November 7, 2010 11:30 AM - 1500 attended
National Pit Bull Awareness Day with Rescue Ink and the Pit Boss!
South End of Congress Avenue Bridge (map)
Special guests, Rescue Ink, who describe themselves as “an army of tattooed, motorcycle-riding street guys who have zero tolerance for animal abuse and neglect,” will be on hand to lead the parade and talk with the community about pit bull rescue, education and advocacy. Rescue Ink is also featured in a nationally televised show that chronicles their rescue and animal-welfare efforts.
If that was exciting enough, the Pit Boss will be coming, and filming his his Animal Planet show at the event!!! This is truly our time to shine!!!
• Parade of 100 Pit Bulls (we need you to make that GOAL!) (and Friends) up Congress Avenue, will assemble at 11:30 am at the Congress Avenue Bridge by the Statesman parking lot and will walk up historic Congress Avenue and over on Fourth Street to Republic Square Park. The parade is open to any leashed dog (all breeds) and individuals or families, and dog/human costumes are encouraged.
• Fun Fest in Republic Square Park (422 Guadalupe Street, in Downtown Austin), will take place from 1 pm – 5 pm that day, and will feature booths by animal rescue groups, vendors/retailers/trainers, food/drink, screen printing, dog/human merchandise, music, a silent auction, giveaways, and fun/games for the whole family. Rescue Ink will speak about their mission and programs, and do a Q & A.
With Food Vendors: Taco Deli, FRANK, the Hat Creek Burger Co., and Texas Tea.
Confirmed Vendors include: Industry Print Shop, Scentsy, Dirty Dog, Lucky Dog Bone Bakery, Training By Tara, Royal’s Pet Taxi, Greater Austin Pet Resource Guide, The Pet Studio, Queenie’s of Dallas, Skillful Paws, What’s up Buttercup Designs, It’s Pawsitively Irresistible, Petco, PetSmart, S.O.A.P., All Dogs Go to Debbie, J. Guild Designs, Universal Stitching Designs, THLN, TLAC, Friends of TLAC, ATA, Austin Pets Alive!, Humane Society of Williamson County, Rusty Cage Rescue, Emancipet, Lucky Mutts!, Dr. Mockler of Oak Hill Veterinary Clinic, Buddy’s Chance, Lifelong Friend Pet Adoptions, Austin Humane Society, and Texas Hearing and Service Dogs…and More!
Info on Rescue Ink's Nat Geo Show: http://channel.nation... AND www.rescueink.org/
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A former member
Cant wait til the pics are posted!!! :)
Posted November 7, 2010 at 9:44 PM -
Chrys & Loki
Did anybody see what those sh!theads at Fox 7 news did after their visit to the Pittie Parade? I hate those people, they just had to go stir the pot. My wife said nothing good could come from them being at the event today and she was right.
Posted November 7, 2010 at 9:52 PM -
A former member
No! Alex, where ? Id like to see anything that any news did on this event.
Posted November 7, 2010 at 10:02 PM -
April :-)
Here is a link to what KVUE news had to say about our wonderful event. It was more negative than positive and included a lot of unwaranted publicity.
http://www.kvue.com/news/local/Parade-of-Bulls-106862793....
Posted November 7, 2010 at 10:22 PM -
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Chrys & Loki
They showed the Love-a-bull event for a few minutes, then they went down to the good reverend and wife who had their two Aussies attacked a month ago by their neighbors alleged Pitties. In that incident, the dogs got out of their yard (fence) again after multiple visits by animal control and went after a couple of neighbors Aussies. Fox 7 turned the camera on and asked a couple questions to get the Rev going and then let he and his wife rip into the breed with a lot of rumor and untruths.
Posted November 7, 2010 at 10:25 PM -
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Diana Carrera
I had a great time! It was awesome to see how many people came to support the cause. I have TONS of pictures. There are some very beautiful Pitbulls here in Austin! Way to go Love-A-Bull!!
Posted November 7, 2010 at 10:32 PM -
April :-)
Like my momma always said, "If you can't say something nice then don't say anything at all."
Posted November 7, 2010 at 10:32 PM -
Jonathan Ganther
Great turn out today and all beautiful awesome pups! I posted pics on (Ban Ignorance against Pit Bulls) face book page. Post your pics and like it. Love-a-bull is doing great things good job guys keep it up!
Posted November 7, 2010 at 10:33 PM -
April :-)
Love-A-Bull worked so hard to bring in Shorty and Rescue Ink to the event and the turnout was more than anyone imagined. Everyone had a super time and much fun was had by all the pitties. I just wish the media would have focused on the "Possitive" side rather than the negative, which is the entire reason for the event. Lydia is doing a superb job promoting responsible ownership and the loving and loyal side of our breed.
Posted November 7, 2010 at 10:36 PM -
Chrys & Loki
The Fox 7 report I saw was at the Revs house. They must have gone downtown to do another interview for KVUE. Of course, there was not a word about the idiot, irresponsible owner who let his poorly socialized pack of dogs get loose time and time again. The media does not care one whit to make anything better or right, just wanna stir some sh!t. You would think somebody at one of these stations would have a conscience.
Posted November 7, 2010 at 10:36 PM -
aaron anthony
Wish 1 of the local news stations could have ran the story, without including the same story about the blue healer being attacked. Wish news coverage could just show the positive things responsible owners are doing for their pitties.
Posted November 8, 2010 at 5:24 AM -
Chris
I have a question for the Love A Bull community: What can we do to counteract some of the negative and one-sided reporting from the media here in Austin? I feel like we need to do more to engage with people who have had a negative experience with the effects of poor dog guardianship. In the case mentioned below, could we counteract the negativity by going to meet with both parties with our CGC and therapy dogs. Something like that may not change everyone's mind, but maybe get them thinking.
Posted November 8, 2010 at 9:23 AM -
JoDee King
This was a wonderful event, Love A Bulls should be so proud of all they have accomplished in changing the stereo type of these dogs...Seeing what can be done with work makes me determined to be more involved with this group...thanks to all who made this possible!
Posted November 8, 2010 at 10:03 AM -
Nikki
This was my first big Pittie event and I couldn't be happier on how it turned out! I totally agree that the media should have just reported the good stuff and try not to be one sided on this subject! They really like to bend the hell out of this breed and not show how AWESOME these dogs can be. But all in all AWESOME AND GREAT JOB Love-A-Bull, we're all here to back you up!!!!
Posted November 8, 2010 at 10:32 AM -
Chrys & Loki
I sent and e-mail to KVUE director and crew.
Reamed 'em good.
Everyone please do the same.
Fox 7 News is next!!!Posted November 8, 2010 at 3:11 PM -
Chrys & Loki
Fox 7 has a pretty good report on their site now. Not too bad at all. The one I saw broadcast shortly after the event had an anti Pittie slant with the Pastor William interview and all. Seems that is gone off the the Fox News website now.
Posted November 8, 2010 at 3:28 PM -
Megan R
What an AWESOME day!Way to go Luv-A-Bull! We had a blast. It was so great to see how many people really support pitties and responsible ownership in Austin! Email has been sent to KVUE about their tasteless story!
Posted November 8, 2010 at 3:54 PM -
Chrys & Loki
Chrys,
I want to reply to you personally about our Sunday story concerning the pit bull parade in Austin. First and foremost, Kvue news was in error in reporting that the parade was "sparked after two recent pit bull attacks." We were inaccurate, and I've spoken to the producer and reporter involved in the story. We are correcting the error today in our 5pm newscast.
Our goal is accuracy in reporting and I apologize for letting you down.Frank Volpicella
Executive News Director KVUEPosted November 8, 2010 at 5:04 PM
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WOLFSENT+1 guestWe were AMAZED at how many ppl and dogs showed. The turnout was many times over what anyone expected and it was so calming to feel the positive energy among the crowd. The guys from Rescue Ink were SO accommodating as they talked with me and my g/f for what seemed like hours. They were so cool to give their personal attention to us. Pitboss was hilarious as usual and you can see in his face his love and loyalty to our breed. I wish it would have been longer is my only complaint.
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TiffanyNat'l Pit Bull Awareness Day was a great success! Thank you for pulling this together. All the hard work paid off.
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Keatha FallsIt was GREAT to hear all the speakers, visit the booths and see all the wonderful dogs! Thank you, Lydia, Meghan, Leala and Everyone!
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Amanda+1 guestAWESOME job Love-A-Bull!! Amazing to see how much it has grown just from last year to this year!! So many pitties!!! Almost needed a bigger more spread out venue site.
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Kelli PatrickMaya (my Rottie) and I had a blast. What a fantastic event and great turnout. I LOVED the Rescue Ink guys...Abusers are Losers! Kudos to Lydia and Meghan and all who worked so hard to make this event happen!
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Chrys & LokiThank you Meghan, Lydia, Leala, Ashley and everyone else who put the event together. Turnout was fantastic!!! I hope that lots of "non doggie people" got to see all of these nice dogs hanging out together and behaving so well. It inspires me to get service training with my Loki boy and go do more positive things with him.
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JoDee King+4 guestsThis was a complete success! The work that was put into it by all the volunteers, and special guest speakers made this an amazing event and gave Austin a new perspective on these wonderful dogs! Thanks for all of your hard work!
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Nikki+1 guestThis was SO awesome and couldn't believe how many people showed up! Just wished the news would show that good part of this breed not the bad part too!! Great Job Guys!!!!
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Stephanie Conrad+5 guestsBeautiful Weather, Beautiful Dogs and what a Turnout!!! Thank you Love-A-Bull for hosting the best event that I have been to this year. I wish I could have brought my little Holly girl, but running a booth and having a pup is just too much! :-) I can't wait for next year! This was fabulous! -Stephanie, The Pet Studio
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Joseph Farris+1 guestI had a great time, for pit bull dogs to shut down streets of downtown Austin for a good thing was amazing for the breed. I loved getting to meet Shorty from Pit Boss and the Rescue Ink guys. The work they do is amazing.
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Grace Lisa Schaefer-Soliz
+2 guestsI thought this was a wonderful thing. My pittie enjoyed himself. This was his first outing and we were very proud parents. He did acceptionally well. I just hate that they would show the parade and then go back to the dogs that were attacked not so long ago. You would think that if our dogs were that vicious that we would have had some really big problems yesterday. I don't recall not one incident that would cause another negative. The guys from Rescue Ink and the Pit Boss were just an awesome group of guys.
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Jennifer+1 guestWe had a great time! Thank you so much for putting together such an awesome event! It was wonderful to see so many people turn out to support a positive pit bull image!
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DebLove-a-bull did an outstanding job organizing the event on Sunday! Thank you! The pitties & owners that I encountered were having a great time mingling and enjoying the sunshine . How typical of Fox News to exclude the big picture and focus on people who do not know how to take care of their dogs.
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Nickel+2 guestsSunday was a great event, thanks Love-A-Bull and all those involved for all the hard work & dedication!
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April :-)AMAZING! So many pitties and activities. Rescue Ink and Pit Boss were a huge hit and really drove home the message that Pit Bulls are loving and devoted family members.
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Sylba Storm+1 guestI had a great time! It was a great turn out, a lot of loved bullys and friends showing their support! Unfortunate about the KVUE story =( Bu tI enjoyed it, dogs were well behaved, so bravo to everyone who came =)
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Heather Morris+2 guestsI had a blast! I cant wait until next year and props to Love-a-bull for pulling this all together.
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Michele Graham+2 guestsAWESOME!! Had a great day seeing all the pittie lovers out today! They were all so love-a-bully cute!
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jennifer andersonMade me teary-eyed with happiness to see so many people enjoying the event - with or without a dog. Good vibes for a great cause!
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Kate+1 guestWOW! Where do I start? The parade was simply beautiful and inspirational. It was awesome to see all of the cute pitties and their owners. I've never been so proud to be a part of Love-A-Bull as I was yesterday. Love-A-Bull is a courageous organization for not just Austin, but our country. The organization's efforts yesterday were life-changing for my little family. Thank you to Lydia, Amy, Jessica, and the crew - along with Rescue Ink and Pit Boss. It's unfortunate that some of the news stations were not supportive - but that won't stop us! We believe in a message of love, compassion, and peace!!!!
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Had a great time at the walk and get together! Amazing turn out! Congratulations Meghan, Lydia, Amy, and the rest of the gang.. you are doing wonderful things!