tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983395024305707907.post2106221044847654079..comments2021-12-29T01:44:40.684-08:00Comments on Pit Bull Patriarchy: on being over it.spotted dog farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16999674340998464643noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983395024305707907.post-64142357916159513862010-04-26T07:58:00.911-07:002010-04-26T07:58:00.911-07:00Get this, gals: A family adopted one of our dogs, ...Get this, gals: A family adopted one of our dogs, a four month old puppy, on Thursday. They brought him back yesterday (Sunday) because he was "lethargic and had diarrhea" and they weren't willing to take him to the emergency vet. They made it sound like he was at death's door and couldn't wait until today to see their regular vet, so we said to bring him back and we'll see to his care (but ya ain't gettin' him back from us, idiots). <br /><br />The dog trotted in, tail wagging, eyes bright - completely FINE. So, did they finally see the Pit Bull mix in him, which we said he was, and they insisted he wasn't????? They absolutely *loved* this gentle, spotted pup and came back several times to interact with him before finalizing the adoption.<br /><br />Fools. They missed out an a great lifetime companion. But that's okay; someone else will be all the happier with this kid.pibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11420878751922413807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983395024305707907.post-51766299220132453622010-04-24T19:18:53.785-07:002010-04-24T19:18:53.785-07:00I feel you. But keep going. Without you, all hop...I feel you. But keep going. Without you, all hope is lost.YesBiscuit!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13827466504671715047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983395024305707907.post-79770143908890972702010-04-24T16:31:03.293-07:002010-04-24T16:31:03.293-07:00I guess I'm lucky because the shelter where I ...I guess I'm lucky because the shelter where I volunteer is truly no-kill, we take in pit bulls, and we let our dogs play together. We have a great network of volunteers who have dedicated their time to socializing and helping to enrich these dogs' lives until they're adopted, and they help spread the word about them to help us find homes for all of them, especially the harder to place dogs (dogs who might be older, dog aggressive, resource guarders, etc.). I know not all shelters are as fortunate as ours, and I'm glad to be able to be a part of this one. <br /><br />I also HATE people who can interact with a dog of any breed, even to the point of adopting it, then turn around and say they "changed their mind," or "I can't in good conscience have a pit bull around my child." They're ignorant to Nth degree and no matter what we say or try to do with these particular people, we'll never be able to change them. And that's sad.pibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11420878751922413807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983395024305707907.post-16845851708621457462010-04-24T14:15:23.937-07:002010-04-24T14:15:23.937-07:00amen, my sister. xoxoamen, my sister. xoxospotted dog farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16999674340998464643noreply@blogger.com