Hooray for National Pit Bull Awareness Day

Need a cure for the Monday blues? Our photo feature is here to help provide a brief diversion from your workday routine with a small dose of squee, wow and awwww. Enjoy!

Pit bull terriers may have a poor reputation in the media, but we're out to prove that these short-haired, muscular dogs are as safe and gentle as any other dogs and should be judged as individuals. See for yourself with these photos of adorable pit-bull-terrier-like dogs who are all available for adoption from Best Friends.

Help us to end breed discrimination

It’s mine … all mine!
Abbott is available for adoption.

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I call this my “come pet me” look.
Bliss is available for adoption.

 

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I had to practice digging holes for my ball … and got a little carried away.
Bowser is available for adoption.

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Batten down the hatches, I’m coming in for a kiss.
Braxton is available for adoption.

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Squirrel!
Bunny is available for adoption.

 

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Yes, I want to go out for a walk.
Chaplin (left) is available for adoption.

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But … it’s not time to get out of bed yet.
Crissy is available for adoption.

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Lemme help you — you’ve got peanut butter on your chin.
Destiny and Bonnie are available for adoption.

 

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So many smells, so little time.
Guy is available for adoption.

 

Believe me, I’m more than just a pretty face.
Kylie is available for adoption.

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Of course I’m ready to go. I’m always ready to go.
Milo is available for adoption.

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Peek-a-boo, I see you.
Purdita is available for adoption.

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The nose knows.
Scratch is available for adoption.

 

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Sid’s Saloon — where all the cool kids hang out.
Sid is available for adoption.

 

I’m just a happy-go-lucky gal.
Sneaker is available for adoption.

 

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Three … two … one … launch.
Tori is available for adoption.

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Photos by Best Friends staff