Me neither. I’m hoping they all find great homes.

Thanks for clarifying Pamela. It’s still interesting to me that German Shepherds were the dog of choice and then they weren’t anymore. I wonder what made pitbulls the new thing to have?
I also didn’t know that GSDs were common in shelters back then. How sad. We didn’t see them very often at our shelter. I’m hoping that’s because owners loved them so much they couldn’t stand the idea of giving them up, but I suspect it was just less people getting one from a breeder, etc.

I completely agree that the pitbull often gets confused with other bully breeds. I’ve even had people confuse Boxers with them. Pibble is a much better term to describe all these loveable breeds.

When I was reading Aleksandra’s post I was wondering what the before pictures looked like of the dogs both you and Aleksandra featured on your blogs. Such lucky dogs to be able to have their photograph taken by her. Each one of them was so endearing.

Aleksandra really captured the personalities of those pups. Didn’t you love the eye lights?

Thank you. But I’m a stinky marketer.

As for your jealousy–you give us only the briefest hints of your photographic powers. I know you have beautiful models. Perhaps someday you’ll share your skills more in your blog. 🙂

I think exposing city kids to sweet kind pups is a real service. I found the same thing–children in the neighborhood were surprised to find they didn’t have to fear a dog.

If NZ has few pibbles, it probably doesn’t have the hysterical fear we have in the U.S.

Great questions about the marketing issues. It’s hard to know what would do the most for the cause. But I know we have a long way to go.

Thanks, Kristine. I find that every animal justice issue has a major effect on people as well.

BTW, your personal take on the subject was fabulous.

Such a good point. And many people are surprised to find they can’t even get homeowner’s insurance if they have a pit mix.

I can’t wait to hear if the four dogs were adopted. I hope so.

Thanks, Jan. BTW, do the poodles resent that we don’t have Poodle Appreciation Day?