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nSense
Wilton, CA
Posted on 3/7/2009 at 9:34:59 PM
I also owned a dog for many years that came from a fighting ring more than 10 years ago, and she had an A+ temperament just like Hector. I’m grateful that it has been proven many times now that every dog deserves to be evaluated on his/her own merits regardless of what they’ve endured and regardless of whether or not they are a breed that is commonly not well received by the public (merely due to lack of education/knowledge).
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ALilCommo
nSense
Wilton, CA
Posted on 3/7/2009 at 9:34:59 PM
I also owned a dog for many years that came from a fighting ring more than 10 years ago, and she had an A+ temperament just like Hector. I’m grateful that it has been proven many times now that every dog deserves to be evaluated on his/her own merits regardless of what they’ve endured and regardless of whether or not they are a breed that is commonly not well received by the public (merely due to lack of education/knowledge).
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pitbullfr
iend
St. Paul, MN
Posted on 3/7/2009 at 10:44:52 PM
Thank you, Post-Bulletin, for another great, true & inspiring story. It’s so beautiful to see how Roo and Clara Yori have again shown that even the most “down and out” members of dog society can be true champions with love and hard work. (They are the same couple whose other pit bull, Wallace, is a national champion at disc dog competition after they adopted him from death row at the pound.) It all just goes to show that with dogs, as with people, every creature is different, and we all benefit when we’re treated as individuals.
riverrat
rochester, mn
Posted on 3/8/2009 at 12:33:04 AM
My two pit bulls, both confirmed cream puffs, say, you go, Hector!! Good job! Soaking up love and spreading it are what the true pit bull personality is about.
discdog88
Gillett, PA
Posted on 3/8/2009 at 5:48:33 AM
Refreshing story. Thanks to the author for shining a positive light on this great breed instead of adding to the media hysteria. You forgot one link in the links section, for those interested in keeping up with Hector and Roo’s other rescued pit bull and champion frisbee dog:
http://www.wallacethepitbull.com
WallaceFa
n
Ottawa, On
Posted on 3/8/2009 at 10:09:32 AM
Thank you Post Bulletin for this story on Hector.
Wallace the Disc Champ has a lot of Canadian Fans.
Now Hector does also.
I`m sure Hector is going to put a lot of smiles on the faces of the residents that he visits.
A TDI certification is quite an accomplishment and we know there is at least one other Pit Bull rescued from Vick that has that certification.
We hope to see more Reports on Hector and please don`t forget about Wallace.
We`d like to read an update on him.
Congrats to both Roo and Clara for their work and dedication.
puppylove
Rochester, MN
Posted on 3/9/2009 at 12:19:17 PM
Congratulations Hector! May you bask in many many more years of love and attention that you deserve!
spayurdog
rochester, MN
Posted on 3/11/2009 at 11:24:22 AM
Congratulations to the Yori’s and Hector! So nice to read some good news for a change. Way to go!
charlie
Rochester, Mn
Posted on 3/11/2009 at 12:36:59 PM
Yes, great job. Finally after so many stories of pit bulls that have attacked people, unprovoked, we finally have one that doesn’t kill somebody.
WallaceFa
n
Ottawa, On
Posted on 3/12/2009 at 1:51:26 PM
The Media stories have given you a very skewed and distorted view of things Charlie.
“Dog bites and the Media”
http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/dog-bites/dog-bites-and-the-media/
There are an estimated 75 million dogs in the U.S.
There are ~20-30 Canine fatalities per year(by ALL dogs).
That means that 99.99996% of dogs don`t kill.
More than 90% of reported bites by all dogs are considered minor.
http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/dog-bites/types-of-dog-bites/
May I suggest that you go to a few shelters and meet some of the millions of Pit Bulls that are just like Hector.
They`re not high profile and they won`t be in any Paper so you`ll never hear their stories.
The Media knows what sells.
The positive stories don`t bring people in to their sites, as evidenced by the 8 comments here.
That`s why you don`t know the true nature of these dogs.
You also won`t hear about the Pit Bulls already living in good homes with families.
Here`s a few of those dogs Charlie.
The Media isn`t going to tell you their stories.
http://server.inalbum.com/show/jodipreis/Message_to_the_Media2.html?296033009
I hope you`ll take the time to meet some Pit Bulls and their owners.
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