I didn't write this, but I thought it was really well said and thought I'd post it here for other Pitbull lovers.

AN APOLOGY TO BREED BAN ENTHUSIASTS

I'm sorry you are frightened of my dogs and are trying to have them killed because they are pitbulls. I'm sorry you lack the understanding of this breed's true history, gentleness with people, wonderful temperament, intelligence and behavioral conformation. I'm sorry you won't read the ATTS stats regarding our breed's true temperament, putting it in the top four for temperament, scoring better than breeds like Golden Retrievers, and cocker spaniels.

I'm sorry that you side with and protect animal abusers by marking the breed of dog, and not the irresponsibility of the owner. I'm sorry that by your logic I could steal a car, run some people over with it and then you can blame the make of car for the accident, as I walk free.I'm sorry you generalize one breed of dog with one group of people. I'm sorry you can't see the love and determination that many often highly educated, non-criminal and "normal" types of people show towards this breed and the great personal sacrifices that they make to take care of their dog responsibly.

I'm sorry you cannot go into the shelters and see the hundreds of abandoned and abused pitbulls, dying only for the inane "crime" of being born the breed they are. I'm sorry you cannot see the look of disappointment in their eyes as someone walks by their kennel, and refuses to consider adopting them based on an ill educated fear mongering reporter. I'm sorry that you cannot be there when the animal looks at a human for the last time, and in spite of betrayed by all humans they have met, their tail still wags as someone approaches with the syringe of Euthinol.

I'm sorry cannot be there when law enforcement shoots one of your dogs dead inside it's own home in front of the children it mutually loves for simply getting off the dog bed and walking over to say hello with it's tail wagging. I'm sorry you cannot be there to rescue pitbull puppies from a plastic bag in a dumpster, dumped there by someone switching their illegal, and inhumane activities to another, more lucrative breed.

I'm sorry you cannot understand the difference between canine and human aggression, in the way that this breed can. Yes, I'm saying my pitbull is smarter then you.I'm sorry that the medieval witchhunting genetics of intolerance, generalization, and racism make you feel the need to vilify a breed of dog.

I'm sorry that justice, equality, tolerance, common sense are all things you hold dear as a fellow Canadian, and expect from others, but do not yourself offer them towards a pitbull or its caregiver. I'm sorry that you don't take the constructive time to petition changes in the Canadian animal cruelty act, and in the criminal code that would deal out serious punishment to the real animal abusers.

I'm sorry you cannot see the disappointed look on a puppy's face when the people petting it quickly frown, and walk away when you tell them it is a pitbull. I'm sorry you feel the need to terrorize my family and my dogs for crimes we never have and never will commit. I'm sorry you don't have to live in fear of your dog's safety from hysterical, and mentally unstable people trying to inflict all manner of evil upon your dogs.I'm sorry that you cannot see my breed working in some of the best Search and Rescue groups in the world, saving countless lives each year.

I'm sorry our media censors and refuses to print the breed name "pitbull' when in connection with a positive act such as saving a person or child from a burning house, drowning, wild attacking animals, etc. I'm sorry you cannot see the many pitbulls registered as therapy dogs and bringing so much joy to another misunderstood, neglected demographic in our society, the senior citizen. I am sorry you can't see a pitbull kiss a child, step carefully over a kitten, or play in a sunbeam.

I'm sorry you cannot wake in the morning to feel a warm pitbull cuddled next to you in bed, and know that you are their total world, and even if the house caught fire and trapped you, they would stay with you to the end. But, now that I really think about it, I'm not at all sorry you don't own a pitbull--you do not deserve one.

Rob MacBeanThe Mongrel HordesLake Cowichan BC(Permission granted by me the author to crosspost as long as it stays intact, and with my name on it.) --

I have 7 more slots open for my V-day commission sale I'm doing next week! :D Check it out here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3118423/ JUMP ON IT YOU CRAZY FREAKS!! *flails coffee mug and various art supplies*

Think back eight months ago, were you single?
Nope! :3

What do you carry with you at all times?
My wallet

Are you a cuddler?
Only with my husband

What would I find if I looked UNDER your bed?
A whole slew of junk

Who was the last person of the opposite sex you text messaged?
I think maybe my dad? It's been a while.

How are you feeling?
Tired and hungry, but other then that pretty good.

Is something wrong right now?
A little nervous about my new job, but other then that, nope!

Are you mad at someone?
Nope.

How much do looks matter to you in a guy/girl?
Looks are nothing compared to personality. My husband is fucking hot as hell though :D

What's the greatest thing that happened to you today?
Eating a clementine lol

How many TRUE best friends do you have?
Extremely few. Maybe two or three, counting my husband?

Do you plan on sleeping in tomorrow?
If I can!

How many different people of the opposite sex have you cried over?
Oh God, to many to count.

Where is your number one friend on your friends list?
Uuuh, I dunno?

Do you have anyone crushing on you?
Don't know and don't care. I'm married :P

When was the last time you talked to your most recent ex?
About a year ago.

Do you sleep with the TV on?
Nope. Sleep with a fan though.

Have you ever thought about getting your lip pierced?
Nope!

Have you ever passed out on the bathroom floor?
No, but I slept in a bathtub once.

Are you jealous of someone right now?
A little envious of my brother who's buying a house, but not jealous :)

Where is the person you like right now?
Sprawled out on the bed 3 feet away. watching videos ^^

What’s the last thing you put in your mouth?
A clementine

What are you supposed to be doing right now?
NOTHING! :D

What is the sexiest part of the opposite sex's body?
Their face.

Have you ever changed clothes in a vehicle?
Yup

Could you handle a long distance relationship?
Considering when my husband and I first started dating, he was in AZ and i was in NH, I'd say yes xD

Could you cry right now?
Nope.

Are you okay with the life you live?
I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life :)

Did you enjoy your day today?
It's just starting

Do you have a tattoo?
No, but I've considered it.

Would you ever get any piercings on your body, other than your ear?
Nooooo!

Ever had a song sang about/for you?
Yes xD

What was the last thing you spent money for?
Natures Miracle from Pet Smart

Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
My husband

Do you call it fall or autumn?
Fall.

Make a wish?
Okay :3

Honestly, who makes you happy most of the time?
My husband

What were you up to at 9pm last night?
Was just finishing up art

Do you hold grudges?
Yes, I can. Though I typically let them go as time goes on, depending on what the grudge was.

Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight?
Nope.

What are your outlooks on gay/bisexual relationships?
*shrugs* What business is it of mine? Different things work for different people. So long as it's not hurting anyone, who the fuck cares?

Who was your last text from?
My mawm :U

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom?
Oh yes.

One thing you’re looking forward to?
Possibly having my mom, step dad, and nephew fly out here this summer to visit for a week.

Are you shy at first when it comes to meeting people?
Extremely shy, but I will warm up to you fast if I consider you a good person.

Has anyone ever called you sexy?
Yep! My husband all the time.

What colour is your camera?
Blue.

Did the one person who hurt you the most in your life apologize?
Yes, but he was lying between his teeth. Only thing he was sorry about was the fact that I found someone who wasn't blind to his bullshit and was knocking some sense into me.

Are you good at hiding your feelings?
To some people

Are you wasting your time on someone?
Nope

Have you ever overheard a conversation you weren’t supposed to?
More times then I wish.

By the way, what is your name?
Becky :3

Are you currently in a relationship?
I've already mentioned several times that I'm married o.O

Do you give out second chances too easily?
Yes. I'm VERY forgiving.

What color is your favorite hoodie?
Black

Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Anywhere he wishes XD

Am I the only artist in the world who likes to be left alone when in the midst of drawing? I have a personal rule when working on art, that I don't like people seeing works in progress or being bothered or talked to when I'm in the middle of art. It really throws off my mojo, especially when I'm in the middle of commissions. Sometimes I feel like a real bitch for being this way, despite it truly not being something I can help. It's the reason I don't do livestreams.

Is there anyone else out there who's like this, or is it just me who's like this? Looking for a little reassurance here.

Please note, this won't start until next week as I have a prior art commitments right now, but I wanted to get a list set up ahead of time. Please note, you DO NOT HAVE TO PAY ME UNTIL NEXT WEEK as I won't be ready to start until then. I'll note those on my list when I'm ready to begin.

Valentines Day colored sketches, such as like this http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7281794 will be going on sale next week for $5.50. I normally charge $7.50 for a two character colored sketch commission, so you're saving $2 :3 I'll ONLY be taking 10 people and doing one picture per person to ensure I am able to get these done BY Valentines Day. Respond here or note me with interest please :D

LIST:

1. HypeComely
2. Waccoon
3. SuzanneR
4. kennykitsune
5. Magnus_Streifengrauer
6. Smurfy_Wolf
7. Halo_wolf
8. dakotaWolf
9. apollojay89
10. Affexion

I've seen other people on FA do these things, and I was just curious, if I were to do something like this, would anyone be interested? It looks like it would be fun, and I'm good at coming up with cute things and designs, but I don't wanna waste my time if no one would want one.

As some of you who have been watching me for years might be noticing some slight changes going on with new characters and the like. I stated once before in a previous journal that Sachi was created in a different time and part of my life when I was a very different person. I've grown up and changed in a lot of ways since then and no longer feels she represents me anymore. Sachi is still my character, I'll still draw her and for the sake of still be known as "sachicoon" for my artist name since that's just what everyone knows me as. But I have a very different fusona now...

Over the past few months, I've taken on a real fascination for wild dogs. Somehow I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that my own dog, Marlin, is part dingo. And Charlotte, who was a feral dog and lived on her own for Lord knows how long in Nashville, TN is just a badass. and I have lived out in the woods with these guys since we were married a year and a half ago, now we live in the high desert. And I fucking LOVE IT! In comparison to the mosquito infested, high humidity regions of New England, I'd take the desert any day. It's become my home. We're going to be buying land in the south west region after tax season and start building an actual home out there.

And so, I've decided my new fursona is a white Coyote named Dingo. Dingo for the love of my "wild" dogs, and a Coyote for my love of the desert and the south west. This may not fly with everyone, especially those who have come to love Sachi so much. Remember, she's still my character, just not ME anymore.

SO YEAH I'M A COYOTE NOW AND MY NAME IS DINGO! I'M GONNA GO EAT SOME FUCKING SCORPIONS AND BARK LIKE A MOFO AFTERWARDS!!! :D

I made a slide show music video about my ACD, Marlin! :D

I've seen it done a few times on here. What's the trick to it? :x

As the title says, I revised a few things in my commission info, which can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2995284/ . It doesn't apply to the people who have already paid me and have art in the works, but it's something that will pertain from here on out to future commissioners, which are still OPEN at this time :3

This isn't aimed at any one person in particular. It's just I've gotten a few snarky comments in regards to my prices, and I find it extremely rude. I know plenty of other artists have made journals about this very subject, but it's my turn now too. Remember guys that when I open up for commissions, it's usually during a time when I'm between jobs and is my only source of actual income at that moment in time. Therefore, this is MY JOB. The prices I come up with are prices that I consider to me MORE then fair (my husband actually argues that I'm under charging people) for my level of artistic talent and time. I may not be some big name artist, but I DO put a LOT of TIME AND EFFORT into the work I do to ensure you're getting what you paid for. I greatly appreciate each and everyone of you who choose to commission me, but please respect my prices and what I quote you in the future.

I honestly can't remember the last time I've seriously cried... Being genuinely happy is a pretty wonderful feeling :)

Turns out my sinus infection has turned into a very painful ear infection that has resulted into a ruptured ear drum :( Back to art, but don't mind me if I'm a bit slow!

I'm taking a day off on art today, guys. I really didn't want to, but I've been battling a really bad sinus infection for the past 2 days and it only seems to be getting WORSE. It's so bad that it's actually clogged up my right ear completely! More then likely, I may end up going to the doctors when my husband get's home from work. To those who rented me for a week, I'll throw in an extra day to make up for todays lost time.

Gonna go lay down now and hopefully not DIE.

Check out this journal for my commission info: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2995284/

We're finally settled, and it's going to be a while before my job kicks in, so I'm open for commissions!
Go fourth and note me if interested! :D

So we finally arrived back in Flagstaff, AZ after a very long and eventful road trip through the south. Our car ended up breaking down in Van Horn, TX and we were stuck there for a couple of days, waiting on it to be repaired. But we're here now, and I can finally have a life of some sort again!

As far as art goes, I'm going to be spending the rest of the week finishing up various art projects that need to get done, and then I may possibly be opening up art commissions again :D

I've taken quite the liking to the dry, rocky regions of the south west. The more time I spend out here, the more "at home" I feel. and I are planning to buy some land as early as this summer in the south western parts of Texas to work on a solar energy project we have and to simply have a home base that belongs to us. One of my greatest past times while out here is trotting across the wide open prairies with Ian and our two dogs, Marlin and Charlotte, exploring all the unique plants that are so different then the plants up in the northern forests.

Maybe I'm actually a coyote...

It was a real ass kicking job, but we survived the peak holiday season at Amazon! And now that we're loaded with money again, we're leaving KY and heading back to Flagstaff, AZ where Ian will be doing taxes again, but first we're making a detour south to NEW ORLEANS!!!! :D And from there, we're gonna hop the I-10 and head west, while making a quick trip to Marfa, Texas to see the ghost lights. Then to Tuscon, Pheonix, and alas Flagstaff!

TO ADVENTURE!!

I may or may not be opened at this moment for commissions. Please go check out my main page status to see.

I wanted to set up an actual journal on my commission info to send people to who were interested in getting art from me. In the past I've had it so that my commissions were based off donations, but since there are going to be times of the year where this will be my primary source of income, I decided to come up with a set price list.

Please remember that this is just a GUIDE. Prices may increase depending on complexity, and occassionally go on "specials" from time to time, so just be watching my journals.

PRICE LIST:

Quick sketches: $2.50 -These are quick, simple, doodles with no background or color. These can usually be done within an hour or so, depending on time. Example: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3731584/

Colored sketches: $5.50 - These are just sketches with color splashed onto them. No shading, no real background, maybe like a single or gradient color. Example: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3973687/

Flat colored: $10.50 -In these sorts of pictures, the line art will be clean, the coloring flat, but there will be no shading. Comes with a very basic background. Example: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5491556/

Shaded coloring/simple BG: $15.50 - Characters in this will be completely colored,shading, lighting, and all, but the background will be basic. Example: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7318082/

Fully colored W/detailed BG: $20.50 - This is will be completely colored and shaded with a detailed background. Example: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7275626

Traditional art: $30.00 - Something new I thought I'd offer. Most of my art is digital, but if anyone is interested is an actual hand drawn, sketch book image from me, I can do these too. Will be colored with colored pencils, markers, and outlined with black gel pens. Final picture will then be mailed to you.

Extra characters: $2

WEEKLY AND MONTHLY RENTALS:

Weekly: $75
Monthly: $200

Every now and then, I open up for weekly and monthly rentals :D What this means is you pay me to be your art slave for a week or a month in which I will pump out as many pictures as humanely possible for you within the time frame you paid me for. This includes sketches, fully colored images, doodles, and everything in between. ONLY thing this doesn't include is traditional art. Every day there will be atleast one new picture for you, and can be either art you request or art that you want me to come up with.

WHAT I CAN, WILL, AND WON'T DRAW:
I can draw any species, anthro or feral and my art ranges from general audiances to X-rated. There really isn't anything I won't draw, however some of the more "controvercial" subject matters that go against my morals will cost extra and will be done in private and not uploaded to my gallery. Please ask me what these may be if you are wondering.

TIME:
When I open up for commissions, generally it's during a point where I have a lot of free time, but alas, things DO come up that might slow me down. Commissions can take anywhere from a couple of days to 2 months depending on time and complexity of the image. I can give you a better idea of how long it will take me at the time we discuss your commission.

PAYMENT METHODS:

Payments I request to be made up front through paypal. My paypal address is snowcoon[at]hotmail.com

So now that I'm working this job that pays really well, I have a little bit of cash I'd like to spend on some artwork. Feral artists are preferred. Send me a note with a link to your price lists and we'll talk! ^_^

So and I have been in KY, working for Amazon.com fulltime for the past couple weeks now, and let's just say we're NOT poor anymore :D We've been working REALLY hard, but it pays extremely well and the managers appreciate everything you do. Such a change from my days working for Petco :) And with overtime about to kick in, we're REALLY going to be rolling in the dough, so if anyone is open for commissions and in need/want of money, drop me a line with some examples and prices and we'll talk :3

After this, we'll be heading to Flagstaff, AZ in Janary, (but not before making a brief stop into New Orleans for new years eve), where my dearly beloved Ian will be working tax season and I'll resume work at the college. After all this... WEST COAST TRAVEL TIME BABY!!!!! :D :D Ian is gonna take me to see the Red Woods and other various things I've only ever heard about. Then after that, possibly work in Texas for a month as gate guards for an oil field.

While all this is going on, and the money is a great kick start, we really want something more solid. We have been considering going to a CDL school in Detroit to get our CDL licenses and becoming truck drivers. We'd be working as a team, which is highly sought after in the trucking industry, and a lot of companies allow you to bring your family and pets along. We currently work with a lot of retired people who were truck drivers in their younger days, and highly recommend it to us.
If nothing else, it opens the door of opportunity to a lot of other kinds of jobs, and will help us learn to maneuver RVs better, which is what we want.

Ah, the life of having no ties to anything. So many options <3

So earliar tonight I SAW THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN MY LIFE!!!! I was outside, trying to catch a wifi signal on my iPod, when I looked up and there it was!! For those that don't know or remember, it was one of my biggest dreams to see the aurora. I was suppose to go to Alaska in 2009 to visit my big sister in Fairbanks, and she promised we'd watch them, but when she came down with cancer and passed away a few months later, I thought that dream would never happen. Tonight that goal can be checked off life's list of amazing things I want to see before I die.

I fucking love life!

For those who had been wondering/worrying about Marlin, I wanted to give you all an update on him. We made it to Kentucky last week and about 2 days after, Marlin had a second seizure. The second one wasn't nearly as bad as the first, but we were able to catch it on video.

For those curious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_urqTC3ITVM

The next day we got him into a really nice vet in town and after running some tests, he was diagnosed with having epilepsy. There's worse things in life he could have I suppose, and he's on a medication that will help control it. Outside of this, he's very much happy and enjoying life. Any one who has any advice for me on epilepsy in dogs, of course I'm all ears :)

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To everyone who commissioned or donated to me in Marlin's name, thank you. Aside from my nephew having a seizure a few years back that I wasn't even around for initially, I have zero experience with them, so this was a very traumatic experience for me, and to make matters worse, it occurred while we're in the middle of a large out of state move.

Marlin is doing much better and nothing has happened since, but as I type this, we're hauling ass to Kentucky, where the first thing we'll be doing as soon as we arrive is getting some blood work done at the vets to see if there's any internal issues going on with him that might have caused this. Let's hope this was just a freak incident and that he's fine and nothing happens again.

To those that commissioned me, I'll be getting in touch with you by the end of the weekend to discuss your artwork, and offer something that I never offer to people online. An added something special to show my gratitude.

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What a fine, fine time for this to happen -_- My poor dog, Marlin, just had a seizure on my mom's living room floor and needs to see a vet ASAP. The problem here is that we're moving to kentucky tonight to start work on Monday and have JUST enough money to make the road trip...$200.

I was closed for commissions for the season, but am opening them back up because he needs to see a vet ASAP and we don't have the money for it at this point in time! Prices are based on donations. Pay whatever you can and tell me what you'd like. Please note me ASAP!

I'm finishing up what I have left this week, and after that will be closed for commissions for probably a few months. We're leaving for Kentucky on the 28th of this month, where we'll be starting up fulltime work again and I just won't have much time for anything else. Hopefully I'll have time to do some of my own art while out there! :#