This document provides reasons why one should adopt a pit bull. It notes that pit bulls are the most euthanized, abused, and neglected breed. While they have a bad reputation of being dangerous, pit bulls are actually misunderstood and one of the most intelligent breeds. The document emphasizes that pit bulls are not born to fight and are often trained to do so against their will. It highlights how pit bulls can make loving, gentle companions that are great with children and loyal friends. Adopting a pit bull can save the dog's life as over 2800 are euthanized daily in shelters.

1. WHY YOU SHOULD
ADOPT A PIT BULL
By Logan Sheard

2. Save a Life!
◦Most euthanized breed
◦Most abused breed
◦Most neglected breed

3. Misunderstood
◦ Known as being “dangerous”
◦One of the most intelligent breeds
◦Bad reputation
◦Once served as National War Mascot

4. NOT Born to Fight
◦ Trained & used as
fighting dogs
◦Are forced to fight til
death
◦ If not- killed or beaten
◦Save these poor animals!

5. Loving Animals
◦Are gentle and loving dogs
◦Great cuddlers
◦ Will lick your face off
◦GREAT with kids
◦ Once known as “nanny dogs”

7. Best friends til the End
◦ Pit Bull’s love is unconditional
◦Great companions
◦Always happy to see you
◦There til the end!

8. Can save YOUR life
◦Used as therapy dogs
◦used as search and rescue
◦ Serve as Narcotic and bomb
sniffing dogs
◦Served in World War II

9. 53%
26%
21%
Euthanasia In Pets 2013
Cats
All other dog breeds
Pit Bulls

10. The Cold Hard Facts
◦2800 pits euthanized a day
◦LA area- 200 day euthanized
◦ 1 in 600 pits ever find a home

11. Be logical
◦Say no to puppy mills
◦ Shelters save money
◦Come in all ages
◦ Pits from shelters come healthy
◦Shelters spray & neuter all animals