Are we helping dogs or reinforcing stereotypes?
Read moreThe Language We Use to Talk About Dog Fighting May Do More Harm than Good
Fair and Equal Treatment
Mandatory Spay/Neuter Laws Aren’t the Best Way to Create Safe And Humane Communities
Policies focused on accessible services, outreach, and education are far more effective.
Read more12 Answers to Your Burning Questions about Removing Breed Labels
Ever wonder about the difference between “mixed” and “unknown” breeds? You aren’t alone.
Read moreNo, “Pit Bull” Dogs Don’t Lock Their Jaws, and Other Myth-Busting Facts
The not so surprising answer to all of these myths is that science says “pit bull” dogs are just like other dogs.
Read moreVeterinary Team Makes Sure All of the Pets in Their Community Have Access to Proper Care
“Our work unites the housed and unhoused as we share stories about our pets and bond over our love of animals.”
Read moreStop Asking ‘What Is This Breed?” and Start Asking ‘Who Is This Dog?”
This may blow your mind, but breed traits don’t always present themselves in purebred dogs.
Read moreHere’s the Good News about BSL in 2016
Breed Specific Legislation was a hot topic this year with all of the news surrounding Montreal’s BSL. Although things did not turn out as we’d all hoped with Montreal, the fight there is not over. But in the states, the
Read moreWe Just Made a Big Decision about Putting Our Dogs on Petfinder
We couldn’t just talk about removing breed labels, we had to walk the walk.
Read moreAn Accidental Advocate
Guest post written by Stephanie Filer, Manager of Special Gifts & Partnerships, Animal Rescue League of Iowa. The other day I received a call from a city councilperson in Randall, IA who needed our help. They were reviewing their city ordinances
Read moreIn Praise of Normal
Normal. In a world where we’re all jockeying to stand out from the crowd, being normal gets a bad rap. We confuse normal with ordinary and boring. Those of us that love, live with, and advocate for “pit bull”
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