My MIL's ex used to raise pits- she remembers they always had sticks especially made to pry the dog's jaws open should they lock up when they bit. They can be more dangerous than other breeds because of the damage they do, but if one knows what they're doing and raises them in a calm, loving environment they can be pretty cool little guys. I've known more than a few people who had pitbulls and never had a problem with them, ever.

Same story with Rottweilers. We would love to get one (when we have space for it), but probably won't for liability reasons.

So I guess I will just have to get a Pug :)

I didn't read the story earlier but got to it later, and I'm glad I did. It's incredible that they were able to save nearly all of them. Hell of a story. I hope it goes a long way towards a reformation of the pit bull reputation.

Whatever became of that f*ckstick Vick?
Did he go to jail?

From Wikipedia

And he has announced that he is filing for bankruptcy:

Great article! I'm very happy to see that so many of these four-legged friends were able to find happier lives.

Our Humane Society rehomes a lot of pit-bull's. I would venture to say that about 60-70 of all dogs in the adoption center are pit-bull's most of the time.

Some of the sweetest pups I've had the priveldge of knowing at the HS have been "bullies".

kels.

I realize many here will say "who the hell cares??? He deserves it!", but this is sad. So many people took advantage of him when they saw his financial potential that he will have literally nothing when he gets out. Granted, he does deserves the fines he received, but these people who took advantage of his youth and lack of knowledge are reprehensible.

That's a big "just." Plus, I don't buy it. How many dogs do you have to worry about murdering you when they're in heat and around a mate? As with that poor kid who was killed in San Francisco.

I view pit bulls the same way I view certain types of firearms. You can talk all you want about training and responsibility, but the fact remains that these things exist because of their appeal to a certain type of irresponsible, violence loving person. The stupidest things I've ever heard human beings utter have been uttered by pit bull owners after their dog had mauled somebody. If all the pit bulls in the world were neutered and spayed, I would view it as no great loss.

Ummm.... Do your dogs like Aussies ???? *gulp*