FICTION | DRABBLE | HEROISM
Alice boasted about being the rightful owner of Chance, a six-month Pitbull rescue who needed a home. The neighbourhood gasped. They wondered who in their right mind would adopt a dog of such stature in a neighbourhood overrun with rabbits. It made no sense until that day Chance came upon an injured bunny — by chance, for Chance. The gentle-natured pup scooped the rabbit from a hole into which it fell. Neighbours cheered. The next day, the bunny was gone. The townsfolk honoured Chance with a medallion that said, "Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow." Chances are he won't ever return.
Did you know?
"Pitbulls or pit bulls" are not recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The United Kennel Club does recognize a breed known as the American pit bull terrier, however, the term "pit bull" is commonly used to refer to mixed breed dogs with certain physical traits, such as a muscular body and broad head."¹
Described as "goofy" by many who love the breed, these dogs are too often overlooked and remain in shelters for far too long. If you're looking for a dog to rescue, do your due diligence by researching the breed (or mixed breeds) and speaking with shelter staff.
You may find that your dream dog is waiting patiently for you at an animal shelter as we speak.
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