<\/a>This post is to honor a breed of dogs that have been so misunderstood. I’m grateful that more and more healthy families are adopting Pit Bulls as family members .<\/p>\n

I am, however, very frustrated with the legislation in some States, Cities, and Counties that punish the breed and potential homes by threatening to cancel homeowner’s insurance policies if there is an animal in the home that even remotely resembles a Pit Bull.<\/p>\n

I realize there are other breeds that are discriminated against, but my love is for the Pit Bulls that I have had the pleasure of knowing.<\/p>\n

It’s so easy to ignore any form of prejudice or personal discomfort when fear (false evidence appearing real) is allowed to dominate our thoughts. I used to watch as people crossed the street to avoid approaching me and my tail-waggin’, body-wigglin’, floppy-eared Pit. I don’t know that she cared. I did.<\/p>\n

I used to say that her chest was so large because it was designed to house her loving heart. And, love she did. Every moment and always! She’s no longer here in the physical sense, but anyone who has experienced the passing of their beloved pet, knows that they are never really gone.<\/p>\n

Always take the time to experience the wonder of the beautiful (and not so beautiful) creatures we have the privilege of living with on this earth. We never know what we might learn from them.<\/p>\n

Here’s to my girl. . .<\/p>\n

From Chapin, a stray and badly abused Pit Bull with an unknown past I learned:
\nAnything large enough to lie on is a potential bed
\nWhen someone is reaching toward you, be sure of their intention
\nLove is simple and available every moment
\nGreet friends or a new experience with wild abandon (don\u2019t be too shy to tuck your rear and run!)
\nWhen people don\u2019t trust you because they don\u2019t know you, love them anyway
\nSnoring is not nearly as annoying if you\u2019re really cute
\nIt\u2019s OK to need someone in your life
\nNever be too lazy for a hug
\nIt\u2019s good to see things for the first time again and again
\nNo matter how hurried those are around you, rise slowly and always take the time to stretch
\nUnconditional love is just that – unconditional\u00ac<\/p>\n

To learn about what’s happening with the rescued Vick Pit Bulls: http:\/\/www.bestfriends.org\/vickdogs\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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