In 2013 an Oklahoma news team reported a story in which a Pit Bull alerted its sleeping owners to a fire that destroyed their home. The report states, “A 10-year-old pit bull terrier is being hailed as a hero after saving a Lincoln County family from their burning home” (KOCO). In six words, the “Pit Bull” breed is bred in a positive way. The article goes on to talk about how the dog not only saved its owners, but also the other dogs in the family, and how the family considers the dog their hero. Another dog in Pennsylvania named Lou also had a chance to save his family from the burning house. In January 2015 Chris Julian and Kelly Yarbrough were woken up by their rescue dog Lou when their house was on fire. The family recounted the event to Q13 Fox News and even said, "The fire was coming through the door and the dog saved our lives and if it wasn't for him, we would all be dead right now." Media myths and negative human influences have led to a terrible misunderstanding about a wonderful dog breed. The American Pit Bull Terrier is a loving, sweet and protective animal that needs to be given another chance in society. How can a society be truly free from any kind of discrimination if it continues to discriminate against dogs forced to fight? If the government were to put more effort into ending dog fighting, this stereotype could well be