(Reno, NV) – The SPCA of Northern Nevada (SPCA) is celebrating St. Patrick’s with a pit bull adoption promotion from March 15 through March 23 called St. Pitty’s. During the St. Pitty’s promotion all pit bull and pit bull mix breeds will be $17 off the adoption price. All pit bulls’ who have been with the SPCA over a year will be free to adopt. On March 15, the SPCA will be educating the public about pit bull breeds by providing information about their personalities and a list of pit bull friendly apartment buildings in our community. The information table with a representative will only be available during shelter hours on March 15; however, the information will be available all week. Sandra from At Your Service will offer free nail clipping for pit bull type dogs on March 15 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Donations for At Your Service are appreciated.
Pit bulls are the number-one overbred breed of dog and the number-one breed of dog being put down in shelters across the country. Despite the contrary belief that pit bulls are a poor choice for families with children, they actually make some of the best additions to a household with children. Their eagerness to please, loyalty to humans and high tolerance levels, in fact, make them ideal for a home with kids. Pit bulls brought up responsibly with an appropriate amount of socialization can work well in a home with other animals. Poor socialization breeds poor manners and skills in any dog limiting their ability to handle situations with other animals. Pit bulls used to be "Nanny" dogs because of their willingness to please and desire for human companionship and loyalty towards their family. They are a breed of negative target just as other breeds such as Rottweilers, Dobermans, German Shepherds, etc. You cannot judge an entire breed of a dog because of a story you hear on the news; it's detrimental in the placement of these dogs and unfair to lump every pit bull in the same group.
The SPCA’s adoption goal for 2014 is 1,864 adoptions to coincide with Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, the 150th anniversary of Nevada’s admission to the Union. Help us reach our goal by adopting a dog or cat from the SCPA during St. Pitty’s and give them a forever loving home. The SPCA is located at 4950 Spectrum Blvd. All available animals can be found online at spcanevada.org.
The SPCA relies solely on donations from our community. If you would like to make a one-time, monthly or yearly donation, please visit spcanevada.org or call 775-324-7773 x204. The shelter is always in need of dog and cat food, bleach, hand wipes, paper towels and other necessities. A full list of items is available online.
About the SPCA of Northern Nevada
The SPCA, founded in 1998, is Reno's original no-kill animal shelter. Our mission is to be an innovative regional leader in responsible treatment of homeless dogs and cats, primarily through their rescue and placement in forever loving homes and by promoting spaying and neutering to control pet overpopulation. We accomplish our mission with dedication to our core values and a lifetime commitment to our animals.
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Goodness knows that the "Pits" need love too!
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