It's the Pits: Oct. 27 is National Pit Bull Awareness Day

It’s the Pits: Oct. 27 is National Pit Bull Awareness Day

Power to the Pit Bulls!

Saturday is the sixth annual National Pit Bull Awareness Day (NPBAD).

Started in 2006 by Jodi Preis of Bless the Bullys, a rescue organization in Tennessee, the day is intended to bring positive media attention to this much-maligned breed.

Events are being held across the country to dispel Pit Bull myths, expose the unfairness of breed-specific legislation (BSL), educate pet parents about the importance of spaying/neutering and training their dogs, and also to have a lot of fun.

If you don’t happen to be a fan of Pit Bulls, please consider opening your mind and heart by attending an event and learning the truth about this breed – you might just get a big Pittie smooch in the process (there’s nothing like ‘em).

Click here for a list of the events being held across the country on Saturday.

For your NPBAD reading enjoyment, here are some of the many positive Pit Bull stories i Love Dogs has posted:

These “Hollywoof Heroes” are also working hard to dispel Pit Bull myths – check out our exclusive videos:

PHOTO: Dexter was the first-place winner of our i Love Pit Bulls photo contest last year. His dog mom, Sarah Clinton, said, “Dexter is a true breed ambassador. He loves dogs and other people (especially puppies).”

Laura Goldman

Laura Goldman is senior social media writer for i Love Dogs, Inc. She does love dogs. And elephants and turtles. Along with writing about the loves of her life, Laura likes to play with her two pound pups and tell anyone who’ll listen just how awesome Pit Bulls are.