Jana has been a pit bull advocate for much of her life, with an inherent love of animals and a commitment to making a difference for pit bulls and the communties in which they live. Frustrated with always being on the "defense" and seeing the suffering they endure, she decided to take action to improve these animals' lives as well as the public perception of the dogs that we know as intelligent, playful, and loyal family pets.

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In 2007, Jana founded Nashville PITTIE with a clear mission to improve the lives of pit bulls and shift public perception of a breed too often misunderstood. Fueled by the knowledge that pit bulls are intelligent, loyal, and loving family companions, she set out to combine advocacy, education, and community outreach to give these dogs the second chances they deserve.