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We fear things in proportion to our ignorance of them.
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Related information, coast-to-coast:
4Legged Love: Toronto & Ontario Animal Placement and Adoption Agency.
American Temperment Test Society: "The American Temperament Test Society, Inc. (ATTS) is a national not-for-profit organization (registered in the state of Missouri) for the promotion of uniform temperament evaluation of purebred and spayed/neutered mixed-breed dogs." Check out this page for the statistics regarding American Pit Bull Terriers & American Staffordshire Terriers compared with other supposed "gentle" breeds.
Atlanta Pit Bull Rescue: an organization in Atlanta, Georgia founded by tattoo artist Brandon Bond; devoted to rehabilitating, fostering and successfully adopting out abused/neglected pit bulls and other similar breeds.
Bad Rap.org: "We're a small and busy non-profit organization of Pit Bull owners, rescuers and supporters; we evolved out of a desire to respond to the difficult issues facing this misunderstood breed."
Real Pit Bull.com: All info, no bull.