Pit Bull Terriers : All Pit Bull Terrier Resources

States with Legislation that Restricts Dogs Seized in Dogfighting Cases
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 bulls sitting together in a chair
Whether you love them, fear them or are on the fence about them, pit bull terriers are extremely popular and part of just about every community in the U.S....Read More
Pitbull mix who is part of a pitbull program to dispel myths about the breed
This two-part action kit describes two ways to help pit-bull-terrier-like dogs in your community....Read More
Hand on a boxer mix dog
Creating Safe, Humane Communities for People and Pets Table of contents Introduction...Read More
Person hugging a happy brown pit bull terrier
In 2016, when Best Friends announced the goal to lead the country to no-kill by 2025, one of th...Read More
Pit Bull Terrier mix
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
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.
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
Pit-bull-terrier-type dog and cat snuggling together in a bed
A few cities and communities may propose outdated breed-specific legislation (BSL), also known as breed restrictions, out of misinformation regarding the issue of dangerous...Read More