In light of the recent laws that have been passed and halted in Montreal, I thought it would be a great time to talk about my pit bull, Jedi. Here are 5 reasons why I love my pittie:

1. He is the best snuggle buddy.

Seriously. My small dogs could not care less about cuddling with me for any period of time. But Jedi? He has to be my little spoon. Or right up on my lap. If I am trying to cuddle up with my boyfriend, he will forcibly work his way in between us to achieve maximum snuggle.

2. He makes the most entertaining noises.

He snores. LOUD. When he yawns, somehow these delicate squeaks emerge. When I ask "do you wanna go for a walk?" he turns into a puppy and squawks to show his excitement!

3. He is a delicate princess.

Jedi has to be in bed by 10 or he will throw himself of the ground and huff until I go off to bed with him. If I am not up in a timely manner in the morning he will come and yawn (very loudly) into my face to get me up to do his bidding. And if I so much as look at him wrong, he will pout until I love him up and offer a treat for forgiveness.

4. He is a constant dreamer.

Almost the moment he falls asleep, Jedi is dreaming. His paws run, his nose sniffs, and he will make everything from soft woofs to full on elephant sounds. I wish I could see into his big head to know what vivid dreams he has.

5. He is overflowing with love.

He loves everyone. And I mean everyone. (Except squirrels. Those guys are shifty). He loves when kids come and hug him around the neck. He loves to kiss faces, hands, feet, ANYTHING he can get his face on. He wants to kiss as many people as possible to show just how much he loves them.

Jedi was a shelter dog before he came into my life though the trial and error of friends of friends. I don't know his past or where he came from before the shelter. But whatever he has been through, this pitties heart is overflowing with love. With the fight for their lives currently on hold in Montreal after a total ban on the breed and any dogs that resemble them, I have seen an outpouring of love for these dogs, and hope that these legislators see reason. This will be a crucial moment for all "bully breeds". Do we continue to blame an entire breed for the actions of cruel owners? When do we start putting the blame on those who are unfit to care for these animals? Those who are taking advantage of their extremely loyal and protective natures? I see a government body trying to kill these "devil dogs" then look at my own pittie who is afraid of trash bags and will hold my boyfriends socks when he is gone. It is time to stop blaming these innocent dogs and start finding those responsible for their abuse and manipulation.

More info on the Montreal pit bull ban and the reasons for its implementation:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37526015

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/world/americas/montreal-bans-new-ownership-of-pit-bulls-after-fatal-mauling.html?_r=0

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