Pit Bulls: Companions or Killers?
Pit bull lovers say the dogs are friendly when raised correctly, and that rogue owners ruin their reputation by raising them to fight.
Detroit Free Press (Freep.com) staff writer Ben Schmitt and photographer Rashaun Rucker covered this topic extensively for more than a year; this Emmy award-winning two-part video package is the culmination of their efforts.
The mistreatment of pit bulls is painful and wasteful, they report – for the animals, the humans who interact with them and the systems that keep order for both. Advocates say responsible ownership is crucial for making safe, smart, accepted pets. To them, pit bulls are companions, loved ones, lifesavers.
This online-only package incorporates a photogallery of 50 images, plus interactive graphics explaining more about the pit bull breed – its anatomy and origins.
Warning: This Web presentation contains graphic images and video of pit bulls fighting and animal cruelty.
Winner, News and Documentary Emmy Award, New Approaches to News & Documentary Programming: Regional News Coverage.
Photographer: Rashaun Rucker
Reporter And Narrator: Ben Schmitt
Video Producer: Kathy Kieliszewski
Video Executive Producer: Craig Porter
Interactive Designer: Brian E. Todd
Graphics: Kofi Myler, Fred Fluker
VIEW: http://media.freep.com/pitbulls/
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