Galunker

The book was funded by raising money by Kickstarter it raised $55,000 to get a publishing run.^[4][5] Because of the negative image of the pitbull, no mainstream book publisher would want to publish a children's book about pitbulls.^{[6] [7][8]} The original target was $27,000.

The book is about Galunker, a misunderstood pitbull who seeks a home after a lifetime of dog fighting .^[1]

The book has been seen controversial as it has been accused on making pitbulls seem harmless.^{[9][10][11][3]} Barbara Kay being a notable example.^[12][13]