Fighting and Abandonment  Fighting and Abandonment In 2014, a terrible dog fighting ring in Fulton County was busted. The dogs were treated terribly for the vast majority of their lives. One of those dogs was Mari, a tiny little pocket pup, who was terrified of humans but gravitated towards other dogs. In just a few short months in a foster home, Mari began to blossom and slowly came out of her shell. Today, 4 years later, Mari is a wonderful family pet (Pictured above with her family). She loves living with cats, other dogs and humans. Mari's story is not unique. Dogs from terrible conditions go on to make wonderful family pets every single day. Whether they come from Michael Vick's dog fighting ring or a backyard breeder, every dog is an individual and deserves a chance. 1.2 million "pit bull type dogs" are euthanized every year: This is the one fact about "pit bull type dogs" that we can change and that we, as a society, have control over. Let's work together to effect this change. Let's spay and neuter our pets. Let's volunteer at our local shelters. Let's advocate for stronger animal cruelty laws. Let's help our neighbors by providing resources when they need it the most. Let's end breed discrimination. Let's choose adoption whenever possible. Let's welcome differing opinions to the table for a conversation. Let's save lives together. Even though Pit Bull rescue centers does not in any way condone animal fighting, it does acknowledge the importance of understanding the special traits of this breed and advocates education about proper and responsible Pit Bull ownership. You can have all the dog experience in the world, but it’s also essential to understand the distinctive features of the type of dog you own or work with. In this case, a dog with an important fighting background who requires extra vigilance around other pets. Precautions: There are precautions to take when owning a Pit Bull, especially in a multiple-dog environment. Unfortunately these precautions are often viewed as an acceptance for the sport of dog fighting when nothing could be further from the truth. PBRC believes that knowing how to avoid a fight, as well as how to break up a fight, can be a matter of life or death for your dog and the “other” dog. Take note that a fight can strike suddenly and for no apparent reason. Warning signs can be very subtle with Pit Bulls and even completely absent in certain cases. Two dogs may be best of friends for years, sleep together, cuddle, play and even eat from the same bowl. Then one day something triggers one of them and BOOM! Often the dogs act like best friends as soon as the fight is over. They might even lick each other’s wounds. You have been warned though. They will do it again and get better at it every time. They had been buddies for years. And then one day Darla decided she was “mad”. We were only a few feet away, but by the time we got there, they managed to do this to each other. And like the typical Pit Bull, they were silent in their warfare. We never heard a thing. Unlike most dogs who will growl, bark, or scream, you will rarely ever hear a Pit Bull in “battle”. For the record, after we “intervened”, they both waited ever so politely for their food and ate like nothing had happened. It is not necessarily a hate of other dogs that will cause Pit Bulls to fight, but rather an “urge” to do so that has been bred into the breed for many generations. Pit Bulls may fight over hierarchic status, but external stimulus or excitement can also trigger a fight. Remember that any canine can fight, but Pit Bulls were bred specifically for it and will therefore do it with more drive and intensity than most other breeds. PitBull owners must also be aware of the remarkable fighting abilities of this breed and always keep in mind that they have the potential to inflict serious injuries to other animals. A Pit Bull may not even be the one starting the hostilities but chances are he will fight like a pro if he has to. Keep in mind that Pit Bulls will almost always be blamed, no matter who starts it and often end up paying the price at the hands of the authorities. With all that said, some Pit Bulls get along great with other pets and may live happily with other dogs without any incidents. We just can’t assume that this is true for all of them or take it for granted. Pit Bull owners need to have common sense and don’t set their dogs up for failure. Every negative incident involving a Pit Bull adds to the breed’s reputation and jeopardizes our right to own these great dogs. It’s up to you to keep your Pit Bull out of trouble.
This site Designed by Michael A, Mendez Fighting and Abandonment  Fighting and Abandonment In 2014, a terrible dog fighting ring in Fulton County was busted. The dogs were treated terribly for the vast majority of their lives. One of those dogs was Mari, a tiny little pocket pup, who was terrified of humans but gravitated towards other dogs. In just a few short months in a foster home, Mari began to blossom and slowly came out of her shell. Today, 4 years later, Mari is a wonderful family pet (Pictured above with her family). She loves living with cats, other dogs and humans. Mari's story is not unique. Dogs from terrible conditions go on to make wonderful family pets every single day. Whether they come from Michael Vick's dog fighting ring or a backyard breeder, every dog is an individual and deserves a chance. 1.2 million "pit bull type dogs" are euthanized every year: This is the one fact about "pit bull type dogs" that we can change and that we, as a society, have control over. Let's work together to effect this change. Let's spay and neuter our pets. Let's volunteer at our local shelters. Let's advocate for stronger animal cruelty laws. Let's help our neighbors by providing resources when they need it the most. Let's end breed discrimination. Let's choose adoption whenever possible. Let's welcome differing opinions to the table for a conversation. Let's save lives together. Even though Pit Bull rescue centers does not in any way condone animal fighting, it does acknowledge the importance of understanding the special traits of this breed and advocates education about proper and responsible Pit Bull ownership. You can have all the dog experience in the world, but it’s also essential to understand the distinctive features of the type of dog you own or work with. In this case, a dog with an important fighting background who requires extra vigilance around other pets. Precautions: There are precautions to take when owning a Pit Bull, especially in a multiple-dog environment. Unfortunately these precautions are often viewed as an acceptance for the sport of dog fighting when nothing could be further from the truth. PBRC believes that knowing how to avoid a fight, as well as how to break up a fight, can be a matter of life or death for your dog and the “other” dog. Take note that a fight can strike suddenly and for no apparent reason. Warning signs can be very subtle with Pit Bulls and even completely absent in certain cases. Two dogs may be best of friends for years, sleep together, cuddle, play and even eat from the same bowl. Then one day something triggers one of them and BOOM! Often the dogs act like best friends as soon as the fight is over. They might even lick each other’s wounds. You have been warned though. They will do it again and get better at it every time. They had been buddies for years. And then one day Darla decided she was “mad”. We were only a few feet away, but by the time we got there, they managed to do this to each other. And like the typical Pit Bull, they were silent in their warfare. We never heard a thing. Unlike most dogs who will growl, bark, or scream, you will rarely ever hear a Pit Bull in “battle”. For the record, after we “intervened”, they both waited ever so politely for their food and ate like nothing had happened. It is not necessarily a hate of other dogs that will cause Pit Bulls to fight, but rather an “urge” to do so that has been bred into the breed for many generations. Pit Bulls may fight over hierarchic status, but external stimulus or excitement can also trigger a fight. Remember that any canine can fight, but Pit Bulls were bred specifically for it and will therefore do it with more drive and intensity than most other breeds. PitBull owners must also be aware of the remarkable fighting abilities of this breed and always keep in mind that they have the potential to inflict serious injuries to other animals. A Pit Bull may not even be the one starting the hostilities but chances are he will fight like a pro if he has to. Keep in mind that Pit Bulls will almost always be blamed, no matter who starts it and often end up paying the price at the hands of the authorities. With all that said, some Pit Bulls get along great with other pets and may live happily with other dogs without any incidents. We just can’t assume that this is true for all of them or take it for granted. Pit Bull owners need to have common sense and don’t set their dogs up for failure. Every negative incident involving a Pit Bull adds to the breed’s reputation and jeopardizes our right to own these great dogs. It’s up to you to keep your Pit Bull out of trouble.
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Fighting and Abandonment  Fighting and Abandonment In 2014, a terrible dog fighting ring in Fulton County was busted. The dogs were treated terribly for the vast majority of their lives. One of those dogs was Mari, a tiny little pocket pup, who was terrified of humans but gravitated towards other dogs. In just a few short months in a foster home, Mari began to blossom and slowly came out of her shell. Today, 4 years later, Mari is a wonderful family pet (Pictured above with her family). She loves living with cats, other dogs and humans. Mari's story is not unique. Dogs from terrible conditions go on to make wonderful family pets every single day. Whether they come from Michael Vick's dog fighting ring or a backyard breeder, every dog is an individual and deserves a chance. 1.2 million "pit bull type dogs" are euthanized every year: This is the one fact about "pit bull type dogs" that we can change and that we, as a society, have control over. Let's work together to effect this change. Let's spay and neuter our pets. Let's volunteer at our local shelters. Let's advocate for stronger animal cruelty laws. Let's help our neighbors by providing resources when they need it the most. Let's end breed discrimination. Let's choose adoption whenever possible. Let's welcome differing opinions to the table for a conversation. Let's save lives together. Even though Pit Bull rescue centers does not in any way condone animal fighting, it does acknowledge the importance of understanding the special traits of this breed and advocates education about proper and responsible Pit Bull ownership. You can have all the dog experience in the world, but it’s also essential to understand the distinctive features of the type of dog you own or work with. In this case, a dog with an important fighting background who requires extra vigilance around other pets. Precautions: There are precautions to take when owning a Pit Bull, especially in a multiple-dog environment. Unfortunately these precautions are often viewed as an acceptance for the sport of dog fighting when nothing could be further from the truth. PBRC believes that knowing how to avoid a fight, as well as how to break up a fight, can be a matter of life or death for your dog and the “other” dog. Take note that a fight can strike suddenly and for no apparent reason. Warning signs can be very subtle with Pit Bulls and even completely absent in certain cases. Two dogs may be best of friends for years, sleep together, cuddle, play and even eat from the same bowl. Then one day something triggers one of them and BOOM! Often the dogs act like best friends as soon as the fight is over. They might even lick each other’s wounds. You have been warned though. They will do it again and get better at it every time. They had been buddies for years. And then one day Darla decided she was “mad”. We were only a few feet away, but by the time we got there, they managed to do this to each other. And like the typical Pit Bull, they were silent in their warfare. We never heard a thing. Unlike most dogs who will growl, bark, or scream, you will rarely ever hear a Pit Bull in “battle”. For the record, after we “intervened”, they both waited ever so politely for their food and ate like nothing had happened. It is not necessarily a hate of other dogs that will cause Pit Bulls to fight, but rather an “urge” to do so that has been bred into the breed for many generations. Pit Bulls may fight over hierarchic status, but external stimulus or excitement can also trigger a fight. Remember that any canine can fight, but Pit Bulls were bred specifically for it and will therefore do it with more drive and intensity than most other breeds. PitBull owners must also be aware of the remarkable fighting abilities of this breed and always keep in mind that they have the potential to inflict serious injuries to other animals. A Pit Bull may not even be the one starting the hostilities but chances are he will fight like a pro if he has to. Keep in mind that Pit Bulls will almost always be blamed, no matter who starts it and often end up paying the price at the hands of the authorities. With all that said, some Pit Bulls get along great with other pets and may live happily with other dogs without any incidents. We just can’t assume that this is true for all of them or take it for granted. Pit Bull owners need to have common sense and don’t set their dogs up for failure. Every negative incident involving a Pit Bull adds to the breed’s reputation and jeopardizes our right to own these great dogs. It’s up to you to keep your Pit Bull out of trouble.
This site designed, produced, and maintained by Michael A. Mendez. Comments or concerns with this site please contact the Webmaster: Michael_Mendez953@esc.edu