Pit Bull Terriers : Preventing Breed Restrictions

States with Legislation that Restricts Dogs Seized in Dogfighting Cases

State Restrictions Against Dogfighting Victims

Legislation in seven states currently restricts dogs seized in dogfighting cases, stigmatizing them as damaged and unadoptable and denying them an opportunity to prove otherwise....Read More

Pit Bull Facts and Myths

Knowing fact from fiction saves lives....Read More

Persistence is required to find a pet-friendly landlord who will accept a friendly pitbull like this sweet, smiling guy

Pet-Friendly Landlords Increase Profitability

The majority of Americans view their pets as members of their family and, as a result, Best Friends Animal Society receives hundreds of inquiries about pet-friendly housing...Read More

Person hugging a happy brown pit bull terrier

Lifesaving by the Numbers: Animal Welfare Statistics

In 2016, when Best Friends announced the goal to lead the country to no-kill by 2025, one of th...Read More

All pitbulls, even this well-behaved pitbull and his person, can be unfairly targeted by dog breed discrimination.

Dog Breed-Specific Legislation: Prevention

This action kit outlines instructions on how to take action to help prevent breed-specific legislation in your city, town or community and...Read More

Dog Breed-Neutral Laws for Safe Communities

Breed-specific laws fail to protect public safety, lead to costly litigation and may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....Read More

Group of pit-bull-terrier-type dogs on a lake

Dog Breed Ban and Restriction Infographic

According to a survey commissioned by Best Friends Animal Society, 84 percent of Americans believe citizens should be allowed to have any breed of dog they choose....Read More

Pit bulls like this brown dog, who is lovingly looking at his person, are frequently the target of breed bans.

Dog Breed Ban Alternatives

To keep people safe from dog-bite-related incidents, the best and most effective laws focus not on breed, but on behavior — both the pet owner’s behavior and the dog’s beha...Read More

Breed restrictions against dogs like this friendly brown pitbull do not make communities safer.

Dangerous Dog Laws: Keeping People and Pets Safe

We all want safe and humane communities for people and pets alike....Read More

Friendly gray and white pit bull dog smiling

Counteracting Pit Bull Stereotypes

We all want safe and humane communities. Scientific studies have proven that pit bull terriers are just as safe and gentle as any other dog....Read More

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