10 Things You Should Know BEFORE Getting A Pitbull

#1. Gas.. YES gas. Only dangerous thing about a pit bull is their gas. Be prepared to be surprised with a silent but deadly fart.

#2. Kisses. Be prepared to be drowned in pitbull kisses.

#3. Your couch is no longer yours. Can you say couch potato?

#4. You will be judged by the public, but who really gives a shit?

#5. All they want to do is cuddle.

#6. Snoring. Yes it’s going to be louder then your spouse snoring.

#7. Their smile is way too contagious.

#8. Don’t be surprised if you’re the only one left at the dog park, but then again, who cares?! Your dog will still have fun.

#9. Their hugs.

#10. People will tell you that they should NOT be around kids. But once again who cares what people think.

 

This Is Why We Do What We Do!

Rescue is NOT easy. It is a constant emotional roller coaster ride. But what’s the best thing about it? PROGRESS. Nothing is better then before & after pictures.

#1. MDAS Survivor. Confiscation Case. 

#2. Found as a stray.

#3. MDAS Survivor. Found as a stray.

#4. Abandoned in a park with a huge chain around her neck.

#5. Found on a construction site in Miami, Florida. 

#6. Found as a stray. Completely matted. 

#7. MDAS Survivor. Confiscation Case. 

If you’re thinking of getting a dog, please consider adopting and not buying a pet. Everytime someone buys a pet one is killed at a shelter.

#adoptdontshop

 

 

3 Stereotypes about Pitbulls That Are FALSE.

#1. They Say Pitbulls Eventually Turn On Their Owners.

I rescued Karma from Miami Dade Animal Services. She was a confiscation case from a “crack house” in Miami where they think she was used for breeding. She was confiscated along with other malnourished dogs and all put up for adoption. Who knows what her past is like and honestly i dont want to know.. but what I do know is that she would never harm a fly. Despite her past she is the most loving, laziest, most appreciative dog I’ve ever had. 

There is ALWAYS reasons for for behavior. When aggression becomes a problem the reasons can be things such as improper handling & lack of socialization. If you are suddenly startled by a aggressive outburst, it is because you have been unaware of all the signs your dog has been giving. This is true of all dogs and not just “Pitbulls.”

Indeed, no dogs just “turn” on their owners. 

#2. “Then Maybe Only Bad People Own Pitbulls.”

I’m sure Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Biel, Kathrine Heigl, Tom Brady, Josh Hutcherson, Channing Tatum, Miranda Lambert, Betty White, & Liam Hemsworth would love to beg to differ. 

  Jessica Alba                                                        

Josh Hutcherson            

 Miranda Lambert

 

Owning a pit bull doesn’t make you a bad person. It doesn’t take a “bad person” to own a pit bull. Owning a pit bull doesn’t make you a “thug”.. It takes a good responsible dog owner, just like owning any other dog like a yorkie or a chihuahua. 

#3. “A Pitbull That Is Aggressive Towards Other Dogs Will Also Be Aggressive Towards Humans.”

FALSE. Human aggression and dog aggressive are two complete different aggressions that should NOT be confused. Just because a pit bull may not get along with other animals doesn’t mean he or she is human aggressive. Would you say a Golden Retriever is human aggressive if he or she doesn’t get along with other dogs? Doubtful. So why say something different with Pitbulls? Unless a dog has been purposely trained to attack humans, they generally love people.. especially pit bulls. 

With that being said.. don’t always believe everything you hear and read. One stereotype that most pit bull owners and lovers can agree on is that when they are happy, loved, and yes fed, they are the best dogs with the best smiles. 

Take A Walk In Their Shoes.

Whether you know it or not veterinarians and vet techs really do appreciate the rescuing you do. They are in the field for a reason… they love and want to help animals. DUH.. Veterinarians and techs do not have an easy job. No they do not play with puppies and kittens all day like you might think. They work 14+ hours a day and some days they just don’t get a minute to sit down and just breathe. Instead they are trying to please every client and make sure their pets are taken care of.

So WHYY bash veterinarians and their techs? It is completely unnecessary. Rescues… veterinarians and the techs just worked 10 hours before you came rushing in with a new rescue.. don’t get snippy or think you know everything when we are trying to care for this new malnourished animal completely exhausted. If they take the animal in the back for a reason.. please stay in the room and not scream to everybody on what is going on. The doctor and the techs are just doing their job.. they’ll be back on the room and tell you everything as soon as their done.

Remember they do not have a easy job. They aren’t playing with cute kittens and puppies all day. Their working long hours, constantly being either shit, pissed, or threw up on. They are constantly cleaning, constantly monitoring your animal, wrestling with 200 pound dogs to get blood from them, they are alert 24/7 so they are not bitten.

IF you want to be quick to judge and bad mouth veterinarians and their techs.. take a walk in their shoes for a day. Appreciate your veterinarians and the vet techs. Thank them extra for saving YOUR animal.

3 Things That IRRITATE Others In Rescue

There are always things people will say and do that just get right under your skin. So what are the 3 things that people do that irritate others in rescue?

 

#1. Thinking you’re a veterinarian. You are NOT a veterinarian. Take the advice from your veterinarian and his/hers vet techs, they know what their talking about. They went to VET school for a reason. They all work 14 hours for a reason.. if they didn’t they wouldn’t be in that field.

#2. Thinking you’re a preacher. Facebook rants.. Honestly people cannot stand when you go on Facebook rants 7 days a week. Yes we understand you want to voice your opinion… but everyday of the week? Look we freaking get it, we really do.. If you want to preach dont be annoying… and if you just cannot stop take part in group therapy or take yourself to church.

#3. Thinking you’re a badass. Putting people on blast isn’t cool. If you need to expose someone.. do it in a classy matter. Telling each other to “suck a d*ck”.. “FU*K you and your mama”.. “I will FU*K YOU UP B*TCH”.. look you are like 40.. that really isn’t cute, and that isn’t being a bad ass.. its you being trashy.

 

What is BSL?

Breed-specific legislation (BSL) is a law that bans OR restricts certain types of dogs based on their appearance, usually because they are perceived as “dangerous” breeds or types of dogs. It is a …

Source: What is BSL?

What is BSL?

Breed-specific legislation (BSL) is a law that bans OR restricts certain types of dogs based on their appearance, usually because they are perceived as “dangerous” breeds or types of dogs. It is a common misconception that BSL refers only to breed bans.A breed ban usually requires that all dogs of a certain appearance (“targeted breed”) be removed from the municipality wherein the ban has been implemented. After the effective date of the ban, dogs in the municipality that are identified as targeted breeds are usually subject to being killed by animal control, though in some cases, such dogs may be saved if relocation is an option. Breed-specific legislation applies only to dogs of a certain appearance, not to any and all dogs.              

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