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One of my employees just had one of her dogs (a miniature pinscher that weighs about 15 lbs) brutally mauled by a pit bull. Her mom was walking her dog, and a pit bull ran out of nowhere and attacked this poor dog. It also bit the woman's hand. Of course, no owner in sight, and the dog ran off after the attack without being caught. One of the pinscher's legs was almost completely torn off, though they were able to reattach it in emergency surgery (which cost about $1000.00). They're still not sure if her dog will be able to keep the leg or not, due to the extensive nerve damage it suffered.
I don't care what anyone says, there should at least be some special licensing requirement for this breed, if not an outright ban. They are not just normal house pets anyone should be able to keep in a residential area.
When that becomes a headline for a newspaper, let me know.
Until then, let's understand that the owners are to blame, but you're also dealing with a potentially dangerous breed of dog.
The problem with pitbulls is all the hype and fear of the unknown. If you've met one, known one, been loved by a pitbull, you would have a completely different opinion.
My stepson brought home a dog he rescued from a bad situation. We had 4 other dogs, didn't need or want another one, and certainly not a pitbull. I turned her over to a rescue group, observed the people avoid her at the pet fair and adopted her back, after she was fixed. I enrolled her in obedience class, she was outstanding and got her Canine Good Citizen. Having multiple dogs is very challanging in itself, and must be managed well. It takes a lot of time, effort and devotion.
We loved her so much, I became a foster home for pitbulls.
I think the biggest surprise for people would be to find how sensitive they are. They are sensitive to your mood, to touch, to the tone of your voice - and they love nothing more than to be with people. They desperately need attention and love to play. We have dogs that fulfill our needs, but we also have an obligation to meet their needs, which are very basic. exercise, boundaries, love and attention. They must know what the rules are, consistency is key. 3-6 months of age is vital for socialization, meeting people of all kinds, and other dogs.
You can meet some pitbulls at this link. Shelter for the Scarred (washingtonpost.com)
All I want you to know is that every dog is different, each has it's own personality, don't prejudge them by breed. Pits were never bred as guard dogs. Dog aggression does not mean human aggression, they are completely separate issues. Many pits display neither. It truly depends upon how they are raised.
The problem with pitbulls is all the hype and fear of the unknown. If you've met one, known one, been loved by a pitbull, you would have a completely different opinion.
My stepson brought home a dog he rescued from a bad situation. We had 4 other dogs, didn't need or want another one, and certainly not a pitbull. I turned her over to a rescue group, observed the people avoid her at the pet fair and adopted her back, after she was fixed. I enrolled her in obedience class, she was outstanding and got her Canine Good Citizen. Having multiple dogs is very challanging in itself, and must be managed well. It takes a lot of time, effort and devotion.
We loved her so much, I became a foster home for pitbulls.
I think the biggest surprise for people would be to find how sensitive they are. They are sensitive to your mood, to touch, to the tone of your voice - and they love nothing more than to be with people. They desperately need attention and love to play. We have dogs that fulfill our needs, but we also have an obligation to meet their needs, which are very basic. exercise, boundaries, love and attention. They must know what the rules are, consistency is key. 3-6 months of age is vital for socialization, meeting people of all kinds, and other dogs.
You can meet some pitbulls at this link. Shelter for the Scarred (washingtonpost.com)
All I want you to know is that every dog is different, each has it's own personality, don't prejudge them by breed. Pits were never bred as guard dogs. Dog aggression does not mean human aggression, they are completely separate issues. Many pits display neither. It truly depends upon how they are raised.
Yes, this has been repeated over and over again...but to rely on everyone that owns a Pitbull to be a responsible, fastidious, intelligent and loving individual that devotes their time to the care and raising of their dog is quite a stretch. I'm sure that each time a Pitbull attacked a bystander or someone's pet, the owner did not have to present their Pitbull rearing credentials.
Last edited by sickofnyc; 10-04-2011 at 08:20 AM..
Pitt Bulls are the most abused dog breed in the United States. If they were banned, lowlifes would start abusing another breed which would replace pitt bulls in the news.
It actually might be, if the victim were allowed to unleash several attack dogs against the owner of the dogs that attacked her. Eye for an eye, you know....otherwise, not much of a consolation at all.
sorry, but do you really want to put faith in a bunch of low life idiots who think pit bulls are cool to keep their dogs trained and on leashes?
thats like giving the keys to a drunk and trusting them to keep the car home.
This is illogical fear talking. We had roughly 33 dog fatalities in 2010. We have something like 30,000 car fatalities every year. You are more likely to drown in your bathtub, then be killed by any dog. Get a grip on reality. There are millions of pitbulls in homes with responsible owners, those just don't make the headlines. They don't feed the frenzy.
Why do we watch horror movies and ride roller coasters, because the public craves fear and demons.
How many dogs are abused and killed every year, the numbers are in the millions. Most for just being born.
I support mandatory spay n neuter. The breeders can get a permit.
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