For The Love of a Pit Bull

This post is to honor a breed of dogs that have been so misunderstood. I’m grateful that more and more healthy families are adopting Pit Bulls as family members .

I am, however, very frustrated with the legislation in some States, Cities, and Counties that punish the breed and potential homes by threatening to cancel homeowner’s insurance policies if there is an animal in the home that even remotely resembles a Pit Bull.

I realize there are other breeds that are discriminated against, but my love is for the Pit Bulls that I have had the pleasure of knowing.

It’s so easy to ignore any form of prejudice or personal discomfort when fear (false evidence appearing real) is allowed to dominate our thoughts. I used to watch as people crossed the street to avoid approaching me and my tail-waggin’, body-wigglin’, floppy-eared Pit. I don’t know that she cared. I did.

I used to say that her chest was so large because it was designed to house her loving heart. And, love she did. Every moment and always! She’s no longer here in the physical sense, but anyone who has experienced the passing of their beloved pet, knows  they are never really gone.

Always take the time to experience the wonder of the beautiful (and not so beautiful) creatures we have the privilege of living with on this earth. We never know what we might learn from them.

Here’s to my girl. . .

From Chapin, a stray and badly abused Pit Bull with an unknown past I learned:
Anything large enough to lie on is a potential bed
When someone is reaching toward you, be sure of their intention
Love is simple and available every moment
Greet friends or a new experience with wild abandon (don’t be too shy to tuck your rear and run!)
When people don’t trust you because they don’t know you, love them anyway
Snoring is not nearly as annoying if you’re really cute
It’s OK to need someone in your life
Never be too lazy for a hug
It’s good to see things for the first time again and again
No matter how hurried those are around you, rise slowly and always take the time to stretch
Unconditional love is just that – unconditional¬