Well said! I agree whole-heartedly!Quote:
Originally posted by tatsxxx11
EXCELLENT letter Mugsy! I would be happy to sign should you decide to make it a "group" signature. If not, I am downloading it to send along, if that's ok. I agree with so many others. ANY dog can be taught to be vicious. To treat an animal in such a way as to nurture and encourage this type of aggression is, in my mind, as much a form of animal abuse as any. The owners create the issue, yet it is the animal who is maligned, individually or as a breed, as is left to suffer the ramifications. I am currently trying to re-home a dear, sweet, gentle as rain Am Staff Terrier named Patches. He is now in a home with two guardians where there once was only one. The new "partner" has cats and abhores dogs, and so the owner has reluctantly asked for my help in finding this dear dog, Patches, a new home. I hated to tell him that the liklihood is very improbable. Visit any Pit Bull, Am Staff, Bull Terrier "rescue" site. The shelters that will even consider taking in a Pit Bull are few and far between. It is usually left to the owner to post on a rescue internet site with info., bio., pics., etc. Occasionally one can find a foster home or Pit Bull refuge shelter, but they are usually full. It is so very tragic that we humans have created this plight for a breed who at one time was considered noble and respectable. I hold the owners ultimately responsible. THEY should be punnished to the full extent of the law and held accountable for all expenses, including remuneration for pain and suffering to dear Perry and Daisy, as well as to Jackie and Don.
