Tag Archives: pit bull advocacy

The Romance of Rescue

Posted on March 30, 2014 by emily douglas

I must say, we humans love a good rescue story, fact or fiction. The princess in the castle tower. The baby in the well. Old Yeller saving Travis from the wild boars, and he in turn saving Old Yeller from … Continue reading →

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Five Foolproof Tips for Better “Pit Bull” Advocacy

Posted on February 12, 2013 by emily douglas

Recently BAD RAP shared the following message on their Facebook page that is truly some of the most sage advice you can receive when it comes to effective dog advocacy: Question: “How do I best defend my dog when people … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day: The Peach has spoken

Posted on November 18, 2012 by emily douglas

This is what us pit bull advocates have to say to that special someone who felt the need to send us all a threatening email tonight.  Cheers!

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StubbyDog Shame

Posted on November 16, 2012 by emily douglas

Recently, I had the pleasure of getting to know an incredible group of women, all of whom are devoted dog owners, pit bull advocates, and community volunteers just like myself.  We all come from different places in the country and … Continue reading →

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Heritage News Covers Peaches’ Therapy Dog Work

Posted on September 17, 2012 by emily douglas

Many thanks to Amy Bell of Heritage News for her thoughtful news article on Peaches’ therapy dog work in the Southeast Michigan community. Peaches has spent quite a bit of time in the community volunteering once a week at the … Continue reading →

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