OK, I must admit your dog is cute, but I'm still afraid of pitbulls.
Posted By: Cece on 2008-10-11
In Reply to: Happy Halloween - Forever Pitbull Owner
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Pitbulls...sm
Further down this page, I saw a post that asked about people's favorite breed of dog. I saw various posts with people's preferences. Then I saw one that said "anything but a pitbull." That really upsets me because you see I am the owner of a pitbull. His name is CJ and he is the most affectionate, caring dog you could ever want. He loves me and my family with everything in him. I know before I got a pitbull and before my friend got one I too believed they were dangerous fighting dogs. I was wrong. Not all pits are used for fighting. And it isn't in all pits to fight. The way they are raised has a big part in it. Those pits who fight are trained to fight. Yes some pits are aggressive. But not the majority. You would be surprised to see how loving they can be. Mine stays inside and he thinks he is a 70 pound lap dog. He is such a big baby. That is not to say he isn't protective. If a stranger comes up he will show aggression and get very ugly. BUT that is because he is scared and doesn't know this person's intentions. He is protecting his family. But once I let him know it is okay and we are okay with this person he will listen and go sit. Once he gets to know someone he just wants to lick them and love on them. He is just protective initially. A lot of people don't know that pitbulls serve as therapy and service dogs. Did you know Helen Kellar had a pitbull as her companion and to help her as she was blind. Yes, look on the internet and you will even see a picture. What about Petey the pit on the TV show "The Little Rascals"? He spent countless hours with children everyday and never hurt anyone. Do you think they would have let a dangerous dog do that? Many celebrities such as the late crocodile hunter, Usher, Alicia Silverstone, Sinbad, Linda Blair, Vin Diesal, Bernadette Peters, and Rachal Ray have pitbulls. What about the many pits who are heroes? America's first war dog was a pitbull named Stubby. He earned several medals during World War I and was even honored at the white house. Weela another pit was dog hero of the Ken-L Ration of 1993. She saved 30 people, 29 dogs, 13 horses, and a cat during a flood in South California. And Bogart another pit saved a 4-year-old child from drowning in a swimming pool in Florida. Dixie was inducted into the Georgia Animal Hall of Fame after she saved some children from a cottonmouth snake. So you see not all pits are vicious and dangerous. Many are heroes. Many are so full of love it will touch your heart. So don't judge these wonderful animals for WHAT they are but WHO they are. There are bad people and there are bad dogs. Not all people are bad and not all dogs are bad. Show some love for these dogs. You would be surprised how much love they will show you back.
I just felt the need to let people know what I came to know about one of the most misunderstood breeds out there. Thank you for taking the time to read this and have an open mind and open heart.
Pitbulls
The reason pitbulls are used for fighting more than other dogs is because of their loyalty. Pitbulls, in the effort to please their owners, will do almost anything INCLUDING killing other dogs. These pitbulls are not aggressive or hateful by nature. They are just doing what they are taught to do.
Most of them that are taught to do so need rehabilitation, not death. They can be retrained just like criminals can be reintroduced to society. There are extreme cases, but there are people qualified out there to retrain even those.
I appreciate this post. While I have never personally owned my own pitbull (my husband brought a lab to the marriage and I already had to little scampers so three is enough for now!) my parents have about ten that they have rescued and rehabilitated and they are amazing, sweet, loving dogs!
Pitbulls
All I can say is AMEN! Ya know when are people going to get it that it is all in how you raise them.... I guess never. Guess this is a battle that we will always be up against & we are very willing to take that challenge cuz we know the breed & we know how wonderful they are. I am and always will be a pitbull owner!!!! :)
Pitbulls
Do you think the dog was crying out for attention? I have had many dogs in my life & the ones that I find are the ones that are more likely to turn are mixed breeds. I had a Samoyed mix breed that was raised from a puppy & was great till he reached a year and a half old & he started trying to bite us. We kept him and tried our hardest to change him, but no matter what he would at any given time out of the blue growl at us and try to bite us. So believe me it isn't just a breed issue.
Pitbulls
I do believe that very seldom sometimes you may run across a dog that gives you a problem, but you have to remember dogs are alot like people, and that there are by far alot less mean dogs than there are mean people that's for sure. I don't blame you for your bitterness toward the breed at all considering what you went through. I am curious did you know the background where she came from? How was the mother/father? Was this a reputable breeder? purebred? We have owned Samoyed, Chow Chow, Boxer, Pits, Black Mouth Cur, Laborador Retriever, and German Shepherd along with mixed breeds. Our experience is definitely the opposite of yours we had problems out of mixed breeds & not the pure bred. Having said that I know that every mixed breed isn't going to be trouble because just as people are different individuals so are dogs.
Pitbulls
Hey SO glad to hear that! I tuned in to the Rachael Ray show also & she definitely loves the breed! I admit I was a skeptic at first cuz u hear so much, but after taking a chance & owning one & doing my research I LOVE pitbulls. My male pits don't hardly shed but now my female shed like I don't know what. I told the vet & he gave me a multivitamin to give her & that fixed that:) If you ever think about owning one I'd definitely do my homework & research the breeder & see the mom/dad's personalities. Also you could check in a reputable pitbull shelter & tell them your lifestyle and what you like & have them make a recommendation as to what dog would fit you. Older pitbulls from a shelter already have developed their lil personalities & the good shelters work with them day in and day out and know their likes & dislikes. I really like the Villalobos shelter & I think they are doing an outstanding job!
pitbulls
Lolabug is using phrases that some owners use to defend the breed simply because she obviously isn't narrow minded into thinking it is just a "breed issue". One thing about the pitbull breed that isn't in any other breed is that they are the #1 most abused dog in the U.S. and they are in serious need of good homes, and that is why I own them and will continue to own them. Instead of passing BSL around, they need to make people take dog ownership classes and get certified to help ensure they know how to take care of the dog, and frankly they ought to do this with all dogs and not just for pitbull owners. You can't let dogs raise themselves. Just like children need guidance and discipline so do dogs.
No pitbulls at all
When I said mainly on leashes, that means either on leashes, behind actual fences or behind electronic fences. I'm not sure where you think I live, but it's a small town in Upstate NY. Just because it's not hoity toity section with an association telling everyone what they can and can't have in and around their homes, it doesn't mean it's a slum. I'm sure that goes for almost everyone else who's posted that doesn't happen to live in an HOA.
Pitbulls personality
I totally sympathize with you. Sorry for you having to go through this. I really try to urge people when they get a pitbull to really get to know the mom/dad personalities & the breeder. Like I said in an earlier post my male pitbull that is inside is VERY dog aggressive BUT on the flip side he is the most gentle loving dog I have ever owned. He just doesn't like other animals, ESPECIALLY dogs. We have a fenced in yard though. If he come in contact with an unfamiliar dog he would definitely be in kill mode with his aggression. BUT I knew what I was getting myself into cuz he is Boudreaux bloodline & his mother was aggressive. His father was an absolute sweetheart to anything. I knew that aggression would probably surface up in my dog & it did at a year and a half old, but I wouldn't ever trade him up for anything in this world. He wouldn't dare turn on us, and I know that animal or dog aggression is not people aggression. I do have a great respect for what could happen if I let it happen, but I am responsible enough to know what my dogs like & don't like & I never have a problem out of them. They are definitely a vital part of our family & we love them dearly.
Insurance and pitbulls
Yea insurance companies have a "black breed list" that usually include Pitbulls, German Shepherds, Boxers & Chow Chows. Some pitbulls have that aggressive nature in them that can be brought out, but you have to trace back to the breeder & get the history of that dog's mom/dad's temperment.
Education on Pitbulls
Know the FACTS: visit http://www.thetruthaboutpitbulls.com/
According to the American Canine Temperament Testing Association 82.5% of the American Pitbull Terriers that took the temperament test passed, compared to a 77% passing rate for all breeds on average. Pitbulls have achieved the fourth highest passing rate of all 122 breeds tested.
Again, it can happen with any breed. Look at pitbulls..
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Admit it now!
You're your own best friend, aren't you!?! ROFL!
Admit it...pretty!
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I know. .. I gotta admit It got the best of me and I HAD to SM
post that. The DEVIL made me do it!!! LOL! Thanks for appreciating my humor!
This is silly to admit, but...
I'm hooked on Guitar Hero III! My husband kept telling me wanted to buy so we could try and I kept resisting. Well, it went on sale at K-Mart, so I gave in, and to my dismay...I'm hooked. I just turned 36 and I'm playing that darned game like I was a kid. My husband loves it and so does my daughter. Strange family activity, but hey, it works.
Hate to admit this
Depending on how much of a "snoop" you mean, I would be peeking in the medicine cabinet. I wouldn't go through desk drawers, filing cabinets, or dressers or anything like that, but I would, MIL or mother, have to peak in the medicine cabinet. I don't care about any of the other stuff, but there is something about that one mirrored closed door that makes me feel compelled to look.
Well, hate to admit but 2 things
I have a ring of something sticky (I had some good smelly stuff that left a ring) and then the smelly stuff spilled over and caused the paper to stick to the top of the entry table. I have been a messy person here lately.
Okay I admit it, I'm a resume dunce
I live in a small town and most of the jobs I have gotten have been because someone knew someone else and knew I was job hunting. The phone rang, I started working and even filling out an application was an after thought. Even with my MT job, the recruiter called me on recommendation from my instructor after I graduated. So, here's my question....what exactly goes in a cover letter? I'm guessing it highlights what is in my resume and goes into more detail, but not sure. TIA!
what did I miss - have to admit I felt
the whole season was a little boring and they have drawn out everything so long I watch another show in between actual dances- but last I heard they had put the engagement off until after the show - is there other news?
I must admit that I resorted to bribery...
with my youngest son, and it worked like a charm! He also would go #1 but not #2 for the longest time. First, I tried bribing/rewarding with stickers. Then I went all out and gave him a matchbox car every time he pooed in the potty! It was a bit expensive at first, but so were the diapers! I think it took a couple of weeks to a month. I also made a big deal every time he went and got very excited, and I think my excitement was contagious and made him want to do it more because it made him feel good about himself. I guess different things work for every child (my oldest son was no problem and potty trained super fast), but that's what worked for me with my stubborn little one.
ok, i have to admit, i lied in one of my posts down there
i didn't actually get pregnant with my third child so i could quit nursing school. it just worked out that way. i was actually in my last semester of school and my first trimester of the pregnancy. it wasn't going so good, so i had to quit. however, this having to quit school actually worked out in my favor. since i never finished, i didn't have to take the registered nurse exam, which i would have never passed because i really am a just not smart enough for that. The real reason i got pregnant is that i knew my sister-in-law was going to try to get pregnant with her second child in a certain month and certain year, so i decided to do the same. See, i am so whacked out that i wouldn't have been able to handle her getting all the attention. Even though it was my the 3rd child for me and i really didn't want to have anymore children, i had to do it. I just couldn't handle her being pregnant again any other way. Plus, I figured, besides if she didn't get pregnant and I did, then i could make her jealous because I would be having a baby in the month and year that she wanted to, because I am so jealous of her. She is smart & i'm not. She graduated from college, I am a college dropout. I'm shaped like a whale & she's not. Everyone thinks i'm bitchy but not her. So we both got pregnant that month and had our babies in the same month 9 months later. Also, I just wanted to add that I am married to a total moron. He is such a dork. I got him cause no one else wanted him.
Gotta admit -- I was a little worried
Not because I doubted their abilities, but because it seemed like in the first rotation or 2, they were showing some serious bias to the Chinese. Shawn Johnson's balance beam was way better than Ying Yilan's and yet her score was ranked higher (not talking about the difficulty value, just the execution score) Even the commentators last night were talking about it. Nastia's uneven bars got a lower score than it deserved as well. I'm glad to see the judges got their heads out of their you-know-whats for the last 2 rotations and gave these girls the scores they deserved.
I do feel somewhat bad for the Chinese girl, though. I hope she doesn't lose a few fingers or toes over this. Of course as young as she is, I'm sure she'd recover quickly. That's something else that seemed strange to me, the American girls seemed very emotional and yet the Chinese - nothing (at least not last nice). Could that be because our girls have a few more hormones running through them, like any normal 16-year-old would? Hmmmm
Ok ADMIT it....you cleaned this up before taking the pic!!
hahahhahahah. Dud!!
I hate to admit this, but Eminem, sm
his lyrics can be pretty heartbreaking. My daughter and I both sneak listening to him when hubby isn't around.
I must admit, this is the third night of not taking the Benadryl -SM
and my hair is already starting to feel better! It is not completely back to it's normal thickness and fullness, but it definitely feels a lot better than it did while taking the Benadryl daily! It doesn't feel nearly as thin and weak. It must have been the Benadryl all along! My hair feels so much better today!
Loooool...that was a good comeback, I must admit
Music groups you are too embarrased to admit you like
Anyone out there love a musical group (or person) but are too embarrassed to admit it. You know, the kind that your friends make fun of but you secretly say to yourself, I love that music. - Mine are:
Village People
Glen Campbell (Wichita Lineman) - Excellent video on youtube
Bay City Rollers
And most all disco music (Bee Gees, Super Freak Rick James, Taste of Honey, KC Sunshine Band)
I must admit I started to type "Yawn" but really didn't
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Admit it that YOU put yuor nephew's and your SIL's inheritance share into your POCKET.
It is me who 'got it' very clearly.
That is what I was afraid of
Dh and I have had our 401k for years and this is the first year we each dipped out of it to make ends meet. I was working from home and got pulled in-house. I am spending $100 a week on gas plus another 120/week on daycare. I don’t know if I should count daycare our not because I would have my kids in daycare anyway. I am not talented enough to do MT and watch kids at the same time. Also, I am have been buying new clothes, buy lunch, vendors in the hallways selling anything from jewelry to clothes to stuffed toys to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network, United way, Hospital Auxiliary, or just goes into a fund for fellow employees who maybe suffering from hard times. Then there is always the in-departmental fund raises for birthdays, “so and so is going on a cruise lets pitch in a dollar” or some ones kid is doing a fundraiser for their school, sport or whatever and then coworkers selling Avon, Mary Kay or whatever and I just feel the pressure. Never in my life had I felt the pressure to spend, spend spend as this year that I worked in-house. What’s worse our name tags function kind of like a debit card, just swipe that sucker and they payroll deduct.  Sorry to vent but I want to be back home!
Were you afraid he would (sm)
try to take your children in spite? Were you afraid he would be worse during and after the divorce process??
I'm afraid to.
He was just a sobbing suicidal mess before the Concerta (54mg qd) and fluoxetine (40mg qd). I'm afraid to take him off that stuff! I don't know that he could handle being that down again. He's doing so well in school on that too. He has As and Bs, with one C compared to being years behind his peers last year. We go to the doctor again Tuesday morning. I know he's trying his hardest to help my son...plus I'm a sobbing pile of snot every time we visit about my son. The Respirdal (1mg qhs) seems to be helping him as far as the rapid cycling mood swings and the insomnia. We tried to talk a little bit about his maybe hearing things that weren't actually being said....thanks for letting me vent here. None of my friends understand. They all have been blessed with children who seem to function well and aren't high maintenance if that makes any sense.
What are you afraid of?
I pose that question to you because it was one that I had to deal with after wanting a real relationship but for some reason could not fully commit to anyone. That is not to say that I dated more than one guy at a time, it is just that I would not completely let him in my life. My fear was having something bad to happen to my girls by this man that I brought into their lives. So, now that they are grown, in and enjoying their lives/family, I want someone in my life for me....but that fear keep me from committing. Does that make sense to you? And it will always be there for me...
LOL! That's what I was afraid of...nm
I actually am more afraid of who is in
the kitchen than I am of the meat, especially our local restaurant because I see him shopping at the same store I go to and they are a family owned business here for a number of years. But I certainly see your point.
What I'm Afraid Of...& Not
I'm scared to death of flying. Have never been on a plane and never plan to be on one either, unless it is a dire emergency and I have no choice. Hurricanes scare the bejezzums out of me. After going through Andrew, Katrina, Rita, and Gustav, I think I will go as far north as possible next time...if I can afford to. I never want to go through that again...even being 90 miles inland, it is still terrifying when they hit here (the wind is what we have to worry about). I'm afraid of losing my home, my family, and dying alone as well. I'm also afraid of dust and pollen...I'm highly allergic to both and stay indoors when pollen season hits (which is three times a year here...for dust, I just try to keep the house as clean as possible).
I'm not afraid of spiders (unless they are black widows, which we have here), non-venomous snakes, raccoons, tigers, dogs (used to be), or being on or in the water.
I'm afraid
I'm a little scared to try this. I'm 45, but I'm really scared it'll tell me my brain is 72!!!
Are You Afraid Of Getting
Are you afraid of getting old? I'm talking about getting up in age & not being able to do for yourself, having to depend on others for your care.
No, I am not afraid
I honestly do not think that far ahead, and prefer not to worry what may or may not happen.
I'm very afraid of getting old and I'm not too far from it.
I have no daughters, just sons, but not one of them seems to want the responsibility of taking care of us in our later years. We do not want to go to a nursing home. We want to die at home.
I know I could not live alone on our property without a helping hand if something would happen to my DH and have been thinking about what to do since his surgery 2 years ago.Where would I go? What would I do? I surely don't want to leave this property after living here over 40 years, but don't know of any way to do it if something would happen to him.....and so, I think about it all the time. Even now, I have trouble taking out the ashes and definately (sp) could now carry the coal in now, yet living in the "country" for over 40 years, I don't think I could live in a town again to save my life.
No. Too afraid..sm
Too afraid I would transcribe everything absolutely strict verbatim, including background/cell phone conversations and the like.
I'm afraid I don't know cats...sm
Nearly as well as I know dogs, so I can't answer your question about whether it's normal or not (the hardened nipples) but it doesn't sound normal. It can't hurt to call the vet and ask.
I would also suggest that you make an appt. (if you haven't already) to get her spayed ASAP, because she can and very likely will go into heat again right away since it's that time of year (some people call the warmer months 'kitten season.')
I happened to find this website yesterday, while looking for something else: http://marvistavet.com/html/body_giving_birth_to_kittens.html
Here is a quote from it:
>> Nursing the litter generally suppresses the return to cycling but the average female cat is back in heat about a month after delivery of the litter. If she has access to a male cat, she will likely become pregnant before she is finished weaning the current litter. >>
Wow, before she's even finished weaning the current litter? Amazing (and a little shocking?!)
If you go to your regular vet, you can probably get her in to be spayed pretty quickly, but it will cost more than a low-cost spay/neuter clinic. (Might want to get her teeth cleaned too if she needs it, since she'll be under anesthetic anyway, and the anesthesia is usually the biggest part of the cost.)
If you go to a low-cost spay/neuter clinic it will cost less, but you might not be able to get an appt for 2-3 weeks or more. If she's in heat again by then, they will either not do the surgery, or (more likely) they will charge a little bit more for it because it makes the surgery a little more complicated (increased risk of bleeding when they're in heat).
I hope she's okay as far as her nipples. Can you let us know/give an update?
How many parents here are afraid to
let their kids play outside because of the numerous kidnappers and pedophiles wandering around your neighborhoods.
*Jou are afraid of my Guatamalaness!*
And how about the Guatamalan peasant soup he made up? I laughed until I cried first time I saw it!
Why are you afraid people would think you
Vagisil isn't just for yeast infections, just itching or irritation, so it wouldn't hurt for him to try it. You did say he used talc, but has he tried corn starch or baby's corn starch powder before going to work? Zinc oxide (Desitin?). Have you tried changing your detergent? Since he does use his arms all day, there would be constant friction in those areas, so a corn starch product might help cut down on friction, which seems to be what is causing his problem.
Ummm...a lot I am afraid
When we added our son about 4 years ago (he's 20 now with his own insurance, thank goodness) ours tripled! We're about to add our daughter too...but not til she gets a J-O-B...good luck!
Of course you're afraid
If you weren't afraid, that would be worrisome. The fact of the matter is, you haven't been in a marriage in 3 years. Separating is just making it official. Maybe he realizes this too. Divorce is never a one sided thing. It might be more one person that the other, but it's never totally one partner's fault.
The trial would be a good thing. It might clear both your heads.
You are so right. Often afraid to reply
becuase don't want to offend anyone. I really didn't think you were being mean, just want to make sure. BTW, my kids and my furkids are genuises! LOL!
Sounds like you are afraid of something!
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I am afraid it would just infuriate him (sm)
I am so sorry about your friend :(
Over the years I have learned ways to calm him down some, by making him feel more in control of everything that goes on. If I get a restraining order right now, to him that is going to be the first shot fired and who knows what he would do after that. But I know there would be repercussions for me for doing that, for sure.
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