tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68366265310692455202024-02-07T17:11:15.097-08:00pit bull nma blog dedicated to pit bull dogs.Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-66652591928149344262009-08-23T17:04:00.000-07:002009-08-23T17:13:57.780-07:00You Don't Say...Well, folks,in the past few months my lust for blogging has taken a back seat to other duties. And I don't see my schedule allowing for more blog-time, so it may be a while before I am back in a regular routine.<br /><br />I'm not thinking of this as a "so-long post" but rather, a "it may be a while post." So, keep using this blog as a resource to other blogs and dog links.<br /><br />Until then, take care.<br /><br />DonovanPit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-84408132741574194112009-07-04T04:00:00.000-07:002009-07-08T22:39:38.150-07:00Will Be Back<a href="http://pico.bo.astro.it/~massimo/OABO/images/sorry"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 342px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 425px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://pico.bo.astro.it/~massimo/OABO/images/sorry" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Sorry</strong> for the long delay on getting something up about my absence. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>I've been on vacation</strong> for some time now and did not prepare a message to indicate that I would not be posting for several weeks. But from looking at the traffic, it seems that many of you are still stopping by - Thank you. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>The vacation is over</strong>; I am just about re-settled into real life and should be ready with a post by this Wednesday. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-17073742850881652532009-06-10T06:00:00.000-07:002009-06-10T06:50:03.830-07:00Positive Press<strong></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWzqgBl7KSPxDj7WSmsafIxLuYdabyNXy6_J-EfpyYIxf_Ed7xp5yJFB47jTmhQwyEVwsf5dZcCNfM_uudx8NbrIJa7Iu8Fbp1UGtt3EeNbLpl8ooOi7ipHHls-cH4tNtxr9DueVQjtc/s1600-h/wallace_idc2007_main2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 212px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345685963709896002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWzqgBl7KSPxDj7WSmsafIxLuYdabyNXy6_J-EfpyYIxf_Ed7xp5yJFB47jTmhQwyEVwsf5dZcCNfM_uudx8NbrIJa7Iu8Fbp1UGtt3EeNbLpl8ooOi7ipHHls-cH4tNtxr9DueVQjtc/s320/wallace_idc2007_main2.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>These guys</strong> are awesome!<br /><br /><strong>I've mentioned them several times</strong> on this blog and it's because the work this family does is unparalleled. Sure, many folks are successful in dog sport with their Pit bulls and many have been highlighted in their local papers for therapy work or rescue effort - all of which is super important as well - but few have been able to attract the level of positive attention as the Yori's.<br /><br /><strong>These folks</strong> are a non-stop positive press reel for Pit bulls.<br /><br /><strong>So for one of the BEST</strong> news stories on Pit bulls, please watch <a href="http://kstp.com/news/stories/S959139.shtml?cat=1">this video</a>.<br /><br /><strong>For more information on this wonderful crew,</strong> visit Wallace's official website, <a href="http://www.pitbullunited.com/wallacethepitbull/">click here</a>.Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-40195489561081612632009-06-06T08:24:00.000-07:002009-06-06T08:26:18.859-07:00On Vacation...and I wasn't able to prepare a post for today's update. Check back on Wednesday. Have a good weekend.Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-26181252180366407972009-06-03T05:00:00.000-07:002009-06-03T07:06:18.431-07:00Told You So...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5YvYldY-xq-DaY7-toCb2LMGvngLZnpfYcrcGXdXCxaDHQI2lqdKQmeQ39D5UjduVe5FKQaDU33Be4MuFxg9RlbeUItou1xKBtYngjOl4x3HX1odU-B_FJTyvrhl22jqFy7uer7uMYRA/s1600-h/Ban_stupid_people.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 165px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342924347143575442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5YvYldY-xq-DaY7-toCb2LMGvngLZnpfYcrcGXdXCxaDHQI2lqdKQmeQ39D5UjduVe5FKQaDU33Be4MuFxg9RlbeUItou1xKBtYngjOl4x3HX1odU-B_FJTyvrhl22jqFy7uer7uMYRA/s320/Ban_stupid_people.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>I've been telling folks</strong> for some time now that the fight against BSL is gaining traction. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Some see it, some don't.</strong> And when asked to give examples of my claim, I often point folks toward the internet.<br /><br /><strong>Namely,</strong> I tell'em to look up <a href="http://www.understand-a-bull.com/BSL/BSL2009Wins.htm">info pertaining to the many countries, states, counties and towns that have either reversed or rejected Breed Specific Legislation</a>. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>In fact,</strong> two European nations (<a href="http://www.torontohumanesociety.com/newsandevents/stories/2008/08-08g.asp#0808g_cont">The Netherlands</a> and <a href="http://stopbsl.com/2009/03/17/italy-breed-blacklist-to-be-eliminated/">Italy</a>) recently repealed long standing breed bans citing that the laws were not effective in increasing public safety.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>And while</strong> I really appreciate all the work done by Pit bull, Rottweiler, and German Shepherd owners - not to mention the owner's of the many other breeds whose dogs eventually end-up on the BSL list - I am always tickled when I find those with dogs that are not on the BSL list speaking out against BSL.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>So with that said,</strong> here's the impetus for this post: <a href="http://retrieverman.wordpress.com/2009/01/22/petition-on-breed-specific-legislation/">Retrieverman's post encouraging folks to reject BSL. </a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Now,</strong> his post isn't worded the way I would have worded it, and many that are uber-involved with BSL issues will take notice of some the phrasing and examples - yes, I did too. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>BUT</strong> Retrieverman is spot-on when it comes to his stance on BSL: it is not the answer. And at the end of the day, no matter what, it is always good to have folks with dogs not often on the BSL lists putting their foot down on the matter - it is appreciated. </div>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-61684616883132117072009-05-30T07:00:00.000-07:002009-06-01T05:59:30.833-07:00Update: 5-23-09<div align="center"><embed height="367" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="410" src="http://www.vidoosh.tv/flvplayer.swf" flashvars="file=http://www.vidoosh.tv/uploads/58fg2ht2m86v2rba.flv&image=http://www.vidoosh.tv/uploads/thumbs/58fg2ht2m86v2rba.jpg&vid=4360&bufferlength=15&volume=50&width=410&height=367&linktarget=_self&autostart=false&displayclick=link&fullscreen=true&stretching=fill&callback=http://www.vidoosh.tv/recordactivity1.php" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" bgcolor="#000000"></embed></div><p></p><br /><br /><a href="http://pitbullnm.blogspot.com/2009/05/interesting-turn-of-events.html"><strong>Last Saturday</strong></a> I posted about a story the <a href="http://yesbiscuit.blogspot.com/">YesBiscuit! blog </a>is following: <a href="http://yesbiscuit.blogspot.com/2009/05/abc-news-atlanta-segment-on-hsus.html">ABC News in Atlanta and their segment on the HSUS' questionable fundraising campaigns.</a><br /><br /><strong>For more background</strong> on the situation: <p></p><p>click <a href="http://yesbiscuit.blogspot.com/2009/05/abc-news-atlanta-segment-on-hsus_21.html">here</a> and <a href="http://yesbiscuit.blogspot.com/2009/05/wsb-tvs-segment-on-hsus-shoddy.html">here</a>. </p>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-18054618246228086842009-05-27T06:00:00.000-07:002009-05-28T11:11:28.018-07:00Two of a Kind<a href="https://img.getactivehub.com/an2/custom_images/humane/150x165_pacelle0507_hsus.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 190px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="https://img.getactivehub.com/an2/custom_images/humane/150x165_pacelle0507_hsus.gif" /></a><a href="http://thestartingfive.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/mike-vick.jpeg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 190px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://thestartingfive.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/mike-vick.jpeg" /></a><br /><br /><strong>After months of speculation</strong> on what will become of Micheal Vick upon leaving prison, one thing is clear: he's already got a contract.<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://animalrights.about.com/b/2009/05/21/michael-vick-to-work-with-the-humane-society-of-the-us.htm">The HSUS signed him.</a></strong><br /><br /><strong>Now, I'm pretty sure</strong> there weren't any signing bonuses and the dollar amount is probably scandalous - as I trust this is a volunteer position. But nonetheless, the Vick brand is still in play.<br /><br /><strong>Honestly,</strong> I am not surprised or bothered by this move. But here are some words on the matter:<br /><a href="http://www.nathanwinograd.com/?p=1174">"In Bed with Monsters."</a><br /><br /><strong>Hopefully,</strong> Micheal Vick can use his story to help deter dogfighting.<br /><br /><strong>And hopefully,</strong> the HSUS will continue to be exposed as an <a href="http://pitbullnm.blogspot.com/2008/05/remember-this-one.html">opportunistic fundraising animal rights group </a>that in-fact does <a href="http://yesbiscuit.blogspot.com/2009/03/hsus-record-on-dogfighting-bust-puppies.html">very little good for Pit bulls</a>, and animals in general.<br /><br /><strong>The sad part</strong> about the whole mess is that I struggle to give any validity to the HSUS' attempts to battle dogfighting, and the same goes for Mike Vick.<br /><br /><em>Why?</em><br /><br /><strong>In short,</strong> I believe they're both using dogfighting as a vehicle to get what they want:<br /><br />the HSUS wants animal rights legislation in which they can shape to their agenda, which is to say nothing about the questionable fundraising campaigns based on their anti-dogfighting program;<br /><br />and<br /><br />Mike Vick wants his NFL career back.<br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>It's pretty simple, </strong>really<strong>.</strong><br /><br /><strong>So here's the irony:</strong> will Micheal Vick and the HSUS ultimately share the same trajectory? And for the similar reasons?<br /><br /><strong>Think</strong> about.<br /><br /><strong>After years</strong> of elitist and deceiving rhetoric, the HSUS has seen better days, and while Vick's fall may have come damn near overnight, Wane & Co. continue to make one blunder after another, which at some point will lead to their downfall.<br /><br /><strong>It's to the point where <a href="http://pitbullnm.blogspot.com/2009/02/crisis-management.html">folks are taking notice,</a></strong> and it's not just Pit bull people and farmers anymore.<br /><br /><a href="http://pitbullnm.blogspot.com/2009/02/its-not-just-pit-bull-people-anymore.html"><strong>No,</strong> their core audience is noticing as well</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Again, think about it.</strong> The information is out there. Do some reading on the two parties, and the similarities will become apparent.Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-10748322528974928932009-05-23T04:00:00.001-07:002009-05-23T05:26:56.931-07:00One Good Turn...<a href="http://btoellner.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451f90869e20115708eb820970b-pi"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 97px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 104px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://btoellner.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451f90869e20115708eb820970b-pi" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Pit bull NM is linked</strong> by several websites and blogs, and whenever possible, I try to return the favor by promoting and linking to other useful sites.<br /><br /><strong>So, with this post</strong> I want to remind you all to check out the <a href="http://btoellner.typepad.com/kcdogblog/weekly_roundup/">KC Dog Blog's Weekly Round-Up</a>.<br /><br /><strong>It is a fine measure</strong> of the many positive and, sadly, negative dog happenings around the country (and sometimes abroad).<br /><br /><strong>To be sure,</strong> make it a part of your week.Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-86674962612493722782009-05-23T04:00:00.000-07:002009-05-23T05:28:53.354-07:00An Interesting Turn of Events<div align="center"><object width="400" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ta8GdABQPHA&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ta8GdABQPHA&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></div><br /><br /><strong>On Friday,</strong> 5-15-2009, <a href="http://yesbiscuit.blogspot.com/">the YesBiscuit! Blog</a> turned out an <a href="http://yesbiscuit.blogspot.com/2009/05/abc-news-atlanta-segment-on-hsus.html">ABC News story, complete with video, out of the Atlanta area. </a><br /><br /><strong>The story looked into the HSUS fundraising machine.</strong><br /><br /><strong>I'm assuming,</strong> based on the 5-16-2009 YesBiscuit! update, that the story was taken down from the ABC website the day after it aired - if not sooner.<br /><br /><strong>Interesting.<br /></strong><br /><strong>Especially since the story</strong> raised several questions pertaining to the legitimacy of the HSUS' fundraising schemes...<br /><br /><strong>Be sure to</strong> read the comments section of the post, as that is all that is really left of post.Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-64803504010246040982009-05-20T04:00:00.000-07:002009-05-20T05:10:30.745-07:00So I've Been Thinking<a href="http://www.maniact.com/Images_T-shirts/Hannibal%20I%20Love%20It%20When%20a%20Plan%20Comes%20Together%20A-Team_small.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.maniact.com/Images_T-shirts/Hannibal%20I%20Love%20It%20When%20a%20Plan%20Comes%20Together%20A-Team_small.gif" /></a><br /><div><strong>...and I am going to</strong> turn Pit bull NM into a twice-weekly blog. </div><br /><div><strong>It seems to me</strong> that I've been a bit inconsistent in my postings, and up until now that was okay. However, I am looking to be a bit more reliable for the readership - which is quite a few folks. <em>Thanks</em>, by the way!</div><br /><div><strong>So with that said,</strong> I am thinking of going to a Wednesday and Saturday format. </div><br /><div><strong>I trust</strong> that the new format will make the blog a little easier to follow, instead of having to anticipate new posts or simply just checking-in from time-to-time.</div><br /><div><strong>...now there's nothing to it but to do it!</strong></div>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-46690755866556070022009-05-13T23:00:00.000-07:002009-05-14T07:47:53.591-07:00This Just In<a href="http://www.forpitssake.org/images/SKDGirls.gif"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.forpitssake.org/images/SKDGirls.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>What a great way to start the day:</strong> I received an email from Kris Crawford of <a href="http://www.forpitssake.org/home.html">For Pits' Sake</a> telling of an awesome event that she and her dogs recently participated.<br /><br /><strong>In her words:<br /></strong><br /><blockquote>"Special Kids Day is a bi-annual event for 150 special needs children - those with physical and/or cognitive challenges - that my girls and I have participated in for the past 9 years. Its a fun-filled day where nobody sees the wheelchairs, the limps, the blindness, the tempers, or the emotional problems. It is an event designed specifically to make these kids feel special and, for that one day, they get to be the "normal" kids, equal in their ability to have fun and to be themselves."</blockquote><strong>Visit </strong><a href="http://www.forpitssake.org/specialkidsday09.html"><strong>this webpage</strong></a> for more on the event.<br /><br /><strong>A big "thanks" to Kris and The Girls</strong> for continuing to work for our breed, and most of all, for being considerate members of their community!Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-72123743032308882312009-05-06T23:00:00.000-07:002009-05-07T18:06:28.131-07:00Third Time is a Charm<a href="http://www.thorntongraphics.co.nz/JpegTs/EasilyDistracted%20(Medium).jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.thorntongraphics.co.nz/JpegTs/EasilyDistracted%20(Medium).jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>As of late,</strong> I've had a whole host of activities keeping me from focusing on this blogging thing...which isn't a bad thing, as I've gotten a lot done around the house.<br /><br /><strong>Nonetheless,</strong> I do feel that I have missed the blog-boat on one issue: the HSUS "policy change" on dogfighting bust dogs. Really, I have plenty to say on the issue but haven't made the time.<br /><br /><strong>So,</strong> for what it's worth, <a href="http://bluedogstate.blogspot.com/2009/04/hey-pacelle-suck-it-up-and-fire-john.html">this post </a>from <a href="http://bluedogstate.blogspot.com/">BlueDogState</a> pretty much sums up what all I have been saying on the matter.<br /><br /><strong>And best of all,</strong> check out the BlueDog comment section from this post, our very own <a href="http://caveat.blogware.com/blog">Caveat</a> puts it down!</div><div> </div>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-36524348503073426962009-05-04T23:00:00.000-07:002009-05-05T17:29:04.247-07:00BSL DVD<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79ILOpKya31xzyyengLYdHwK7sfHd9Uu9thbehfgMl28ElXRzz-H2RPcycmGfq-501Ul0FV6RpCSuCHbFfLesqVjOcEtyhgUn248L3pQhjOr2oqyapNWU0XK_fxKipivEkXHPm4fggkk/s1600-h/hoax.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 237px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332500479461250258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79ILOpKya31xzyyengLYdHwK7sfHd9Uu9thbehfgMl28ElXRzz-H2RPcycmGfq-501Ul0FV6RpCSuCHbFfLesqVjOcEtyhgUn248L3pQhjOr2oqyapNWU0XK_fxKipivEkXHPm4fggkk/s320/hoax.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><div><strong>I recently recieved</strong> an email from Drayton Micheals of Urban Dawgs in New Jersey announcing the arrival of his BSL DVD, <a href="http://www.pitbullguru.com/hoax.html">The Pit Bull Hoax</a>. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Here</strong> is the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvEx1Pbjqzg">trailer</a>. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>While there are many</strong> useful anti-BSL YouTube videos out there, I have a feeling this production is going to be on a more professional level. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Additionally,</strong> and unlike the many efforts found on the web, this video will be available in DVD form and is intended to be given to legislators.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>The video will be available for free,</strong> but those looking to get their hands on'em are required to pay Shipping & Handling ($4.95)...not a bad deal. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>I have not seen the entire video</strong> but look forward to getting a copy...as I trust this will be a useful tool for battling BSL.</div><div> </div>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-62214191597024743512009-04-29T23:00:00.000-07:002009-04-30T17:42:53.299-07:00On 2nd Thought...<strong>When the first reports</strong> came back from the HSUS' Vegas retreat, especially with concerns to the Pit bull meeting, I'd planned on writing an in-depth commentary. <br /><br /><strong>But instead</strong>, I have boiled it down to this:<br /><br /><strong>the HSUS is a politicaly motivated organization that is willing</strong> to take most any positition that will ensure it's fundraising abilities.<br /><br /><strong>And when it comes to Pit bulls,</strong> they should keep their mouths shut because their flip-flopping on the subject (especially in this type of situation) only shows how little they truly understand what they are talking about.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330647240908361650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EiT-IVBaZ2gI0IRrGOGsFqfiWJc2ocpQc8irMZXV3MdiP1V9pmnzzj5WA2yTOfBzMEW5jN8Fnk3eMZq_ns7_38u-n7LWMNgDedc5c2Pofl5QPTBfAm4kUYdqUfC1QFVrSNAPPEK6HPE/s320/whatever.jpg" /><br /><br /><strong>Seriously:</strong> up until a few weeks ago, the HSUS leadership swore the dogs from fighting busts were dangerous animals needing of wholesale killing...now they are firm believers that bust dogs deserve a temperament test.<br /><br /><br /><strong>What does this say about the HSUS "expert", JP Goodwin?</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>What does this say about the HSUS "leader", Wane Pacelle?</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>What does this say about the HSUS?</strong><br /><br /><br /><em>Think about it.</em>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-23998503267092588942009-04-13T23:00:00.000-07:002009-04-14T17:18:23.776-07:00You Don't Say<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzr8Mtgp7BGRMHcb4rRCfMtDvO8malaOQYvHD3raowgoBEq72J25AT8ZHqPB0pxtivtAob8wVxbeq3UJlbwOW_i63IzctPytRXcXxYgy0Fu9XPWZlCiA9j-JhY2hGEEBB5eEFJtvEai4/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324565868514735618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzr8Mtgp7BGRMHcb4rRCfMtDvO8malaOQYvHD3raowgoBEq72J25AT8ZHqPB0pxtivtAob8wVxbeq3UJlbwOW_i63IzctPytRXcXxYgy0Fu9XPWZlCiA9j-JhY2hGEEBB5eEFJtvEai4/s320/untitled.bmp" /></a><em> I'm gonna wait and see how this works out.<br /></em></div><p><br /><br /><strong>For those wanting info</strong> and commentary on the HSUS Expo, and specifically the Pit bull "National Stakeholders" meeting, please visit the following blog posts:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nathanwinograd.com/?p=926">Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them (and Other Sheltering News)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.nathanwinograd.com/?p=951">What Happens in Vegas…<br /></a><br /><a href="http://www.nathanwinograd.com/?p=980">Las Vegas, Round 3</a><br />- Nathan Winograd </p><p><a href="http://www.hsus.org/acf/news/best_friends_hsus_pit_bull_summit_041009.html">Animal Welfare Groups Announce New Collaboration to Save Pit Bulls</a><br />- HSUS<br /><br /><a href="http://badrap-blog.blogspot.com/2009/04/no-more-excuses-bust-dogs-are-on-bus.html">No more excuses - Bust dogs are on the bus</a><br />- BAD RAP<br /><br /><a href="http://news.bestfriends.org/index.cfm?page=news&mode=entry&entry=A0C0D476-99C6-3075-70D70EBD9A87D5B1">A victory for canine victims of violence</a><br />- Best Friends</p><p></p><p><strong>For those wondering about my</strong> take on the situation, beyond the cautiously optimistic sentiment, I'll post something in the next few days. At this point, I am wanting to "sit on it" for a little while longer.</p><br /><p>ETA (4/14/09):</p><p><a href="http://hsus.typepad.com/wayne/2009/04/meeting_of_the_minds.html">Meeting of the Minds</a><br />- Wayne Pacelle</p><p></p>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-62306189249122847882009-04-02T23:00:00.000-07:002009-04-03T15:04:42.594-07:00Wallace & Hector: American Dog MagazineWell, they've done it again! Roo, Wallace, and Hector have found a way to bring about positive press for Pit bulls.<br /><br />Good stuff, fellas. And we certainly hope you know that we appreciate it!<br /><br />Please visit, <a href="http://www.theamericandogmag.com/index.shtml">The American Dog Magazine</a>, website to read the article. Better yet, stop by the news rack to buy a copy: nothing like supporting those that are supporting us...and while many may be quick to point out some of the questionable groups/organizations that are linked from the Magazine's website, I will say that the folks putting out this publication are <a href="http://www.theamericandogmag.com/breeddiscrimination.shtml">clearly Pit bull supporters.<br /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theamericandogmag.com/spring2009/p78.shtml"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320288941346634226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkeKu2tvkw3KAseL7Z2ijoabqUuqCA5mlj6m-9wkCo8DWg8uni1pCUJSh2VjhAkvT-dwBJL5hDbRH822ryKZ_vI3vulaJjD76c1CPFnLvwB5qAYM_c7KkWu8fYfKYMIGjvGK0ixGRGI4M/s400/p78.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.theamericandogmag.com/spring2009/p79.shtml"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320288939536003458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHnfF_znhjma0Xb7RFV0hvWvQFHlpPdvh1peL4jdiw-5XSm8PcLso_BKeFkCqd_tTQBwsrb-YfhJ7jcjcz0IXOtX_b45XccdauKy0F3EKPwVGr4YQtx9n4cw8wW0etft75-6aqj1E0nHw/s400/p79.jpg" /></a>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-72074850603008663052009-04-01T23:00:00.000-07:002009-04-02T19:34:31.824-07:00You Must Be Trippin'<div align="left"><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090326/ap_on_he_me/med_dog_trips_man"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320157359936176866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-M3198iDX0qMaTK-4-DF-ay2_rIUsJ_s4sGw7Jm8QFzqkDouAfPuWzTlETmVFBfhBG4tKUO_kElOnCwti_UbRc8fEotzuoij3O53GfI25G3sfI5AMiCAHOkupg_MRtEj3AI0BBSh2uZs/s400/cats.jpg" /></a> Watch out for underfoot pets...Thankfully, "The Media" hasn't been stirring Pit bull hysteria by mis-representing the findings of <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5811a1.htm">this CDC report</a>. <em>Although, I shouldn't get too cocky - it may just be a matter of time (HA!)</em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Click pic for details.</div>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-69459316083533740322009-03-30T23:00:00.000-07:002009-03-31T08:03:14.719-07:00Problem Owners, Their Dogs, & The News<a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41952CT4MML._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA240_SH20_OU01_.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41952CT4MML._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA240_SH20_OU01_.jpg" /></a><br /><div><strong>Sunday night,</strong> the local news promoted their 10 O'clock program with this announcement: Local Man's Violent Encounter with a Pit bull. </div><br /><div><strong>I wasn't in the TV room,</strong> but I was able to hear the commercial - and just for clarification, I called out to my wife: "what did I just hear?"</div><br /><div><strong>Yeah, I had heard it correctly.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>I didn't stay up to watch the segment.</strong> However, I did look for the segment Monday morning, and while I was able to read the story, I was not able to find the video - which I believe was an interview of the men whose dog was killed. That said, I am not sure if there are differences between the write-up and the video.</div><br /><div><strong>From the time I heard the news promotion</strong> and up until the point when I was able to read the story, all I could think about was this:<br /><br /><div><em>I wonder if the dog was even an American Pit bull. And if not, shame on the local news for tarting up the story for ratings.</em></div><br /><div><strong>Sure,</strong> many will cite that my question is heavily based in semantics - especially for a guy that is writing on a blog that often uses the generic term "Pit bull." Point taken. And the discussion is worth having, but I digress.</div><br /><div><strong>When I found the news article online,</strong> the title was not nearly as sensational as the 10 o'clock promo:</div><br /><br /><div><em><a href="http://www.koat.com/news/19042559/detail.html">"Chihuahua Killed By Problem Dog."</a> </em></div><br /><br /><div><em></em></div><div><strong>Clearly,</strong> this title isn't as sensational as using the terms, "Pit bull" and "violent", in the same sentence.</div><br /><div><strong>In fact, the title is a decent one</strong> as it doesn't exploit the situation for ratings. This title is so tame and reasonable that I'm wondering if the news station received emails and phone calls from concerned viewers about the segment, which may influenced how they presented the story on their website. </div><br /><div><strong>Back to my question:</strong><br /><em>is the offending dog even an APBT?</em></div><br /><br /><div></div><div><strong>Turns out the dog is likely to be a mixed breed. </strong></div><br /><div><strong>Turns out the dog has a history of running loose in the neighborhood. </strong></div><br /><div><strong>Turns out the dog's owner is a "problem owner."</strong></div><br /><br /><div></div><div><strong>More than likely,</strong> this dog would not have ended-up in the headlines had this woman kept the dog on her property...and most regrettable of all, these gentleman may not have lost their dog in such a violent and up-setting fashion. </div><br /><strong>Same old story:</strong> crappy dog owner allows dog to menace neighborhood - crummy journalists selling out their professions to keep advertising dollars coming in.<br /><br /><strong>My heart</strong> goes out to the guys that lost their dog in this attack.<br /><br /><strong>My frustration</strong> goes out to all the idiots that allow their animals to roam.<br /><br /><strong>Yes, accidents happen</strong> and dogs get loose even under the watch of the most responsible owners - but when it's a reoccurring theme, it's a problem.<br /><br /><strong>As for the media</strong>, I won't waste my time going into detail: they're just as irresponsible as the owner of this dog. </div>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-14624738026751339472009-03-23T23:00:00.000-07:002009-03-24T21:22:40.954-07:00Some Days...<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>life is a real balancing act</strong>.</span> <a href="http://dailydillon.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/gop_balancing_act23.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316973211373616898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8YWNzfUO6A4Lqb-2DCXaLZtnD4nGF_H_INKVjVbJ1u_6cKI5-2hhWKDnfjlACtg2Xh2UpXfomIEBolPzLR8o0mNJsWZoqwb6Ri_b_LDoYrZ724k3jyFFsTAYMSl-vsZ2_iDIrAwKxBA/s400/756106059_fa69879a6a.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>Hope you all are having a good week!</em></div>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-48098366461942000372009-03-20T23:00:00.000-07:002009-03-21T12:24:51.839-07:00Lulu Disappears Sister. Or Fun With Photobucket.<strong>Lulu was caught</strong> using her magic powers this morning, and thanks to a super-duper camera equipped with a fancy lens, I was able to capture the whole thing.<br /><br /><strong>As you can see,</strong> Lulu first brought about a bright light in which to distract Coco, and within an instant, the trance rendered her sister defenseless. The rest is history.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2WF0ktjQauKxsEpxKd1pMrmR6rGSITigD2zizOIrfkzfGbcKZ1LYDA1bXQGB4VdbZ1gI8acnFRuCxuKDexgxrUni0fADHXRRKFdUj0dboqLhPtU44svCqi2aVmjP65my0YznPlfR1uU/s1600-h/Coffe+Talk+030.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315720243575149634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2WF0ktjQauKxsEpxKd1pMrmR6rGSITigD2zizOIrfkzfGbcKZ1LYDA1bXQGB4VdbZ1gI8acnFRuCxuKDexgxrUni0fADHXRRKFdUj0dboqLhPtU44svCqi2aVmjP65my0YznPlfR1uU/s400/Coffe+Talk+030.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJRq5S5kCEbcAxsh7Wn_08zRXbNT4mR_RM2IGVtg36o8v9wBrj7feVzxQMKIwz6jtk4elrH_-QxKxCpCFziUjI7TzBejZTpnYNwCOybHizunXrBlWZskkNc5asbFV6z8V85F_w4w7hM4/s1600-h/Coffe+Talk+027.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315720238483455042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJRq5S5kCEbcAxsh7Wn_08zRXbNT4mR_RM2IGVtg36o8v9wBrj7feVzxQMKIwz6jtk4elrH_-QxKxCpCFziUjI7TzBejZTpnYNwCOybHizunXrBlWZskkNc5asbFV6z8V85F_w4w7hM4/s400/Coffe+Talk+027.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOO6VxagMr2m2bACN79Vh8mucQ7AVXjlNzac0JM6BbPj1vIDuaNvAxqkk5OweDDFuw8Wr6UhmOParEiAFRVCGvPtAMMKpp4t5olQjmHH4bAer7iPZpWWdI7E-UywivLxCqC2KIl2TtFvs/s1600-h/Coffe+Talk+029.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315720239273077666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOO6VxagMr2m2bACN79Vh8mucQ7AVXjlNzac0JM6BbPj1vIDuaNvAxqkk5OweDDFuw8Wr6UhmOParEiAFRVCGvPtAMMKpp4t5olQjmHH4bAer7iPZpWWdI7E-UywivLxCqC2KIl2TtFvs/s400/Coffe+Talk+029.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p><strong></strong> </p><p><strong>Thankfully,</strong> Lulu isn't very practiced with her magic skills and we found Coco in the next room, confused but content, working on a stuffed <a href="http://www.kongcompany.com/worlds_best.html">Kong</a>. </p><p align="center"><em>The End.<br /></em></p>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-55389901686580488222009-03-18T23:00:00.001-07:002009-03-24T19:45:43.717-07:00Fetch: Pit bull Style<strong>These pics come</strong> to us from a Kiwi internet friend of mine. As she tells it, <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Airwair/?action=view&current=dogs090.flv">the video</a> was taken while the dog was starting to wear-out, so there is only one good "flip", but it's still fun to watch nonetheless. (Besides, that's New Zealand in the background!) Thankfully, there are also still pictures, which really show the athleticism of her doggie.<br /><br /><strong>And make sure to watch the video,</strong> it gives the viewer a much better idea of what the dog is actually doing. The stills make it look like the dog is just jumping randomly, when in fact the dog is playing "fetch."<br /><br /><strong>One of the many things about Pit bulls</strong> that I love to brag about is their natural athleticism. Physical ability and confidence can make for a very fun dog, and many Pit bulls have both in bulk.<br /><br /><strong>So while there are many Pit bull videos</strong> showing the dogs excelling in weight pull or working the spring pole, I really enjoy when I find these types of videos and pics, which demonstrate the versatility of this breed's athleticism and enthusiasm for exercise.<br /><br /><strong>Also, these pics should remind us all</strong> that energetic, athletic dogs have needs that are best met with consistent and vigorous exercise.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314917122965980978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkM-dr0Te-snFh7rO30phO58GCOGaFzRjaa7QXwdm_pN9QkjpN7dOPwtAv53jg3IxTX9qwn8xzejg-_qlAvPFIDdgnsQ5uTBXzfgzp4k6tZ5ReaEXK1TkfYQrm1bEbz_5nfHZB0B4zVz0/s400/shelb.jpg" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwij3_2jP-3UUoMGBZI4BvspQ60wjRC3HS0Eu5zoTY9hymsN6uK7eRWYduvfH-61uDD4HlyptZmdZzeaCgK1hQwtNBwfS-qy6G2MTNXM9EdjmQ0Qfm0pMsNGOwmMU1ujNbpG_WJETVmBI/s1600-h/shelb2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314917739365125938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwij3_2jP-3UUoMGBZI4BvspQ60wjRC3HS0Eu5zoTY9hymsN6uK7eRWYduvfH-61uDD4HlyptZmdZzeaCgK1hQwtNBwfS-qy6G2MTNXM9EdjmQ0Qfm0pMsNGOwmMU1ujNbpG_WJETVmBI/s400/shelb2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314917122965980978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkM-dr0Te-snFh7rO30phO58GCOGaFzRjaa7QXwdm_pN9QkjpN7dOPwtAv53jg3IxTX9qwn8xzejg-_qlAvPFIDdgnsQ5uTBXzfgzp4k6tZ5ReaEXK1TkfYQrm1bEbz_5nfHZB0B4zVz0/s400/shelb.jpg" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqOds8-ZmM7s7K7NRwmyT7KgJqpnmGVc88V7FWDZ1jsCwEUnUSjq3hfU8GL40RyfJOQhyK9DL9W6vubojWrMgMmK1iDtIU4x9bdYA-U6BBr-MbvWTYdqVccu9dHbD9Flb5kowcCQT8VE/s1600-h/shelb3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314917738379334914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqOds8-ZmM7s7K7NRwmyT7KgJqpnmGVc88V7FWDZ1jsCwEUnUSjq3hfU8GL40RyfJOQhyK9DL9W6vubojWrMgMmK1iDtIU4x9bdYA-U6BBr-MbvWTYdqVccu9dHbD9Flb5kowcCQT8VE/s400/shelb3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314917122965980978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkM-dr0Te-snFh7rO30phO58GCOGaFzRjaa7QXwdm_pN9QkjpN7dOPwtAv53jg3IxTX9qwn8xzejg-_qlAvPFIDdgnsQ5uTBXzfgzp4k6tZ5ReaEXK1TkfYQrm1bEbz_5nfHZB0B4zVz0/s400/shelb.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5x3Z1MuZrxVHFXdoPdcjqGPH8wsPouUO0u0NRL6FVjvAfRhSlLcWrD6EWNss2uXUvnimhyCI2tbXrt3HT-bJEWuMwWa8i7sV8uuwox_Hwp1R37oNv_9X1Ueo3JuqnMzlMjFzNYeLpyo/s1600-h/shelb4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314917371939151474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5x3Z1MuZrxVHFXdoPdcjqGPH8wsPouUO0u0NRL6FVjvAfRhSlLcWrD6EWNss2uXUvnimhyCI2tbXrt3HT-bJEWuMwWa8i7sV8uuwox_Hwp1R37oNv_9X1Ueo3JuqnMzlMjFzNYeLpyo/s400/shelb4.jpg" border="0" /></a> Now, that's just cool - <em>I don't care who you are!</em></p>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-84436616238981036622009-03-18T23:00:00.000-07:002009-03-19T05:55:26.617-07:00Fight or Flight.<a href="http://www.cafepress.com/dogs_of_war/226040"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314875556867049346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 205px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLF23BLCxDyyJK6gxnXKXUYdJn6u8JP3zLsgpmxy2Z3bbDqtXJ4ErwnFuCjxHg96H58PRPTKsh1NxhLtQpLzOopScoXxPGh_ZzJ-D71SVTjTM15La9upoWhy4LEekH19G62WNAvitVYWA/s400/pitbull_rally.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>Some days</strong> I feel that all I do on my blogs is rail against The Media, the HSUS, PETA, and BSL, and while it is time well-spent, I thought I should lighten it up a bit.<br /><br /><strong>That said, many folks around the US</strong> are now several weeks into working against troubling legislation, and while it is tiring work, it needs to get done.<br /><br /><strong>Without a doubt,</strong> I appreciate these hardworking souls - especially those working hard in my home state of New Mexico.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>In hopes of bringing a chuckle</strong> to the many exhausted folks who've been hustling to keep animals safe from BSL and the over-reaching animal rights agenda, I offer the following tongue-in-cheek pics. All of which are for sale at <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/dogs_of_war/226040">CafePress. </a><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/dogs_of_war/226040"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314680677070230146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nd1TsrMinLPdS1fc-AqImb_GKCiGai05lK0bWIUxzGEPfhOJ_tZJmKRdm-TVsxQoaBbxtSVMA2rBJfZlabLGfXdRWP1gEodKVsCBC_xE3lCDNpNq2tkxRmpz4qdgQjeR7-i6nyDEshY/s400/pitbull_wallpaper.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/dogs_of_war/226040"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314680414362863986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 350px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4z-sEOFCHslAE_LIME2z24DowS_URQIJwxGKHJpPxokL-d9QgCZlqWzENYojnE4z-DXGofeoX9zVmxRAwbVb2GpcZ2oYn2APX350Kneq0-FjzZ-MEwrSqm3o8_6jxjprVhHgOLSF2-us/s400/pitbullradical.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/dogs_of_war/226040"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314680253781502034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7CrNJJ9Fcq0iGAHoiarQ3KKSZfWbG8Omt_KnnBjzn_PklAfuhZX_-NU9LXRUF2QHNXM22yQqR5YvQ7Hnjv3TzOkola15YwCcf1rFD6iQeaV31W4Gg-i9Y_riBuIJkejpALe6v_QaVBKI/s400/pitbull_obey.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p align="center"><strong>Nothing says, "I mean business",</strong> like a coffe mug that reads, "obey the Pit Bull!" (LOL). </p>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-47325259704900062082009-03-16T23:00:00.000-07:002009-03-17T19:37:41.563-07:00Crunch Time!<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXeIrv0h-5eFKazMV9xr8jvcm3zQYxT2xkEOVQxmg551JMJ9eA-eYak05hJ1glWVBWuNcy0_Tm5G-Y0Ls5f7MkdX7Y2HZrYz1UqT3DXQIxsJRUpfGsFN8V2AiHVzd6bj4KDnU6B5w3dA/s1600-h/speakup.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314349924693417090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXeIrv0h-5eFKazMV9xr8jvcm3zQYxT2xkEOVQxmg551JMJ9eA-eYak05hJ1glWVBWuNcy0_Tm5G-Y0Ls5f7MkdX7Y2HZrYz1UqT3DXQIxsJRUpfGsFN8V2AiHVzd6bj4KDnU6B5w3dA/s400/speakup.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>The New Mexico Legislature</strong> is in session for only a few more days. <div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify"><strong>At this point,</strong> the only animal related bill that is still troubling to me is HB159.<br /><br /><strong>Thankfully</strong>, an amendment was added to the bill that has made it a lot more palatable, but there are still aspects of the bill's language that could create "animal abusers" of many responsible animal owners.<br /><br /><strong>Many level headed, tireless folks</strong> have a put a huge dent into some otherwise nasty bills: HB667, which was going to require that all Pit bulls and Rottweilers be registered under the NM Dangerous Dog Act has been "killed"; <a href="http://cnmao.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/sb-127-custody-care-of-mistreated-animals-house-house-judiciary-letter/">SB127</a>, has been molded into a fairly reasonable bill but has yet to pass into law.<br /><br /><strong>Please visit the </strong><a href="http://cnmao.wordpress.com/"><strong>CNMAO blog</strong></a> for contact info and talking points on the many animal related bills. The legislsative session is not over, and there is still much work to be done... so find out what is still what, and speak-up now.</div></div>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-39796503477148115752009-03-11T23:00:00.000-07:002009-03-18T20:28:38.166-07:00Too Cool For School!<div align="center"><a href="http://www.neo-rama.com/neoramawork/cool_kids_2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313576706515764290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 252px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvVr0pgNOBfoWyW_w1XQzObskgH4WCRA3cNxSR15LdKOWyaz-6nsiGphyphenhyphen8q3YkKdPEsf1dzU_QW_X6qCUlke_k_gomxBzReaPPizklgJRNPnPYTK5daiER5t_ybv2hYk4U_vl7umJt-wM/s400/cool_kids_2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/local/pee_dee/article/students_to_present_opposition_to_breed-specific_bills_to_florence_county_c/36345/"><strong>Students to present opposition to breed-specific bills</strong></a><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>.</strong> </span></div><div align="left"><br /><strong>This endearing story</strong> comes to us from the great state of South Carolina:<br /><br /><blockquote>Brian Harvey, a social studies teacher at Southside, said the group of students notified him of a recent attempt to get Scranton town officials to consider banning pit bulls.<br /><br />In February, Ernestine Haselden, a Scranton resident, asked town officials to consider a ban on “pit bull-type dogs.” She also is scheduled to speak to council Thursday.<br /><br />The student group has put together a presentation on why the legislation is wrong, how it violates one’s rights, how it’s inhumane and the cost to enforce it.<br /><br />Harvey said the students have updated the information to include more research on failed attempts to pass breed-specific legislation across the country. The presentation includes ways to prevent that type of legislation.<br /><br />Instead of banning certain breeds of dogs, the students propose implementing canine safety education programs in schools and offering responsible canine ownership classes to pet owners.</blockquote></div><div align="left"><br /><strong>Certainly, I send my appreciation</strong> to this group of students. But I also hope this story causes a moment of pause for those that feel the youth of this nation are not involved in their communities and are self-serving little brats; clearly, this is not always the case.<br /><br /><strong>My hat goes off</strong> to Mr. Harvey and this group of Southside Students. </div>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836626531069245520.post-28884745284845828882009-03-09T23:00:00.000-07:002009-03-11T08:25:19.278-07:00How About That!<p><object height="343" width="400"><param name="movie" value="http://www.vidivodo.com/VideoPlayerShare.swf?u=BFRCQltHWxI="><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.vidivodo.com/VideoPlayerShare.swf?u=BFRCQltHWxI=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="400" height="343" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></p><p><strong>I love to see stuff like this:</strong> it shows that our dogs are useful, and it goes to show how trainable and gentle they can be as well.</p><p><strong>Be advised, Nay-Sayers,</strong> the word is out - pit bulls are some of the best dogs around!</p><p><strong>Kudos to the folks</strong> that took the time to train this cute little doggie. And most of all, thanks for sharing this video!</p>Pit bull NMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551956059438050867noreply@blogger.com0