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Riley the Lovable Pit Bull

Pit Bull Proves Doubters Wrong in Color Illustrated Book for Young Adults

I have grown to be loved and respected but it was not always that way. I was feared for several years before I was finally understood. I don't feel sorry for myself. I feel sorry for others like me who don't have the love and acceptance that I have found in my life. I found people who love me, who showed me that the whole world isn't full of hate. I love my people. They almost lost me because of fear and hatred, but in the end it all worked out. It just takes a little courage and determination.

– from Riley the Lovable Pit Bull

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – As a pit bull, Riley constantly faces people who judge him on his breed's reputation, rather than on his own merits. Riley the Lovable Pit Bull (published by AuthorHouse), Jacklyn Keith's colorfully illustrated book for young adults, follows the young canine as he unexpectedly finds love, a love that is threatened by frightened people who are prejudiced against him.

The story is told from Riley's point of view. As a puppy, Riley is sent to a shelter. There he learns that people are prejudiced against pit bulls, a breed no one likes. Feeling that his life doesn't matter and that he will never be adopted, Riley loses all his fur, which makes him even less desirable.

Riley is taken by surprise when he is adopted by a young couple. It's the chance of a lifetime. Thinking the world's prejudice against pit bulls has passed, Riley takes full advantage of his new life by spending lots of time with his family in his favorite spot on the couch.

But Riley's good life takes a sad turn when the neighbors learn that he is a pit bull. Riley's new family must face the challenge of giving him back to the shelter or standing up to the community and showing everyone that Riley is a special dog. With courage and determination, Riley appeals to the neighborhood children with his sweet face and winning demeanor. People begin to see Riley not as the mean and aggressive pit bull they expect, but as a lovable dog who is part of the community.

Join Riley as he shows everyone why he is known as the lovable pit bull.