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StubbyDog: Rediscover the Pit Bull

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Throughout human history, man’s best friends have been the dogs living alongside us, walking among us, and protecting us at all times. Perhaps that is why dogfighting seems a particularly heinous act of human cruelty—a betrayal of the deepest kind: love. Just one of the disastrous consequences of dogfighting is the controversy around perceived “dangerous dog” breeds and the tension between the safety of our communities and the wellbeing of animals like pit bulls.

Mary Jane and her human companion, Diego Molidor (Photo by David Molidor)

For many people, dogs are family members. Yet inadequate solutions like “Breed Specific Legislation” and local policies about immediate euthanasia of dogs perceived to be dangerous continue to be proffered instead of real solutions. That is why the work of StubbyDog is so important to ensuring both our own safety and the best interests of dogs.

StubbyDog is a national nonprofit organization focused on changing the public’s perception of pit bulls. Their innovative approach recognizes and celebrates the qualities of these dogs as heroes, therapy dogs, and loving companion animals for families across North America. The name of the organization comes from Sergeant Stubby, who was the most decorated dog in military history. The Animal Legal Defense Fund sat down with StubbyDog recently to learn more about their programs.

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