On Sunday, August 26th we held our second
event titled “Sips with Sweet Pits” benefiting Ambassador Pit Bull Rescue. Though the weather didn’t cooperate overall
the event was successful. There were several pit bulls attending the
event with their guardians as well as other breeds of dog. All of the
dogs got along, where playing and greeting each other nicely. The
guardians of these dogs were surprised to see the many adoptable pit bulls or
rescue dogs behaving themselves. The musician acknowledged this fact by
stating “how he was excited to see so many pit bulls on the premises and look
no one is being attacked.” One might look at his statement as being
condescending however, he was telling the truth. Upon entering the winery
with the adoptable dogs some patrons looked appalled the winery would allow
“that” breed into their establishment. After getting all people and dogs
settled the event and the day went well.
Our sister who was afraid of pit bulls due to the misinformation she received from the media was one of those that came out and supported us. Although we’ve had Sasha and Krush for over a year it was not until April 28th, at our inaugural event, “Pits & Pumps” Dog Fashion show that our sister mustered up the nerve and walked Krush confidently, boldly and quite stylish may we add down the dog walk. As she walked down the dog walk her wall started to come down and she started thinking that this bully breed might not be as bad as previously thought. However, her motto was, “we’ve changed her perception but, not her mind.” We were ok with that because once a person’s perception is changed you can change their mind. Krush and Sasha were doing just that for our sister as they have done with other members in our family and the community. To solidify the change in perception in her mind was when Krush saved our family from a possible intruder. Upon hearing the story her wall came tumbling down like the Berlin wall. Krush and Sasha had WON, another pit bull had changed the perception and mind of a productive member of society. Our sister attended “Sips with Sweet Pits” on Sunday to find her “Brutus” and of course support us. There were several pit bulls to choose from however, one caught her attention, grabbed her heart and would not let go. His name is Moosh aka Brutus to our sister. Moosh was all she could talk about, the entire family was excited about Moosh however, there was a dark cloud that loomed over the situation…the pink elephant no one wanted to talk about but, needed to be spoken on….our sister lives in a county that bans pit bulls. The ban has been instituted since February 1997.
Our sister who was afraid of pit bulls due to the misinformation she received from the media was one of those that came out and supported us. Although we’ve had Sasha and Krush for over a year it was not until April 28th, at our inaugural event, “Pits & Pumps” Dog Fashion show that our sister mustered up the nerve and walked Krush confidently, boldly and quite stylish may we add down the dog walk. As she walked down the dog walk her wall started to come down and she started thinking that this bully breed might not be as bad as previously thought. However, her motto was, “we’ve changed her perception but, not her mind.” We were ok with that because once a person’s perception is changed you can change their mind. Krush and Sasha were doing just that for our sister as they have done with other members in our family and the community. To solidify the change in perception in her mind was when Krush saved our family from a possible intruder. Upon hearing the story her wall came tumbling down like the Berlin wall. Krush and Sasha had WON, another pit bull had changed the perception and mind of a productive member of society. Our sister attended “Sips with Sweet Pits” on Sunday to find her “Brutus” and of course support us. There were several pit bulls to choose from however, one caught her attention, grabbed her heart and would not let go. His name is Moosh aka Brutus to our sister. Moosh was all she could talk about, the entire family was excited about Moosh however, there was a dark cloud that loomed over the situation…the pink elephant no one wanted to talk about but, needed to be spoken on….our sister lives in a county that bans pit bulls. The ban has been instituted since February 1997.
Our family knows how much we love pit bulls
and how we have been on the forefront of abrogating this ban from Prince
George’s County, Maryland. Now the fight
has become personal. After our sister
posted on facebook that she would be getting Moosh aka Brutus, posting pictures
and providing a play by play of her filling out the application; the pink
elephant in the room moved. She received
an e-mail from the rescue stating because she lives in a county that has BSL
(Breed Specific Legislation) she would not be allowed to adopt Moosh aka
“Brutus”. She was deflated and off to social media she went to vent about the
situation. Everyone showed their support
for her in this dark hour as they did when the sun shined. Many, apologized and others googled and
provided facts we already knew. A huge
debate ensued which we indulged separating fact from fiction. Our sister knows we have been fighting for
this ban to be abrogated however, it went in one ear and out of the other, now
that it affects her decision and the type of dog she wants it’s time to sound
the alarm. Where was this same passion
when we sent invitations to the public to come together to form a formidable
plan to take to the council members to review and repeal the ban. Many members in the community have suffered
in silence for so long, many animals are dying daily, many neighboring
counties, cities and states are suffering due to this ban, yet many that showed
support for our sister will do nothing to change the law that inevitably will
affect them some day. To all those that
sit on social media to vent instead of writing your council member, senate,
delegates, sheriffs, police, animal control etc. WHERE YOU AT? Stand up and
make your vote and voice heard.
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