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My ex has a pit bull and it's probably the sweetest dog I've ever seen. It's adopted from the local SPCA up near Vernon as the previous owner had obviously done some sort of beating on him. Despite the mistreatment, however, I have never seen a dog act so gingerly around her children. The dog, Priest, basically adopted her youngest daughter (a 5 year old) and basically just followed her around everywhere she went. Not only that, but Priest would just curl up next to you at bed time, lick your face, and go to sleep.
Another friend also has a pit bull and it's much the same story. True, he's a little wary around people he's never met before, but so long as you let him come to you, he will then turn into a giant mush ball.
It's a shame that pit bulls have such a bad reputation, and that there are certain owners that do absolutely nothing to curb their stereotype. There really needs to be more public education to show just how docile these dogs can be.
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