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"It Aint Easy..." My people loved me and treated me right. But they had to move and there lies my plight. I am good with kids and I like other dogs, I know all my manners and I sleep like a log. So please don't say "No" just because of my breed, I
am gentle and loyal and I am in need...of a HOME.  Duke and his foster kid Haley Aren't Pit Bulls MEAN and VICIOUS?No more vicious than golden retrievers, beagles or other popular dogs! In a recent study of 122 dog breeds by the American Temperament Testing Society (ATTS), pit bulls achieved a passing rate of 83.9%. That's as good or better than beagles ... 78.2%, and golden retrievers ... 83.2%.Don't Pit Bulls have LOCKING JAWS?No. A pit bull's ability to "lock on" with it's jaws is one WHOPPER of a myth that refuses to let go!Don't pit bulls have to be TRAINED TO FIGHT?NO! Pit bulls are terriers, and terriers tend to be scrappy with other animals if unsocialized, poorly managed or otherwise left to their own devices. OURS ARE GREAT DOG FRIENDLY DOGS!Don't SCARS on a pit bull always mean that he "has been fought"?No. Many dogs that show up with scars in local shelters are assumed to "have been fought". This is an unfair judgment call. A pit bull can show up with scars for many different reasons. They're bold, active creatures and can get into all sorts of adventures (and misadventures).Should adopters avoid pit bulls with UNKNOWN HISTORIES and unknown lineage?SCHS believes that a pit bull with an unknown history should be judged by his temperament (We temperament test every dog on our adoption floor thoroughly!). Putting a rescued pit bull through many different kinds of "tests" in many different situations and settings helps us learn about the ins and outs of each pit bull we take in. Becoming well acquainted with a rescued animal helps to match each dog to the home best suited for his personality.Are pit bulls unpredictable around CHILDREN?Pit bulls have enjoyed a long history as favorite children's companions and family pets. When well socialized and properly raised, they're the perfect breed to tolerate the rough and tumble play that kids can dish out. Pit bulls tend to be drawn to the joyful optimism of children and love to meet them with tails awaggin'! Some dogs may not be suitable with young children because they could knock them down in their exuberance. Common sense dictates that children should be taught how to properly interact with dogs (of EVERY breed) and should never be left alone with a dog unsupervised.
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