People are often afraid of what they don’t know, and many folks don’t understand Pit Bulls. Born in New York City, Jason Flatt grew up with Pit Bulls without the stigma attached to them. These dogs were always treated as family members. After his brother’s death, Jason relocated to Georgia, where he found solace and purpose in a little Pit Bull puppy. This inspired him to start Friends to the Forlorn, a breed-specific Pit Bull rescue organization in the Atlanta area. When Jason first decided to adopt a friend for his Pit Bull, he was shocked to see all the Pit Bulls in the pound with X’s on their cages, signifying they were going to be euthanized. He thought to himself, “This is horrible. Something should be done about that.” Instead of walking away like many others did, Jason decided to do something about it.
Jason began volunteering with different organizations and animal control, but he felt there was not enough being done. When he first started his rescue, he went around to some local rescues in the area and shared his idea of starting a breed-specific Pit Bull rescue. To his surprise, everyone he spoke to told him not to do it, claiming he would fail. This only made Jason more determined to succeed.
Now, 10 years later, Jason’s rescue organization is thriving, though it hasn’t been an easy journey. He’s dealing with a breed that ‘people love to hate.’ However, Jason gives it his all, and these dogs mean everything to him. He has learned many lessons from these resilient animals. Despite their hardships, Pit Bulls have an incredible capacity to persevere. They are never bitter and are always willing to love.
Jason’s Pit Bull rescue has saved countless lives and shown people that these dogs are capable of love, loyalty, and happiness. He believes that the message these dogs bring is one of hope and love. Although people often praise him for running a great Pit Bull rescue, Jason believes that these dogs have actually saved him, giving him purpose and meaning in his life.
In a world where Pit Bulls are often misunderstood and feared, Jason Flatt’s dedication to saving these dogs and changing people’s perceptions is inspiring. By sharing their stories, he hopes to dispel the stigma surrounding the breed and give these loving animals a second chance at life.
Toledo, United States.
