Some of the Myths goes to show just how gullible and uneducated some people are for starting them. 
reference: "Pit Stop of North Carolina" - http://pitstopnc.tripod.com/id2.html

1. MYTH: Pit Bull Terriers have lock-jaw. FACT: There is no dog that has lock jaw. Pit Bull Terriers however do have very strong jaw muscles very similar to other mastiff type breeds. (If a dog has lock jaw, whether a Pit Bull Terrier or other, it means they have Tetanus and need to be seen and treated by a vet.)

2. MYTH: American Pit Bull Terriers have 1600 P.S.I. in jaw pressure.
FACT: Dr.Lehr Brisbin of the University of Georgia states, "To the best of our knowledge, there are no published scientific studies that would allow any meaningful comparison to be made of the biting power of various breeds of dogs. There are, moreover, compelling technical reasons why such data describing biting power in terms of "pounds per square inch" can never be collected in a meaningful way. All figures describing biting power in such terms can be traced to either unfounded rumor or, in some cases, to newspaper articles with no foundation in factual data." 

3. MYTH: Pit Bull Terriers are unpredictable toward children and other dogs. FACT: A dog's tempermant is based on their bloodline, Gene pool, and how they are taught to act. No socialization for ANY breed can be a bad situation period. (Pit Bull Terriers are people pleasers - Dog fighters use pit bull terrier breeds because they are strong, agile and HAVE A DESIRE TO PLEASE THEIR OWNERS. Unfortunately, pit bulls' abuse in this circumstance contributes to the negative myths surrounding them. - REF: "Thedogpark.com" http://www.thedogpark.com/articles/dog-breeds/pit-bull-breeds/pit-bull-myths-and-facts.php

4. Reference: "Midwest Rescue of Illinois, Inc." http://www.midwestrescueabull.org/myths.html
Fact: Surprise—A “pit bull” isn’t even a breed of dog
“Pit bull” is a generic term that refers to a number of breeds, including American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and others.

5. Reference: "North Shore Animal League America" http://www.nsalamerica.org/feature/pitbull/fact_and_fiction.html
Fact: Bull breeds score better on temperament tests than the general dog population. 
In December 2004, the American Temperament Test Society showed the American pit bull terrier scored an overall temperament rating of 83.9%, compared to the 77% score of the general dog population.

7. Reference: "R.E.D. Rescue Every Dog" http://www.rescueeverydog.org/pitbull_breed.html
How easy is housetraining with this breed?
There is much variation to the time housetraining will take, depending on the method used. Pit bulls, as a group, are intelligent dogs, soft to their owners and relatively easy to train as they are eager to please their owners. With all phases of training, praise is a key element when it comes to the pit bull. Positive methods will work best for training this breed.

Go Green for Pets


The green scene has gone beyond gardens—it now includes litter boxes and doggie treats. This Earth Day, you don’t need a green thumb to help the planet. If you have an animal companion who eats, sleeps, plays and poops, you’ve got plenty of opportunities to cut down on waste, raise your pet’s quality of life and color your corner of the world green.
Spring Cleaning
Empty out the dark corners of your closets, basement and attic, but before throwing your dusty treasures away, call your local shelters and ask if they need old towels, bedding, leashes, litter boxes and pet toys. They may even be looking for unused printers and computer monitors.
Water Works
Give your pet filtered tap water instead of bottled to drink. If you must use bottled, be sure to recycle.
The Power of Poop
Scoop dog poop with biodegradable bags instead of plastic bags from the grocery store. If you’re a suburbanite (or an urbanite with a lawn), do some research on doggie septic systems—they help keep your lawn free of smelly surprises and break waste down into a liquid the ground can absorb. And kitty parents, go for eco-friendly cat litters, avoiding brands with mined minerals.
Green Grooming
Use earth-friendly pet shampoos and grooming products whenever possible.
Garden of Delights
If you have space, consider growing your own garden for your fruit- and veggie- loving reptiles and small mammals. Before using insecticides, research mulching and other gardening practices that can help reduce the amount of insecticides and herbicides you might need.
Spot On
Should your furry love leave a little dribble (or more) on the carpeting or floor, don’t reach for the bleach. Use vinegar instead. This environment-friendly liquid can act as an effective odor-remover and can kill mold and bacteria. Please keep in mind, though, that vinegar must be diluted correctly with water.
Cutting Back is Going Green
There are plenty of small ways to cut back on energy and materials.
Instead of using a blow dryer to dry your freshly bathed pet, towel or air dry her.
Walk your dog to the doggie park rather than driving there.
Cut down on paper products—clean up with rags or recycled paper towels.
Put light and heating bulbs in your reptile and fish habitats on timers.
Put Your Foot Down
Don't wear shoes in the house. They bring extra pesticides, fungicides and dirt inside—your pets are exposed enough when licking their paws after walking outside on treated surfaces. (Of course, you should wipe all paws before letting them back into the house!)
Green Goodies
Consider making your own healthy dog biscuits and storing them in reusable containers. If you purchase store-bought treats, buy them in cardboard packaging and be sure to recycle.
Bulk Up
Buy pet supplies in bulk or the largest available size. You’ll make fewer trips to the store and cut down on packaging to discard of.

We are proud to be apart of the adoption day at the Beardsley Zoo this saturday... come out and meet all the animals; kids can do crafts, etc. A bunch of animal rescues/​organizations will be there :)

SATURDAY APRIL 4, 2009
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT

Join the Zoo and PETCO for our annual Animal Adoption Day. Together with several animal adoption and rescue organizations, we'll look to the wonderful animals we live with every day, our pets. We'll have presentations on pet care and safety, crafts for the kids and other surprises. Watch dogs training to be either search and rescue dogs or cadaver dogs participate in "hide and seek." Take part in demonstrations and learn about caring for your family's best friend.

ABC Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi and investigators from Nightline travel the byways and back roads of Lancaster County , Pennsylvania - visiting numerous puppy mills and filming Main Line Animal Rescue's volunteers as they rescue breeding dogs and puppies from Lancaster County 's notorious Amish commercial breeding facilities.

This promises to be a very special program. If you are involved in rescue, advocate on behalf of the millions of puppy mill dogs interned in our nation's commercial dog breeding facilities, or if you just simply love animals, you will not want to miss this.

Sharyn Alfonsi interviewed, on camera, an Amish breeder while touring his facility - a first for network television. With approximately 500 dogs housed on his property, this commercial breeder speaks openly about an industry cloaked in secrecy and suspicion - the cruel factory farming of man's best friend.

PLEASE tell your friends, your family, your coworkers - ABC Nightline investigates puppy mills - this Friday at 11:35 pm (Eastern Standard Time). Please take the time to forward this to all the rescues, shelters, and legislators in your area.
0AIt has been almost one year since Oprah's puppy mill show aired. That program received the highest viewer response of any Oprah Show in years. Now we need to spread the word about this very special Nightline. Only by educating as many people as we can, will we be able to help these animals. And after you watch the program, please don't hesitate to contact ABC and Nightline to thank them for casting such a strong light on the plight of our nation's puppy mill dogs.