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Dogs commonly labeled as "pitbulls" were once known as "America's Dog." Our mission is to restore their image and end the stigma that surrounds them.

https://pitbullhero.org
🐶 Breed bans fail to improve public safety. 📄

Despite decades of enforcement in some cities, breed-specific legislation (BSL) has consistently failed to reduce dog bites or improve public safety.

👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/Q2OSTQE

📸 Fan pic: Lord Stanley & Zeus
January 30, 2026 at 4:04 PM
🐶 Pitbulls achieve excellent temperament scores! 🏆

Recent temperament test results show that the breeds commonly included in the pitbull-type category score within the top 20% of all breeds evaluated.

👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/wd3fnmg

📸 Fan pic: Ripley
January 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM
📊 Pitbulls are the most popular dogs in the U.S. 🇺🇲

According to recent veterinary and DNA data, dogs labeled as "pitbulls" are the most popular dogs in the U.S.

👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/lUp1-rU

📸 Fan pic: Roxy
January 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
🐶 Meet Myah, Diesel, and Blue — the newest additions to our Fan Pics gallery!

📸 Got a celebrity pup — a pup with a great smile, a love for goofy poses, or a talent for being the ultimate couch potato? To submit a photo of your pup for our Fan Pics gallery, use this form: https://loom.ly/m1-G0CU
January 10, 2026 at 3:02 PM
🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉

From our family to yours, Happy New Year! Thanks for standing with us — here's to continued progress in restoring the image of dogs labeled as "pitbulls" in 2026. 🐶

📸 Fan pic: Mug Root Beer (background, headband, and socks added by AI)

#HappyNewYear #AdoptDontShop #EndBSL
December 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
ℹ️ Explore more findings from studies on dog bites, breed-specific behavior, breed identification, and breed-specific legislation on our Studies page.

👉 Studies page: https://loom.ly/EPVSkmw

📸 Fan pic: King

#EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop
December 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Prince George's County, MD, has repealed its 27-year-old ban against dogs labeled as "pitbulls." This is a victory for good dogs, responsible owners, and families in the county who no longer have to live in fear of losing their beloved pets due to an arbitrary, outdated law. 🐶🎉

📸 Fan pic: Ace
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
📊 Explore more statistics on dog bites, associated risks, and how dog bites compare to common everyday risks on our Statistics page.

👉 Statistics page: https://loom.ly/T03XU1w

📸 Fan pic: Sage

#EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop
November 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Pitbulls are often at the center of persistent and harmful misconceptions — especially when it comes to their bites.

👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/Ob12Suk
📸 Fan pic: Bean

#EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop
November 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🐶 Meet Millie, Josie, Chance, and Zoe — the newest additions to our Fan Pics gallery!

📸 Got a celebrity pup — or even better, a pup with a great smile, a love for goofy poses, or a talent for being the ultimate couch potato? To submit a photo, use this form: https://loom.ly/m1-G0CU
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻

According to a nationwide survey, pets prefer treats over tricks — keep pups happy and safe this Halloween! 🐶

📸 Fan pic: Ryker (w/a lion costume added by AI)

#Halloween #TrickOrTreat #HalloweenDogs
October 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Explore facts about dogs labeled as "pitbulls" backed by science and experts on our Key Facts page. 🐶

👉 Key Facts page: https://loom.ly/OzJw-sM

#EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop
October 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🎉 Check out the new PitbullHero.org website! 🎉

From battlefields to backyards, pitbulls have stood by us for generations. They were known as "America's Dog" back then — and for millions of families, they still are today. 🐶🇺🇸

Bonus: it's also packed with Pup Pics!

👉 https://pitbullhero.org
PitbullHero | Science-Based Facts About Pit Bulls
PitbullHero provides science-backed facts about pit bulls to end stigma, restore their image as America's Dog, and support responsible ownership for all breeds.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🎉 Our New Mission Statement:

American Pit Bull Terriers — and dogs commonly labeled as "pitbulls" — were once known as "America's Dog." Our mission is to restore their image and end the stigma that surrounds them. 🇺🇲

Our new website — launching tomorrow. Stay tuned! 🐶🚀
October 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Meet Whitney, Ryker, Beignet, Bubba, Timber, Tyla, & Finn — just a few more of the adorable fan pics we received! Our new website is almost done and it'll include all the pup pics. Stay tuned!! 🐶✨
October 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Meet Kemba, Willa, Morty, Sage, Luna, Gopher, & Maple — just a few more of the many adorable fan pics we received! We're running a little behind but working hard to finish our new website, which will feature pup pics. Stay tuned! 🐶✨
September 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Meet Jerry, Joey, Ms. Frizzle, Grandma Betty, Hank, Mug Root Beer, and Percy — just a few of the 100+ adorable fan pics we received! We're working hard to get them all up on our new website, launching soon. Stay tuned! 🐶✨
September 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
New website launching soon! 🚀

We've been hard at work chasing squirrels, and we're close to launching our brand new website — complete with the adorable doggy pics you submitted. So stay tuned! 🐶📸
September 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🐶 Quotes for Dogs

"BSL fails to enhance public safety, has significant costs associated with enforcement, and violates dog owners' property rights."

— National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA)

👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/cIZj6Fw
September 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🎉 Check out our refreshed logo! 🎉

With our updated logo leading the way, we're revamping our entire website. Bold, exciting updates are coming soon—stay tuned! 🐶
August 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🐶 Quotes for Dogs

"Breed-based policies are based on myths and misinformation, rather than science or credible data."

— The Humane Society of the United States
@humaneworldorg.bsky.social

👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/zfLqax0
August 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Quotes for Dogs 🐶

"Certain breeds might be perceived as being more aggressive ... but there's no such thing as an aggressive nature when it comes to dog breeds."

— Victoria Schade, CPDT-KA | Aggression in Dogs, PetMD

👉 Learn more at PetMD: https://loom.ly/uV8qH4A
August 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Quotes for dogs 🐶

"The APDT opposes any law that deems a dog as dangerous or vicious based on appearance, breed or phenotype. The only predictor of behavior is behavior."

— The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)

👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/SWLILAU
August 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Quotes for dogs 🐶

"Breed-specific bans are a simplistic answer to a far more complex social problem, and they ... divert attention and resources from more effective approaches."

@avmavets.bsky.social

👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/0SqHTx0
July 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM