My Pit Bull Got Taken Away From Me!

[lv4dogs]

I too was wondering where Pit Bulls belong.
I can't believe someone would say such a thing. A dog is a dog regardless of the breed.

[gemini9961]

Well they haven't posted again on this thread, so it must have been a troll and I think we can end this thread.

[Kfamr]

Do you guys know who chershirekatt is? She owns Bully breeds and has fostered more than i've ever seen in my life. She adores the breeds and hers are taken good care of and loved - not on a chain in the backyard.

[caseysmom]

I was thinking that she probably meant a pit bull shouldn't be at a park if you have one in a county where they are illegal...maybe thats what she meant?

[lv4dogs]

I was thinking that she probably meant a pit bull shouldn't be at a park if you have one in a county where they are illegal...maybe thats what she meant?

I hope so because it sounds like thats the last words you'd hear from a mouth that has bully breeds & the such.

[K9soul]

Thanks Kay, I was about to chime in and say chesirekatt has devoted her heart to rescuing and fostering pitties and bullies in need. I seriously doubt she meant her comment to be discriminatory or hate talk towards pits. I think it certainly can be dangerous to take some pitties around other dogs. More likely she doesn't want them put in any situation that risks giving them a further bad name.

[bckrazy]

meh. I think I spoke too soon... I didn't even notice that was Chesire.

[Cheshirekatt]

Guess I should clarify...

No, I DON'T think that pit bulls belong at dog parks. Especially off leash dog parks. It's asking way too much of a dog that's been bred for hundreds of years to fight other dogs. I'll admit that there is the occational pit bull that can do well at a dog park. Very occational. A pit bull is a pit bull....and you can never trust a pitty not to fight. Unfortunately there are a lot of uneducated owners out there that think if you raise them just like other dogs, they will be juse like other dogs. They're NOT labs in pit bull clothing...they're pit bulls and to expect them to behave like any thing else is unfair to them and setting them up for failure.

In the case that something happens (i.e. a fight) guess who gets blamed? You got it, the pit bull. Even if the other dog started it, what people will remember is the pit bull tearing the face off another dog. And pit bulls are VERY capable of doing it and usually highly enjoy a good fight. So then you've got yet another horrible image of pit bulls in people's minds. The next thing is banning the 'vicious' breed from everywhere. It's happeneing all over the world and it's because of BYB's and irresponsible owners.

You might not agree with me and that's totally fine by me. I know I've got strong opinions but they're based on a lot of years of rescue and experience. I've had to hold dogs while they're being euthanized. Not because they're mean, but for no other offense other than they're illegal. Perfectly nice, healthy dogs. It's a crime and every bad incident in the news only shoves us closer to BSL everywhere.

*steps off soapbox*

[Cheshirekatt]

Oh, and if anyone has any questions regarding my opinions on responsible bully breed ownership...just PM me. I'm always willing to discuss my favorite topic!



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