There are an estimated 5,000,000 pit bulls and pit bull-type breeds in the United States. With the overflow of breeding combined with bad reputation, many pit bulls end up in shelters. Since pit bulls are used for fighting, shelters are wary of adopting out pit bulls should they end up in the wrong hands. In addition, due to breed bans in communities and apartment complexes, many families are often forced to give up their loving family pets.