1. Welcome to Game Dog Forum

    You are currently viewing our forum as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

    If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

    Dismiss Notice

Shelters Overwhelmed With Pit Bulls

Discussion in 'Pit Bull News' started by Alma, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. Alma

    Alma Big Dog

    CUMRU TWP., Pa. -- Their stories may break your heart. Abuse and neglect plague pit bulls. And those dogs are taking over local shelters.

    For many of them, there's no second chance or happy ending.

    You'll probably see 50% are pit bulls, said Harry Brown, Animal Rescue League of Berks County.

    Last month alone, the ARL estimated it took in between 75 and 100 pit bulls. And many of those, they said, came in with signs of serious abuse.

    It was pretty chewed up when it came in, said Brown, referring to one of the dogs. You can see the bite marks all over it.

    The executive director of the ARL said signs of fighting are common.

    Recently, they found dogs thrown down the embankment of the Schuylkill River.

    One was abandoned by owners who moved away.

    And many are plagued by diseases brought on by bad breeding.

    Eventually, they will die from it because they lose their sight, said Brown. They lose their appetite. Basically, they become one big scab.

    Brown said no other breed he sees faces such abuse. The ARL does its best to determine which dogs are adoptable and which ones will be put down immediately.

    But only about 10% of the pits you see in the shelter ever find a home. The rest are euthanized.

    Brown said many people are just afraid.

    They do make good pets, like any dog, said Brown. When you take any dog, you take caution when you first bring them home.

    The ARL is also targeting high risk homes and trying to work with them to offer spay and neutering services at little or no cost.

    It helps us cut down on the problem, said Brown.

    He said the real problem is irresponsible owners.

    Shelters Overwhelmed With Pit Bulls - News Story - WFMZ Allentown
     

Share This Page