When Ginger Monteleone’s husband declared he wanted a Pit Bull puppy, Ginger admittedly felt some reservations about the breed. But after finding a reputable breeder and studying up on the breed, she decided that a Pit Bull would make a nice addition to their home. Welcome King!

At the time that King was entering the Monteleone home, the Miami Pit Bull ban had been rumored to have been lifted. But much to their surprise, the breed ban was very much in effect. In an effort to help turn over the ban, Ginger joined her local BSL group, The Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation, and continues to support the fight against breed ban legislation.

But even with all of the controversy surrounding his breed, King has maintained a very happy-go-lucky lifestyle. According to Ginger, this picture explains it all. “King loves the hose and sprinkler. While he is skeptical of the pool, he will run into the ocean! He will jump and pounce on anything that moves: water, toys, lizards, bubbles, even my poor Chihuahua mix!”

“King has changed my life in so many ways,” said Ginger. “A couple weeks ago I signed up to be a volunteer at our local shelter and started taking photos of the available dogs for rescue groups. As I type this there is a Pit mix on my couch that I brought home today. She is my first official “rescue” and I am currently looking for a home for her. Most importantly, King has taught me to not judge a book by its cover.”

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