common occurrence with the media nowadays. Many dogs that look like pit bulls are, in fact, not related to pit bulls at all. Just take a look at this picture, for example:
Image Origin: http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2012/03/18/Many-shelter-dogs-mislabeled-pit-bulls.html
The first three dogs, which anybody would have thought would have been at least 50% pit bull, actually have NO PIT BULL at all! The second two dogs, which are relatively pittish, have some pit. And the last dog, which was mostly pit, I'd have thought to be some sort of other dog--anything BUT a pit bull.
I should know this myself--my dog, Bindi, was long-thought to be a Labrador mix of some sort with suspected pit and border collie in her. In fact, the suspicions were why we started this campaign.
But when we got DNA testing done, she turned out to be 50% Unidentifiable Mutt, 25% Border Collie, 12.5% Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and 12.5% Rottweiler. There was no trace of Labrador Retriever anywhere in her DNA, even in the suspected breeds.
LESSON LEARNED: we should never judge a dog by its appearance!
However, the media continues to do this!
I found this cool quiz by the ASPCA online; 5 sets of photographs are shown to you; however only ONE of the dogs overall is an American Pit Bull Terrier. See if you can spot him!
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