Myths and Legends: Questioning What We “Know for Sure”
“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” — Mark Twain In animal sheltering, Mark Twain’s wisdom hits home. Our biggest challenges often come not from what we don’t know, but from being completely certain about things that simply aren’t true. Sadly, […]
Myth Busted: Pit Bulls Don’t Bite Differently
In recent years, things have been looking up for the dogs we call “pit bulls” and their families. Breed specific legislation is on the way out. Shelters that discriminate against dogs based on appearance are the exception. The old wives tales that fueled canine discrimination have been debunked and dismissed.