| Our Mission |
SOME Pit! is an all-volunteer group dedicated to improving the lives of pit bulls in our community.
SOME Pit! works with Southern Maine residents, rescues, and animal shelters to reduce the
suffering of pit bulls through awareness events, humane education, breed ambassador programs,
private consultations, and training classes.
SOME Pit! believes that responsible dog ownership is one of the keys to changing the public’s
opinion about pit bulls. It is our wish that the public, through exposure to well behaved pit bull
ambassadors, will begin to see the truth about these amazing dogs.
SOME Pit! is working towards opening people’s hearts and minds to pit bulls in our community in
the hope that the positive image of pit bulls will be restored and they will once again be treasured
family pets.
SOME Pit! works with Southern Maine residents, rescues, and animal shelters to reduce the
suffering of pit bulls through awareness events, humane education, breed ambassador programs,
private consultations, and training classes.
SOME Pit! believes that responsible dog ownership is one of the keys to changing the public’s
opinion about pit bulls. It is our wish that the public, through exposure to well behaved pit bull
ambassadors, will begin to see the truth about these amazing dogs.
SOME Pit! is working towards opening people’s hearts and minds to pit bulls in our community in
the hope that the positive image of pit bulls will be restored and they will once again be treasured
family pets.
| Who we are: |
SOME PIT was created in 2008 by Adam Ricci and Jessica Dolce.
Adam is a certified dog trainer, as well as an AKC certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a
SAFER certified assessor. While working at the Animal Refuge League he helped develop the
shelter’s first Canine Manners Dog Training program. Adam is also certified in Grassroots
Advocacy Management.
Jessica owned and operated a successful dog walking business in Philadelphia for five years
before relocating to Maine and joining the staff at the Animal Refuge League. Jessica recently
attended Bad Rap’s Pit Bull Ed Camp where she received in depth, breed specific training from
the country’s leading pit bull advocates. Jessica is also a HSUS certified humane education
specialist and brought her original humane education programs to schools throughout
Philadelphia.
SOME PIT’s name was inspired by the famous “SOME PIG” spider web in Charlotte’s Web. Just
as Charlotte helped to save Wilbur the pig with her miraculous web, it is our hope that SOME PIT
will help pit bulls by creating a more understanding and compassionate community.
Adam is a certified dog trainer, as well as an AKC certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a
SAFER certified assessor. While working at the Animal Refuge League he helped develop the
shelter’s first Canine Manners Dog Training program. Adam is also certified in Grassroots
Advocacy Management.
Jessica owned and operated a successful dog walking business in Philadelphia for five years
before relocating to Maine and joining the staff at the Animal Refuge League. Jessica recently
attended Bad Rap’s Pit Bull Ed Camp where she received in depth, breed specific training from
the country’s leading pit bull advocates. Jessica is also a HSUS certified humane education
specialist and brought her original humane education programs to schools throughout
Philadelphia.
SOME PIT’s name was inspired by the famous “SOME PIG” spider web in Charlotte’s Web. Just
as Charlotte helped to save Wilbur the pig with her miraculous web, it is our hope that SOME PIT
will help pit bulls by creating a more understanding and compassionate community.
| 2010 and beyond! |
SOME PIT is working towards:
- Creating Maine’s first Ambassadog program
- Hosting a FREE vaccination and Spay/Neuter fair for pit bulls
in Southern Maine
- Securing additional space for our wait-listed Training Classes
- Developing volunteer programs for group members
interested in training and fostering pit bulls in need
- Social gatherings for pit bulls and their people!
- Creating Maine’s first Ambassadog program
- Hosting a FREE vaccination and Spay/Neuter fair for pit bulls
in Southern Maine
- Securing additional space for our wait-listed Training Classes
- Developing volunteer programs for group members
interested in training and fostering pit bulls in need
- Social gatherings for pit bulls and their people!
adam@somepit.org - Adam J Ricci Cofounder/Training Coordinator
Email Us:
- Jessica Dolce Cofounder/Humane Education
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info@somepit.org - For all General Inquiries
| SOME Pit was incorporated in the State of Maine in 2010 and has an application pending with the IRS for 501(c)(3) tax exemption status. |
| “The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland has teamed up with the SOME Pit! as a joint collaboration for increasing awareness and adoptions of pit bull dogs in our community. SOME Pit! is a dedicated resource to pit bull advocates working to improve the lives of pit bulls in Southern Maine. We have formed this partnership based on a foundation of ethics and high standards and working together in the best interest of the breed. SOME Pit! works with the Animal Refuge League on a weekly basis to further its mission and assist the shelter staff in assessing and training pit bulls. As an organization, SOME Pit! is very reputable and has helped our staff and adopters in education, awareness and basic and advanced training of pit bulls. This collaboration has produced and showcased some very special dogs!” From Patsy Murphy, Executive Director, Animal Refuge League, Westbrook, ME |