Marty
06-12-2005, 01:49 PM
San Francisco, CA -- A group of people who own pit bulls brought their dogs to San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf on Saturday to educate the public about the breed.
The event was organized after 12-year-old Nicholas Faibish was killed by his family's pit bulls in San Francisco on June 3. Pit bull owners say the breed is not as dangerous as some may think.
Dawn Capp, pit bull owner: "I don't think pit bulls as a breed are vicious. I think they are individual bad dogs in every breed."
Lorrie Varanco, pit bull owner: "They're extremely loyal dogs, and if people understand them and what they're capable of and how to work with them, they're probably one of the best pets you can have."
Meanwhile, San Francisco Animal Care and Control held a special workshop Saturday for pit bull owners to help them learn more about the breed.
The workshops are designed to help alleviate fears and concerns about pit bulls, and also to teach owners to recognize potential signs of aggression.
The event was organized after 12-year-old Nicholas Faibish was killed by his family's pit bulls in San Francisco on June 3. Pit bull owners say the breed is not as dangerous as some may think.
Dawn Capp, pit bull owner: "I don't think pit bulls as a breed are vicious. I think they are individual bad dogs in every breed."
Lorrie Varanco, pit bull owner: "They're extremely loyal dogs, and if people understand them and what they're capable of and how to work with them, they're probably one of the best pets you can have."
Meanwhile, San Francisco Animal Care and Control held a special workshop Saturday for pit bull owners to help them learn more about the breed.
The workshops are designed to help alleviate fears and concerns about pit bulls, and also to teach owners to recognize potential signs of aggression.