Stop media attacks on all pit bulls
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Recently in the news there was a very sad story of a woman who was killed by her chow/lab mix dog, when news coverage just started on this the station showed a picture of a pit bull while stating "Owner killed by own dog" If the dog is not a pit bull why are they posting a picture of one other than to further terrify people against this breed. I am not claiming that all pit bulls are sweet and innocent. What I am claiming is that there are a lot of very dedicated, responsible owners with pit bulls. We owners are fighting to keep cities from banning our breed. Media also finds more ways to drive home the "terror" of pit bulls by the way they address attack stories. Any time a pit bull bites a person, news coverage is "PIT BULL attacks man" or something very much like that. However all other breeds are simply tagged as "Dog attacks man". Kind of like this poor woman who lost her life the headline read "Owner killed by own dog" Had she owned a pit bull it would have read "Owner killed by pit bull". Watch the news headlines and you will see what I mean. Only recently has it surfaced that this woman's dog was a chow/laborador mix. To begin the news would not call the dog this but instead just call it a chow mix, after all why ruin a labs good reputation. All dogs can attack. All dogs have teeth. I just want to be able to keep my dog who has done nothing wrong! Please STOP attacking pit bulls in the news, especially when they have nothing to do with the attack you are covering!!!!! If this injustice is not stopped I pledge to not watch this channel's news again, I hope other will stand with us on this cause.
Recently in the news there was a very sad story of a woman who was killed by her chow/lab mix dog, when news coverage just started on this the station showed a picture of a pit bull while stating "Owner killed by own dog" If the dog is not a pit bull why are they posting a picture of one other than to further terrify people against this breed. I am not claiming that all pit bulls are sweet and innocent. What I am claiming is that there are a lot of very dedicated, responsible owners with pit bulls. We owners are fighting to keep cities from banning our breed. Media also finds more ways to drive home the "terror" of pit bulls by the way they address attack stories. Any time a pit bull bites a person, news coverage is "PIT BULL attacks man" or something very much like that. However all other breeds are simply tagged as "Dog attacks man". Kind of like this poor woman who lost her life the headline read "Owner killed by own dog" Had she owned a pit bull it would have read "Owner killed by pit bull". Watch the news headlines and you will see what I mean. Only recently has it surfaced that this woman's dog was a chow/laborador mix. To begin the news would not call the dog this but instead just call it a chow mix, after all why ruin a labs good reputation. All dogs can attack. All dogs have teeth. I just want to be able to keep my dog who has done nothing wrong! Please STOP attacking pit bulls in the news, especially when they have nothing to do with the attack you are covering!!!!! If this injustice is not stopped I pledge to not watch this channel's news again, I hope other will stand with us on this cause.
Many pit bull owners have helplessly stood by and watched news coverage of many dog attacks. Most disturbing is the fact that you use pictures of pit bulls for any dog attack regardless of the breed responsible. This is not fair to the hundreds of responsible pit bull owners out there. With the ever increasing threat of a ban on pit bulls in the city of Indianapolis we urge you to use discretion on how you cover dog attacks. We are not asking you not to cover these stories, but treat all of the stories equally. Many people are terrified against pit bull and as breed ambassadors we want to restore the good qualities of the breed that are not seen in pits that are used for fighting and that are neglected like many of the pit bulls involved in attacks on humans. Please help our cause instead of hindering it. You would not believe how many good pit bulls are out there. Please stop posting pictures of pit bulls for any other dog breed attack just because it catches people attention. Thank you for listening to our plea for help for a breed of dog that was once a national symbol for strength and loyalty!!
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Pit bulls are living creatures that deserve a chance to exist in life. Do we eliminate all the beasts of the land? No. Beasts deserve to live also. It is usually only when a beast is provoked do they attack. Pit bulls are very loving creatures, and they are trained to be aggressive with their beast-like physical characteristics.
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I am sickened by the media's unfair portrayal of pit-bulls as vicious and dangerous dogs. As the owner of a ten year old American Staffordshire Terrier, I can attest to the fact that these are loyal, gentle pets.
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I am the proud owner of two pit bulls, and tomorrow my third who is a foster will officially become part of my family. It would devistate me if they were taken away because of how many people bash them. They truely are wonderful loving dogs. My 13 year old nephew adores them. He is bright beyond his years and is active in spreading the word about how they really are. My 2 yr old niece just cant get enough of being with them when she is over and they love her and are so gentile with her. I pray for the day when the bashing and the laws and the ignorence stops and everyone who has the breed across the world can walk them without the negitivity. This is for Diablo (my devil baby) Zemira (goddess of Joy) and my Gypsy Girl (beaner butt)
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It's not the Pit Bulls, it's the people!
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Pit's are usually loving dogs. Sadly, many are owned by corrupt humans. Let's put blame where blame is due and not make the situation worse than it is.
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This law is ridiculus, I myself am fighting for the life of my dog and they are about to put him down for a nip on another dog pray for Brutus cause I'm devastated.
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4:28 pm PDT, Oct 21,
Laurel Burns, Maine
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7:39 pm PDT, Sep 29,
Michelle Rice, Ohio
Nurture, not nature. That is the precedent for most behavior, in humans as well... |
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I had a pit bull that resently passed away,and i'd have to say that i'll never own a dog other than a pit bull! She was a incredible dog and changed many peoples outlook on pit bulls in her short life. Pit bulls are good dogs not the savage beast people try to betray them as.
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This is way over due. I have noticed the media thinks every dog attack is a pitbull attack. Needless over exposure due to the media needs to be stopped.
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Pit bulls are NOT born evil, it's their owners who make them into killer machines. Attack the owners, not the pit bulls!!!!!!!!
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9:29 am PDT, Sep 16,
Victoria Mary Stong/ Animal Activist, New York
Stop this madness. Stop targetting Pit Bulls all the time! Pit Bulls, like any other dogs are very loving and sweet if you treat them properly and kindly. So get a life and leave the poor innocent Pit Bulls alone already!~~~~~~~Respectfully and Sincerely, A major Pit Bull(all animals)lover & Animal Activist-N.Y.C. |
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What's the news channel??
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Not all pit bulls are vicious - the media loves to portray that. It's time to put an end to their pathetic assumptions and generalization.
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My friend "Swifty" a colby and white, beautiful, loving, 90#, Amazingly Brilliant, Pitbull was taken from my neighborhood on April 6th,2006. He was loved by and is missed by our entire family and friends. All dogs give back what they receive......
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I have a pitt bull and no one will ever touch my dog for nothing. Shes my baby and my daughter and my dog are very close i would not give her up for nothing. People should grow up and understand that Pitt bulls are not means its how you raise them.
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12:38 pm PDT, Sep 7,
Catalina Tudosescu, Romania
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I own three dogs, two pit mixes and a shep mix. I am sick of seeing "pit bull" attacks in the news. Has anyone bothered to determine the statistics % of pits out there to % that attack relative to other breads. With the latest publicized attack earlier this week in our sister city, Fremont and the dog on the loose, with similar markings as our dog , I fear for the repercussions we might see when we take our dogs out on their daily walks. In all the articles that I have read on pit attacks the attacks can always be attributed to irresponsible owners. This should be the head line "Irresponsible Owners Dog Attacks Again." It is frustrating when you know that you are a responsible owner but your dog still gets pigeon-holed because of some other a$$holes screw-ups.
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