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Breed:
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American Staffordshire Terrier
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Breed Family:
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Terrier Dogs
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Weight:
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76 lbs.
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Member since:
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Feb 14 2008, 3:01 pm |
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Star sign:
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Virgo |
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Last login:
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Aug 25 2008, 12:40 am |
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My rating:
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THINGS I LIKE |
wieght pull
food
my owners
people
dogs
all animals but cats
my brotherss and sisters
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Pit bulls carry many stereotypes. Any time one of these dogs does something bad, the media makes sure we all know about it. The public never learns about the thousands of pitbulls that are cherished family pets, gentle with children, and excel in obedience or agility trials. Many of these dogs are abused and exploited. They are used for entertainment and gambling in the form of dog fighting. This activity is illegal, but enforcement is very difficult. These dogs are not the villains, but the victims.American Pit Bull Terriers die every single day in shelters around the world not because they are vicious - because they are pitbulls. Because government decided it was easier to murder them or regulate them than it was to address the real problem. Pitbulls are not the problem - irresponsible selfish, ignorant, dog owners are!Just walking down the street with a Pit Bull on the leash is an interesting way to find out how many different types of pit bulls exist -- in people's minds. Some folks rush over to coo and praise; others hurry to the other side of the street to avoid close contact. Many just study the dog as it walks past - while drinking in a good long (often confused!) look at the person on the other end of the leash. This is one breed that evokes strong emotion and bigger controversy wherever it wags its tail.The range of opinion in the Pit Bull Drama varies so dramatically that the average person is often left with nothing more than confused ideas gleaned from the warnings of television news reporters.Understanding the breed starts with learning about their beginnings on up to the roles they play in our society today. The fun loving, spunky and affectionate attitude of the APBT is what most admirers come to love best about these dogs. We like to say "To know them is to love them". Pit bulls are impressively loyal, bold and courageous animals. They are natually clownish, alert and intelligent .. in other words, a whole lot of fun to have around! Many participate and excel in various dog sports and activities, including Obedience Trials, Search and Rescue work, Agility Trials, Flyball and Frisbee Competitions, and Weight Pulling events...With their tenacious work drive and strong desire to please their owners, they are natural competitors and win impressive titles wherever they're worked. The soft side of the breed shows up in their gushing affection for humans - a desirable trait that was very important to the original breeders of this animal and remains so today. For this reason, many pit bulls work as Certified Therapy Dogs in hospitals and nursing homes. Homes with children that know the breed continue to seek them out as their dog of choice. A favorite place of just about any well loved pit bull is in the lap of his adoring human or close by his side. Although we've changed enough as a culture to create laws which protect our admirable clown from organized dog fighting, ironically the darkest hour of this breed's story has only come about in the past 20 years. While huge numbers of Pit Bulls in this country are cherished family pets, many not so fortunate suffer the consequences of a nation with multi-layered social and economic problems. The historic fighting ability of this All American breed began to be exploited on a larger scale in the 1980's. Pit bulls were soon associated with poverty, crime, and newspaper headlines of back alley dog fighting rings. And, for the first time in the breed's history, we started hearing disturbing accounts of bites and attacks on humans by poorly socialized and badly bred APBTs, APBT mixes and other breed dogs that were mislabled as APBTs. The press went wild, the public panicked, and the reputation of the entire breed was dragged down with sensationalistic headlines and a few rotten examples of "Pit Bull Imposters" owned by shady and irresponsible owners. To add to the sadness, a frenzy of backyard breeding of Pit Bulls in our urban cities began to add to the burgeoning population of unwanted dogs in the 80's -- A trend which continues today. The economic incentive of a 50 dollar price for unpapered pit bull puppies has filled our newpapers with ads for "Pit Pups for Sale". Those seeking a status symbol or controversial fashion statement are irresistably drawn to having a pit bull of their own. But just as fashions change, so do the minds of many 'casual pit bull owners' .  The pattern of Pit Bulls purchased for breeding, later discarded and then duly euthanized by our overcrowded shelters has erupted into a disturbing 'business as usual' cycle with no discernable end in sight.With a negative reputation as "mean and vicious" animals, chances of salvation for most unwanted Pit Bulls are depressingly slim. So, just as we struggle as a nation to understand how to deal with the social and economic ills that affect our cities, we are also left with the sticky puzzle of what to do about our once favorite breed of dog that is so feared and so loved at the same time . Once again, the APBT breed reflects back to us who we are: A culture of incredible contrasts and conflicting beliefs.Despite the difficult beginnings many of our urban pit bulls suffer, one thing rings true: The K9 hero that was admired by this country's earliest citizens continues to show itself in the faces of the overwhelming majority of Pit Bulls in our homes and even most of our bay area shelters. Even with the rocky starts that so many APBTs endure, an astounding number of dogs remain stable in temperament and great with people. Because of this, we can offer thanks to the earliest dogmen for their selective breeding efforts which produced a dog as hardy as the Pit Bulls. The animal that was once courageous enough to do battle with a bull or another dog in the pit, now utilizes that same bravado to stay alive and sane in conditions where other 'softer' breeds might go insane.In loving and committed homes, the breed continues to dazzle us with charms only a bullydog can possess. It's not hard to see that the original Hero Dog is still alive and well in the show ring, in the various dog sport competitions and even in the saddest of places in our urban shelters
 •only 1 in 600 pit bulls will ever find a home - for every pit bull that finds a loving home 599 die. •pit bulls are the number one bred dog in the US. •200 pit bulls are killed in Los Angeles alone PER DAY, just imagine the whole country! •75% of shelters Euthanize Pit Bulls & Pit mixes without even trying to adopt them out.
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♥Acey Wacey Poo♥ has 142 friend(s)
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Peanut
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Aug 27 2008, 5:24 pm
Hey Ace! Scruffy told me yoiur daddy was coming home, but I haven't heard from ya. Did he have a ncie trip? How have you been? I love that pic of you wearing the sunglasses! Very handsome! Guess what?? I got a new brother while you were gone. CHeck out his pics in my gallery. He is a pit too!!!!! Bark soon! Your bff Peanut
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♥Dundee♥PomPom♥
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Aug 26 2008, 11:57 pm
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wrigley
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Aug 24 2008, 6:43 pm
Great glasses, Ithink we would be good friends. The picture of you laying down behind your space, my dad thinks looks like fou could be my brother,seewhat you think
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dimond9
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Aug 24 2008, 6:37 pm
yea we still can be friend
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♥♥Harley♥s Madison♥♥
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Aug 20 2008, 4:49 pm
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Well a lot of ya’ll aint gonna like me :/ but even more of you are going to love me..Im Roughly 3 years old might be 2. Honestly who cares?I love to play and get into trouble. i have 2 sisters scruffy and booboo. 
All i want is LOVE Please don’t come to my page with “Pitbulls are evil” crap because I WILL prove you wrong :’]. See im the exact thing The liveing proof. that’ll prove you wrong. Brought up to kill I was suppose to be a “killer” but I refused and though I was beat and hit, Now you can shove your whole hand in my mouth and I wont do anything nothin at all. I am very very playful :] . Im a pretty funny guy but only when I want to be.A lot of pets consider me to be a “flirt” lol, Well yes It is true but in all honesty I can’t help it. :/ Im a wonderful friend but I hate being bored. If you read this about me then please leave me a comment saying "I did not read Your about me"Well right now im pretty much done... Ehh Comment meh 8D
Many of these dogs are abused and exploited. They are used for entertainment and gambling in the form of dog fighting. This activity is illegal, but enforcement is very difficult. These dogs are not the villains, but the victims.American Pit Bull Terriers die every single day in shelters around the world not because they are vicious - because they are pitbulls. Because government decided it was easier to murder them or regulate them than it was to address the real problem. Pitbulls are not the problem - irresponsible selfish, ignorant, dog owners are!Just walking down the street with a Pit Bull on the leash is an interesting way to find out how many different types of pit bulls exist -- in people's minds. Some folks rush over to coo and praise; others hurry to the other side of the street to avoid close contact. Many just study the dog as it walks past - while drinking in a good long (often confused!) look at the person on the other end of the leash.
