Shelters filled with pit bulls present challenge to cities - ScrippsNews

Shelters filled with pit bulls present challenge to cities ScrippsNews "Honey," as she was called, is one of the ever-increasing stream of pit bulls and pit bull crosses that end up at the city shelter. In 2011, 761 so-called "bully breeds" arrived -- frightened strays and bouncy puppies, surrendered pets and fearsome ... and more »

Police: Man fires shot over puppies - Gettysburg Times

Police: Man fires shot over puppies Gettysburg Times Police arrested a Gettysburg man Saturday after he allegedly shot at another man during an argument over pit bull puppies. Gettysburg Borough Police Chief Joseph Dougherty reports Christopher Allen Eckard, 41, of Pioneer Lane was arguing with Michael ...

Pet pitbull attack sends man to hospital - Casper Star-Tribune Online

Pet pitbull attack sends man to hospital Casper Star-Tribune Online “I raised him from a puppy. He was happy-go-lucky, and I brought him to work with me. He was my companion and he was good around kids.” Soobitsky was at his girlfriend's house with his dog Saturday afternoon. The animal has always been high-energy, ... and more »

Meet Your Best Friend At The Zoo: Pets Up For Adoption At Detroit Zoo (PHOTOS) - Huffington Post

Meet Your Best Friend At The Zoo: Pets Up For Adoption At Detroit Zoo (PHOTOS) Huffington Post The first 25 to arrive will get a "puppy pass" allowsing them to enter 15 minutes early to get their pick of the litter. "After 20 or 30 minutes, puppies are going to be pretty rare," MHS spokesman Kevin Hatman explained. Detroit Bully Crew, a pit bull ... and more »

Dark cloud hangs over SPCA shelter - Vineland Daily Journal

Dark cloud hangs over SPCA shelter Vineland Daily Journal Difficult decisions had to be made quickly; a scared, young pit bull was euthanized because she was not getting along with other dogs and was unable to relax in her kennel. Volunteers were heartbroken and the staff felt terrible.