Celebrate National Pit Bull Awareness Day with a special community pack walk at Lake Merritt in Oakland on October 27!
"The National Pit Bull Awareness Campaign is a nationwide effort to bring positive awareness and attention to the American Pit Bull Terrier. The heart of the campaign is National Pit Bull Awareness Day (NPBAD), which [usually] falls on the last Saturday in October.
To anyone who shares their life with a "pit bull," the need for a national day of awareness for these misunderstood dogs is clear. Constant negative media attention and sensationalized hype that surrounds pit bulls has the breed in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The media and public have stereotyped and judged an entire group of dogs, as well as their owners, based on the actions of a few.
NPBAD was established as a day to educate and foster positive communications and experiences in the communities in which we and our dogs live. It is an opportunity to be a positive role model for responsible dog ownership, as well as introduce the truth about a grouping of dogs commonly referred to as "pit bulls" right in your own town."
Pack Walk Details
Please meet at the corner of El Embarcadero and Lakeshore Boulevard at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, October 27. Adoptable dogs will be in attendance and all breeds are welcome!
This community pack walk is free to the public. Please be respectful of other dogs' space and ask before you let your dog greet another dog. Remember to bring poop bags and water for you and your pups!
Posted on: June 30, 2022