AdoraBULL: Pit bull vs. Chi Puppy

04/28/2013 by Paula Perry

A heart-warming video to dispel the ugly myth of vicious pit bulls. Get ready to smile.

The Merit Pit Bull Foundation

04/03/2013 by Paula Perry

The Merit Pit Bull Foundation strives for a compassionate world where pit bull type dogs live in responsible homes and where owner education, training and anti-cruelty legislation support all pet owners regardless of breed.

Mission

As an organization, the Merit Pit Bull Foundation will:

Facilitate the rescue and permanent placement of pit bull type dogs whom, were abandoned, neglected, abused and/or surrendered within NC.
Promote pit bull type dog education to the public, media, lawmakers, and others
Promote and teach responsible dog ownership.
Support community needs relating to the benefit and welfare of pit bull type dogs.
Bring communities together to strengthen the responsible dog owner’s rights.
Oppose BSL (Breed Specific Legislation)in all forms. We will, also, actively oppose any legislation either currently on the books or in the form of a bill that we feel is unfair and/or impedes on the rights of responsible dog owners.
Support and to help enact more legislative penalties against animal cruelty, neglect, abandonment, and irresponsible actions.
Work in conjunction with other rescue groups to promote the values of our organization. While we promote our vision for all breeds, we specifically support pit bull and pit bull “type” breeds.

Description

Jeremy Williamson – President jeremy@themeritpitbullfoundation.com
Vanessa Kearney – Vice Presdient – foster home coordinator – vanessa@themeripitbullfoundation.com
Joshua Scott – Secretary josh@themeripitbullfoundation.com
Erin Stubbs – Medical & Intake Coordinator erin@themeritpitbullfoundation.com
Kristen Stauffer – kristen@themeritpitbullfoundation.com
Katie Payne – Adoption Coordinator – katiep@themeritpitbullfoundation.com
Meggie Van veen – Volunteer Coordinator – meggie@themeritpitbullfoundation.com

Basic Info

Founded	2012

Location	Greensboro, North Carolina

Contact Info

Phone	336-618-PITS

Email	meritpitbull@gmail.com

Website	http://themeritpitbullfoundation.com

Saving Pit Bulls: The Merit Pit Bull Foundation (myfox8.com)
The Truth about Pit Bulls [Infographic] (infotainmentnews.net)
Remember: Pit Bulls are still Friends (spiritandanimal.wordpress.com)
Pit Bull Bill Still Unresolved (publicnewsservice.org)

Rescue Spotlight – Hello Bully

03/15/2013 by Paula Perry

Reprinted from StubbyDog.

March 13, 2013

Hello Bully / Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Mission statement: To rescue, rehabilitate and repair the reputation of the American Pit Bull Terrier.

About the organization: Hello Bully is a rescue, education, and advocacy group founded in 2005 with one simple goal – to make the world a better place for pit bulls. A 501c3 non-profit made up of non-salaried volunteers that dedicate their time and their hearts to the organization, Hello Bully supports spay/neuter, responsible ownership, and education, and believes that the “pit bull problem” is not a problem with dogs, but a problem with humanity.

Hello Bully maintains Pittsburgh’s only free pit bull spay/neuter and vaccine program, Pit Fix Plus. Since 2009, the program has operated at a rate of more than a dog a day – that’s over 1,800 Pittsburgh-area pit bulls that have been through the program! The Pit Bull 101 community educational program is suitable for all ages, and is available to interested groups and organizations at no cost. The Pit Bull Academy training seminars bring the benefits of private training to the community for free – lessening the chance that these dogs will be surrendered to shelters due to lack of training. Hello Bully volunteers are also active at local shelters, helping dogs in need.

In the summer of 2011, Hello Bully purchased a property in Cranberry Township, PA, and now operates the Hello Bully Halfway House, taking in homeless Pit Bulls and adopting them into loving, forever homes. Currently, this is a private facility and not open to the public.

Admission policy: Dogs are selected on a case-by-case basis. As a small, all-volunteer organization that focuses on quality, not quantity, Hello Bully incorporates both home and kennel settings to acclimate dogs before they find their forever homes.

Contact information:

Phone: 412.235.1997
Address: 4885-A McKnight Road #197 Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Website: hellobully.com
How to Volunteer: hellobully.com/volunteer, or email the Volunteer Recruiter at laura@hellobully.com.
Facebook: HelloBully
Twitter: @HelloBully
Blog: n/a
Instagram: @hellobully
Newsletter: n/a
Post-adoption support: Hello Bully strives to develop a long term relationship with adopters and offers support for the life of the dog and beyond, including training and health support.

Why Single Out Pit Bulls? (dish.andrewsullivan.com)
Quiz: Can you spot the Pit Bull? (wtvr.com)
Pit bulls get a second chance (mtexpress.com)
Saving Pit Bulls: The Merit Pit Bull Foundation (myfox8.com)

Pit Bulls Rescued From Dog Fighting Ring

03/01/2013 by Paula Perry

I am an animal welfare activist and pit bull advocate. I have owned several ‘pit bulls’ many years ago with small children so I know first hand they make great family pets. Unfortunately, I cannot own one or more where I live now due to BSL (breed specific legislation) and stereotypes. But I do volunteer for It’s the Pits, a bully breed rescue, and do what I can to help these poor misunderstood homeless american pit bull terrier and staffordshire bull terrier mixes which are all classified as ‘pit bulls’.

I came across this news article about 26 pit bulls rescued from a dog fighting ring in Florida written on 2/29/13. I cannot tell you how it warms my heart to hear these types of stories. These dogs have been trained to fight. Pit Bulls are very strong and powerful dogs and eager to please their owners. Dogs are like people, some are aggressive, some are not. You can’t judge a race of people, just as you can’t judge a dog breed by the deeds of a few! (People make their own choices, dogs do not). Many breeds are misidentified as ‘pit bulls’.

The media has portrayed them as man-eating, child-mauling dogs that should not be allowed to live with humans. There are many many pit bull owners that will testify that this is not the case. If you have never been around a pit bull and have set your mind against them from what you have heard, I say at least meet one from a responsible owner and see for yourself!

Society tends to forget that this breed was once ‘America’s Sweetheart’, nicknamed nanny dogs for their gentleness with children. And they were even war heroes. The dog did not change, society changed and started these horrible dog fighting rings, only to enforce the stereotype of our society today. Pit Bull is actually not even a breed, but a variety of breeds with the same characteristics. American Pit Bull Terrier is a breed.

Check out this Video:The Best Pit Bull Video Ever!

Here is the article about the dogs saved. Pam Perry is of no relation to me and do not know her.

“Some of them are severely injured,” Pam Perry, with Hillsborough County Animal Control told ABC Action News. “Clear cuts to their faces, forelimbs, head, they are still bleeding.” All twenty-six dogs were brought to Hillsborough County Animal Services and have been seen by a veterinarian. Pam added, “We saved these dogs lives today.”

The dogs are all expected to survive, but some have a long road to recovery given the extent of their injuries and trauma. The dogs will go through rehabilitation prior to being made available for adoption.

Officials continue to investigate and will be charging several individuals in the case shortly.

Pam said that they have been responding to more and more calls regarding dog fighting rings located in rural areas. “It is weekly [that we bust these rings],” Pam said. In November, they busted a long standing ring in Seffner and in late October they rescued a dog who had been shot and buried up to her neck in the ground. In all three cases the department received calls from concerned citizens.

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Note: It is tragic when anyone is bit or attacked by any type of dog. It is my belief that this is due to irresponsible ownership.

Please if you hear of or see any type of animal abuse, call your local animal control office. This can be found on your county’s website. Example: County of San Diego>Community Services>Animals & Pets

ASPCA Report Animal Cruelty

Humane Society Report Animal Cruelty