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Pit Bull Terriers

Lifesaving by the Numbers: Animal Welfare Statistics

In 2016, when Best Friends announced the goal to lead the country to no-kill in 2025, one of the first tasks was to get a handle on the size of the problem and to elimina...

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State Restrictions Against Dogfighting Victims

Learn about legislation that restricts dogs seized in dogfighting cases, stigmatizing them as damaged and unadoptable and denying them an opportunity to prove otherwise.

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How to Help Pit Bulls Get Adopted

This action kit describes how shelters, rescue groups, and animal lovers can help rescue pit bulls and get these dogs get adopted into loving homes.

adopted pit bull terrier-type dog smiling and looking straight ahead

Dog Breed-Neutral Laws for Safe Communities

Dog breed-neutral laws don’t restrict certain breeds of dogs like breed-specific legislation (BSL), but instead they focus on reckless owners.

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Dog Breed-Specific Legislation: Infographic

Download a breed bans infographic. Dog breed restriction is wrong. People should be allowed to own whatever canine they choose.

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Breed-Specific Legislation: Dog Breed Ban Alternatives

Dog breed bans don’t make us safer, and they force responsible people to give up their pets. Here are alternatives to breed-specific legislation.

Pit bulls like this brown dog, who is lovingly looking at his person, are frequently the target of dog breed bans, or breed-specific legislation.

Dangerous Dog Laws: Keeping People and Pets Safe

Laws targeting certain dog breeds are ineffective. When it comes to dangerous dogs, the focus should be on reckless or negligent owners, not breed.

Breed restrictions against dogs like this friendly brown pitbull do not make communities safer.

Anti-Dog Breed-Specific Legislation by State

Here's a list of states that don't have breed-specific legislation. These states have provisions against BSL. The legislative provision wording is cited.

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Pit Bulls: Everything You Need to Know

Learn about the history of pit bull terrier-type dogs, pit bull myths, advocating for and rescuing pit bulls, breed-specific legislation, and more.

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Pit Bull Facts: Resources on Pit Bull Terriers and Breed Restrictions

Learn pit bull facts and debunk myths through this list of resources that offer important information about pit bull terriers and breed-specific legislation (BSL).

White pit bull and his person sitting together outside

Pit Bull Myths and Facts

Learn common pit bull myths and facts, including the misconception that pit bulls are dangerous. No, pit bulls don't have locking jaws and are not more likely to bite tha...

Brown pit bull and orange tabby cat sitting next to each other