PFPB & Animal Planet’s Pit Boss
First appearance on Pit Boss: Watch Episode >>
(their very first episode ever)
Deirdre ‘Little Darling’ Franklin and Ronald with Geisha
Photographer: Shannon Brooke
Make up & Hair: Jennifer Corona
Most recent appearance on Pit Boss (March 2011) Watch Episode >>
Deirdre ‘Little Darling’ Franklin with Ashley and Shorty Rossi the Pit Boss
Photographer: Riley Kern
Make up & Hair: Jennifer Corona
Washington Post: DC Tattoo Convention
“Misconceptions about deviant behavior aside, it’s what’s underneath the buttoned-up exterior that fuels America’s long-running fascination with being inked. The unconventional glamour and the desire to mark our pasts in a secret place fuels our curiosity. There is perhaps no better example of this than the pinup, the woman who saw soldiers through World War II, first on posters and then on their biceps. At the Marriott, women dressed as pinups sold buttons and mango salsa in the name of animal advocacy: They call themselves Pinups for Pitbulls.”
The Bark: American Beauties
Since the dawn of advertising, lovely ladies have been used to sell everything from soap to pickup trucks. But the women of Pinups for Pitbulls are more than simply beauties or burlesque queens. Founder Deirdre Franklin, whose stage name is Little Darling, describes a modern burlesque artist as “a strong woman who’s expressing herself in an art form that’s liberating.” Part of a subculture that’s revived a classic American art, they’re also using their talents to save a classic American dog…
BELLADOG MAGAZINE: Interview with Deirdre
We got the opportunity to chat with Little Darling, Founder and President of Pinups for Pitbulls, the non-profit group who is hosting the event. Pinups for Pitbulls’ volunteer staff works year-round to raise funds for pit bull-friendly rescue groups and individual bullies in shelters across the country. The group’s annual calendar featuring a pit bull-loving pinup for each month is their biggest seller and aims at educating the public on Breed Specific Legislation and other issues…
Humanitarian Award
PFPB was awarded FIRST PLACE for “Voice to Stop Illegal Dog Fighting” in The American Dog Magazine’s 1st Annual Humanitarian Awards. There were 25 different categories, 253 nominees, and a grand total of 258,841 individual votes!
For the full list of winners visit: The American Dog Magazine >>
The American Dog Magazine Feature
Deirdre Franklin’s love for Pit Bulls began while volunteering at a shelter. She attempted to adopt a Pit Bull-type dog, but was declined because of the dog’s appearance. That shelter, like many others, had a kill-Pit-Bull policy, regardless of the dog’s demeanor, history, or temperament…
BLOW THE SCENE: PFPB Interview
Pinups for Pitbulls and their celebrated pin-up calendar feature beautiful and elegantly strong pinup models with their beloved Pit Bulls companions. This non-profit group has been helping to reverse the damage the media has caused these bully breeds with sensationalized and down-right false news stories to create a buzz and sell newspapers. We at Blow The Scene were fortunate enough to catch up with Little Darling, founder of Pinups for Pitbulls, just weeks before their highly anticipated 2011 calendar release on Oct. 23, 2010 and the accompanying multi-city event, Pitbull Awareness Day!
Pinups For Pitbulls on NBC With Little Darling
Interview with Deirdre ‘Little Darling’ Franklin
CN8: Your Morning with Greg Coy
Little Darling, Founder of Pinups for Pitbulls is interviewed by Greg Coy on Pit Bulls, Pin ups, and Breed Specific Legislation.
Interview was on Jan 2, 2008
Comcast Network 8 in Philadelphia, PA
DISCOVERY CHANNEL
Discovery-News.com: In light of the Michael Vick dog fighting indictment, a group of 12 women, including Discovery News’ Kasey-Dee Gardner, are releasing an annual Pinups for Pitbulls calendar to raise awareness and education.