Pit Bullies final draft Essays - Pets, Dog Breeds,

Richard Heredia M. Jones English 101 1 September 2018 Pit Bullies Mankind's canine companions date back million s of years ago. Early humans first utilized canines to assist in herding sheep or goat, hunting, guarding and as companions. In modern days, canines are still used fo r these same activities like assisting police in making arrest or locating people trapped under rubble for search and rescue crews . Now many people consider canines as fun playful animals to be enjoyed and cherished. It is common for families to have a dog as a pet and even consider them as part of the family. Unfortunately, not all breeds are seen in such a loving light, Pit-Bulls for example are seen as terrifying dogs that cannot be trusted. I solated incidences have called into question whether or not pit bulls are suitable to be pets. A ban on pit bulls would only add to their negative image and deprive many peopl e of their loyalty, bravery and love. Dogs are known for their loyal characteristics. This trait does not always appear in all dogs. It takes a strong bond between man and dog for a dog to remain loyal to its master. In an article by Peter Applebome in The New York Times , Applebome tells the story of a middle-aged man and his caring pit-bull. The man was Randy Vargas, a homeless man in the city of New Jersey, and his dog was a ten year old female pit named Foxy. People remember these two as inseparable, and always happy. To others, looking at a homeless man with a dog may seem like a poor decision. After all, how is a person with no income supposed to take care of another animal? These people do not understand the service and companionship they provide for each other. To Foxy, Randy was not just some homeless man; to her it did not matter what he was, she stuck with him through the freezing winters and through the blistering summers. Foxy was truly as loyal as they come. A Pitbull's loyalty is also a key factor to their bravery. Dogs are commonly used for guarding houses or other kinds of property, but not all dogs have the heart to defend when called upon. That was not the case when Kelsey Leachman and her female pit, Layla, were home alone one day. In an article by WTHR.com, Layla had started barking at something in the kitchen, to Leachman's surprise there was an intruder in her house. The intruder tackled Leachman to the ground, she struggled to force the intruder off but thankfully Layla was there. Layla had been barking and biting at the intruder's legs, making it easier for Leachman to fight them off. Many dogs would cower at the sight of an intruder in their house, Layla knew something was not right and took action. Not only was Layla smart enough to know when something was wrong but she also had the heart to know what to do. Because of Layla, Leachman can rest easier knowing she has a dog that will defend her master. Pit bull s have a deep rooted connection to their masters that they are willing to put their lives in the line for them. The same cannot be said for all the other breeds. Bravery is only the second best characteristic a Pitbull has, the first being their loving nature. A dog's love is difficult to quantify, a dog cannot simply tell a person how they feel about them. Love must therefore be quantified in actions. In an article by People, a photo shows a pit-bull cuddling their new owner. The pit-bull, Russ, was found at a local shelter in Philadelphia where he was malnourished and suffering from kennel cough. The Temple University student, Kayla Filoon , decided to give Russ a chance and took him for a walk. "He would not stop cuddling" Kayla described. In the picture used for the article Russ is seen hugging Kayla as she does school work. Russ could not possibly know the significance of a hug but that does not stop him from expressing his affection. Pit bulls show their affection in any way