Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

JonLP24

(29,346 posts)
Fri Jul 26, 2019, 02:22 PM Jul 2019

The pit bull threads are back

I thought this place wised up and moved on from them.

Here is what I know "Pit bull" is an umbrella term used by the media to refer to molosser breeds. Last I checked more more people die from horses than dogs. Also cats are often targets of little sociopaths.

Here is a story of when police used dogs undercover to infiltrate a dog fighting ring to show what these dogs are really like and the sad life they have to endure when they are owned by bad people.

Dog Beat Dog: To Pull Off the Biggest Pit Bull Fighting Bust in U.S. History, Investigators and Their Dogs Went Undercover
https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/dog-beat-dog-to-pull-off-the-biggest-pit-bull-fighting-bust-in-us-history-investigators-and-their-dogs-went-undercover-6445896

The breed with "Pit bull" are American Pit Bull Terriors which the females can be small around 30 lbs or so. I had 2 Gordon Setters that were much bigger.

Anyways, just wondering how this board feels from an animal rights perspective?

9 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
The pit bull threads are back (Original Post) JonLP24 Jul 2019 OP
When I was a kid, long ago, Doberman's were the mean dog. CrispyQ Jul 2019 #1
Sadly, bad people own dogs. Polly Hennessey Jul 2019 #2
No support for the breed of peace Mrbojangles Jul 2019 #3
Every single bad Pit Bull I've ever seen got made that way by an asshole owner. marble falls Jul 2019 #4
"I have no idea what I'm talking about." flvegan Jul 2019 #5
For the record flvegan Jul 2019 #6
Bayard did a good job a couple of days ago... Duppers Jul 2019 #7
I was scared of them before Blue_playwright Aug 2019 #8
Yes. flvegan Aug 2019 #9

CrispyQ

(38,025 posts)
1. When I was a kid, long ago, Doberman's were the mean dog.
Fri Jul 26, 2019, 02:48 PM
Jul 2019

Then German Shepards. Now Pit Bulls. Maybe it's the people who are the problem? The things we force animals to do for our entertainment is sickening.

Polly Hennessey

(7,381 posts)
2. Sadly, bad people own dogs.
Fri Jul 26, 2019, 02:56 PM
Jul 2019

I firmly believe that if a dog is treated with love and respect they will be wonderful pets. I have had dogs my entire life and I have never had a problem. I have had German Shepherds, Labs, Golden Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels, Pugs, a Dingo/ Red Heeler mix, Corgi, etc. I now have a Great Pyrenees and what I call my Venezuelan street dog (Alexander and Scout, respectively). We think Scout is a mix of German Shepherd/Labrador/Pit Bull. She is smart, goofy, and energetic. Alexander is a huge love bug. In other words, great dogs. All dogs are great until humans bring ugliness.


 

Mrbojangles

(4 posts)
3. No support for the breed of peace
Fri Jul 26, 2019, 03:08 PM
Jul 2019

I can't get behind any sopport of pit bulls anymore. They've become a status dog and nothing more. Corgy's may bite, but they don't kill. They are other dog aggressive as well. I just don't see the love.

Blue_playwright

(1,573 posts)
8. I was scared of them before
Wed Aug 28, 2019, 01:32 PM
Aug 2019

I began working with them at the Humane Society. They do have a large powerful jaw.

Now I love them. Most are so gentle. A few are too rambunctious for me. But the thing that gets me is the abuse some of those dogs take. One recently had been used for fighting. Or at least was savaged by other dogs. He’s been here for weeks, in our rehab, in foster care. He is covered in scars. 😢 but so gentle.

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights»The pit bull threads are ...