🐶 Good dogs come from good owners. A dog's behavior is shaped more by the care they receive than by their breed or background. 🐾
👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/zXF5i-8
📸 Fan pic: Ellie
📸 Meet Pokey and Daphne — the newest additions to our Fan Pics gallery! Also, we took a small break, but we're back! 🐶
Got a celebrity pup? To submit a photo of your pup for our Fan Pics gallery, use this form: loom.ly/m1-G0CU
🐶 We already know that pitbulls are great dogs, but did you know that most dogs labeled as "pitbulls" are not pitbulls by DNA?
👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/rR-ED5s
📸 Fan pic: Duncan
🐶 Did you know there are four breeds classified as pitbull-type? 🐾
The four breeds included in the pitbull-type category are the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and American Bully.
👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/FDVFZEc
📸 Fan pic: Lilly
🐶 Breed bans fail to improve public safety. 📄
Despite decades of enforcement in some cities, breed-specific legislation (BSL) has consistently failed to reduce dog bites or improve public safety.
👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/Q2OSTQE
📸 Fan pic: Lord Stanley & Zeus
🐶 Pitbulls achieve excellent temperament scores! 🏆
Recent temperament test results show that the breeds commonly included in the pitbull-type category score within the top 20% of all breeds evaluated.
👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/wd3fnmg
📸 Fan pic: Ripley
📊 Pitbulls are the most popular dogs in the U.S. 🇺🇲
According to recent veterinary and DNA data, dogs labeled as "pitbulls" are the most popular dogs in the U.S.
👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/lUp1-rU
📸 Fan pic: Roxy
🐶 Meet Myah, Diesel, and Blue — the newest additions to our Fan Pics gallery!
📸 Got a celebrity pup — a pup with a great smile, a love for goofy poses, or a talent for being the ultimate couch potato? To submit a photo of your pup for our Fan Pics gallery, use this form: https://loom.ly/m1-G0CU
🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉
From our family to yours, Happy New Year! Thanks for standing with us — here's to continued progress in restoring the image of dogs labeled as "pitbulls" in 2026. 🐶
📸 Fan pic: Mug Root Beer (background, headband, and socks added by AI)
#HappyNewYear #AdoptDontShop #EndBSL
ℹ️ Explore more findings from studies on dog bites, breed-specific behavior, breed identification, and breed-specific legislation on our Studies page.
👉 Studies page: https://loom.ly/EPVSkmw
📸 Fan pic: King
#EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop
Prince George's County, MD, has repealed its 27-year-old ban against dogs labeled as "pitbulls." This is a victory for good dogs, responsible owners, and families in the county who no longer have to live in fear of losing their beloved pets due to an arbitrary, outdated law. 🐶🎉
📸 Fan pic: Ace
📊 Explore more statistics on dog bites, associated risks, and how dog bites compare to common everyday risks on our Statistics page.
👉 Statistics page: https://loom.ly/T03XU1w
📸 Fan pic: Sage
#EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop
Thank you! 🐶
Pitbulls are often at the center of persistent and harmful misconceptions — especially when it comes to their bites.
👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/Ob12Suk
📸 Fan pic: Bean
#EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop
🐶 Meet Millie, Josie, Chance, and Zoe — the newest additions to our Fan Pics gallery!
📸 Got a celebrity pup — or even better, a pup with a great smile, a love for goofy poses, or a talent for being the ultimate couch potato? To submit a photo, use this form: https://loom.ly/m1-G0CU
🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻
According to a nationwide survey, pets prefer treats over tricks — keep pups happy and safe this Halloween! 🐶
📸 Fan pic: Ryker (w/a lion costume added by AI)
#Halloween #TrickOrTreat #HalloweenDogs
Explore facts about dogs labeled as "pitbulls" backed by science and experts on our Key Facts page. 🐶
👉 Key Facts page: https://loom.ly/OzJw-sM
#EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop
🎉 Check out the new PitbullHero.org website! 🎉
From battlefields to backyards, pitbulls have stood by us for generations. They were known as "America's Dog" back then — and for millions of families, they still are today. 🐶🇺🇸
Bonus: it's also packed with Pup Pics!
👉 https://pitbullhero.org
🎉 Our New Mission Statement:
American Pit Bull Terriers — and dogs commonly labeled as "pitbulls" — were once known as "America's Dog." Our mission is to restore their image and end the stigma that surrounds them. 🇺🇲
Our new website — launching tomorrow. Stay tuned! 🐶🚀
Meet Whitney, Ryker, Beignet, Bubba, Timber, Tyla, & Finn — just a few more of the adorable fan pics we received! Our new website is almost done and it'll include all the pup pics. Stay tuned!! 🐶✨
Meet Kemba, Willa, Morty, Sage, Luna, Gopher, & Maple — just a few more of the many adorable fan pics we received! We're running a little behind but working hard to finish our new website, which will feature pup pics. Stay tuned! 🐶✨
Meet Jerry, Joey, Ms. Frizzle, Grandma Betty, Hank, Mug Root Beer, and Percy — just a few of the 100+ adorable fan pics we received! We're working hard to get them all up on our new website, launching soon. Stay tuned! 🐶✨
New website launching soon! 🚀
We've been hard at work chasing squirrels, and we're close to launching our brand new website — complete with the adorable doggy pics you submitted. So stay tuned! 🐶📸
🐶 Quotes for Dogs
"BSL fails to enhance public safety, has significant costs associated with enforcement, and violates dog owners' property rights."
— National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA)
👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/cIZj6Fw
🎉 Check out our refreshed logo! 🎉
With our updated logo leading the way, we're revamping our entire website. Bold, exciting updates are coming soon—stay tuned! 🐶
🐶 Quotes for Dogs
"Breed-based policies are based on myths and misinformation, rather than science or credible data."
— The Humane Society of the United States
@humaneworldorg.bsky.social
👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/zfLqax0
Quotes for Dogs 🐶
"Certain breeds might be perceived as being more aggressive ... but there's no such thing as an aggressive nature when it comes to dog breeds."
— Victoria Schade, CPDT-KA | Aggression in Dogs, PetMD
👉 Learn more at PetMD: https://loom.ly/uV8qH4A
Quotes for dogs 🐶
"The APDT opposes any law that deems a dog as dangerous or vicious based on appearance, breed or phenotype. The only predictor of behavior is behavior."
— The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/SWLILAU
Quotes for dogs 🐶
"Breed-specific bans are a simplistic answer to a far more complex social problem, and they ... divert attention and resources from more effective approaches."
— @avmavets.bsky.social
👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/0SqHTx0