October is Pitbull Awareness Month!

Stay up to date with all the happenings and celebrations we will be having in order to bring the spotlight to this beautiful and loving dog breed!

Interested in some of our pitties and pit mixes that are available here for adoption at the LCHS Shelter?

Click the images below and apply to love these adorable dogs today!

Jersey, 6 yr old female Lab mix

Jersey, 6 yr old female Lab mix

Spikey, 2 year old Pitbull.

Spikey, 2 year old Pitbull.

Baby Girl, 14 year old Pitbull

Baby Girl, 14 year old Pitbull

Sacred, 7 month old Pit Bull puppy.

Sacred, 7 month old Pit Bull puppy.

Brownie, 3 yr old male Pit Bull.

Brownie, 3 yr old male Pit Bull.

George, 2 yr old male pitbull.

George, 2 yr old male pitbull.

The Facts:

Hover over the images to see some facts about this lovable breed.

Pit bulls have a temperament passing rate of 86.7%, lower than that of common breeds like chihuahuas, beagles and border collies.

Pit bulls have a temperament passing rate of 86.7%, lower than that of common breeds like chihuahuas, beagles and border collies.

There are 4 million Pitbulls currently in the United States; from that number around an estimated 1.2 million will end up in a shelter.

There are 4 million Pitbulls currently in the United States; from that number around an estimated 1.2 million will end up in a shelter.

Each year pit bulls take the number one spot for the breed brought to the shelter most often.

Each year pit bulls take the number one spot for the breed brought to the shelter most often.

Number of different breeds involved in fatal dog attacks in the U.S. since only 2016, ​confirming that serious dog bite-related incidents are not a breed-specific issue.

Number of different breeds involved in fatal dog attacks in the U.S. since only 2016, ​confirming that serious dog bite-related incidents are not a breed-specific issue.

 

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Want to stay up to date with our featured pitties?

Check them out down below!