...Shakeila Hunt English 116 – Tuesday Dr. Bortolotti Personal Essay 24 May 2016 My Pitbull Attack I could remember this day as if it happened yesterday. It was the middle of spring I had just gotten off the school bus, my friends and I decided to walk down the street to the store for some candy before going home. Once we left out the store we all went our separate ways. When I made it home I took a shower and changed clothes, did my homework, and then did all my chores before I went back outside. Usually when I went outside I’d go directly to the neighbor’s house we lived next to them for years, over the years I became pretty close with their daughter. Unfortunately, no one was home so instead I played with the other neighborhood kids. Once I got bored with playing with them I had nothing else to do so I went back home. When I got in the house I noticed my cousin was there so we went back out to play on my swing set in the backyard. While we were back there the neighbor’s dogs were going crazy barking and growling at us. I really wasn’t scared because my neighbor always told me how they were good dogs and a couple of times when I was over I played with them. We stopped swinging to aggravate them even more, my mom always told me not to bother the dogs but me being young and hardheaded I was always bothering them. A couple days prior to this day I was spraying the dogs with water and one of them had gotten a loose luckily I was able to run in the house before it could get close to...
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...How did Pit bulls become the object of fear? Pit bulls are very playful, loyal and gentle animals. But they have a bad representation of be aggressive all the time. Others have containment issues were they can be great with you, but different when they are in a kennel or on a chain it makes them aggressive. Pit bulls are the object of fear because of the way they are shown in the media as well as the way that they are treated. I had the pleasure of having two pit bulls before we moved to North Dakota. When I was younger we purchased a pit-bull puppy that we raised. Roxie was her name and she later gave birth to 10 puppies that we either sold or gave to friends, except for one in which we kept. While growing up and playing with Roxie we would run around the yard. She loved to play in the snow and piles of leaves. She was a very sweet dog. She would come and lay on the floor by your feet and just lay there until you moved. My sisters, brother and myself treated her more like a child then a dog. When we were eating something, we gave her some even though our parents told us not to. She loved peanut butter. She was a very good guard dog, because she would let you know when someone would be in the yard or at the door. She would bark to let you know that someone was there, but she never attacked the person. My sister’s pit bull mini is really sweet as well she loves to come and jump on my bed when I am laying their watching television and she will just lay there...
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...Pit Bulls Wow! That dog is just so adorable. Pit Bulls can make great pets. Just because Pit Bulls have a very bad reputation doesn’t mean that every Pit Bull is a bad dog. Pit Bulls can be very loving and loyal towards their owners, Pit Bulls are very smart and be protective to their owners. Have you ever owned a Pit Bull? To begin with, Pit Bulls can be very loving and loyal towards their owners. Did you know that Pit Bulls are the world’s most misunderstood dogs? Because of this people that no Pit bull can become very close to their owners. Also people think that no matter how loving the dog is it will always turn on its owners. I don’t believe in this. Do you think it’s a true fact? The second reason Pit Bulls make...
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...legislation of the Pit Bull breeds will be presented. One argument they present is that all dogs can attack and cause fatalities. Pit Bulls attacks are the ones that are published in the media and bring a bad reputation to their name. The cases of other attacks are not highlighted in the media, which is why most individuals feel that Pit Bulls are the only breeds who attack others. Also, the behavior of those who do attack are often influenced by other factors, such as the environment they were raised in. German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Jacks Russell’s, Spaniels, St. Bernard’s, and even Labrador retrievers have all been found to be highly represented in biting incidents (American Veterinary Medical Association). In defense of the higher amount of severe injury or fatalities being caused by Pit Bulls, there are other factors that need to be taken into account before the breed can be blamed. The breed may be popular in the victim’s community, and the dog’s treatment by...
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...Pit bulls have a bad rep in society, people think Pit Bulls are the issue but it’s actually us humans who are. The bully breed has been viciously accused of being nothing but dangerous and aggressive dogs. This assumption is anything but the truth. “Good dragons under the control of bad people do bad things”(Enos, 2014, p.1) Pit Bulls or any breed of dog are only as cruel and vicious as their environment. Pit Bulls have the worst reputation out of all the dog breeds. Pit bulls may have a bad rep, but that doesn’t mean they should be illegal to own as pets. Would you want to be judge harshly just because someone of your race does something bad? Pitbulls have a bad rep for being aggressive and people just judge the whole breed for a few...
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...In the last twelve years, pit bulls have mauled two-hundred and fifty-four Americans. Which is one every 17 days. What is crazy is that these numbers are projected to skyrocket in the next years. These are the reasons for the drastic fear of this animal. But people have got this all wrong. On the other hand each year one point two million dogs are killed each year. And forty percent of them are pit bulls. So nearly half a million are killed each year. But this is not the reason that these dogs can become so aggressive. One reason is the recent popularity boost in dogfighting. Which pit bulls have become the main pick for because of their strength and endurance along with their tank-like structure. It has grown because of how much money people...
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...For my first artifact, I wrote an argumentative research paper over the myths associated with Pit Bulls a breed-specific legislation. This essay’s intended audience is adults who live in communities where breed-specific legislation is either in effect or in areas where they are thinking about instating it. The purpose of this artifact was to disprove the myths associated with the Pit Bull and breed-specific legislation, through the presentation of scientific evidence and expert testimonials. In order to persuade this particular audience the paper needs to contain numerous facts and statistics from various credible sources, like peer-reviewed journals, in order to persuade them into accepting facts rather than the popular myths associated with this topic. In order to create a successful argumentative research paper one must follow several rules and expectations. For example, in the introduction of the paper, the author must give the thesis, research question, or overall purpose of the paper so that the audience knows what to expect from the rest of the paper, as well as providing context and...
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...All Pit-Bulls are bad, is that right? Many people assume that dog’s breed influences its behavior and levels of aggression. Very often, people make wrong assumptions based on stereotypes that affect their attitude towards dogs. They put labels on dogs and demonizing them without having the slightest idea of their behavior, psychology, and training. Dogs are animals, they have to adapt to the human world, and people’s help is definitely invaluable in this challenging process. When we talk about a human baby, it is obvious that a mother puts a lot of effort in her newborn’s development, learning and socialization. When a puppy is born, his behavior is based largely on instincts necessary for survival in the animal world and "proper dog life"....
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...The immensely colossal, official medal on a ribbon around the neck of the Pit Bull in the photo is just one of many awards granted to Stubby, most adorned canine war hero in United States history. Stubby’s contribution to the welfare of American soldiers was in many ways unique. Stubby was a stray who turned up one day in the summer of 1917 at the Yale Bowl in Connecticut as soldiers trained. Corporal J. Robert Conroy patted the amicable canine and asked, “How are you today?” Stubby was very astute, so Conroy edified him to shake hands, an artifice that was in great favor with the troops. Then he realized he could edify him to raise his paw up just a little farther towards his brow when he was given the order to, “Salute!” The night afore they sailed for France, Conroy went down to the ship, the S.S. Minnesota, and introduced Stubby to the military police officer who was sentineling it. According to Conroy, the officer was delectated by Stubby’s military salute, enough to let Conroy sneak him onboard the next day, under his overcoat....
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...My animal is a pit bull which is a breed of dog and a very popular breed of dog. A pit bull got its name because the chinese used to put about 5 or 6 pit bulls in a pit and they all would fight a bull. A pit bull also has one of the strongest bites out of all the dog breeds and it has a thing called lockjaw which is when it bites it will lock its jaw and it will not let go unless made very uncomfortable. A pit bull should fed 2 times a day and should be fed with that will not cause harm to the animal, the food has to be healthy and certified for the dog. A pit bull should have water in its bowl all day every day all day because pit bulls get dehydrated very easily and quickly and if it does not have any water it could become dehydrated and...
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...The Truth to American Pit Bull Terriers American Pit Bull Terriers are naturally loving and caring dogs known for their neutrality and bravery, but suffer from a negative reputation due to an ill informed public. These breed of dogs are usually misinterpreted. Pit Bulls are not as cruel and ferocious as media has made them look. Pit Bulls deserve a chance at life, instead of being deemed as monsters of society. Pit Bulls originated from the United Kingdom in the 1800’s. They were created by breeding an American Bulldog and a Terrier (“Breed History”). Pit Bulls were first known as “Bulldogs”. Next, they were soon renamed the “Staffordshire Terrier”. But according to “Breed History: What’s in the Name?”, their name was changed to “American...
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...Save the Laguna Pit Bulls 2013 THE LAGUNA PIT BULLS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM “LPB DOG ATE / KUYA” Goal: To keep the dogs in our care emotionally happy and physically attractive as a means of increasing their chances at adoption and enhancing their lives. Description: Volunteer will assist with cleaning, brushing, talking and socializing with the dogs. Volunteer may interact with dogs while they are in their cages or take them into our visitation area for some “Ate/Kuya Bonding Time”. Qualifications: Volunteer must relate well to dogs and be comfortable handling them. Volunteer must talk to dogs in a soothing tone and understand their body language. Save the Laguna Pit Bulls 2013 “LPB CENTER ASSISTANT” Goal: To provide the dogs a clean and healthy environment living up to the required standards of the Bureau of Animanl Industry (BAI). Description: To assist the Caretakers with their daily cleaning routine to maintain the cleanliness of the dog cages and the Center. Volunteers will also assist in the Site Maintenance like clearing of land, planting vegetables and developing the dog activity area and other LPB Center Projects. Qualifications: Volunteer must be able to do physically strenuous work routines. Save the Laguna Pit Bulls 2013 “LPB ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT” Description: To assist the LPB Administrative Center Coordinator in filing and consolidating forms, dog records, inventory and other paper works in the site. Qualifications:...
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...Let’s blast off into the world of dogs. Pit Bulls should not be allowed to be pets because they attack people, they are the number one choice for drug dealers, and they have the characteristics to bite on to something and not let go. Often, Pit Bulls attack people for no reason at all. In 1989 a ban on Pit Bulls was instituted due to the fact that Pit Bulls are vicious attack dogs. According to the article, “Miami-Dade County Votes to Keep Pit Bulls Out”, “The ban was enacted after a Pit Bull attacked a young girl.” Also did you know that most of the cases about dogs attacking people that show up on the news shows that the dog was a Pit Bull. In addition to the other reasons as to why Pit Bulls would not make a good pet...
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...The article “The Truth About Pit Bulls posted by the ASPCA (American Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals) was posted on their website. The article doesn't have much a specific author or publish date, but the face that it was posted by the ASPCA makes the article credible. The ASPCA is an organization that is devoted to protecting all animals and educating the public on a variety of different animal issues. The overall argument of the article that I've read is to inform the reader that understands the true nature of the pit bull and to debunk common silly myths about the viciousness of the breed itself. The article uses a kind of tone towards pit bulls throughout the article that contributes to pathos appeal. The article doesn't put down a pit bulls and it doesn't go on about how awful the breed is. The tone of telling the readers that the writer doesn't dislike pit bulls; the author actually likes pit bulls. The author never doesn't really comes out and says that, but the tone tells the trader that....
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...Pit bulls should not be considered aggressive By: Katie Cole Should pit bulls be considered aggressive? Pit bulls should not be considered violent, due to the fact that they are like any other breed of dogs. They are trained the same way other dogs are trained (Pit bulls Used to be Considered the Perfect Nanny Dog). Pit bulls are not born mean, it is how they are treated and raised. Pit bulls can turn out friendly or aggressive, but it is the owner’s choice on how they turn out, because of the environment the dogs are put into. Pit bulls were used as nanny dogs. They were used as nanny dogs in the 19th to early 20th century (The Truth About Pit Bulls). They used to be used as nanny dogs because of their loyalty, friendly nature, and their...
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