Persuasive Essay On Pit Bulls

770 Words2 Pages

When a family is thinking about bringing a four-legged, wet-nosed friend home, there are many things they may consider in order to find the right fit such as the exercise the breed requires, whether it sheds or not, and so on. Chances are that during the hunt for the perfect companion, there will be specific dogs that have the predisposition of being considered apt to be kept in a home. On that list there may be a Labrador, due to their unwavering loyalty. On the list of inapt dogs, there may be a Chihuahua simply because they shake. There are countless breeds that would also be on the unworthy list on account of different many traits. More than likely, the controversial Staffordshire bull terrier, which are more widely known as the pit …show more content…

At their origin, dogs were used for reasons varying from luxury, companionship, hunting, and defense. Pit bulls were originally used as guard dogs and, according to Cohen and Richardson, for the sick sport of dog fighting. This breed was never intended to attack humans unless it was to protect their owner. They were bred to be friendly with and protective of humans. In years past, they were even used as a makeshift nanny to watch over kids. While the facts do not ignore that some pit bulls are, in fact, aggressive, it is important to realize that their aggression most likely stems from the severe abuse of dog fighting. Like any animal, behaviors and temperament are …show more content…

Before Ronnie was saved by his current loving family, he was severely abused. He was forced to fight against other dogs and has the scars to prove it. When his owners found Ronnie stranded in an alley after a fight, he was covered in blood and crying out. He snapped at them as they inched towards him, but they didn’t give up because they knew he needed medical attention. They called for help so Ronnie could be sedated and transported to the vet where his wounds would be treated. The people who found Ronnie in the alley that night decided to adopt him. It took a lot of work, but after a lot of love and patience, Ronnie is now a fully functional dog who loves to snuggle on the couch and watch football with his family every

Open Document