methproblem:

rupsidaisy:

Did Jordin Sparks ever figure out how to breathe with no air

when was the last time u heard anything about jordin sparks. i rest my case

whetavar:

Me: dangling hand off bed
Demon: *grabs it*
Me: what are we

actualdogvines:

punkybruiser:

actualdogvines:

I feel somewhat guilty asking you all to help spread my opinion on an issue, but it’s an issue I will fight for with everything that I have.

Lately, the city I live in (Montreal) is considering a legislation against pit bulls. A neighbouring city is already in the process of banning them as well as “other aggressive dog breeds” (actual words from one of our most popular and influential news sources). This is clearly a controversial issue where I live and it absolutely breaks my heart for obvious reasons.

Theo, my pit/lab mix, is my baby. He was abandoned at a vet’s office by his first family. Because of the already-existing regulations set on pit bulls (and “other aggressive breeds”), They were not allowed to publicly advertise that he was there for adoption. If it wasn’t for my brother bringing him home, Theo would not have lived to see his first birthday. 

He keeps me company, makes me laugh even in the worst of moods, and has protected me on multiple occasions when someone else has acted aggressively towards me. He is so gentle that he can’t even eat a treat bigger than a 25 cent coin. Thinking that someone would look at him and equate him to some despicable monster makes me cry. I can’t lose my baby.

There is going to be a peaceful protest in my city on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Included is a link to the event on Facebook. I probably will not bring Theo because Montreal is known to have wild protests and I don’t want to cause him any distress. 

I apologize for the clickbait-y title.

Please come if you live in Montreal and care about the well being of pit bulls.

Signal boosting and also adding: there is overwhelming evidence that breed bans are useless and do NOT reduce dog bite incidents. What does actually reduce dog bites: proper training and socialization of your dog; supervising your dog; knowing what factors stress/threaten your dog and keeping the dog away from those situations; keeping your dog under your control at all times (eg keep your dog leashed, secure outdoor fences, crate train your dog for when you can’t supervise him); parents teaching their children how to conduct themselves around animals; proper enforcement of animal control laws; and so on.

Further reading:

• Why Breed-specific Legislation Is not the Answer 
• Want to reduce dog bites? Don’t focus on the breed 
• Dog Breed Bans Don’t Work And We’re Moving Past Them
• Breed-Specific Policies: No Basis in Science
  
• Stop BSL: Failure to Improve Safety
  

Thank you so much for sharing these. I really appreciate seeing others feel so strongly about this as well.

Also thank you to everyone for your kind messages.

The mayor of Montreal has announced a ban on pit bulls (and other “dangerous” *sigh* breeds) as of today (18 June 2016). People will not have to get rid of their dogs, but all existing pit bulls must now be sterilized and muzzled in public.

I worry because my dog isn’t neutered and we would have liked to avoid having to do that. But I’m glad this situation didn’t turn out like Quebec City, which is going to completely ban pit bulls in 2017. Thankfully, the SPCA is trying to dispute these BSLs and vets (who are the only people who can legally euthanize dogs in my province) are saying they won’t euthanize any healthy dog, regardless of their breed.

Again, I really hope that anyone in Montreal or any neighbouring boroughs will consider showing up to the protest. Your kind messages and support mean so much to me and I truly appreciate every one of you so very much. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.