🐶 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

🐶 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

📊 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

🐶 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

🎉 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

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

Prince George's County, MD, has repealed its 27-year-old ban against dogs labeled as "pitbulls."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owners, and families in the county who no longer have to live in fear of losing their beloved pets due to an arbitrary, outdated law.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

📊 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

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

🐶 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

🎃 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

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

🎉 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

🎉 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! 🐶🚀

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!! 🐶✨

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! 🐶✨

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! 🐶✨

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! 🐶📸

🐶 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

🎉 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! 🐶

🐶 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

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

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

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

📊 Need stats to counter unscientific narratives about 'pitbulls'? 👉 On average, 60% of dogs labeled as 'pitbulls' are misidentified. 👉 Over 83 breeds have been reported in fatal attacks since 2016. 👉 Insects cause twice as many fatalities as dogs. 👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/op1tqKo

What exactly is a 'pitbull'? 🤔 While the American Pit Bull Terrier is the only breed with 'pitbull' in its name, the term is commonly used as an umbrella label for various breeds and mixes that share physical features typical of many bully-type breeds. 🐶ℹ️ 👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/eMKeSKo

Happy 4th of July, keep pups happy & safe! 🐶🎉 #July4th #PetSafety #Fireworks

🐶 You've probably heard us say that 'pitbulls' are great dogs — but don't just take our word for it. 👇 Numerous studies have found that a dog's breed does not determine aggression or bite severity, & that breed-specific legislation (BSL) is ineffective. ℹ️📄 👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/B_Ela8o

🤔 Is there such a thing as a 'good dog' or a 'bad dog'? No, because all dogs are good dogs. However, the breeds commonly included in the pitbull-type category consistently achieve excellent temperament scores, scoring in the top 20% of all breeds tested. 🐶🏆 👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/goHunrg

📊 Did you know that on average, 77% of Americans and 96% of veterinarians oppose breed-specific legislation (BSL) that bans specific breeds, such as dogs labeled as 'pitbulls' and other stigmatized breeds? 👉 Read more: loom.ly/pIHZL8M

📸 Last chance to send us your pup pics! 🐶 We're refreshing our website — and we want pics of your pitties! Want your pup to be featured on pitbullinfo.org? Send us your favorite pic using the form below: 👉 pitbullhero.org/submit-picture

🎉🎵 Another ban bites the dust! 🎵🎉 Hiawatha, KS, has repealed its ban against Rottweilers and dogs labeled as 'pitbulls' in favor of equitable and more effective breed-neutral policies for public safety. 🐶 👉 Read more: loom.ly/xl49W-w

📊 Misleading and unscientific 'pitbull' statistics quickly fall apart when considering evidence and conclusions from studies on canine DNA. 👉 Read more: loom.ly/Ja3MOb0

🇺🇲 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. — more popular than Golden Retrievers, Poodles, German Shepherds, Huskies, and even Labrador Retrievers. 🐶ℹ️ 👉 Read more: loom.ly/UyIRMEg

🎉 Another ban bites the dust! 🎉 El Dorado, KS, has repealed its ban against dogs labeled as 'pitbulls' in favor of equitable and more effective breed-neutral policies for public safety. The 36-year-old ban was repealed by a majority city council vote. 🐶 👉 Read more: loom.ly/xl49W-w

📸🐶 We received many cute pup pics last week and our inbox is still open for more! We're refreshing our website — and we want pics of your pitties! Want your pup to be featured on pitbullinfo.org? Send us your favorite photo using the form below: 👉 Submit your pic: pitbullhero.org/submit-picture

🙅 Regardless of opinions some have about dogs labeled as 'pitbulls,' breed-specific bans fail to improve public safety. A recent study on BSL in Missouri concluded that BSL has "not reduced the risk of emergency department visits for injury from dog bites." 🐶ℹ️ 👉 Read more: loom.ly/sFXSxOw

📸🐶 We're refreshing our website — and we want pics of your pitties! Want your pup to be featured on pitbullinfo.org? Send us your favorite photo using this form 👉 pitbullhero.org/submit-picture

After a careful review of the American Pit Bull Terrier's (APBT) behavior, traits, and history of powerful smiles, the APBT has been renamed the American Power Smile Terrier (APST). 🐶 April Fools! However, it does call into question breed labels that arbitrarily shape our perception of dogs. 🤔

🎉 Another ban bites the dust! 🎉 Mountain Home, AR, has repealed its ban against dogs labeled as 'pitbulls' in favor of equitable and more effective breed-neutral policies for public safety. 🐶 👉 Read more: loom.ly/xl49W-w #EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop

ℹ️ How many breeds are linked to fatal dog attacks? Since 2016, over 80 breeds and mixes have been reported in fatal dog attacks in the U.S. — confirming that serious dog bite-related incidents are not a breed-specific issue. 🐶🐾 👉 Read more: loom.ly/VuKcj0g #EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop

🍿 Need a break? Check out a few short videos about dogs labeled as 'pitbulls' including: 🏅 American Humane Hero Dog Awards® winners ⭐️ The Dodo stars & dream dates 🐶 Service, therapy, & K9 police dogs 👉 Videos page: loom.ly/P6XAiMk #EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop

🤙 Which dogs are cool enough to be called 'pitbulls'? While the American Pit Bull Terrier is the only breed with the term 'pitbull' in its name, four breeds are commonly included in the modern pitbull-type category. 🐶ℹ️ 👉 Read more: loom.ly/wsxEULo #EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop

🤔 Have you come across silly or false claims about 'pitbulls' on social media? We've got you covered! Combat misconceptions and stereotypes about dogs labeled as 'pitbulls' with the information available on our Key Facts page. 🐶ℹ️ 👉 Key Facts page: loom.ly/8U-D6Fw #EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop

🐶 It's time to finally put these ridiculous myths to rest. Dogs labeled as 'pitbulls': ❌ Do not have the most powerful bite. ❌ Do not have 'locking' jaws. ❌ Do not 'snap' and bite without warning. 👉 Read more: loom.ly/VLb9J8s #EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop

🏈 This year’s Puppy Bowl featured over 30 pitbull-type puppies and mixes, along with Boxers, Dobermans, German Shepherds, and many others. Thank you, Animal Planet, for including dogs of all breeds! 🐶🙌 👉 See the Puppy Bowl players here: loom.ly/dW9P_58 #PuppyBowl #EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop

BSL is bull 💩 Breed-specific legislation (BSL) that bans dogs based on their breed label is ineffective, unpopular, and lacks support from science, veterinarians, and public safety experts. 🐶ℹ️ 👉 Read more: loom.ly/xq0kX6k #EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop

It's not rocket science, but we could all probably use a refresher. 🚀 All dogs deserve and require responsible ownership to ensure everyone's safety and happiness. 🐶ℹ️ 👉 Read more: loom.ly/WIf1nPc #EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop

Is that really a 'pitbull'? 🤔 According to recent studies on canine DNA, the majority of dogs visually identified as 'pitbulls' are mixed-breed dogs. 🐶ℹ️ 👉 Read more: loom.ly/wjO0Lxo #EndBSL #Pitbulls #AdoptDontShop