tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213352484826083171.post4593953076413620100..comments2023-10-31T03:08:04.922-07:00Comments on The Mina Show: TIME: Can attack dogs be rehabilitated?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14977410602426080310noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213352484826083171.post-29750999506067474782009-12-03T18:16:24.769-08:002009-12-03T18:16:24.769-08:00I work with dogs and see a lot of dogs who are res...I work with dogs and see a lot of dogs who are rescues of all breeds and types. I don't see that rescued "pit bulls" are different from any other rescued dogs. Yes, some will be reactive, some will not. Some will like other dogs, some will not. Truthfully, the majority of dogs I see who are really dog reactive are NOT "pit bulls". People are so stuck on the idea that if it is a "pit bull", it is going to be a certain way. When can we start treating them like individuals? When will be people see that they are, you know, just dogs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213352484826083171.post-64572267917627326602009-12-01T11:15:00.494-08:002009-12-01T11:15:00.494-08:00This post is beautiful, thank you so much for writ...This post is beautiful, thank you so much for writing it. It breaks my heart how pit bulls are just instantly seen as vicious monsters, unable to be saved. All dogs are good, that is a fact. They are not born evil or vicious or violent, they are trained to act that way by evil people. They can all be saved and helped and rehabilitated, or at the very least allowed to live out their lives in a sanctuary. <br /><br />One of our dogs, Jack, is part pit bull, part black lab, and he is the goofiest 80lb lap dog ever. But people still shy away from him when we tell them that he is a pit mix. I can't believe anyone could be scared of my gigantic goof ball. He has raised an entire litter of foster puppies and I have seen him spend hours playing with tiny kittens, lifting his feet carefully so he doesn't step on any of them. He is a sweet hearted lovebug but as soon as people hear the word pit bull they instantly assume the worst. Thank you for spreading the word and defending them!The Voracious Veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509936161614394899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213352484826083171.post-15064031120651869622009-11-30T23:49:51.787-08:002009-11-30T23:49:51.787-08:00To snuff out a life is to snuff out love, even if ...To snuff out a life is to snuff out love, even if it's latent love, and that is a sad thing. <br /><br />People like you, Rinalia, and the pit bulls you protect and defend, are helping dispel ignorance and fear, so that the precious qualities of these beautiful beings can come to the fore and lift the whole world to new heights of compassion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213352484826083171.post-86934239953108381752009-11-30T17:17:37.851-08:002009-11-30T17:17:37.851-08:00Amanda - thank you, you are too kind.
I popped o...Amanda - thank you, you are too kind. <br /><br />I popped over to your blog - lovely dogs, adorable child, beautiful photography!<br /><br />Sally is a beautiful dog with the perfect pink nose I am partial to. :) I wish I could do more of what you do...someday, I'll be amongst the ranks of APBT foster "parents"!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14977410602426080310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213352484826083171.post-72473918780979306982009-11-30T14:35:47.492-08:002009-11-30T14:35:47.492-08:00Rinalia, this is beautiful! I have been reading y...Rinalia, this is beautiful! I have been reading your blog for a while, you have amazing photos and your commentary on life, animals, dogs, all of it is great.<br /><br />Having a bust dog in my own home, I totally agree, "rehabilitation" means little to nothing. We have provided her what we provide any dog out of the shelter--love and structure--and she is blossoming beautifully. She seems to have missed the memo regarding the damaged, horrible creature she is supposed to be. ;) <br /><br />My heart aches for the dogs you describe here. They undoubtedly deserved more...which always makes me hug any dog in my presence all the tighter, thankful for them and what we can provide, despite any shortcomings.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734245100938410152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213352484826083171.post-46101077740572204742009-11-30T13:56:51.222-08:002009-11-30T13:56:51.222-08:00EmilyS - it is interesting that the fact so many o...EmilyS - it is interesting that the fact so many of these dogs are living a normal life is left out of the story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14977410602426080310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213352484826083171.post-4769704862000166212009-11-30T13:54:24.834-08:002009-11-30T13:54:24.834-08:00What a beautiful and accurate piece you have writt...What a beautiful and accurate piece you have written. I felt my eyes starting to tear up. Extremely convincing. God bless you for your love. <br /><br />Stephanie Hyde<br />People For The Ethical Treatment Of Pit BullsStephanie Hydenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213352484826083171.post-11762671814539618962009-11-30T13:05:20.751-08:002009-11-30T13:05:20.751-08:00When I think "attack dog" I tend to equa...When I think "attack dog" I tend to equate it with the kind of purposely under-socialized, snark wildly at anything that moves, understimulated dog on a chain that is supposed to "protect" things I see far too much of.<br /><br />IMO most fight bust dogs would be easier to rehabilitate than those poor beasts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213352484826083171.post-23603766330989157552009-11-29T17:51:19.829-08:002009-11-29T17:51:19.829-08:00Pit bulls as victims is the new thing.. which is c...Pit bulls as victims is the new thing.. which is certainly way better than pit bulls as monsters.<br /><br />But the story ignores that many of these bust dogs have ALREADY been "rehabilitated" (if they ever needed it in the first place) and are in foster homes, or forever homes being normal dogs.<br /><br />((hugs for your memories of your early experience and for sharing...)EmilySnoreply@blogger.com