Are we still mankind’s best friend or not? I wonder. BSL is cropping up all over the world like wildfire - blaming us dogs instead of you humans for YOUR irresponsibility. Yep, that’s how it has been since time immortal I guess: Adam and Eve started it, WOOF!

And now Verizon is jumping on the bandwagon using “pitbulls” in a new video commercial to promote a new phone of theirs! Can it get any more stupid??? Grrrrrrr! Below my blog post is some information on how you can contact Verizon to encourage them to pull this inane commercial that further exploits the American Pitbull Terrier only to promote a product, WOOF!

Mom made a new friend recently who told us about her daughter being bitten by a guardian breed dog like me…NOT the same breed but a guardian breed nonetheless. Anyway, what is sad to me and to Mom is that the dog was a rescue but not properly socialized or trained how to act in human company, especially with children. Now this dog is NOT our new friend’s dog. It’s a long story but suffice it to say that she does not blame the dog (thank God!) but the owners of the dog. Some day though the dog may hurt someone bad and he’ll suffer the ultimate punishment - not the irresponsible owners, rrrrufff!

Now if humans could get back to nature and stop watching all the huge propaganda and media sensationalism on TV then things might get better. AND if humans would do their homework BEFORE getting a dog, especially a rescue (we rescues have issues you know), and learn dog nature, BSL would not even continue to be an issue. So please, for our sakes, do your homework, learn dog nature and then do the right thing in training, socializing, etc. Please for us - our lives are depending on it!

Here’s the news:
Pit bulls and owners given reprieve
Monthly National Legislation Report on BSL around the country
Police get new tools to deal with problem dogs

Outlawing dogs based on size alone, Beijing, China leads the way in this extreme racism against dogs:
Dog owners maddened by Beijing canine restrictions

A case of mistaken dog breed identity - AGAIN!
Owner’s Delight as Dog is Dogue not Pit (but DDA is Still Sh*t)

And the city governments want to give ACOs control over deciding if a breed is a um hehe “pitbull” (no such BREED) - without DNA testing who can prove what a mixed breed is based on looks alone??? And WHY based on breed? And what kind of sense does any of this make??? NONE! Listen to these shows on Animal Talk Naturally: Come to the Edge - Show #176 AND Dignity for Animals - Show #178 to find out the agenda.

From the UK’s Pet Parliament on BSL:
The Dangerous Dogs Act, don’t you just love it? End BSL

Yes I concur - END BSL, it’s just plain EVIL!
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Note from BNB:
The email below came to us from Dr. Paula Terifaj of Roverlution - please contact Verizon and ask them to REMOVE this commercial from their advertising campaign, thank you:
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Verizon is waiting to to hear from YOU!

Here is the link to the TV ad Verizon is running:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7hiUrTy6v

And the video:

Tell them what YOU think?

Who to contact:

Verizon Corporate Office
140 West Street
New York, NY 10007
(800) 621-9900

Bill Kula
william.kula@verizon.com
Director-Media Relations
(972) 718-6924 (o), (214)789-1644 (cell), (972)718-0184 (fax)

Brenda Raney
brenda.raney@verizonwireless.com
Executive director of media relations for Verizon Wireless
(908) 559-7518.

Robert (Bob) Z. Elek
bob.elek@verizon.com
Manager, Media Relations
Verizon Communications
(813) 483-2541

Call Bill Kula, Brenda Raney and Bob Elek directly and leave phone messages anytime. To reach the corporate office, you must call during regular business hours–Put that on your #1 Monday To Do List!

Be polite and direct in your request that they kill the LG Dare commercial ad depicting the American Pit Bull Terrier (aka Pit Bull) as a vicious junk yard dog

My letter to Verizon

Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 6:23 PM
To: ‘responsibility@verizon.com’; ‘brenda.raney@verizonwireless.com’; ‘william.kula@verizon.com’;’ bob.elek@verizon.com’
Subject: Calling Verizon

To all whom this concerns at Verizon,

Your TV ad for the new LG Dare cell phone is a disgraceful attempt to grab thrill seeking eyeballs for corporate profits. To portray a breed of dog as aggressive and vicious is serving to alienate many outraged Verizon customers concerned about the humane treatment of all dogs and the negative message you are sending!

Furthermore, your brand of gimmick advertising serves to bolster negative breed stereotypes of the American Pit Bull Terrier (aka Pit Bull). This breed already suffers from being demonized by myths, public misconceptions and legislative ignorance regarding dog behavior. Irresponsible ads like yours seek to credit and promote these stereotypes.

As a loyal Verizon customer for years, I feel compelled to cancel my accounts (both business and personal) unless you pull this ad immediately. Exploiting the plight of dogs who suffer as a result of media sensationalism and animal abuse will not be tolerated by a society moving forward to promote animal welfare issues.

Do the right thing. Dare to admit the ad was a mistake!

Yours truly,

Paula Terifaj DVM
www.roverlution.org
Cc: members of roverlution.org

Do Your Dog Duty

Send e-mails and make phone calls to Bill, Brenda and Robert at Verizon. Next, snail mail your comments to the corporate office. Act NOW and within hours our emails and phone calls will jam-up voice mail and in boxes. Make it an avalanche!

PLEASE forward this request to other animal advocates…

March on Rovers!
Your General Packleader

PS: Mark this date: October 25th, Pit Bull Awarness Day and our 4th Annual Luv-a-Bully March. Sign-up to host an event here:

http://www.blessthebullys.com/id111.html

OR for more infomation on the Luv-a-Bully March in Brea, California send an e-mail to generalpl@roverlution.org

Have a pawsitively tail waggin’, BSL-free day, WOOF!

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