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Rescuing a Pit Bull in New York
 New York animal rescue shelters have a higher percentage of the Pit Bulls than any other breed of dog. Unfortunately, members of the often misunderstood breed are frequently abandoned. As a result, it's not difficult to find and rescue Pit Bulls in New York, but good-hearted rescuers should do some pre rescue homework first. Here a few things to consider before you bring the dog home:
- Understand the breed: There are so many New York Pit Bulls in need of rescue in New York is because people don't spend the time to understand the breed well enough to know how to raise and train it. Spend some time learning about Pit Bulls, their tendencies and how to train them. Pitbull Lovers.com not only dispels many long-standing myths about Pit Bulls, it also offers practical information for anyone looking to own one.
- Determine living arrangement limitations: If you live in a New York apartment, your landlord may not be receptive to tenants owning Pit Bulls. Since Pit Bulls have the connotation of being a dangerous, many landlords prefer not to have them in apartments they rent. Check your lease and with your landlord to see if rescuing a Pit Bull violates the terms of your lease.
- Consider the insurance ramifications: Some New York homeowners and tenants insurance policies contain exclusions or surcharges for certain breeds of dogs. Check your insurance policy before you rescue a Pit Bull and bring it into your home.
- Check the law: Websites such as Understand-a-bull.com outlines Pit Bull specific laws in various states. As of this writing, New York Pit Bull owners living in Yonkers must carry $100,000 in liability insurance.
- Evaluate your lifestyle: If you live in the suburbs of Westchester and commute into Manhattan to work, be sure to rescue a dog whose temperament can handle being home alone for extended periods of time. On the other hand, if you have a very busy household with young children, consider rescuing a Pit Bull that has the temperament and patience to deal with young children.
- Find a reputable New York Pit Bull rescue center: Centers such as the ASPCA and upstate New York's Out of the Pits are two reputable organizations from which to rescue Pit Bulls.
 ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Felicia A. Williams is a freelance writer and webmaster of this website, Visit Hudson Valley.com and No Job for Mom.com. She also blogs about Living Green and is the Insurance Feature Writer for Suite 101.com
This document last modified Monday, 15-Sep-2008 10:39:52 EDT
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