October 26th is National Pit Bull Awareness Day #PitBullAwarenessDay. My family loves all #Dogs but I must admit some Breeds of Dogs scare me. Pit Bulls are one of those brands because once I was attacked by one and the Pit Bull almost killed our Dog Lucy,
The second time Charlie and I were walking down to his Grandmother and Grandfathers home. We was about 3 house away when a Pit Bull came running up and barking at us. Charlie froze on the spot. Granny’s neighbors came running out and was able to scare the Pit Bull away before he hurt us.
Just because my family has had these experiences with Pit Bull doesn’t mean they are all mean. There is a beautiful Silver/ Grey Pit Bull in our neighborhood and he is the sweetest Dog ever. That doesn’t mean he couldn’t change and become mean but any Dog can do that. Help me celebrate Pit Bull Awareness Day not only today but everyday because Pit Bulls are one of Gods creations and deserve love and a nice home.
If your #Homeschooling your children you could celebrate #PitBullAwarnessDay by visiting a Animal Shelter and helping out with the Dogs and see if they have any Pet Bulls for adoption. Reach out to a Breder and see if you can visit there Pit Bulls. Study Pit Bulls in your classrooms.
For those who think it’s only the Retrievers and Labs of the world that are the sweetest and cutest, National Pitbull Awareness Day is for you, on the last Saturday of October. National Pitbull Awareness Day falls on October 26th this year.
For those who believe American Pit Bull Terriers are menacing, dangerous Animals, National Pitbull Awareness Day is for you. For anyone who hasn’t taken the time to learn that Pit Bulls are in fact loving, caring Pets, National Pit Bull Awareness Day is for you; a day in which we celebrate how loving, kind, and compassionate these Dogs truly are and finally put to bed those terrible misconceptions.
In 2007, National Pitbull Awareness Day was created to help raise awareness for the truth about Pitbulls. For nearly 100 years, these four-legged friends were considered loyal, docile, and loving! Parents would often leave their babies or toddlers with their Pit Bulls while they ran to the store (please note, I do not condone a child being left with a Dog of any breed).
Over the decades, Pitties have unfortunately garnered a reputation as being ferocious, malicious, and dangerous beasts. An image far from the truth and based on the actions of maligned humans, not the Animals themselves.
Did you know Pit Bulls were born out of a mixture of a Bulldog and a Terrier in England in the 18th Century, partly to help with much-needed Rodent and Vermin regulation from the Industrial Revolution, but also because Dog fighting was, unfortunately, popular at the time.
That being said, as the now-extinct Bull and Terrier breed evolved into the American Staffordshire Pit Bull we now know and love, these Pups were always considered affectionate, loyal, and great family Dogs by breeders and owners alike.
National Pitbull Awareness Day Activities
- The easiest way to change your perception about Pit Bulls is to get to know one personally. Whether it’s through a friend who owns a Pit Bull, a Shelter, or an event specific to the awareness day, find a way to play with a Pit Bull, and we know you’ll quickly see they’re not the aggressive Monsters they’re made out to be.
- Perhaps one of the most impactful actions you could take would be to give a home to a Pit Bull in need. Pit Bulls are smart and strong Dogs, so training is essential, but once you’ve done this, Pit Bulls are among the most obedient and loving Breeds in the Country.
- Whether you’re attending an adopt-a-thon, visiting a local Animal Shelter, donating food and supplies, or any other officially sponsored event, make sure you share it on Social Media with the hashtag #NationalPitBullAwarenessDay. Find out if anyone else around you is also celebrating, and meet up to help get the positive word out about Pit Bulls.
Why People Love National Pitbull Awareness Day
- By expanding education and advocacy, events centered around Pit Bulls helps to save the lives of countless Pit Bulls by negating the fear and bias spread by the media. National Pitbull Awareness Day also hopes to eliminate quick governmental reactions, including Breed Bans. In doing so, it’s expected that fewer people will give up their Pits for adoption, more people will bring Pit Bulls home, and a positive cycle will be created.
- For Pit Bull advocates, National Pitbull Awareness Day is a day to start a conversation about their beloved Animal, sharing facts and figures most people don’t know. For example, some tests conducted by The American Temperament Test Society have shown that Pit Bulls actually have a temperament pass rate of 82.3 percent, making it among the top five most stable breeds of the Country.
- Now 10 years running, the campaigns and events held on National Pit Bull Awareness Day have had great success. In the media, it’s much more common to see advocacy, rather than admonishment, for Pit Bulls, especially as the millennial generation finds its footing and continues to adopt rescue Pets, rather than buying from Breeders.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
