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August 13

Just Because...

Just because I am an American Pit Bull Terrier owner doesn't mean.....

1. That I am uneducated.

2. That I am irresponsible.

3. I do not care about the general safety of public, my neighbors, my community but most of all my family or the ones I care about the most.

4. That I am a drug dealer, thug, gang banger, gangster or a criminal.

5. That I am so called trailer trash! (who cares if you live in a trailer ANYWAYS!?)

6. That I do drugs.

7. That I some how lack self confidence and need a so-called "macho" dog to make up for my short comings (my dogs are wimps!).

8. That I am a dog fighter.

9. That I hate other breeds of dogs, sure there are breeds I would not own. But I am not a breed basher.

10. That my dogs are like having a loaded weapon.

11. That I enjoy having people be afraid of my dogs, in fact it insults, hurts and frustrates me. You might as well insult my family or my loved ones, to me it is no different.

12. That I am not a functioning member of my community or society for that matter.

13. That I am welfare.

14. That my dogs are tied up in the backyard collecting dust, dirt, bad manners and becoming possibly unsocialized dangerous animals.

15. That I let my dogs run free, off-leash or take them to places where dogs are not allowed.

16. That I feel that the by-laws or any laws for that matter are some how below me.

17. That I am selfish.

18. That I do not hold a full-time job.

19. That I feel like I am not 100% responsible for my dogs actions good or bad.

20. That my dogs are untrained, dangerous, not good with other people, children or other animals.

21. That my dogs will 'snap' at any moment.

22. That my dogs are not properly cared for, health or otherwise.

23. That I cannot afford to properly care for my dogs needs, be it health care, food, proper grooming, training or toys. My dogs are SPOILED to a fault...ask anyone I know.

24. That your children are unsafe around my dogs.

25. That you are not safe around my dogs.

26. That I am violent.

27. That I have a lifestyle that could be deemed shady or criminal.

28. That I will endanger my children.

29. That my dogs are monsters.

30. That I am not in control of my dogs at all times.

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July 30

How long has it been? It feels like forever…I searched my name the other day in Google, wondering what might come up. When nothing did that was even about me, I tried my email address and low and behold this old blog came up. And got me to thinking once I read some comments left by people who use to read my blog..how it was their favourite and to keep it up. Reading that made me feel guilty since I had long stopped blogging about my favourite breed. Which made me wonder…did I lose something along way in regards to my loyalty to the breed? Did I lose my passion for defending the breed?

I didn’t think so. So what happened? I guess I just got busy, maybe bored with blogging. Maybe even a little jaded, I never thought I would admit to that, but being a Pit Bull owner sometimes is not a fun experience. Why you might ask? Because you deal with negative comments, glares, people crossing the street when they see you and your dogs coming, even if your dogs are the well-behaved ones and their dogs are barking out of control and pulling at the end of their leashes. I am not a Mom yet (next Feb that will change) but I can only assume it is much like if someone made fun of, insulted or was otherwise negative towards your children. It hurts, it sucks and sometimes what can you do except walk away?

But enough about that, I am back. The blog is back and I promise to try to keep it up to date and on topic!

It’s good to be back…. Wink