What Kind Of Person Owns A "Pit Bull" Dog?

It's not who you might think! Millions of people share their lives with "pit bull" dogs. The overwhelming majority are just like you: normal, peaceful, responsible, everyday families. From nurses to police officers, from grandparents to good friends, everyday ”pit bull” dog owners are valuable members of their families and communities. It's time to put an end to negative stereotypes and meet the real majority of "pit bull" dog families. Take a look!

1. Your nanny has a "pit bull" dog.

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Elizabeth and Sierra

2. Lots of police officers do too!

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Officer Dunn, Gizmo, Bagheera, Maddie, and Mocha, Palm Beach

3. Doctors and entrepreneurs own "pit bull" dogs.

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Jessica and Kevin with Miracle, Stella and Lucy

4. Also, NUNS. Nuns own "pit bull" dogs.

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Three nuns from Sisters of Our Lady of Christian Doctrine adopted the 9-year-old dog named Remi from Hi Tor Animal Care Center.

5. Cancer survivors own "pit bull" dogs.

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Lauren, Austin, Ryan and Franco, Jackson, Mississippi

6. And so do the people who help us beat cancer.

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Jeannie, Amy, Scout, Jake, and Roscoe, San Francisco, CA

7. Zombie slayers own "pit bull" dogs.

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Jon Bernthal aka Shane from "The Walking Dead"

8. And vampire slayers do too!

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Anthony Head aka Rupert Giles from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"

9. Your Grandma has a "pit bull" dog.

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Chico and his mom

10. And so does your local firefighter.

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Kevin and Jaeda, Gainsville, FL

11. Little girls love their "pit bull" dogs.

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A girl and her dogs in Mississippi

12. And so do our veterans.

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Heidi, Bodacious, and Lumpy, Byers, CO

13. Nerds own "pit bull" dogs.

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James and Swami, Dallas, TX

14. And people who are friends with nerds own "pit bull" dogs.

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Kaley Cuoco aka “Penny” from the hit sitcom “The Big Bang Theory"

15. Santa owns flying reindeer AND a "pit bull" dog.

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Santa aka Shannon, Garner, NC

16. Cheeseheads watch the game with their "pit bull" dogs.

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Paul and Peepers

17. And cats boss their "pit bull" dogs around.

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Magoo and Roxy, PA

18. Moms and their kids own "pit bull" dogs.

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Jyo, Neyya, and Michael

19. So does Kevin Bacon. Which means we're all just Six Degrees away from owning a "pit bull" dog too!

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Kevin Bacon and his dog

20. So who owns "pit bull" dogs? We ALL do!

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There are millions of “pit bull” dog owners across the United States

who live peaceful, every day lives with their family pets. It's time for you to meet us!

Families like ours are the rule, not the exception. We are valued members of our communities and families. We are your co-workers, neighbors, and friends. We are the MAJORITY.

Join us as we shine a spotlight on the majority of "pit bull" dog owners - everyday people - and help us put an end to stereotypes and discrimination.

You can meet more of The Majority at: The Majority Project