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British actor Sir Patrick Stewart was in for a pleasant surprise when he decided to foster a pit bull for the first time. The moment he was introduced to Ginger, she showed him how affectionate and gentle of a companion she is. Stewart can be heard thanking the pup when she approaches him and immediately offers cuddles and kisses.
Stewart quickly fell in love with the “60-pound lap dog.” Unfortunately, he and his wife were unable to adopt Ginger. They live in the UK for part of the year, where ownership of pit bulls is banned by the Dangerous Dogs Act.
Stewart, who admits to having once believed stereotypes about pit bulls being violent, was so moved by the short time he spent with Ginger that he felt compelled to advocate for the breed. After Ginger’s departure from his home, he partnered with the ASPCA in an effort to take a stand against dogfighting.
Despite her fame, Ginger is no different from the countless loyal and loving pit bulls who are in search of forever homes but are stigmatized as “dangerous.” The widespread illegal use of pit bulls for dogfighting contributes to this popular but false perception of the breed as inherently aggressive. Combating the negative image of pit bulls is imperative to helping more of them find forever homes, making Stewart and Ginger’s story both invaluable and inspirational.
BRAVO, PATRICK STEWART! MAYBE YOU CAN HELP GET RID OF THE UK’S BOGUS LAW BANNING PIT BILLS AS DANGEROUS DOGS!
Thank you Sir Patrick Stewart for fostering such a beautiful dog! I pray she finds her forever home very soon.
I knew there was something I loved about him
I have met some very friendly Pit Bulls. They are not banned here in Australia but you do have to put notices around your property warning people that you have one.
Congrats to Sir Patrick of adopting this breed of dog. You have saved her life & given her a new home. Please look after her & give her lots of long walks (on lead). It would do you & the world of good. The long walks are good exercise.
I have 2 Mini Schnauzers whom are at 2 different ages (one is 8 yrs old & the other one is only 5 yrs old). Attended Dog Training for both dogs. I have been training them for over 10 years experience. Alot to learn about canine behaviour. Good luck with “Ginger”.
Love Patrick Stewart and hope he continues to go boldly where no actor has gone before for the pit bull breed. As for Ginger, may she live long and prosper in a furever home of her own!
Pitt bulls have beautiful natures when they only know love. there is so much evil human and they are the ones who should be put down
What a beautiful dog.