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Changing hearts with a pitbull named Joey

Camas woman writes children’s book about ‘loyal, smart, goofy’ dog to help dispel stereotypes

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Pam Maxey never expected to become an advocate for pitbulls. In fact, had you asked the Camas paramedic 20 years ago what kind of dog she envisioned living in her home, her last response probably would have been “pitbull.”

“I’d heard about their reputation, that they were aggressive, and I told my husband, ‘I don’t want one,'” Maxey said.

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