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Pets Are Family, Not Fighters

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This is Sam, an American Pit Bull Terrier that was rescued from a life of dogfighting. Pets Are Family! He was rescued by the Humane Society of the United States, and has since earned the nickname “Bulletproof Sam”! Simply by shopping at Sevenly ! Each week Sevenly features shirts designed for charitable causes.

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Jamie Foxx: Something Stupid This Way Comes

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He's promoting the idea that a pitbull is not a pet, but a symbol of "street" cred. Dogfighting will continue as long as this stupid meme of pits being a public display of men's genitalia continues. Dogfighting will continue as long as this stupid meme of pits being a public display of men's genitalia continues.

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Daddy, Cesar Millan’s Dog, lives to 16!

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Daddy, Ceasar Millan’s partner and beloved pet, passed away after living for 16 years! He stood as a champion for calm-submissive pit bulls everywhere, and was instrumental in helping to repair their image as violent and uncontrollable. Cesar and Daddy. That’s a long time for most dogs, especially the larger breeds.

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When Is a Dog Unadoptable?

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One day while I was volunteering I met a little pit bull puppy who was recovering from a spaying. I believe that a feral may never be a lap cat and they may never even let you pet them. I rejoined my local animal shelter's volunteer program a few months ago (long story as to why I quit in the first place).

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4 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog

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Choosing to adopt a dog rather than get one at the pet store (or what some like to refer to as “puppy mill”) is a beautiful thing—essentially you are saving a poor pup from euthanasia and you’re providing a an animal with a good home. But adopting a pet is a huge responsibility and is very similar to adopting a child.

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Breed Specific Legislation

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According to information gathered by Best Friends Animal Society , the charity beneficiary of funds raised by ITo, “cities around the country are passing bills to round up and kill family pets, who simply look like the kind of dog who might attack someone.” The goal is to raise funds to stop the proliferation of BSL.

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Guest Post: Susan Wilson

4 The Love Of Animals

In literature as well as life, the ideal is the safely rescued animal finds the perfect home and becomes the perfect pet. In One Good Dog , my imaginary pit bull, Chance, comes from a deeply disturbing situation and finds himself having to learn a new ‘trade,’ that of pet. This is but one rescue story.

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