I really didn't know that a dog could change
my life but it happened. She has taught me so many things,
patience, responsibility, unconditional love, gratefulness, joy and
my favorite of all don't judge a book by it's cover. It's so often people
come up to me and can't believe that I have a Pit Bull, "those dogs kill
don't you know?" I simply respond, "she kills me with kisses."
They are such a misunderstood breed with a
negative reputation. But it’s the owners
who are at fault for this. Sick people
train these dogs to fight and kill for entertainment and money purposes. In all reality you can train any dog to be aggressive. A label gets slapped onto the Pit Bull that
these dogs are killers. In a less
extreme case, owners often teach these dogs to be aggressive to give them that
tough reputation. Pit Bulls are not for
everyone and neither are Chihuahuas or labs, they are high energy, loving, extremely loyal and take the right kind of family to properly train them.
It all makes me upset because Pit Bulls
deserve a chance and deserve a new label.
It’s unfair to judge an entire breed based on a few instances, which can in most cases be traced back to the negligent owner. As a Pit Bull lover I want to help spread awareness that Pit Bulls are good. Here are a few stories across the board of Pit Bulls doing good in the world.
Cobain, A Pit Bull who was on a walk with his
owner sniffed out and found a distressed elderly women laying in a ditch.
Titan, A Pit Bull who saved his Owner from
dying from a brain aneurysm by alerting and blocking the husband who was about
to leave the house.
Peaches, the Pit Bull Therapy dog who went to the Boston
Marathon to lift people’s spirits.
Chako, stepped in after his owner was in harms way by her
abusive partner, risking his own life to save the women.
Lastly I want to share the story of the Pit Bull, Tank who, with another dog saved a girl from drowning.
One common theme is loyalty.
These dogs are so loving and devoted that they would do anything for
anyone. The next time you think about a
Pit Bull think of them as loyal, hilarious, heroic, loving, snuggler’s, people
pleasers, athletic, kissers, misunderstood, great with kids and trusting. And who doesn't love a dog that smiles? :)
Maybe you’ll even think of rescuing a Pit Bull
yourself. :) She may be lucky for getting another chance but I'm the lucky one because she has forever changed me for the better. I know that sounds cheesy but there hasn't been a day that she hasn't made me smile. I can't imagine owning another kind of dog, especially because there are so many just waiting for a happy home and a second chance.
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