pitbulls='An Important Word or Two About Pit Bulls:
';
pitbulls+=' We at Homeward Bound are constantly amazed at how';
pitbulls+=' misinformed people are about Pit Bulls and Am.Staffs. We know the only way to combat "Pit Bulls are viscous dogs!" mentality';
pitbulls+=' is through education so we decided that it would be a good idea to list some links that explain Pit Bulls and Am.Staffs. Please take a look';
pitbulls+=' at all of these sites before you deem Pit Bulls to be "dangerous" dogs. Pit Bull Rescue Central has a very informative page';
pitbulls+=' (http://www.pbrc.net/breedinfo.html) which';
pitbulls+=' also explains the good and bad traits of the Pit Bull breed. BAD RAP';
pitbulls+=' (http://www.badrap.org/rescue/breed.cfm,';
pitbulls+=' http://www.badrap.org/rescue/owning.cfm,';
pitbulls+=' and http://www.badrap.org/rescue/myths.cfm) and';
pitbulls+=' Missouri Pit Bull Rescue (http://mprgroup.net/misc/breedinfo.html)';
pitbulls+=' also includes informative breed information. Thanks for looking at these links! The Pit Bulls and Am. Staffs would also like to thank';
pitbulls+=' you as well. Most Humane Societies, shelters, or rescues refuse to rescue a Pit Bull or Am.Staff and/or euthanize them right away';
pitbulls+=' without even giving the dogs a chance. That is not fair to the dogs. After all, we\'ve had Pit Bulls in that are much friendlier than';
pitbulls+=' Labs! Perhaps the scariest thought is how many dogs are euthanized simply because they look like a Pit Bull or Am.Staff. Take the';
pitbulls+=' "Find the Pit Bull" test at http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html';
pitbulls+=' to see just how easy it is to mistake one breed from another. Keep in mind that while you are taking this test how many of these dogs';
pitbulls+=' would have been killed if they wound up at a pound or Humane Society...';
pitbulls+='
Important Information Regarding Adopting a Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier from Homeward Bound:';
pitbulls+=' If you meet all of our Adoption Requirements/Policies ';
pitbulls+=' and are interested in adopting a Pit ';
pitbulls+=' Bull from Homeward Bound, please know that we have the right to do a home visit first before any Pit Bull is adopted. We also ';
pitbulls+=' require reference checks (a veterinary reference is preferred).';
pitbulls+='
You must show us proof that your homeowners insurance does not have a breed ban (most places do, unfortunately). If you rent, you';
pitbulls+=' must show us proof that your landlord does not have any breed bans as well. Some communities also have breed bans, especially gated communities.';
pitbulls+='
Pit Bulls are athletic, exuberant dogs so do not adopt one if you want a couch-potato dog - these sweeties need at least ';
pitbulls+=' one walk a day and at least 30 minutes of playtime.';
pitbulls+='
Please know that Pit Bulls do best as the only animal in the house. We do not recommend that they go to a multi-dog household ';
pitbulls+=' because they were bred to fight with other dogs. Most Pit Bulls in our program do not have dog aggression but anyone who knows';
pitbulls+=' anything about Pit Bulls knows the golden rule - you can never trust a Pit Bull not to fight. Usually dog aggression starts ';
pitbulls+=' showing up when the dog is 1-3 years old. Please know that DOG AGGRESSION DOES NOT EQUATE WITH HUMAN AGGRESSION - these are ';
pitbulls+=' two totally different things.';
pitbulls+='
We will only adopt out spayed/neutered Pit Bulls or Am.Staffs and as with every animal adopted from Homeward Bound, they';
pitbulls+=' must live INDOORS ONLY';
puppymills='General information about puppy mill survivors:
';
puppymills+=' Besides their medical needs, puppy mill survivors have other special needs as well, including';
puppymills+=' learning housetraining skills. They learn the housebreaking but part of puppy mill "recovery" is a longer training period so housebreaking tends to';
puppymills+=' take longer than with other adult dogs. Having a fenced in yard also helps them with their housetraining skills. Having another dog seems to';
puppymills+=' help with the housebreaking (as well as help bring them out of their shells a lot faster). Also, having a crate is almost necessary for';
puppymills+=' housebreaking. Puppy mill dogs tend to be very sweet and like to be held, but they are shy. Children scare them with their sometimes quick, unexpected movements';
puppymills+=' so they need to go to an adult only home, although homes with dog savvy children ages 12+ would probably be fine as well.';
puppymills+=' To learn more about what behaviors/fears to expect from puppy mill survivors, please go to www.ilmorescue.org/ adopting_the_puppymill_ survivor.htm.';
puppymills+=' If you would like to learn more about puppy mills, please go to http://www.prisonersofgreed.org or';
puppymills+=' http://stoppuppymills.org/.';
puppymills+=' Some of the photos are rather graphic but it is important to be aware of what these dogs have gone through to truly understand their needs.';
puppymills+=' The amazing thing with puppy mill survivors is not only how grateful they are, but also the progress they make.';