Affectionately referred to as House Hippos and Land Seals, due to the American Pit Bull’s stocky, “velvety” build and boxy snout, they are known for being as playful and humorous as these nicknames suggest, but these same characteristics are also what has vilified them for decades. October is National Pitbull

For so many of us, our pets are more than just companions — they are family. In fact, of the 86.9 million US households that have pets, 97 percent consider their pets to be part of their family. Yet, as much as our pets contribute to our families, our homes