National Pitbull Awareness Day

I'm celebrating by visiting Olive and Dixie at the kennel (I have tasty chicken bits for them today!), and then off to the shelter, where I cannot wait to walk our babies. I woke up thinking about them today. A new big blue boy named Wags is on my mind. What a love! I need to take some new pics of him because they do not capture his goofy, loving, floppy ways, nor his sweetness. This dog is a gem.

I have to admit I've fallen down on the blogging job recently. I forgot to post about Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month (October!), and I really don't have much prepared for today. Between the dog walking, dog advocating (I've put up 150 flyers in the last ten days and crosspost on Facebook for about an hour a day), supporting soldiers (as I do) and just having adopted two birds (last weekend, they were rehomed), I'm pooped! My own boys keep my busy, too. They just sat down for naps (after their 45 minute walk in the morning, their breakfast (microwaved for 11 seconds and with chicken cut up in it), their dental bones (after a piece of dried lamb lung), fixing the bed with them both on it, and maneuvering around them as I now also care for the birds, it's a full morning and I have one hour till I leave for the kennel.

Okay, so enough of my sob story.

Here is a nice story about a man who walked into a shelter, was taken with a dog, and left with him. Nothing big, but it meant everything to that dog. And now the man and he are inseparable.

Consider getting your next Scrabble buddy from a shelter! There are so many wonderful animals that aren't nearly reaching their full potential as happy-makers, who would do anything to please you.

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Pit Bull Awareness Day - October 24th

via Bless The Bully's: (the lady who started Pit Bull Awareness Day)

http://bless-the-bullys.tripod.com/pitbullawarenesscampaign.html

National Pit Bull Awareness Campaign

The National Pit Bull Awareness campaign is a nationwide effort to bring positive awareness to the American Pit Bull Terrier.

In early 2007, Bless the Bullys introduced the idea of a national "pit bull awareness day," and it took off like wildfire. Devoted pit bull advocates jumped on the opportunity to participate in the first of its kind nationwide initiative to bring about positive pit bull media attention together on one day.

The need for a national day of awareness is clear... In light of the constant negative media publicity and sensationalized hype that surrounds pit bulls, Pit Bull Awareness Day was established as a day to focus on these incredible dogs and their devoted, responsible owners.

As breed advocates, it is our duty to show the public that all pit bull owners ARE NOT alike. As responsible pit bull owners, we can no longer be willing to sit back and be judged, discriminated against and criminalized by the image set by the visible minority of irresponsible owners. The media berates our dogs daily. Legislators have labeled pit bull owners as the "criminal element" who only own pit bulls to enhance their macho image. The time has come to set the record straight, and the National Pit Bull Awareness Day campaign is just the place to start.

I know many, many bull breed owners and advocates work hard everyday to change the undeserved image of our dogs, and Pit Bull Awareness Day is the time to collectively make our voices heard. After all, we are the ONLY voices are dogs have. Bless the Bullys invites everyone - from breed clubs, rescue groups right down to individuals - to join us in celebrating this wonderful breed and their devoted, responsible owners/advocates. There are many ways to celebrate National Pit Bull Awareness Day, and we encourage you to check out the nationside events of 2008 and 2007 for ideas.

Finally, it is our hope that you make Pit Bull Awareness Day not only an anual tradition, but something you incorporate into your daily life. Raising awareness is the only way to bring about change, and we need to be vigilant in educating the public and reversing the damage done by irresponsible owners and the extremely unethical and far too unaccountable media.

Thank you to all the devoted bull breed owners who work tirelessly to bring about the goals of National Pit Bull Awareness Day EVERYDAY!


And don't forget what is happening in the NYC area:
http://shelter-tails.blogspot.com/2009/10/pit-bull-event-oct-24th-in-new-haven-ct.html


 
I'll be spending the day walking the sweeties at Yonkers Animal Shelter.
 

xoxo

Pit Bull Event, Oct. 24th, in New Haven CT

Bikers Against Animal Cruelty

The Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter

Hot Water Rescue

LoveThyPitBull.com

all participating in

National Pit Bull Awareness Day

Saturday, October 24, 2009
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Edgerton Park, Edgehill Road, New Haven, CT

This event is FREE

All Dogs must be on regular leashes; no retractables allowed.

Good dog/pet etiquette must be observed.

Event highlights include:

• Pit Bull constume contest
• Agility and weight pulling tests
• Canine Good Citizen Testing
• Doggie Games
• Fashion Show
• Vendors, Shelters, Rescue Groups

For more information, vist the Connecticut Pit Bull Awareness Day web site.

http://www.ctnpbad.com/2009_ctNPBAD.htm

This event will honor Sgt. Stubby, the only dog to be promoted to Sgt through his work in combat. Stubby was adopted by a unit (he was a stray) during WWI, and served with distinction in France! (see sepia toned picture at the link).

About the Hosts of Connecticut's National Pit Bull Awareness Day

Bikers Against Animal Cruelty, Inc. (B.A.A.C.) is a non-profit volunteer group of compassionate motorcycle enthusiasts who advocate against animal cruelty, promote responsible pet ownership and help to defray the costs of emergency veterinary care for cruelty and neglect cases. Learn more about B.A.A.C. here: http://www.bikersagainstanimalcruelty.org/

LoveThyPitBull.com (LTPB) clothing designed by responsible Pit Bull owners, for responsible pit bull owners. LTPB is committed to promoting positive ownership of this amazing breed.
Learn more about Love Thy Pit Bull here: http://lovethypitbull.com/

The Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter (FNHAS) is a non-profit volunteer group that helps the animals at the Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter. Our goals include socializing animals at the shelter, finding homes for all animals that enter the shelter, providing medical care for animals while at the shelter, and working with the community to spay and neuter house pets. Learn more about FNHAS here: http://www.findafriendforlife.org/

Hot Water Rescue (HWR) is a non-profit rescue group formed and based out of Connecticut that rescues, fosters, and places dogs all over the United States.
Learn more about HWR here: http://www.hotwaterrescue.com/



xoxo