THE PET TALK: LIFE, LOVE, PETS

  PITBULLS-UNJUSTIFIED 

As August 14^th approaches I find myself with mixed feelings from the possible repercussions that may come from voting in favor of allowing Pit bulls in Miami Dade County.  Growing up I had two pit bulls, “Budweiser” a short, stubby, black and white male and Tora a red nosed female.  Being a teen and having a brother close in age our familiar faces were something the dogs got used to.  Even with all of the in and out of people and on some days a lot of rough housing our dogs never once showed aggression.  They were sweet, playful and friendly and wouldn’t hurt a fly.  We gave them love and a home full of affection and they showed nothing but appreciation right back.

As time went by more people opened their doors to this loving breed.  Not only friends but close family members had pits.  My uncle and even my grandparents had pit bulls and these were not regular dogs, these were dogs made of “mush” I used to say.  I could grab, pull, squeeze and just about do anything to these dogs and they would let me.  I’ve had many beloved dogs come in and sadly depart from my life each one special in their own way.  Yet the Pit bull breed remains #1 on my list for their outpouring affection.

I believe if you give love and show love that is what your pet will learn and give back.  There are bad people in this world who do bad things to good people just as there are bad people teaching bad things to good dogs just because of their physical attributes and capabilities.

Pit bulls through the years have been in the spotlight and yes bad things have happened and I am sorry for those innocents who have suffered but whose fault is it really?  A couple of days ago I saw a posting and I would like to share it here:

PITBULL JUSTICE

 

So sad yet so true.  People do all these things for selfish reasons.  Maybe we should ban those people, yet we don’t.  Today I own a Pit bull mix and he is well…… My best friend… my “Buddy”.  That dog loves me more than probably anyone ever has and I love him just as much.

Sure the breed has been banned in Dade County but they have found a way to survive and nowadays you will see many dogs are mixed with Pit bull.  People love the affectionate and loyal breed and they have learned to love this beautiful dog.  My concern for the outcome on August 14th is for the breed.  Will we once again ruin it for this breed?  Will we be responsible and spay/neuter our dogs or will we fight them to put extra money in our pockets?

MY BUDDY

I hope we can be responsible and do the right thing. There are too many dogs being euthanized every day and the sadness is overwhelming.  My message is to be a responsible pet owner and understand these are living, breathing creatures that look to us to save them.