LITTLE DARLING'S PINUPS FOR PITBULLS

In 2005, Deirdre “Little Darling” Franklin founded the non-profit organization, Pinups for Pitbulls, because she was tired of so-called rescues and shelters euthanizing healthy, friendly, and adoptable animals due to their alleged “breed.” Drawing on her background in modeling, she created a calendar like no other—eye-catching pinup girls and their pit bull pups, in era-appropriate style—that has become something of a phenomenon in the world of animal advocacy. Now, Pinups for Pitbulls has assembled the best of their calendars and many never-before-seen photographs into a lush full-color volume. Featuring essays and testimonials from former pinups and longtime volunteers as well as myth-busting facts about these dogs, helpful tips for new rescue owners, and a heartfelt homage to the dog who inspired it all—the late Carla Lou—Little Darling's Pinups for Pitbulls is a must-have book for anyone who loves their four-legged friend. DEIRDRE “LITTLE DARLING” FRANKLIN is the founder, president, and soul behind Pinups for Pitbulls. She holds a master's degree in public policy from Drexel University, where she specialized in breed-specific legislation. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with her husband Jeffrey and their two furry children: Baxter Bean and Zoe