tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337563478508563426.post6743300798721671467..comments2023-10-31T09:11:11.817-07:00Comments on Our Pack, Inc. Rescue - Pit Bull Advocates for Compassion & Kindness: DreamsOur Pack, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14658327689635203488noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337563478508563426.post-2526112408195772122008-12-29T22:07:00.000-08:002008-12-29T22:07:00.000-08:00I couldn't agree more. I volunteer with a dog res...I couldn't agree more. I volunteer with a dog rescue (and while I would never give it up because I do it to help the dogs and not to gain approval from the people), the volunteers sometimes drive me nuts with their narrow-mindedness. They are so quick to judge the owner of a misbehaved chihuahua, but any dog that has "pit" in it should've never been born because they're terrifying monsters afterall! I find your comparison of breedism to racism especially remarkable because I have noticed that this same group of people is at first always more suspicious of potential adopters that are not your typical White American middle-class family. It saddens me to see people I consider friends so terrified of things outside their realm of understanding, but it is also interesting to see the correlation between all the 'isms out there. Thank you for proving how wrong it is to make assumptions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337563478508563426.post-10176626958311558882008-12-05T09:46:00.000-08:002008-12-05T09:46:00.000-08:00This is all too sad and true! But, with our effor...This is all too sad and true! But, with our efforts dawns a new day! Its hard, teadious work but very worthwhile. Sometimes I wish it would go faster or be easier but prejudices are very deep and unfortunately disturbing attitudes that can take generations to change. We are on the fore front of that all important change. Thanks so much for spearheading the way to a brighter, sanier less disturbing future for us all. Woof! Woof! The dogs thank you too!!! MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337563478508563426.post-92005424278365186902008-12-04T21:32:00.000-08:002008-12-04T21:32:00.000-08:00Marthina, I've been wanting someone to draw the pa...Marthina, I've been wanting someone to draw the parallel between racism and breedism for FOREVER! Plus also bring to light the truth that, yes, MANY organizations that purport to act in the best interests of animal welfare are actively Pro-Breed Specific Legislation (which entails the mass euthanasia and banning of pitbulls/pitbull-esque dogs from specific geographic regions). <BR/>Among those breedist animal welfare agencies is PETA. Just for everybody's FYI (http://www.peta.org/about/hottopic007.asp).<BR/>I'm glad you're brave enough to repeat yourself to ensure people are hearing this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215567100181164467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337563478508563426.post-42452925950636175742008-12-04T17:47:00.000-08:002008-12-04T17:47:00.000-08:00Thanks guys, I agree, the dogs need a voice. They ...Thanks guys, I agree, the dogs need a voice. They have no defense, no trial, no rights. I'm not saying that some dogs are not adoptable due to being damaged, I just ask to look first. I'm sure I'm repeating myself but I think it should be until it's heard.Our Packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15866351499622774333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337563478508563426.post-54624296551481609692008-12-04T05:26:00.000-08:002008-12-04T05:26:00.000-08:00Way to go, Marthina. You rock. I am so tired of...Way to go, Marthina. You rock. I am so tired of the stereotypes, the breedism, the refusal to see a dog as an individualliving, feeling, breathing being, with his own unique personality and silly & loving ways. We MUST stand up for our dogs, we MUST tear down the walls that seperate Pit Bulls from 'other dogs'. We owe it to their dear hearts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337563478508563426.post-38487886501307982672008-12-03T15:45:00.000-08:002008-12-03T15:45:00.000-08:00I know you've already "heard" this, but I feel it'...I know you've already "heard" this, but I feel it's something that I'd like to say again here.<BR/><BR/>I LOVED it Marthina! And I especially enjoyed this line here... <I>thank you for letting them on the bus!</I><BR/><BR/>You know... I am Native American. We were once considered a savage people. To see how my people were suppressed for SO long and how they have risen above to make our tribes prosperous and proud...<BR/><BR/>I believe it's possible for people to wake up and see the error of their ways... it's just a matter of finding the right way to make them see how off kilter their thinking truly is.<BR/><BR/>Kudos to you for posting this chica!<BR/><BR/>~ Kat :-)New Hope Pit Bull Rescuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606529453214893468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337563478508563426.post-56847784419521301552008-12-03T10:09:00.000-08:002008-12-03T10:09:00.000-08:00Anon, thanks!Riddick, nice blog post. I commented....Anon, thanks!<BR/><BR/>Riddick, nice blog post. I commented.<BR/><BR/>Kevin, I couldn't agree with you more on the ripple effect of the blanket euth!<BR/>MarthinaOur Packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15866351499622774333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337563478508563426.post-60083924811279505892008-12-03T09:38:00.000-08:002008-12-03T09:38:00.000-08:00it is unfortunate when places blanket euthanize a ...it is unfortunate when places blanket euthanize a certain breed because it just keeps the perpertual message of "something is wrong with this breed". it reinforces a sterotype against the dog making people less likely to adopt/give them a chance, leading to more of them languishing in shelters. it's a PR battle so keep up the good PR ourpack!!<BR/><BR/>kevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337563478508563426.post-74568023762663145292008-12-03T09:08:00.000-08:002008-12-03T09:08:00.000-08:00Hello, Our dog trainer forwarded my link to your b...Hello, Our dog trainer forwarded my link to your blog. She knew I would be interested. The second love of my life is a Brindle Pit Bull. We recently began our own blog: riddicksroost.blogspot.com Keep up the good work!NorCalRose & Riddickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074388217962333795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337563478508563426.post-34072228610416829402008-12-03T07:11:00.000-08:002008-12-03T07:11:00.000-08:00I share your dream Marthina.I share your dream Marthina.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com