We do not deserve dogs do we?
this post was submitted on 17 Mar 2026
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It makes me think of Monsters Inc, but near the end of the movie
the service dogs are real.
and they do love their work.
but usually, they're impatiently nagging their handlers to hurry up and get done with the pesky human things so they can get to the cuddling with children things.
This would be funny if edited to have pitbulls
In England, Pitbulls (known as Staffordshires or Staffies) are often referred to as Nanny Dogs. They are not naturally hostile or aggressive. They tend to see their jobs as looking after people, especially children. The problem is that they were used for dogfighting in the US, which is where the "Pit" in the name came from. That image is what most people here have in their heads.
Dogs are very good at adapting to what is expected of them. If you expect a vicious attack dog you are more likely to end up with that. Bad training or mistreatment can make almost any dog vicious. If you raise a Pitbull like any other dog, you are likely to end up with a personality more like a Golden Retriever.
I know, I've lived large part of my life with dogs. But for a meme, meme material
Dammit, that is good