US Department of Transportation to Ban Dog Breed Discrimination on Airlines—Particularly Against Pit Bulls

Animal rights activists are rejoicing over the US Department of Transportation’s most recent move to ban airline breed discrimination. According to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the department will soon be issuing new regulations that will prevent airlines from refusing to accommodate service animals based on their breed. The initiative comes as […]

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Notice a lot of pit bulls in local shelters? Here’s why

When going to pick out a new dog to adopt, many owners find their options at the shelter are filled with pit bull breeds. Jennifer Lafountain, volunteer and community engagement manager with Heritage Humane Society, said she notices there are definitely a lot more pit bull breeds at shelters typically and they might take longer […]

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‘Heinous’: Titus the pit bull becomes second badly burned dog brought to Durham vet

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — In the past four months, Dr. Chuck Miller has treated two badly burned dogs from same area of the state. “I just can’t believe someone would do something like this,” said Miller. “What’s wrong with people?” Another one arrived last Thursday. “Your heart’s broken every time equally,” he said. The pit […]

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