COMPASSION: BAD RAP
Securing the future of the American Pit Bull Terrier
as a cherished family companion
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You know, this was lonely work until recent years. Not many were helping these blockheads when we first started BAD RAP. Some thought we were rather eccentric and maybe even a little foolish for focusing so many energies on—you know—PIT BULLS. But we felt that, if we stuck it out, eventually people couldn’t help but notice how wonderful the dogs were, and when they did, we hoped maybe they’d join in and help them, too. The Vick dog rescue was, of course, a life milestone for us. When the dogs’ stories came out with their amazing lessons, so much changed practically overnight that we thought, “Okay! Are we done now? Have we done all we can, and can we now go back to being anonymous dog owners?” |
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DEVOTION: STUBBY DOG
Rediscovering the Pit Bull because
Pit Bulls don’t deserve their bad name!
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StubbyDog™ was formed in 2009 and launched in 2010. We observed all the wonderful organizations and their amazing work on behalf of Pit Bulls—from rescue and rehabilitation to shutting down dog-fighting operations and tackling legislative injustices, etc. Unfortunately, despite all their terrific work, there still remains well over a million Pit Bulls being killed in shelters every year. |
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DEVOTION: BLESS THE BULLYS
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In 2004, I started Bless the Bullys: Pit Bull Rescue and Education because I fell head-over-heels in love with the breed after I adopted Tiffin, my first Pit Bull in 1998. He was the ultimate companion, and he brought so much joy to my life. I wanted to help others know that bond and that joy. |
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MOTIVATE: ROWDY TO THE RESCUE
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I started rescuing Pit Bulls because there is a huge need for it. I see how people look at the breed, and I’m on a mission to change that negative stereotype. When I was a competing power lifter (and a very big guy), people would always look at me and say how they would not want to come across me in a dark alley; I feel that is the way people look at the Pit Bull. If you actually knew me, you would know I wouldn’t hurt a fly. |
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INSPIRE: JOSH LIDDY
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My life was forever changed by my own encounter with a Pit Bull back in 2001. I was lucky enough back then to cross paths with this stray dog who came timidly out of a cornfield and directly into my life. This ended up being Sway. I took her in, and she was my absolute best friend and shadow from the moment that I picked her up. So in complete truth, that’s where all of my love and passion for this particular type of dog comes from, and I’ve been advocating for Pit Bulls in some capacity since that very day. I love all animals, but when you share your life with a Pit Bull, you see firsthand how all of the obstacles that are placed in their way play out. This is extremely disheartening and unfair,
and I decided to do something about it. |
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PASSION: DAISY DAVIS PIT BULL RESCUE
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One day, a friend saw a man dragging a sickly dog down the street, and she could see the dog was clearly frightened of the man. My friend called the authorities and the dog, Daisy, was taken away from him and placed into a foster home. I promised to walk Daisy every day, and after spending time with her, we adopted her as dog #4 in our house—but my first Pit Bull. I was head over heels in love with her. |
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