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red dog 1

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Fri Dec 15, 2017, 08:13 PM Dec 2017

A living, breathing gift suggestion for Christmas

Last edited Fri Dec 15, 2017, 10:12 PM - Edit history (1)

Adopt a Pitt Bull for Christmas


The Pitt Bull has become popular with the gang-subculture and others who have exploited this breed by forcing them into dog fighting rings, and breeding and training them to be aggressive.

Today, many people automatically associate the Pitt Bull with crime, gangs, and poverty.

With the explosion of Pitt Bull breeders, thousands of Pitt Bulls are ending up in shelters across the country, topping the list of the most euthanized pet.

The fact is, millions of Pitt Bulls are living peacefully in homes throughout the country.



Diesel, or Bingo, or the young one named Percy,
Deserved to be loved, but shown no mercy.
While families celebrate holiday cheer, I know in my heart that my end is near.
The vet will arrive, the lights will go on,
By the time you awake, we all will be gone.
A stranger will come and take me away,
I'll never wake to see another day.
As I close my eyes I'll shed you a tear,
The fondest of memories I'll always keep near.
The only thing I've ever asked of Santa Claus,
Is to stop all these unfair and ridiculous laws.
You said without me, your life was not full,
So why does it matter that I'm a Pitt Bull?
In my dream Santa shouts when he's finished his deed,
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL...REGARDLESS OF BREED.



Want some real "Christmas cheer" this year?
Go down to your local animal shelter and save a Pitt Bull's life by adopting one.

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A living, breathing gift suggestion for Christmas (Original Post) red dog 1 Dec 2017 OP
But how about the Pit Bulls? PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2017 #1
Thanks Blazesweetie Dec 2017 #2

Blazesweetie

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Sun Dec 17, 2017, 07:45 AM
Dec 2017

Thank you for posting this. And I second the sentiment -- Pit Bulls are over represented in shelters and don't deserve to be. Every one I've ever met, including my own, is 180 degrees opposite from how they are portrayed. The are goofy, sweet, loving dogs and yes, they need homes. If you're considering adopting a new furry family member this season, please keep your heart and mind open to this breed.

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