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Champs growing fanbase may bring change for pit bulls

1,208 views · Published 19 November 2011 · 2:06 · Indexed 19 October 2026

Channel: CBS Rio Grande Valley · 2011 · News & Politics

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It wont be until Tuesday when a 10-day quarantine against Champ, a pit bull at the center of an animal cruelty case in Harlingen, is lifted. The dog's owner has been charged in the case.
     Police accuse jose Gonzales of punching his pet in the face, leaving the dog bloodied and cut, according to a report. The Harlingen Humane Society has been flooded with calls from people interested in asopting Champ should a judge decide the owner can't have him back. But the shelter doesn't adopt pit bulls to the general public. It's a rule the shelter's manager, Frank Quinones says dates back years.
     Champ has 2 strikes against him. It's not just the breed, but also because he's been reportedly abused. Frank says only specialized handlers or rescue groups can potentially save him from being put down.
    Animal lovers and pit bull fans alike have turned to social media outlets like facebook to try and save Champ.
    So why does the breed get the short end of the leash? Frank believes negative media exposure plays a large part in the fear.
    Champ has been a model resident. His daily report card shows well behaved. The same goes for other pit bulls currently at the shelter.
    While all of their futures remain up in the air, it's Champ who may ultimately bring change.

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