Introduction
October 24th has been officially named Pit Bull Awareness Day. In light of this, a small group of breed enthusiasts have come together to put on the third annual Atlanta Bully Educational Rally in Atlanta's Perkerson park on October 24, 2009 from 2:00-5:00 pm. This rally is an educational event for current pit bull owners and the general public. Despite the media hype surrounding the breed, there are good, responsible owners out there, and we're ready to set the record straight!
Here's what you can expect if you attend:
- The HSUS Atlanta End Dog Fighting Team will be in attendance
- Victoria Stilwell of Animal Planet's It's Me or the Dog will be in attendance
- A Demo on Clicker Training
- We'll have a chat about backyard breeding and how it is killing dogs
- We'll also discuss responsible pit bull ownership
- Pit Bull Kissing Booth
- An Animal Behaviorist will be on site
- A raffle with fantastic prizes!
The following organizations and businesses will have booths:
- All or Nothing Pit Bull Rescue
- Fulton county Animal Services
- Joyce Sheperd- Atlanta City Council District 12
- K9 Rescue League
- Lifeline Animal Project
- Park Pet Supply
- Big E's House
We ask that you PLEASE leave your personal dog at home. There will be dogs at the event, but those dogs are up for adoption or are part of a demo.
Know of a pit bull that needs to be spayed or neutered? Contact us for info on free or low cost spay and neuter surgeries! The pit bull overpopulation problem is not something that will affect our future, it is here. Read more about the breeding and overpopulation problem pit bulls face today.
Please spread the word! We hope to reach as many owners as possible in the area and we can't do that without you. This important event is essential to solving the issues surrounding pit bulls.
The first 25 people to check in at the welcome table get a goodie bag of stuff for you and your dog!
Even if you aren't in Atlanta, responsible pit bull owners and advocates around the country can make their voices heard! On this day we will celebrate the third national Pit Bull Awareness Day. Regardless of where you are located, please choose an activity to participate in on October 24, 2009 to promote and celebrate responsible pit bull ownership. It can be a breed education rally, a dog walk & wash, a pet parade or a candle light vigil. The possibilities are endless! Regardless of the activity you choose, please sign up to participate so people in your area know and can participate and promote responsible ownership with you. Please visit the Bless the Bullys website to sign up.
