“Because Your Dog Is Worth It Too Day”

L’Oréal hosted the 8th Annual “Because Your Dog Is Worth It Too Day” with proceeds going to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. And The Real Pit Bull was there in full effect. We had our booth set up, ready to inform and educate people on what this wonderful breed is all about. I figured I would see a few Pit Bulls here and there but to my surprise there were more than I expected.

There were plenty of other breeds there as well, as you'll see in the gallery below. The event had lots of food (for dogs and people), refreshments and plenty of activities for everyone. Here are some photos from the event for your enjoyment

Bust dogs just wanna have fun!

Sedona from the OH200 bust last year wasn't 100% convinced that the agility equipment was supposed to be a good time, but she was willing to try it out anyway.

Sedona and her dad recently hung out at North Jersey's Dog Dome for some socialization and exercise. Big strides for this little girl who wouldn't even leave her crate the first few days after she was placed in foster care with RPB. Sedona found her forever home back in April and is doing wonderfully.

Fight bust dogs really DO just want to have a good time and a chance to be normal dogs. All they need is some love and a nurturing environment to teach them that they can!

Your Dog Is Worth It Too! Event 8/20

The Real Pit Bull, Inc will host our Pit Bull Education booth at this year's Loreal Because Your Dog Is Worth It Too event, to be held at the Loreal facility in Cranbury, NJ on August 20th.

This is the first year we'll be attending and we're super stoked! We've heard great things about this day, the proceeds of which benefit the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure of Central and South Jersey.

RPB staff, volunteers and canine alumni will be in attendance. Please join us!

We love our Pit Bulls in so many ways...

...some would call us "crazy", but at RPB we prefer the term "passionate". We wanted to share some pix we received recently showing the love Pit Bull guardians have for these amazing dogs - what better way than through tattoos. Here are some recent submissions we've received. It never ceases to amaze us how dedicated people are to their Pit Bulldogs. Has to tell ya something - these are so much more than "just dogs": they are our life, our family, our best friends.

Enjoy!

Sharah Gomez shared her Jersey and Ruben tattoo.



Randi was so inspired by Vick Dog Jonny Justice that she permanently demonstrated her admiration by getting this lovely tattoo:




Sarge's Kim Wolf tattooed her beloved Elberbull on her foot:




Bev Waltons' gorgeous Pit Bull:



Jenna McFall's Jack the Ripper, RIP:



And I figured I'd share my own tattoo of Krash, the inspiration behind RPB, and my AmStaff Luca:

Yo!

The RPB t-shirts will be ordered on March 31st, and will go out as soon as we get them (turnaround time is about 2 weeks). If you haven't already ordered one (or more!) of these shirts, you can let us know what you need via Paypal.com (support@realpitbull.com is the email). The shirts are $15/ea. and a great way to make a statement regarding your unwillingness to tolerate discrimination.

"Judge all the same by what's on the inside and not by a name."

---->We're havin' a CGC party! Your Pit Bull can test for a $20 fee (which benefits RPB, of course), or you can just come hang for free. Interested? Email: info@realpitbull.com

Pre-Order Your RPB T-Shirts Today!

Hi Friends!

Our t-shirt slogan contest was a success! For more about the t-shirt and the contest, please click here:

http://therealpitbullblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/announcing-our-tee-shirt-slogan-contest.html

We are now getting ready to place an order for t-shirts. Shirts will be black with light blue text on the back, reading:

"Judge all the same by what's on the inside and not by a name."

The RPB logo (which is the likeness of Krash, one amazing Pit Bull and the "dog behind RPB"), will be featured on the front of the shirt, in light blue.

We were all set to place an order, but unexpected vet bills ate up our t-shirt fund in February. (This is rescue work! Always expect the unexpected!) Now we are accepting "pre orders", which means you pay now and your shirt will be shipped to you as soon as they are printed up (target: end of March).

Shirts are $15.00 and you can pay through our Paypal.com account using the email: support@realpitbull.com

Please be sure to indicate you are ordering a shirt as well as the sizes and quantity you would like. Pre-ordering t-shirts is a great way to support RPB, help us pay recent vet bills for our OH200 bust dog, Sedona (who is doing fine and is healthy now!), and show your love for Pit Bulls by way of a great shirt that sports a great message.

Any questions? Info@realpitbull.com

Playtime!

Supervised, calm play between Luca the senior AmStaff and Sedona who is a bust dog. Luca is a little unsure of Sedona's energetic play style but he wants to engage and she is respecting his boundaries after he gives a little "that's rude" growl early in the vid. Notice that Luca "shakes off" at one point. That is an indicator of mild stress (not all stress is bad, remember) but since his overall demeanor is relaxed with a softly wagging tail and overall inquisitive attitude, and Sedona is not overwhelming him, I allow the play to continue.

Shortly after the video ends, I break the dogs and let them take a time-out. Even though this session went beautifully and both dogs were appropriate, I chose to interrupt them after a short while to "end on a good note". This is opposed to allowing them to continue on until someone gets tired and cranky, and hurt feelings ensue.

(Ignore my "omg" in the background - I was responding to someone I was talking to on the phone while taking this video ;-) )