Variety Channel

October 09, 2009

We are wrong about Pit Bulls. Learn the truth!

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The Truth About Pitbulls Part One

Ed Fritz, Campaign Specialist for the Best Friends Animal Society, helps Susan understand more about the pit bull breed. He talks about some of the major misconceptions surrounding pit bulls, and whether one would be a good fit for your family.

The Truth About Pitbulls Part Two

Ed talks about the history of the pit bull, including where they got their name from. He also helps to dispels some of the myths about the breed, and why we need to look past the reports in the news to learn what this dog is actually like.

The Truth About Pitbulls Part Three

Ed discusses his campaign,
Pit Bulls: Saving Americas Dog
and what they are hoping to accomplish with it. He also informs us about breed discriminatory legislation that is popping up across the nation.

(photo by Melissa Lipani)

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Pit Bulls: Saving America\'s Dog

Best Friends Animal Society is working throughout the country to help pit bulls, who are battling everything from a media-driven bad reputation to legislation designed to bring about their extinction. Best Friends hopes to end discrimination against all dogs.

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