Pit bulls have a bad reputation, but is it deserved? A group of pit bull owners and advocates in Vancouver, Canada, says the breed has been misrepresented.
HugABull Advocacy & Rescue Society works to help not only individual dogs, but the entire breed’s image. It also strives to build a community of responsible owners for dogs who often attract the wrong kind.
Many of us have the idea that pit bulls have been bred to be aggressive – and, though they can’t help it, they’re not the kind of dog you’d want to have around. News reports and breed-specific legislation, like
If you were in the path of this winter’s snowstorms, you probably got a strong reminder that you need to plan for emergencies. Your pets need to be included in your plans. Ready.gov has partnered with animal welfare groups to come up with some tips. Many are common sense, like keeping three days’ supply of food and water on hand, and having a carrier handy in case you need to evacuate with your pet. Others you may not have thought of (I know I hadn’t).
