Canine Advocate
Melanie Coy has been a pit bull fancier for 29 years. She's also been involved in obedience and other training and showing animals. Coy became involved in animal legislative issues in the mid-80s to dispel myths about the pit bull breed and fight against breed-specific laws. She advocates responsible dog ownership through training and educational programs, and helps shelters make dogs more adoptable.
Springfield & Outright Liars
Posted Monday, August 21, 2017, at 6:43 AM
The events of this past week require a two-part entry. Because the underlining of theme of these events are based in outright lies, it seemed appropriate to do one entry. Part 1: Springfield Missouri Guess what Springfield; Drake and I spent the weekend in your city turning heads and giving your citizens reason to pause in their judgement. The timing could not have been better since your local news has included your intention to once again ban the American Pit Bull Terrier...
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