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    11 Pit Bulls Who Are Gentle Hippies At Heart

    Photographer Sophie Gamand created the "Flower Power, Pit Bulls of the Revolution" photo series to bring awareness to an often misunderstood breed. (H/T Ditmas Park Corner)

    Sami Main
    by Sami Main

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Baby

    sophiegamand.com / Via nyanimalrescue.org

    2. Sweetheart

    sophiegamand.com / Via nycsecondchancerescue.org

    3. Jellybean

    sophiegamand.com / Via nyanimalrescue.org

    4. Cali

    sophiegamand.com / Via nyanimalrescue.org

    5. Minnie

    sophiegamand.com / Via nyanimalrescue.org

    6. Erica

    sophiegamand.com / Via nyanimalrescue.org

    7. Lucy

    sophiegamand.com / Via animalhavenshelter.org

    8. Fancy

    sophiegamand.com / Via nycsecondchancerescue.org

    9. Regina

    sophiegamand.com / Via nyanimalrescue.org

    10. Athena

    sophiegamand.com / Via nyanimalrescue.org

    11. Rex

    sophiegamand.com / Via nyanimalrescue.org
    An estimated 1,000,000 pit bulls are euthanized each year in America's shelters. Victims of prejudices, uneducated laws and urban tales that associate them with ultra violence, they are probably the most misunderstood dogs. Pit bulls, like any terrier dogs, are strong and powerful animals. There is no denying that. But most pit bulls are peaceful and sweet love bugs. Their power is in their snuggles and unconditional love. For this series, I imagined them like hippies, fighting the system and the image they are given with the power of love and the softness of flowers."Flower Power" is about challenging myself to approach pit bulls with a fresh perspective and an open heart. I invite the viewer to do the same.

    In addition to this photo series, which aims to bring awareness to pups who need your help, Sophie created the #pitbullflowerpower hashtag on social media for everyone to show their support.

    Samantha Kahn @oosxaxmoo

    Another sato for you! @DeadDogBeachPR @SophieGamand #pitbullflowerpower

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    Samantha Kahn@oosxaxmoo

    Another sato for you! @DeadDogBeachPR @SophieGamand #pitbullflowerpower

    2:36 PM - 09 Aug 14ReplyRetweetFavorite

    TheSatoProject @DeadDogBeachPR

    My Puerto Rican Princess Miss Boom Boom wearing flowers in support of pitbulls! @SophieGamand #pitbullflowerpower

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    TheSatoProject@DeadDogBeachPR

    My Puerto Rican Princess Miss Boom Boom wearing flowers in support of pitbulls! @SophieGamand #pitbullflowerpower

    1:32 PM - 09 Aug 14ReplyRetweetFavorite

    For more info, visit Sophie's site, where she'll soon post a flower crown tutorial for your own local rescue photoshoots, and where you can purchase calendars/prints, whose proceeds go toward the three shelters used in her photos.