Episode 4 – with Steve Spiro, START Rescue & The Pit Bull Podcast
Hosts Rick Bassman and Mina Martinez believe that dogs are the most beautiful creatures on earth, as they share a passion centered on love and support for their beloved bully breeds. As long-time dedicated advocates for pit bull-type dogs and as activists with a mutual goal to better the bullies’ steep challenges, Mina and Rick have come together to shine a truthful light on the far-too-often misunderstood pit bull. Featuring expert guests on every relevant topic surrounding the bully breeds, The Pit Bull Podcast does a deep dive into rescue –including fostering and adopting –and how to succeed at it, breed-specific legislation, media vilification, dog fighting, breeding, and the plight of pit bulls entering the shelter system. We can change the world for pit bulls, one dog at a time. Join us here to help us make that difference right here on The Pit Bull Podcast.
Episode 4 – with Steve Spiro, START Rescue & The Pit Bull Podcast
English-born writer and former boxer, Steve Spiro is a renaissance man in the world of dog rescue.
A huge Pit Bull fan whose his favorite quote is “Stop blaming the wrong end of the leash,” Steve co-founded START Rescue. With a mission statement that focuses on transporting dogs from high-kill shelters in California to the Pacific Northwest to afford them a better chance at a quality life.
Steve joins Mina and Rick to discuss all aspects of rescue, including reducing the euthanasia rates of surrendered, stray, neglected, and abused animals in California.
In the process, they do a deep dive into the unfair reputation surrounding pit bull-type dogs, explore their true nature, and talk about what can be done to turn things around for our beloved bullies.
