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What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull

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As a breed, pit bulls have a bad rap. Like every dog they are vulnerable to homelessness and mistreatment. Michael Vick, whose unearthed gambling operation was found to not only force dogs to fight, but also kill under-performing dogs in twisted ways, is only one story in a mass of untold stories.

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When Is a Dog Unadoptable?

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I rejoined my local animal shelter's volunteer program a few months ago (long story as to why I quit in the first place). One day while I was volunteering I met a little pit bull puppy who was recovering from a spaying. I had a couple of dogs when I was a kid, but I mostly grew up with cats. But I'm no dog expert.

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26 Dogs saved by the ASPCA

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On February 17th they rescued 26 Pit Bulls near Sandersville, Georgia. The dogs had been left to starve, no food, water or even shelter from freezing temperatures. Sadly, there were also 27 dead dogs found on the property. It is believed that the dogs were part of a dog fighting ring.

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Dogtown: So Far So Good

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The first episode featured three dogs: Noche, a terrier who displayed food and people aggression; Willa, a puppy mill rescued Scottie with neurological problems and a cute wobble; and Wiley, a rescued dog who loses a leg because of a hit-and-run. I don't know much about dogs other than what I read.

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Disaster Preparedness Plan May Save Your Pet’s Life

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Canned dog/cat food. - If you have large dogs, consider partially filling the bathtub as a water source. The following are suggestions on who to reach out to during a crisis situation: Contact public emergency shelters in your evacuation area to inquire if they allow pets during natural disasters. Some dog breeds (e.g.

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Guest Post: Susan Wilson

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She has a new book out (which I am reading right now) called One Good Dog. One Good Dog is the story of a man who is down on his luck, and a dog who is all out of chances. I also wanted you to know about the Who’s Your Good Dog Campaign. Who’s Your Good Dog? has transformed your life and share your good dog!

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Fizzle’s Story

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Barb looked like the kind of woman who would own a pit bull or a German shepherd. Some poodles are vocal dogs, yipping almost incessantly. During my six-month visit, Barb’s mother asked me if I could find out what happened to the little dog. I gave the shelter a call, expecting to hear the worst.

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