Week after week, potential adopters scroll past the rescue brown and black dogs posted online. At the shelter, visitors walk past kennels with no kennel cards displaying engaging photos that would make them stop and take a second look.

October is Pit Bull Awareness Month. This month challenges us to look beyond stereotypes and appreciate the love and companionship that pit bulls offer. Here are four fabulous facts to help educate, bring awareness, and spotlight this breed! What's in a name? "Pit Bull" is a catchall term that refers to multiple breeds. These include the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and English Bull Terrier. Mixed-br