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Jon Gosselin's Kids Photographed With Pit Bulls Sparks Controversy

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By Sara Tan Nov 05, 2012

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    Jon Gosselin is in the hot seat again, thanks to a photo his girlfriend tweeted of his children nuzzling up to a Pit Bull. According to RadarOnline.com, fans are furious. 

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    Girlfriend Liz Jannetta tweeted, "The most pure and genuine kind of love & affection," along with the photo of Jon's daughter hugging the dog. 

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    Her followers erupted with criticism due to the breed's reputuation for being harmful to children. Jannetta followed the photo with a statement saying, "My kids r around pitfalls every day..From Dobies, to German Shepherds to Rottweiler, now Pits- the desire 2 blame will nvr fade." She also tweeted another photo of one of Jon's sons with the Pit Bull.  

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    Followers accused Jannetta of trying to make Gosselin's ex-wife Kate upset, some asking her if she had permission. Jannetta tweeted back: "permission from.... Twitter?? Yes, 'another woman's kids' also the children of my boyfriend. Kindly... Keep comments to urself plz."

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    However, Gosselin's former wife Kate is in the middle of her own controversy. She was recently accused of hitting her children with a wooden spoon. 

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Jennifer David

Good thing they can't see my photo's or even just the inside of my house. My kids are always loving on my Pits! My six year old goes to school in the morning and she ALWAYS hugs our Pit Passion!!

November 06 2012 at 12:44 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
smayala2001

I don't see the big deal. A dog will be how you raise them to be. Pitbulls are a gentle loving breed. Loyal as you could ever ask of a dog. Any breed of dog are protective of their family does that mean all dogs should not be around children?? Pits are beautiful animals that have a bad rep because of the losers out there who have nothing better to do with their time.

November 06 2012 at 12:12 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Jeff

We have two Lab/Pit mixed puppies and they are the most loving animals. Other breeds have turned on their owners/family as well, but Pits get the bad rap. All animals can be unpredictable at any time, but the chances are very limited if the animal is brought up properly with training and love. We've have had dogs of varying breeds for over 30 years now and at one point they all did the anger snap whether they thought their food was being taken or their tail got accidentally stepped on but it was a quick moment and "sorrys" were said the ears got scratched and the tails were wagging again immediately! Pits are wonderful, playful, loyal, and loving dogs! Paired with the right master & family a Pit is awesome, safe and loving! http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanpitbull.htm

November 06 2012 at 12:06 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Denise

Seriously? What is the big deal? I have a pit who is the sweetest dog in the world. Just another tactic to get attention. America is so over the Gosselin family.

November 06 2012 at 11:36 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
veetze2

I am 65 years old and I rescued a pit bull. She is the sweetest and most gentle dog I have owned. Please don't judge them all because of people who raise them wrong.

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Lori;Lauren;Andrew

OMG...really? People, get a life. Poor parenting? Yes, but...we have people who lost lives, their homes etc. Get some priorities!

November 05 2012 at 11:40 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Pitter

You've got to be kidding me....it's news that someone put a picture up of their dog licking a child's face? People really need to get hobbies...

November 05 2012 at 10:01 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
kevin

If pitbulls are so great leave your new born baby with it to be protected by it, and let's see how long your baby lasts....

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CHERYL

I think this is a wonderful picture. The only thing wrong is the dumb a--es who are making a big deal out of this. I love pitbulls they are amazing dogs. Trust me any dog who isn't raised and trained right can be mean. Heck my mother in laws little yappin dog makes me want to drop kick it everytime I'm around it wanting to bite and nip at my feet, so should we outlaw them too,.

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Frekwii

I didn't know they even had any "fans" left to be upset. Poor kids need a companion pet because they sure got short changed in the doting parent department.

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