tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post8048486293407185473..comments2024-02-28T23:27:13.346-08:00Comments on BAD RAP Blog: Facing Peta and Talking (Shelter) Shop - New England in April!Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17654993049959218916noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-63985310533253403522009-03-26T08:16:00.000-07:002009-03-26T08:16:00.000-07:00I saw that NCIS episode. I had gritted my teeth w...I saw that NCIS episode. I had gritted my teeth when the conversation started and when Jethro put in his good word for pit bulls, even using BAD RAP, I stood up and cheered in my living room! I volunteer at a shelter that takes and places pit bulls. We are seeing them become more and more popular as folks get the word out that they are great dogs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-88803799452602576972009-03-26T05:18:00.000-07:002009-03-26T05:18:00.000-07:00Donna, will be looking forward to meeting you and ...Donna, will be looking forward to meeting you and both of your discussions. It's going to be exciting to see the exchange onfold first hand. Will there be a question and answer period at the end?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-74813233372619529182009-03-24T15:37:00.000-07:002009-03-24T15:37:00.000-07:00Keep up the great work, guys! It is so appreciated...Keep up the great work, guys! It is so appreciated. By the way, I left you an award at my site. :o)Heather Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315027717631291597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-24572992306602045582009-03-24T15:02:00.000-07:002009-03-24T15:02:00.000-07:00Here in PA we just got one step closer to BSL. Ir...Here in PA we just got one step closer to BSL. Irresponsible adult humans + pittie mommy protective of her newborns + curious child = an injured child, a dog who will likely be PTS when her pups are no longer nursing and screaming headlines about "another pit bull attack". And the owner, who apparently has a history with Animal Control, can pay any fines with the money she gets from selling the pups, while more dogs languish in the shelter or are PTS for lack of space. K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-65676045205898047602009-03-24T12:45:00.000-07:002009-03-24T12:45:00.000-07:00Best of luck with PETA (though hopefully, with FAC...Best of luck with PETA (though hopefully, with FACTS on your side, you won't need luck).<BR/><BR/>I'm proud of my pittie girl today. We were at the park over the weekend and two off leash small dogs kept running up to her, barking, growling, and showing teeth, and then running away. (Don't ask me what they were doing off leash in the first place.) After this happened three times she finally decided to try and play bow to them... they growled again and ran off. She looked at me and wagged her tail in a "What the heck was up with THEM?" way.<BR/><BR/>Good girl! <BR/><BR/>I hope everyone else in the park saw. I made a point of praising my "good little pit bull" in a rather loud voice...Piphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014633246662461021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-79597004603603957082009-03-24T09:55:00.000-07:002009-03-24T09:55:00.000-07:00Both our dogs were rescues and I am a teacher with...Both our dogs were rescues and I am a teacher with a Masters degree, my husband is a global public relations manager and we have a 4 year old, a 2 year old and I babysit a 5 month old. I would quite happily provide pix of us with the dogs if you could use them.<BR/><BR/>Also not sure if you saw NCIS on CBS last week but there was a scene where the Director said to Gibbs that his kids wanted to adopt a pit bull from a shelter and Gibbs said they can be good dogs if you treat them right, pit bulls get a bad rap, they are affectionate, loyal and intelligent, and that he should give them a chance. <BR/><BR/>I was so happy to see a major show stand up for our breed.2 Brits, 2 Yanks, 2 Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407901798421787299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-58063016050567012302009-03-23T17:43:00.000-07:002009-03-23T17:43:00.000-07:00Hey, this link will show you a picture of our dog ...Hey, this link will show you a picture of our dog Fiona with my husband and daughter. Charles has suffered from severe depression and anxiety his entire life. For about 8 years his mother had to do his shopping for him because he could not leave the house unless absolutely necessary, and when he did it would take time afterward to "recover" from it. Because of Fiona, a dog that he was originally scared of because of all the media hype, he is putting himself out in the world at every opportunity as a clown. The pic shows him in clown along with the Princess Fiona. <BR/>Please feel free to use it in your fight at any time.<BR/><BR/>http://WWW.clowns-n-magic.info/clowndog.jpgBurning Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00543067894992457185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-54247398005029271172009-03-23T16:25:00.000-07:002009-03-23T16:25:00.000-07:00Alex & Chuy: THANK YOU! And yeah, I too hope ...Alex & Chuy: THANK YOU! <BR/><BR/>And yeah, I too hope you guys can render PeTA speechless at this conference. Please tell me it will on video...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-66568258336455466012009-03-23T16:20:00.000-07:002009-03-23T16:20:00.000-07:00Ohmygosh, Alex and I own the same sweater! And the...Ohmygosh, Alex and I own the same sweater! <I>And the same type of doggy.</I> Someone needs to break it to Gap that they're selling thug gear. I bet Ingrid Newkirk is down to do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-71257474671832655012009-03-23T12:07:00.000-07:002009-03-23T12:07:00.000-07:00I own a rescued pit bull mix and I am totally a th...I own a rescued pit bull mix and I am totally a thug- a 5'1", blonde female, fundraising researcher (assistant director) at the internationally known Johns Hopkins Institutions, community volunteer, big reader, and arts supporter. And when I look for my next dog I will absolutely come to a shelter and be looking for a pit bull. <BR/><BR/>My girl is more likely to lick somebody to death than anything else- the only injuries she's ever caused were nail scratches from jumping up to give kisses! Keep up your work, Bad Rap! You inspire all of us owners to keep educating and putting out our message.BaltimoreGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03194866836345962338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-36909405733156925882009-03-23T10:13:00.000-07:002009-03-23T10:13:00.000-07:00I try really hard not to bring up the obvious para...I try really hard not to bring up the obvious parallels between the vilification of 'pit bulls' and other forms of bigotry, but it can be very hard sometimes. 'Pit bull' bigots even have a one-drop rule! And so many of the thug arguments end up meandering their way into full-on, old style racism if you wait a few minutes. <BR/><BR/>And at a fundamental level, so much of the hate is rooted in the same ignorance and xenophobia that bigotry almost always is. And, as always, the most effective tactic is to correct the ignorance and expose people to the thing they're so irrationally afraid of. <BR/><BR/>And nobody is doing as much to accomplish that as you guys are. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-65671406355114283922009-03-23T09:36:00.000-07:002009-03-23T09:36:00.000-07:00You know, I truly hope that you take PeTA DOWN HAR...You know, I truly hope that you take PeTA DOWN HARD. Those people are so useless in helping the situation, but they DID, in fact, run a membership drive off the Michael Vick pitties, confusing people into thinking their monies would go to helping the dogs when in fact, PeTA watned the Vick dogs killed.<BR/><BR/>I seriously hope you shove their BS right down their own throats. Its time that someone did and I cant think of anyone better fit than you.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for all that you do,<BR/><BR/>Jaime SmithThoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914540535668610657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-42201564812832336992009-03-23T09:21:00.000-07:002009-03-23T09:21:00.000-07:00Whoaaaaaaaaa I'm famous, Donna you made me famous,...Whoaaaaaaaaa I'm famous, Donna you made me famous, I'm smiling knowing that I'm on the BadRap site.. woot woot.. shaking that tail... HEY! I'm so devoted to the animals because A. I LOVE them with all my heart and B. if it wasn't for having someone as wonderful as you and Mr. Tim to look up too.. I wouldn't be SO pumped up to work with these wonderful dogs! O ea, and I Wont. Go. Away :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-81326303144625161322009-03-23T05:20:00.000-07:002009-03-23T05:20:00.000-07:00I love you guys! I wish I lived near you. I'd lo...I love you guys! I wish I lived near you. I'd love to walk some dogs.Pit Bull Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168275867384063964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-3920696661856893572009-03-23T04:27:00.000-07:002009-03-23T04:27:00.000-07:00Donna,If there's anything we can do to support you...Donna,<BR/>If there's anything we can do to support your panel discussion, please let us know. If you think that Peta will be defending their stance on pit bulls with more of their "thug" arguments and we can help disprove them somehow, happy to do it!<BR/>Allison and Frank <BR/>Leroix and Nola<BR/>Branford, CTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com