"Pit Bulls can be really sweet, loving dogs if they're raised right." Ever heard someone say that? Have YOU ever said it yourself? I know that when people say this, they mean it with the best intentions, but it's such a harmful phrase. Let me explain why. Animal shelters all over the United States are filled with homeless Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes. I know you've heard me say that the Pit Bull is the most euthanized dog in the country. Both of these things are, in part, the result of ... Read More about Pit Bull Myths: “It’s How They’re Raised.”
Saving Pit Bulls Is Saving Me
I'm going to be honest with you. I feel like I've spent much of my life just drifting along, without much of a purpose. I did the things most people do. I got married, became a mom, went to work. I took pride in raising my son, and I tried to be a good employee. But it just never felt like I was making much of an impact on the world. Many people have heard me say that I missed my calling when I didn't become a veterinarian. And you've probably also heard me say that at my age {somewhere in my ... Read More about Saving Pit Bulls Is Saving Me
A Day In The Life of A Rescued Shelter Dog
You may think that adopting a shelter dog won't change the world. But as you'll see from this video, it will change the world for that dog. When you adopt a shelter dog, you save 2 lives - the one you take home with you, and the one the shelter now has room to take in. Some might even argue that a third life is saved: Yours. If you were saved by a rescued shelter dog, I'd love to hear your story! Leave a comment below or email me! ... Read More about A Day In The Life of A Rescued Shelter Dog
What Does A Pit Bull Owner Look Like?
March is Pit Bull Education Month at the shelter where I volunteer. Just as there are many inaccurate myths that surround Pit Bull-type dogs, there are also many myths and stereotypes about the people who own these dogs. You might think that Pit Bulls are owned primarily by young people. Maybe you think they're owned mostly by gangsters or drug dealers or people who use them for dog fighting. You might think that Pit Bulls are owned by people with low self-esteem because having a big, strong, ... Read More about What Does A Pit Bull Owner Look Like?
BSL: Why You Should Oppose It and How You Can Fight It
There's good news in the Pit Bull community today: The State of Ohio signed HB 14 into law, ending 25 years of breed discrimination against Pit Bull dogs. We've won a battle, but there's still a raging war against this beloved breed, so there's no time to sit back and celebrate. StephGomez.net Breed-discriminatory legislation {BSL} is being enforced in hundreds of cities all over our country. It means different things in different areas, but in a nutshell it means people are being told what ... Read More about BSL: Why You Should Oppose It and How You Can Fight It
