That nanny was glued to me like white on rice and was my boon companion. When she took me on as her project, she was already middle aged and well on her way to her golden years.
Patient, kind, and gentle, she was one of my first best friends. To this day I can remember snuggling with her.
My nanny�s name was Dinkle and she was a Pit Bull dog.
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| Dinkle and Sue |
My second thought was of my dog, Bennie.
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| Bennie at 2 years old |
What does Bennie have to do with pit bull dogs? Two things: fear and breed discrimination.
Ben was big. Some folks took one glance, sized him up as a Dobie, and were afraid. Given that Ben loved people more than any dog I�ve ever met and was a gentle soul, that first impression had nothing to do with Ben.
People, and their pre-conceived notions about various dog breeds, have done much to harm the innocent victims of their prejudice: the dogs.
These days it is Pit Bull dogs who bear the brunt of such prejudice. Pitties are the most euthanized and abused type of dog in our country today. Negative pit bull stories are sensationalized. Myths are spread as facts.
The truth is that Pit Bull dogs are loyal, loving companions who may be therapy dogs, service dogs, search and rescue dogs, and, like all other dogs, deserve a good life and forever homes.
So, Corbin, thanks for hosting this Blogville Pitty Post Day. Corbin! Keep woofing about Pit Bulls!
In honor of your birthday, we ask that everybody take a look at Shangri-La.
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| Shangri-La, an Adoptable Pit Bull Mix Dog at Stray Rescue of St Louis |
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| Shangri-La |
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