Animal Links:
Oscar, the loveable pit bull main character from the novel "Living with the Bull"
has his very own Dogster page! Everything you'd like to know about Oscar, but
were afraid to ask.
A great resource for people who own and love pit bulls, as well as those would like
to own or learn to love these dogs. This volunteer-run non-profit organization has
dogs available for adoption, excellent information on bully breeds, links to online
communities of pit bull fans, stuff for kids, and cool pit bull swag for sale (all
proceeds help the dogs!).
Looking for a dog, but not sure you want a pit bull? That’s okay, pit bulls aren’t
the right dog for every home, but you should be able to find your perfect match
on Petfinder. There are so many wonderful pets out there that need homes,
including lots of puppies and purebreds, so please adopt!
An all-breed dog rescue in Michigan, that specializes in Pit Bull Education. A Better
Place focuses on responsible ways of living with Pit Bulls and other companion
animals, by providing free educational materials to the public at adoption events.
Get to know the truth behind Breed Specific Legislation. This site has lots of great
facts about the ineffectiveness of breed bans, plus info on how to fight against
unfair dog laws.
In neighborhoods all across the country, and across all socioeconomic lines,
animals are being mistreated and need your help. This site is full of tools for
helping individuals identify and responsibly report signs of animal abuse and
neglect.
Dogs deserve more than life on a chain. On this site, you will find explanations as
to why dogs shouldn’t be chained, as well as info on alternatives to chaining and
how to educate kids and neighbors about this issue.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
This non-profit organization’s website is full of information on pet ownership and
fighting cruelty to animals. Not only that, but it’s pages on animal behavior and
poison control are indispensable for dog and cat owners alike.
Positive image pit bull designs available on t-shirts, stickers, posters and more!
Proceeds benefit the ABP pit bull education outreach program.
Writing Links:
An all-around useful resource for writers of any level with articles, forums, and
lots of links to get you started and keep you writing.
A database of upcoming conferences and workshop for writers, so whether you
want to stay local or head to Belize to fine-tune your writing (or tan), you can find
the event for you here.
This is the place to go to find out whether your agent really is too good to be true.
They have tips on what to look for in good editors vs. “preditors”, plus listings that
rate specific agents and other representatives in the business.