05/28/2026
I am sure many of you have heard about the pit bull attack this week that tragically claimed a woman's life. My heart goes out to her family, friends, and everyone affected by this loss.
A tragic attack should lead to conversations about responsible ownership, proper containment, training, socialization, and recognizing warning signs—not blanket assumptions about every dog that happens to look a certain way.
What we rarely see in headlines are the millions of pit bull-type dogs quietly living as beloved family pets. They don't make the news when they are snuggled up on the couch, visiting hospitals as therapy dogs, helping their owners through difficult times, or simply being loving companions. We usually only hear about them when something goes wrong.
Every victim deserves compassion. Every dangerous dog should be taken seriously. But every dog should also be judged as an individual, not solely by its breed or appearance.
As someone involved in rescue, I have met pit bulls that were neglected, abused, abandoned, and failed by humans—and I have also seen these same pits show incredible resilience, loyalty, and love.
Let's focus on preventing future tragedies through education, responsible ownership, and accountability while remembering that dogs, like people, are individuals.
