Dr. Stanley Coren writes in Psychology Today that we tend to explain away what he describes as "a disproportionate number of dog bite related injuries and deaths [by Pitbull type dogs]" because we love them as family members. Does his thinking ring true to you? (Thanks Christine for the link.)
Category: breed profiling
The Irresponsible Public Shelters a Group of English Shepherds in NC
The Guilford Co pound in NC kills roughly half its dogs and cats – unless someone there thinks the pet happens to look like a Rottweiler, Chow Chow or “Pitbull”. Guilford Co refuses to adopt out any pets who, in the staff's opinion, resemble those types of dogs. The non-profit that runs the pound also … Continue reading The Irresponsible Public Shelters a Group of English Shepherds in NC
13 Pitbulls Killed in New Mexico Pound
Former MAS director and current Bernalillo Co Animal Services director Matt Pepper recently explained to a local TV news reporter why he killed 13 Pitbulls seized from an area residence: "If you look at the conditions in which they were kept, and you look at their behavior you can understand why, why they had the … Continue reading 13 Pitbulls Killed in New Mexico Pound
Wrong Intentions Regarding Mixed Breed Dogs in Pike Co
Pike Pet Pals, a 501(c)3 that helps dogs at the Pike Co pound in Waverly, Ohio, brought a Heinz 57 type dog called Sarge to a large adoption event in Cincinnati on Saturday. Someone at the pound apparently decided Sarge has a Pitbull ancestor in his pedigree. Because of that, the shelter says, it will … Continue reading Wrong Intentions Regarding Mixed Breed Dogs in Pike Co
Updated: Your Rights as a U.S. Citizen Who Owns Pets
Although this information, which I posted on Facebook yesterday, is directed at dog owners in Sikeston, MO where authorities are rounding up dogs based on body shape, it could potentially apply to any pet owner, anywhere, anytime. Dog owners in Sikeston, MO - keep your doors locked. Do not answer the door if AC knocks. … Continue reading Updated: Your Rights as a U.S. Citizen Who Owns Pets
Even the Chosen Few are Not Immune at MAS
The Memphis pound, like many others, mislabels dogs as Pitbulls/mixes regularly. A couple of examples from PetHarbor (click to enlarge): At MAS, a dog who is labeled a Pitbull type stands a greatly diminished chance of being adopted. For starters, the city targets Pitbull types for killing and very few ever get offered to the … Continue reading Even the Chosen Few are Not Immune at MAS
Take a little trip, Take a little trip
I love this dog and I am ordering you to enlarge her photo to see her smiling face and waggy tail embiggened. No one can adopt this dog from MAS unless they meet special requirements because the pound has mislabeled her a "Pitbull". Let me be clear, I think it's ridiculous for shelters to have … Continue reading Take a little trip, Take a little trip
HSUS Disappoints on MD Pitbull Ruling
In a letter to the editor of a MD newspaper, the Maryland State Director for HSUS writes about the recent court ruling declaring Pitbulls as inherently dangerous animals: We encourage Marylanders to call their state legislators to urge them to pass legislation to overturn this ruling. At first glance, I'm in agreement but the devil … Continue reading HSUS Disappoints on MD Pitbull Ruling
MD Court Ruling is a Step Back for Dogs and People
The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled last week that Pitbulls and Pitbull mixes are inherently dangerous animals. No proof required. The decision reads: Upon a plaintiff’s sufficient proof that a dog involved in an attack is a pit bull or a pit bull cross, and that the owner, or other person(s) who has the right … Continue reading MD Court Ruling is a Step Back for Dogs and People
Memphis – Does the city’s explanation actually reaffirm the allegations?
The city of Memphis posted a document containing intake and current photos of court case dogs in response to charges that the dogs were being neglected and starved at MAS. The photos appeared dark to me so I lightened a couple of them and have posted both the originals and the lightened versions below: These … Continue reading Memphis – Does the city’s explanation actually reaffirm the allegations?
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