These memes do not help the pit bull. 1. There are bad dogs being born. These memes generalise and give the perception that all pit bulls are good dogs. 2. They disregard things like genetics, the role that environment plays and the importance of socialisation and training. 3. They lull the average pet owner into thinking all pit bulls are safe and belong in any home. 4. Temperament tests are not an accurate way to assess a dog. ( https://www.nytimes.com/…/dogs-shelters-adoption… ) ADVOCATE RESPONSIBLY AND HONESTLY YOU WILL SAVE MORE PIT BULLS THIS WAY.

The PBFSA management team takes note of the growing concern of the public that reporters and journalists are reporting on pit bull attacks without ascertaining that the dogs are in fact pit bulls. While we have to accept that there are pit bulls attacking and killing people, this does not absolve the media of its duty to report content that is accurate and fair. With this in mind the PBFSA will be looking into approaching not only the broadcasting complaints commission but also the press ombudsman, as well as the SAPS and HPCSA ( as many times it is the police and paramedics who leak this information) to ascertain what qualifies them to make this identification. We refer you all to the article below to get a clear understanding as to why identification based on looks or what someone tells you is a very dangerous practice. DNA studies reveal that shelter workers often mislabel dogs as ‘pit bulls’