Seattle Considers Ban on Pit Bulls
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
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What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 22, 2011
As a breed, pit bulls have a bad rap. Many shelters do not intake pit bulls at all, and many of the shelters that do find themselves limited in their intake by state regulations or their own policies that dictate pit bull capacity. Evaluate the Pit Bull before Doing Anything.
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Dog Bites Dog to Save Boy
Critter News
AUGUST 27, 2008
A pit bull attacked and was dragging a boy down the road in South Africa. So, a neighbor got his rottweiler (named Blade), who fought off the pit bull and saved the kid. Tags: pit bull rottwiler. How cool is that?
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Another Former Vick Dog Prospers
Critter News
JANUARY 24, 2009
Another happy little story from Best Friends about a rescued pit bull once owned by Michael "Sick" Vick. Tags: pit bull animal rescue Michael Vick Best Friends. This story is about Cherry.
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Michael Vick Refuses to Visit Victims
Critter News
OCTOBER 17, 2009
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"Sick Vick" About to be Signed
Critter News
JULY 30, 2009
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Vick to Play in Game 3
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
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Stupid Seattle Seahawks Fans Would Take "Sick Vick"
Critter News
JULY 31, 2009
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Find Out How the Vick Dogs are Doing at Best Friends
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JANUARY 13, 2009
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Great Response to Jesse Jackson's Vick Offensive
Critter News
AUGUST 9, 2009
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Critter News
APRIL 20, 2010
Mr. Stevens said his videos were aimed at portraying the aggressive characteristics of pit bulls and the use of pit bulls in hunting. The high court case stemmed from the arrest and conviction of a Virginia-based documentary producer named Robert Stevens who sold videos containing scenes of dogfights.
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The Rehabilitation of Michael Vick Continues
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AUGUST 8, 2009
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To Be Fair: An Argument in Support of Vick
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JULY 31, 2009
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Another Excuse for Michael Vick
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
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Book: The Lost Dogs
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
And while we all wactched and know the outcome of what happened to Vick, little is known about what happened to the pit bulls he abused…until now. It’s also a testimonial to the fact that despite their bad reputation, pit bulls are not built to be fighters.
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Why the Rush to Forgive Michael Vick?
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AUGUST 14, 2009
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Jamie Foxx: Something Stupid This Way Comes
Critter News
DECEMBER 9, 2008
Dogfighting will continue as long as this stupid meme of pits being a public display of men's genitalia continues. Tags: pit bull Stupid dog fighting. And as long as people like Jamie Foxx keep shooting off their mouths with such ideas.
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"Sick" Vick to Get Out of Jail
Critter News
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
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4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Called the “Vicktory Dogs” by many, the 47 pit bulls who survived Michael Vick’s cruelty have struck a chord with the nation. Some are now certified therapy workers and many are adored family members, proving that pit bulls, just like any other dog, just want to be man’s best friend.
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“The Champions” documentary now available for download
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 7, 2016
“The Champions” is an important film that tells story of pit bulls rescued and rehabilitated from Michael Vick’s dog fighting ring.
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Vick Allegedly Put Family Pets in Ring to be Killed
Critter News
NOVEMBER 23, 2008
1 says Vick actually placed family pets in the ring against pit bulls owned by "Bad Newz Kennels" and watched as the animals ruthlessly attacked the domesticated dogs causing "major injuries." This is the allegation as reported on TMZ. In just released report, a person identified as confidential witness No.
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JANUARY 4, 2010
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Daddy, Cesar Millan’s Dog, lives to 16!
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 23, 2010
Here is the information we received about Daddy, and the fund that has been established in his honor: Daddy, often referred to as America’s pit bull ambassador because of his gentle disposition and intelligence, lived with the Millans from the age of four months.
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Vick May Be Allowed Back Into NFL
Critter News
JULY 24, 2009
In or about March 2003, PEACE, after consulting with VICK about the losing female pit bull's condition, executed the losing dog by wetting the dog down with water and electrocuting the animal. This is just speculative at this point, but it sounds like he is leaning towards letting him play again. And then there's this: 83.
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Critter News
DECEMBER 7, 2008
The investigation here led to the indictments of 55 people and the seizing of 187 pit bulls, breaking up what officials described as one of the largest dogfighting rings in the country. It’s like the Saturday night poker game for hardened criminals,” said one of the undercover agents, Sgt.
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4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 7, 2013
This is Sam, an American Pit Bull Terrier that was rescued from a life of dogfighting. He was rescued by the Humane Society of the United States, and has since earned the nickname “Bulletproof Sam”!
Dogtown: So Far So Good
Critter News
DECEMBER 10, 2009
I remember posting last summer about an abused pit bull mother who was euthanized by our animal shelter for being food-aggressive. However, this episode featuring Noche just emphasizes my view that dogs should not be euthanized for being food-aggressive alone. Well, yeah, she was starving in a crack house.duh!
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Animal Welfare at Change.org
Animal Person
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
I think this is fabulous because Stephanie Ernst (the AW blogger is Stephanie Feldstein, so be careful referring to "Stephanie," or to the blogger with the pit bull!) Did you see that Change.org now has an Animal Welfare page? is clearly someone who advocates for animal rights.
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26 Dogs saved by the ASPCA
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 22, 2010
On February 17th they rescued 26 Pit Bulls near Sandersville, Georgia. The ASPCA continually does amazing work on behalf of our animal companions. The dogs had been left to starve, no food, water or even shelter from freezing temperatures. They also had signs of neglect, broken bones, wounds and infections.
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When Is a Dog Unadoptable?
Critter News
JULY 17, 2009
One day while I was volunteering I met a little pit bull puppy who was recovering from a spaying. I rejoined my local animal shelter's volunteer program a few months ago (long story as to why I quit in the first place). Very sweet and gentle animal (I have a soft spot for pits.and pugs!)
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Cesar’s Way Magazine
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 5, 2009
Getting to know the misunderstood pit bull breed. Here are some of the debut issue highlights: Dogs on the Edge: Food aggression, car chasing and unprovoked attacks. How to let your dog know who is in charge. The complete guide to pain-free dog travel. The fun part of the magazine is that Ceasar put it together with his wife Illusion.
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Breed Specific Legislation
4 The Love Of Animals
JUNE 3, 2009
The breeds most often affected by BSL are Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Chow Chows and even German Shepherds, those who tend to get the most attention in the media for dog fighting and attacks,” said Dan Hoffman, ITo co-founder and animal rights activist. The goal is to raise funds to stop the proliferation of BSL.
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Animal Person
OCTOBER 5, 2009
Presumably, there is something horrible about alligators that sets them apart from dogs, and killing them is providing a public service of sorts (whereas I promise you killing a Golden Retriever would not be viewed as such, although killing a pit bull-type dog might, revealing yet another layer of discrimination).
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On THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING
Animal Person
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
I'll end with a handful of brief thoughts because this is getting way too long (Baby Sky's been napping and I'm surprised she's still asleep but certain she'll wake any moment): There are a couple of potential sore spots for some people in this book, one being the discussion of pit bulls.
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4 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 9, 2012
Not to mention that there are certain large breeds on a “restricted list” at most apartment complexes—typically Rottweilers, German Shepards, and Pit Bulls because they can pose a threat and do too much damage to small living quarters. Note: if your pet is on this list, no amount of pet deposit will compensate.
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Dog Whisperer and Philly Undercover Premiere Jan 7, 2012
4 The Love Of Animals
JANUARY 6, 2012
Officer Wayne Smith takes to the streets of a drug-infested neighborhood to collect intel using a hidden camera and a rescued pit bull as a decoy. The full-scale investigation began two days earlier. Meanwhile, Officers Nicole Wilson and Jason Martinez stake out a convicted dogfighter with a long criminal history.
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Guest Post: Susan Wilson
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 3, 2010
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. A very long period of trial and error, a few drugs, and constant, dependable gentle respectful consistent love brought him around. He is not only rescued, but is also a rescuer.
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Disaster Preparedness Plan May Save Your Pet’s Life
4 The Love Of Animals
JUNE 12, 2011
Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Doberman, etc.) Contact hotels and motels in your evacuation area so you know which ones accept pets. Make sure you ask if they have any limitations on the number, size, species or breeds they allow. Some dog breeds (e.g. are not allowed.
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Animal Ethics
JULY 29, 2007
July 24, 2007 Note from KBJ: Pit bulls and Rottweilers account for the vast majority of dog bites, including the most serious ones. It seems to me that discrimination against pit bulls and Rottweilers is eminently justified. Richard Spencer Executive Director, Association of Pet Dog Trainers Greenville, S.C.,
10 Reasons Street Dogs Deserve to be Defended
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 14, 2013
Except for the poor pit bulls, street dogs are about the most vilified canines on the planet. But there’s a special bond between a dog and its human rescuer. You want a loving, loyal, and flat-out grateful pup? Get a street dog. You can help us prove people wrong. Too many humans believe we’re untamable and vicious.
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Animal Person
AUGUST 16, 2011
At least his research on pit bull-types of dogs demonstrates the injustice they face. . And by the way, he debunks the idea of dogs and unconditional love, as well as the idea that pet owners are less lonely than people who don’t own pets. page 6).
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4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 1, 2011
Barb looked like the kind of woman who would own a pit bull or a German shepherd. If Barb had been a different type of client, I might have said, “Surprise me,” but I had the uneasy feeling that Barb would manage to do just that. Instead, her companion of choice was a cloud-white teacup poodle named Fizzle.
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On Trial: Animal Torture Videos vs. Free Speech
Animal Ethics
OCTOBER 6, 2009
In 2004, Robert Stevens was convicted of violating this law and sentenced to 32 months in prison for selling videos featuring pit bulls chasing wild boars on organized hunts and depicting a pit bull attacking the lower jaw of a domestic farm pig, according to the Philadelphia-based appeals court. In July, a divided U.S.
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Animal Ethics
MARCH 30, 2008
To the Editor: Re “ With More News of Abuse, a Harder Search for Homes for Pit Bulls ” (Westchester and the Region, March 16): As a member of the League of Humane Voters of Westchester, I thank you for covering the efforts by the police and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to stop the dog fighting and animal cruelty in Westchester (..)
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