Save a Life. Love a Bull.

FLASHBACK: Both World Wars. American Pit Bull Terriers were treasured and celebrated companions, known for their loyalty, compassion and fierce tenacity; they were by far the most popular breed among American families. In WWII propaganda, posters were circulated with these dogs draped in American flags, guarding kittens symbolizing the American people ... the Pit Bull was a national symbol representing America. Pit Bulls were used IN the war, not only to deliver messages between camps, but to serve along side the soldiers. Stubby, the most famous war dog and half pit bull, served with the 102nd Infantry in the trenches in France for 18 months and participated in four offensives and 17 battles. After being gassed himself, Stubby learned to warn his unit of poison gas attacks, located wounded soldiers in no man's land, and — since he could hear the whine of incoming artillery shells before humans could — became very adept at letting his unit know when to duck for cover. He was solely responsible for capturing a German spy in the Argonne.

PRESENT DAY: The mere mention of the word "Pit Bull" incites fear and hysteria. They're vilified in the media - one news-woman even went so far as to say, "A fatal dog attack by any other breed just isn't as news-worthy as a non-fatal attack by a pitbull." You might be surprised to hear this, but pits are responsible for less than 2% of attacks a year - that's less than Labradors and Border Collies - even though the American pit bull population is twice that of the other two breeds combined. Yet Pit Bulls are still targeted. Many shelters will euthanize any incoming dog who looks even remotely like a pit-bull because, now, the breed is though of as "too dangerous," and "unadoptable." States are passing Breed Specific Laws, banning pit-bulls from their cities. Recognize Breed Specific Legislation for what it is: A Hate Crime. Let's work together to focus the blame where it belongs: irresponsible and unfit dog owners.