People breed dogs for some extra money, and pit bulls are the dogs they have. there is a rescue near me I will apply to but I'm not sure they will accept me as a new grad in an apartment. I actually do think he looks very lab-ish. “Typically when a bonded pair of dogs come in the shelter, they’ve spent their whole life together,” Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, director of animal services, told The Dodo.. “But with these two, they didn’t know each other. There is a lot of peer pressure to "adopt don't shop." Pits are way less marketable than other breeds. Right now we have a litter of puppies labeled border collie/pit mixes, this is Athena, one of these "border collie/pit puppies"... eye roll. Pit Bull Dogs adopted on Rescue Me! But they labeled non-pit-bull dogs as pit bulls … I am not picky about breed at all. Hound-spitz fits her appearance. The American Pit Bull Terrier is technically the only true pit bull, although the American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier are often referred to as pit bulls. Filter. It may take longer, but what's a few months to save possibly a decades worth of headaches? Pit Bulls in shelters across the country face tough odds of making it out alive.Those who come into the Darke County Animal Shelter in Greenville, Ohio are fighting an even more uphill battle because of a shelter policy that virtually guarantees they will be killed. According to DogsBite.org, a nonprofit public education website about dog attacks and dangerous dog breeds, of the 31 fatal dog attacks in 2016, pit bulls … Finally, pits have a tendency to have aggression towards other animals, so having a cat may be a problem. So are a handful of other breeds and mixed breeds. I don’t see the pit bull crisis stopping anytime soon. Some shelters will be able to ship dogs over large distances, or you may find a dog that's perfect but is a significant drive away that's doable on a weekend. My vet told me he was a pit bull, but when I showed him the shelter paperwork, he shrugged and put him down as a boxer/Lab mix. Advice on this forum is absolutely not a substitute for professional advice from a certified behaviorist, trainer, lawyer, or medical professional. Why do shelters do this when it could put dogs in bad situations? The American Pit Bull Terrier is technically the only true pit bull, although the American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier are often referred to as pit bulls. The researchers showed photos of a Labrador retriever, border collie and a pit bull to 49 California college students and to 179 posters on Reddit and asked them to what degree the dogs … So overall, I'd suggest waiting until you find one that's not a pit. I told a dog trainer friend of mine what happened and she said it was a problem, and to look on Petfinder at all the obvious pit bulls and pit bull mixes that are called "Lab mixes" and the like. A lot of dogs that look like pit bulls (to me) are not being called pit bulls at all. A234068, My name is Spot. Donate. Cause for pit mixes they'd rather take the risk of them getting returned then the almost certainty of them not getting adopted in the first place. Shelters typically identify dogs’ breeds based on information from owners or appearance. I don’t see the pit bull crisis stopping anytime soon. No idea but the same thing happened to me. Shelter Dogs Get Adopted. and are set on making sure no dog gets the "pit bull" label so your weird agenda can be furthered? if so why is that? This is Ali who is actually an American pitbull terrier, lab mix. Press J to jump to the feed. Well, my landlord just saw him yesterday for the first time and told me I have to get my own insurance and everything because he is "definitely a pit bull.". The Statistics. I have no objections to getting a pit bull, but I will likely live in an apartment for a few years after I graduate college. Yes even their shelters still have a shit ton of Pitts and Chihuahuas, but variety still comes in regularly. Two pit bulls who were destined for life in a shelter, or worse euthanasia, were given a second chance in life, thanks to a sheriff’s department. In fact, many dogs who do have pit bull–like breeds in their DNA don’t fit the physical description at all. Landlords don't think twice. We had a dog that was clearly either a Mastiff that wasn't exactly breed standard or a Mastiff mix, so he was labeled "Mastiff mix" and potential adopters kept asking, "That isn't a pit bull?" Most dogs at the local shelters are pit bulls with fake breeds written on them. He has the appearance, dog wariness, and body structure of a pitbull. We currently have a lab who's 11 and I'm the sole care taker in all aspects, so I do have dog experience. I have wanted a Pit Bull for as long as I can remember. He looks completely like a pit bull. You can also find a pit that is cat-friendly, although aggression can mature later on in a pit, so it may be a gamble. I have to say... your dog is the most pit bullingest pit bull who ever pit bulled. Try taking this test to see if you can identify which dogs are pit bulls or pit bull mixes. All we have here is Pitts and Chihuahuas. The breed has been totally normalized and accepted. Even if it is true that a higher percentage of human injuries and deaths (lower than pretty much any other cause of death one can think of) in the USA (varies according to country) are from pitbulls, it is still undeniably and statistically true that most pitbulls go their whole lives without hurting anyone. I looked at the Niagara SPCA website. About 1.5 – 2 M shelter dogs are euthanized. If it was aggressive, it .....wouldn't be adopted. Advice on this forum is absolutely not a substitute for professional advice from a certified behaviorist, trainer, lawyer, or medical professional. Still her sister Kala is still called border collie/pit mix. “We do not adopt them out to the public,” shelter director Duane Sanning told BarkPost. Adopted out Pima Animal Care Center via Facebook Source: Pima Animal Care Center via Facebook The shelter staff members were amazed by how quickly these two pit bulls bonded. HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. I was approached in the parking lot by two random men about "doing up her ears" as they could tell I was a new owner from the crappy nylon leash the shelter provided. I already have a job so after I am settled I will likely look to get a new dog. About 1.5 – 2 M shelter dogs are euthanized. Especially consider rural shelters, which (at least in the U.S., though it varies even by region) often have a lot of non-pit dogs. I'm glad you get to keep him though. I've been looking at the shelters to see what they currently offer. The pitbulsl that never hurt anyone--those are the norm. That can be a big factor for a lot of people. Get buy-in from the shelter. I already stated this is the plan if you reread. She is adorable but looks nothing like a pointer! pitbulls. Their goal is to monger fighting dogs, it's not dog welfare, it's not being an advocate. Not sure how you missed that! This work has made the show beloved by many animal lovers and has helped Pit Bulls and Parolees reach 200 episodes. Or a Rottweiler/GSD mix=pit mix? It was an incredibly rewarding experience for me, and was how I eventually met the perfect dog. It's extremely irresponsible especially since pits are just not the right fit for everyone. I planned to visit a few times over the course of a week to find the right dog, but I ended up walking out with my dog the first visit because she was already on the kill list. Rescue4All takes dogs who are out of options who come into our program from shelters, law enforcement, rural counties, or … Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Edit: Just realized I am posting from my throwaway account -- my bad -- and may I ask why this was downvoted? Shelter Dogs Get Adopted. Link to us! I agree with this, especially since they tend to be dog-aggressive. Pits are genetically predisposed to dog aggression. A few months ago, I adopted this handsome guy. When I went in to meet him, I thought he looked like a pit bull, but assumed I didn't know as much as a shelter would about dog breeds and brought him home since I fell in love with him. If you have time, driving to your nearest Humane Society could get you better options and less sleazy "lol lab-mix" sales practices. If finding housing that allows pits is a big challenge in your area, then I would consider this as a factor in choosing a dog to adopt, just as much as I'd give consideration to adopting a dog who has been successfully tested with cats since you already have a cat. His Petfinder page listed him as a boxer/Lab mix. Not sure how you missed that! do people not adopt pit bulls or something? The goals of Neighborhood Pit Bull Day are to celebrate the wonderful qualities of pit-bull-terrier-like dogs, encourage responsible dog ownership, and provide accessible and affordable services to pit bull terriers and the people who love them. Something about his face shape looks like black labs. Most truck drivers are men, doesn't mean most men are truck drivers. In any case, though, she is so cute. Meet **LENCER**, a Pit Bull Terrier & Black Labrador Retriever Mix Dog for adoption, at Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue in North Prairie, WI on Petfinder. Try taking this test to see if you can identify which dogs are pit bulls or pit bull mixes. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. If a person chooses to go to an animal shelter to get a dog, odds are in favor of them leaving with a pit. She looks the way I'd imagine a Basenji/Pit/JRT mix would look. I live in between two major cities. This is my pup Kota who was listed as a "lab mix". DogsBite.org - We begin this post with an image from dog bite attorney Kenneth Phillips, who began a Do Not Adopt a Pit Bull campaign in 2018.His latest video shows how the federal government mobilized after six vaping deaths, but the government says "nothing at all" about the many deaths inflicted by pit bulls over the past decade. Can you believe there are people on this thread saying this isn't a pit bull. An Ilinois dog owner says an animal shelter mistakenly euthanized her missing pooch after she tracked him down and arranged to pick him up. Labs are a very common and popular breed. Just copy the code below: Only 3-4% of all pet dogs are pit bulls but 29% of all shelter dogs are pit bulls or pit mixes. Pit Bull mix!". If you're expecting your dog to act like a typical lab mix, you're in for a really bad surprise when he gets a hair across his ass because there's a dog at the park he doesn't like. Anyway, being ill prepared, I decided to take her to get supplies. /r/dogs is a discussion-based subreddit, meant for asking questions, sharing information, and learning about our beloved canine companions and related dog-centric topics. Nine times out of ten, this translates to, "Get a pit bull." Sadly, the types of reckless idiots who breed pit bulls aren’t responsible or level headed. "I already have a job so after I am settled I will likely look to get a new dog. If someone is adopting a pit or any bully breed they need to be prepared for it. I'm going to apply but I've heard these smaller rescues are picky. All of these dogs make up the “Pit Bulls” that are sitting in shelters across the country right now, waiting for their forever home, oftentimes in vain. They are pit bull users and they care about self, ego and their ability to breed, own and monger fighting dogs. Shelter workers were able to spot real pit bulls and pit bull mixes 33 to 75 percent of the time, depending on the worker. "Lab mix" when its clearly a pit. Cookies help us deliver our Services. I have fostered over 100 pit bulls for a prominent California rescue (mind you, spread out over 30 years give or take a few) and he could be a poster pup for APBT. I find this odd coming from the central valley of California. Buy a safe breed from someone whose dogs live inside, because pounds and rescues cannot be trusted anymore. Since you're only graduating in a few months, I would advise you to settle into your future apartment first, before getting a dog, regardless of what breed you eventually get. It passed a temperament test, was described as charming and friendly on their website, and the new parents had to drag it off their child's head. only people that will argue with stats are pitbull owners. I'm sure that an actual lab or lab mix will turn up at some point. Yes I am very interested in cocker spaniels as I grew up with one. Pit bulls were originally used for bull- and bear-baiting, and later were bred to fight dogs in an arena. This may also be the very safest option since you have a cat, because a dog that's been in foster for a rescue may have had the chance to do lengthy cat testing, or even may have lived with cats. The Best Dry Dog Food for Your Pit Bull; Why Pit Bulls Make Great Pets . I looked at the Niagara SPCA website. I could sort of understand if they'd guessed her as a Black Mouth Cur mix, or an Am Staff, but a GSP?? Only 3-4% of all pet dogs are pit bulls but 29% of all shelter dogs are pit bulls or pit mixes. Search by Name. There's such a stigma against pitbulls and I don't think trying to put them on unprepared owners really helps. And in some cases, the adopters are quite literally saving the shelter dog’s life. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Pit Bull Rescue Shelters. Named Phantom and Sarah, the two pit bulls were rescued from shelters by organizations Animal Farm Foundation in New York and Universal K9 in Texas to train as police dogs. Each year, 1.2 million dogs are euthanized, approximately 40% of whom are Pit Bulls. For whatever reason she wasn't out in the show rooms and was hidden in the back, where visitors can't go. The American Pit Bull Terrier Dogs and Their Origin. Haha wow, that is some bold false advertising! It's still adoption, but you'll have more control over the type of dog you'd end up with. My wife and I adopted a pit mix. Kota is so pretty! Truth! It seems the rule is if it isn't an obvious breed then, "Does it look like a pit if you squint? You can find an apartment that doesn't have breed restrictions (my current apartment has no breed or size restriction), but it will just take a lot more effort. A Pit Bull Adoption Disaster. But that's not most of what's here. Have you tried checking out breed rescues as well as local shelters? There is no central data reporting system for U.S. animal shelters and rescues. Learn more about **DUKE** today. I'm glad you get to keep him though. Most dogs at the local shelters are pit bulls with fake breeds written on them. The pit bull in California that just killed its owner's newborn was adopted a few months ago from the San Diego Humane Society. It's not a guarantee that every pit bull will be, but a lot of them are, or at the very least they are dog selective (meaning they may be fine with 99% of the dogs they see, but that one dog will set them off). I think many times it's not to put people off from adopting the dog. Pits are banned entirely in my province so it's not really an issue for me... but even if they weren't banned I'd rather wait months than deal with the headache of renting with a pit bull, or even a dog that resembled one. So anyway, a few options I'd consider in your situation: Adopt from a rescue. I second waiting. What if my landlord had demanded I get rid of him? There is no central data reporting system for U.S. animal shelters and rescues. Dog forums are literally filled with people who adopted a pit bull and are frantic because it is behaving in ways that they do not associate with a dog - they broke down a door to kill the neighbor's dog, they killed all the owner's 3 cats in the space of an hour, they redirected their agitation about a passing dog onto the little girl they'd known all their life and had to be dragged off her (that last is a thread here from yesterday). Since it sounds like you're very open in terms of breed and want pretty average and normal stuff out of the dog you adopt, it shouldn't be hard to find a dog who is not a pit and fulfills your criteria. I noped out of there right quick. Maybe next summer or winter. I'm also going to recommend checking the shelter website periodically to see what comes in. I dont give up pets for any reason, so this is a big portion of the decision knowing I'll be renting for a while. he fought with finder's 2 dogs and was aggressive towards a puppy. There are a couple of shepherd-type mixes and the rest of the dogs are pit bulls or mastiffs. It had been brought in by an anonymous "Good Samaritan" who claimed they found it as a stray - odds are, this person was the former owner, had experienced something scary with the pit and just wanted it out of their lives without paying the surrender fee. Pit bulls are over running the shelters and the people who work there or volunteer there are generally dog lovers who are willing to be disingenuous get a dog in a home. This is interesting to me because in my area everything that looks even a tiny bit like a "pit" gets labeled "pit mix". You can choose a specific breed or mix, and at least in my experience, rescues are more likely to be honest/accurate about the breed(s) of the dogs they have. To say that dogs that kill children are pit bulls almost every time is ignorant. Schiefer said she wasn’t always a lover of pit bull breed dogs. And in some cases, the adopters are quite literally saving the shelter dog’s life. He is just the size of a lab. Purebred dogs make up only about 25% of shelter dogs. The pit bulls responsible for the attack had been dropped off at the shelter the day before. It seems they prefer single family homes with fenced yards. Just by looking at him, you can't really tell he is half lab at all. I know this DNA is a bit of a cliche now, but I still like to think about how a lot of breed combos can come up with the "pit" look. Table of Contents Part 1: How to start a Pit Crew to help shelter dogs. edit: I read everyone else's responses and i think that makes a lot of sense. Show your support by linking to PitBulls.org. I would be cool with a pit if it can do all of the above, but I'm worried about if I were to move in the future how hard it would be to find an apartment with the dog. /r/dogs is a discussion-based subreddit, meant for asking questions, sharing information, and learning about our beloved canine companions and related dog-centric topics. They had a doll on a stick and would make it interfere with the dog while it was eating. I love bullies and they are a great breed for the right owner. Also, I know you have some dog experience, but pits really require someone who is confident in handling this kind of dog. Sigh. As someone who volunteers for an animal shelter, it pains me when I see or hear about shelters who try to pass off pits as "lab mix" or "terrier mix." Edit: BTW your dog would have been marked as a pure Pitt at my shelter. Sure, there are some which are atypically mild and passive and live and die without hurting anyone. I am worried it will be hard to find housing with a dog that looks like a pit bull even if the dog is listed as a "lab mix" by the vet. It's something that develops later in life, so it can be really difficult to predict which pits will or won't be good around other dogs. I don't know why anyone would call Kota, half lab, on the other hand. But most have some aggression issues, and many end up in shelters because of it. Adopt Pit Bull Dogs in Arizona. Another thing is, they aren't like that from the time they are puppies. And the possible dog aggression and inability to go to dog parks. With that said, it's not impossible to work with a pitbull in your situation. Poncho – 67lb adult male pit bull ACCT-A-72748. He looks like he's posing for the Pitt bull calendar. I really don't like when shelters sugar coat bully breeds. I would advise against a pit bull for you, in that case. I went to a county animal care and control shelter in a not great area because I knew I wanted to get a dog that would otherwise be euthanized. Good grief! A dog is a long time commitment and I think it might be in your interests to commit to a ~2hr drive or whatever to a different shelter, but ultimately that's up to you. When I was in high school I volunteered at the shelter, and believe me, the dogs were marked appropriately. Adopting a dog from a shelter is life-changing for both the pup and their new owners. Though I just remembered something that makes me think the reverse may also be true and "misnaming the breed" can also deter the wrong people who are looking for pitbulls to adopt. I have a cat so it would have to be cat friendly. 8/13/20 – brought in as stray (8/13) Per Finder -- got in a fight with finder's dog and now has bite in his left ear. So we were visiting our local shelter the other day and they had around 15 dogs, mostly adult dogs, and they were big dogs too, lots of Pits. Like a dog might be part Boxer/Lab but that equals "pit" somehow? DogsBite.org - We begin this post with an image from dog bite attorney Kenneth Phillips, who began a Do Not Adopt a Pit Bull campaign in 2018.His latest video shows how the federal government mobilized after six vaping deaths, but the government says "nothing at all" about the many deaths inflicted by pit bulls over the past decade. Anyone have issues with this? And it doesn't really matter what breed(s) your dog actually is, and certainly doesn't matter what breed the shelter tried to call the dog; what matters most of the time is if the dog looks like a pit bull. Actually, most pitbulls live their whole lives without hurting anyone. 21-01-07-00221 D122 Spot (f) (female) Pit Bull mix. She doesn't have the personality, temperament or appearance of a lab (we believe her to be a hound spitz mix). — Dog fighting in the Helena-West Helena community has led to a rise in pit bulls coming to the animal shelter severely injured … Maybe in my area the shelters are over-cautious so that people know what they might be getting, but it annoys me because a lot of dogs are just obviously not American Pit Bull Terriers at all. We provide safe, loving foster homes during their "in between" time where they learn valuable life & social skills while we … People around here come in looking for Pitts as family pets. The bull breeds were all created to be extremely aggressive and violent, to attack and maul to death their own species and large, dangerous animals such as feral hogs. This subreddit is a great starting point for a lot of information, but you should always verify and expand upon what you've read before putting it to use in your daily life. When I went in to meet him, I thought he looked like a pit bull, but assumed I didn't know as much as a shelter would about dog breeds and brought him home since I fell in love with him. Wait a while, and check the shelters in your area daily. A Pit Bull Adoption Disaster. This is why I find it kind of sad they try to play these breeds off as lab mixes. I just want an adult dog who I can take to the dog park, out to walks in the city, and possibly running with me. Think of it like this - yes, there are a lot of pit bulls in the shelter, so it would be easy to choose one and it would feel like you're doing something extra special by providing a home for one of this overpopulated breed. I have no objections to getting a pit bull, but I will likely live in an apartment for a few years after I graduate college. Pit bulls are amazing, loyal, loving dogs! The website in question looks like this, and that's how I even found out they had a St Bernard. og forums are literally filled with people who adopted a pit bull and are frantic because it is behaving in ways that they do not associate with a dog. There are a couple of shepherd-type mixes and the rest of the dogs are pit bulls or mastiffs. Of these, 444 were recorded as pit bulls, making pit bulls 13 percent of the shelter population. The shelter listed her as a "beagle mix" - a vet tech friend of ours said "The only way she has beagle in her is if she ate a beagle." I also think it's so weird that in general now there is no difference between any of the Bully breeds. Maybe next summer or winter", I just want an adult dog who I can take to the dog park. I'm 21 and graduate college in a few months. I have to say... your dog is the most pit bullingest pit bull who ever pit bulled. They were all in excellent condition and we could tell the people running the shelter really tried their best to take care of them. Have you looked on petfinder.com? ALL dogs should be monitored closely around children period. Pinal County, Casa Grande, AZ ID: A234068. Abigail is my "German shorthair pointer". So are a handful of other breeds and mixed breeds. I have a Staffordshire rescue and I will forever continue to rescue, love, and support adoption and promotion of this breed of dog. "Click here to view Pit Bull Dogs in Arizona for adoption. Learn more about **LENCER** today. Have you thought of volunteering at a shelter first? http://m.petfinder.com/pet-adoption?location=23462&animal=dog&breed=Plott+Hound&age=&gender=&size=#results. Shelters are dominated by pit bull type dogs. For some dogs labeled as pit bulls, when their DNA is tested it’s nearly impossible to assign even one main breed. Rescue4All takes dogs who are out of options who come into our program from shelters, law enforcement, rural counties, or are being owner surrendered. Only issue with having a pit is the restrictions you might face when renting. r/dogs is not literally filled with those people/that situation. Individuals & rescue groups can post animals free." 80% of those "Plott hounds" are pit bull mixes. About 60% of the euthanized dogs are pit bulls or pit mixes. You may want to go on Petfinder to look at local rescues versus shelters to expand your options. The show's 200th episode will air on Saturday, January 2, … Consider looking outside of your immediate area. Because some of you don't believe this is an APBT in spite of his perfect APBT head shape, flews, muzzle, etc. This would be the first dog I own on my own, but I have had dogs all my life with my family. Some pit bulls do well at the dog park but it's not that common. "Lab mix" when its clearly a pit. So I did and she was right. Does it have almond shaped eyes and/or a squarish head? Just by looking at him, you can't really tell he is half lab at all. In fact, many dogs who do have pit bull–like breeds in their DNA don’t fit the physical description at all. The people involved have a new companion, and the dogs have someone to love and care for them. The Sedalia animal shelter took in 992 dogs in 2018 — 204 of which were labeled as pit bulls … You're lucky your landlord isn't having more of an issue with your dog. Unfair and sad as it is, in the U.S. many, many landlords and leasing companies forbid pit bulls. This is a dog forum. I personally have reservations about bringing home an adult Pitt to a family of children while not knowing it's upbringing, but people did it all the time. Some research indicates dogs labeled American pit bull terriers are the most prevalent breed … My vet told me he was a pit bull, but when I showed him the shelter paperwork, … Right here. R4A is a non-discriminatory, all breed, megaesophagus & PRAA experienced, foster home based, 501(c)3 non-profit, dog rescue located in Spokane, WA. Yes, occasionally such posts pop do up here, and the same sorts also pop up here with regards to dogs of other breeds as well. Try breed-specific rescues. It's very easy for a shelter to label a dog as a lab mix since the general appearance of the breed is pretty broad: floppy ears, long tail, short coat, medium-large size. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. For some dogs labeled as pit bulls, when their DNA is tested it’s nearly impossible to assign even one main breed. I don't have a picture of him but he pretty much looked like this and weighed over 100lbs, not quite as big as a normal male Mastiff but didn't look like a pit and had the normal couch potato Mastiff personality. DENVER (KCNC) — In November 2020, Denver voters overwhelmingly chose to repeal the city’s pit bull ban. 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