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Rae Rae · 04-29-2008, 06:56 PM

I am so sorry for your friends loss

I cannot imagine what she is going through. Please tell her she's in my prayers.

I hope legal action is taken, and I'm pretty sure the lady walking the dog owns it. Who walks random dogs? Keep us updated as to what happens.

jrsygal37 · 04-29-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by teffiemoore

I agree, they are killers! If they weren't then why isn't there an interest to try and take Labs or say.. Australian Shepards and train them for the "fighting ring"..because they aren't natural born killers like Pit Bulls are...I am for doing away with this breed altogether..theres been too many generations of these trained to kill and I know that brings up the "enviroment verses genetic" reasoning...I think its both...its just a dangerous breed..

I think that ANY dog is capable of biting, including our own Yorkies. The difference between the two are obviously size and the damage that can be caused. You would be surprised how many Labradors are involved in bite cases. Pitbulls are dangerous but so are some Yorkies. I have a 5 lb. Yorkie that I know will bite a stranger withouth provication. I know this so as a responsible dog owner I keep her gated when we have company. Pitbulls have a bad rap. They do have some instincts as does a hurding dog such as a border collie, or a grey hound and those instincts can be brought out by the wrong people. The dog is not bad it's people that have gotten their hands on the breed and turned them into killers.

Elaine

BamaFan121s · 04-29-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsygal37

I think that ANY dog is capable of biting, including our own Yorkies. The difference between the two are obviously size and the damage that can be caused. You would be surprised how many Labradors are involved in bite cases.

You are absolutely 100% right with that one.

teffiemoore · 04-29-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsygal37

I think that ANY dog is capable of biting, including our own Yorkies. The difference between the two are obviously size and the damage that can be caused. You would be surprised how many Labradors are involved in bite cases. Pitbulls are dangerous but so are some Yorkies. I have a 5 lb. Yorkie that I know will bite a stranger withouth provication. I know this so as a responsible dog owner I keep her gated when we have company. Pitbulls have a bad rap. They do have some instincts as does a hurding dog such as a border collie, or a grey hound and those instincts can be brought out by the wrong people. The dog is not bad it's people that have gotten their hands on the breed and turned them into killers.

Elaine

I don't disagree at all that all dogs have the capability of being dangerous, and yes they can all bite and be aggressive. I am talking about killing. Pitbulls have a bad rap because out of all recorded fatalities by dogs, pitbulls are responsible for 1/3 of them..There is no national recording for just dog bites. There is however for fatalities cause by dog attacks. Pits are more likely to cause a fatality by their attack. They attack more often, they often attack without warning and are less likely to retreat from the attack as do most other dogs. They have been bred to have more muscle mass structure than most other breeds, strictly for the reasons above... I hardley see a comparison of "pitbulls can be dangerous but so can Yorkies". I have read far too many stories about pits killing livestock, humans and other dogs... I also agree that owners, trainers ect. should be responsible for the agression they bring out or train these dogs to show as I said, but it is also part of their breed make-up. This has been a debate for years.... is a Pit bad because its in their breed ,or is it bad because of bad owners and trainers . I say its both.

celstu1 · 04-30-2008, 04:40 AM

How terrible

What a tragedy!

My heart and prayers go out to your friend. RIP sweet little Dior

crystalsmom · 04-30-2008, 05:07 AM

I always wonder why with over 159 breeds to pick from??

crystalsmom · 04-30-2008, 08:28 AM

Thank you.

Lula168 · 04-30-2008, 09:56 AM

I am so so sorry for your friend. I wouldn't know what to do either...hopefully the owner of the pitbull comes forward to claim their dog and then you can go from there once the owner is found.

Daywalker · 04-30-2008, 02:11 PM

Where is the dog locked up, the ASPCA or CACC? Keep calling them and stay on top of the case. Continue to ask for the status of the case!! This is a terrible, terrible tragedy. I feel that the lady is probally was the owner, and if the so call owner cannot be found she should be sued, speak to an attorney first, there are free online consultations sites, however I do not remember the web names anymore. A lady I know who owns a Yorkie was grabbed up in a Pit's mouth, [ the Yorkie I mean] It did not want to kill it just yet and she was able to beat the Pit over the head and it let go, she does not take her dog outside any more, this happened last summer. You or your friend call the local police pct. and get a copy of the police report, On Animal Planet 'Cops Precint' they have had situations like this, they work out of the ASPCA, carry guns and have full arrest status, the only way u can tell them from nypd is by thier insignia, most r retired cops. Tell your friend my prayers R with her and so R all of YT. -------and I mean that literally---dw-------------p.s.---if no police report was filed it is not to late.

Daywalker · 04-30-2008, 02:14 PM

Since the so call real owner has not yet come foward I doubt that he/she will do so now.----------------dw

I Love Bailey · 04-30-2008, 02:23 PM

This is such a terrible tragedy! I am so sorry!!

I am sure the dog walker was the real owner,
she most likely didn't want to have charges pressed against her & be held responsible for
damages.
Did the police get her name & information?
I would keep calling the shelter & the police until I got answers
and if need be get an attorney involved.

miss_marley · 04-30-2008, 02:26 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's yorkie. The walker obviously didn't have control over the pit bull and shouldn't have been walking it in the first place.

slk77 · 04-30-2008, 03:19 PM

I sincerely thank everyone for their inputs and condolences,
This is the information that Ive been through the last 3 days.
I pray that no one has to ever go through what Ive went through.

Ive called :

New York City Health Department (311) or (212)-NEW-YORK

Animal Bite (212)676-2483

There is also a law , which Im looking into , which is called
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

17th pct - for a aided report ( It is not a police report ) - Ive tried to make a police report, since the pitbull did injure me ( Emergency room summary "DOG BITE"), but they said, all I can do was the Aided Report.

Ive so far gotten 2 rabies shot,(6 hrs in the er) and yesterday they gave me an extra shot, that will work right away. You get a bit dizzy after the shot.The physical pain is nothing compared to loosing Dior.

From what Ive heard from the place where it holds the pitbull, they would put the pitbull under observation for 10 days.Then they will see if it can be released.
What we can do ?
We can check and see what their appeals process(es) are.

My Main Concerns at this point, since the pitbull killed Dior and attacked me , Is, I never want that animal to hurt anyone or any other dog ever again.
What else can I do?

This post is still written by her friend.I will tell her about this website tonight.

keokis mom · 04-30-2008, 08:02 PM

This is unbelievable!!! There has to be rights for your friend!!! I am so heartbroken for her!!! I wonder if you can call a news station or something and tell them your story if you feel like you have tried everything and are not getting significant results. I live in NYC and cannot believe that no one is doing anything( i.e. police, etc.) You are in my prayers and I am so, so sorry for you and Dior and I know the rest of YT is as well. I am going to ask around and see if I can get any info for you on what else you could do.

slk77 · 04-30-2008, 08:38 PM

My Friend had forwarded me all these overwhelming kindness from people who understands that a dog is not just a dog. My dior meant more to me than life itself. He was like a child to me and always been there for me when I felt down and he was always so unconditionally there for me. My heart is broken and I don't know how I can proceed on my days. He was a family memeber who I had to watched this horrible murder in front of me.

The owner came forth with no remorse at the police station, she basically told me, she can't control one animal attack another and offered me to replace me dog! As if she just damage a purse of something. Her attitude was basically, take it or leave it and she'll get her dog back.....

As I was crying uncontrollably talking to her, I realized ... i could and never allow this vicious animal to have a second chance to attack any dogs or anyone.

I called numerous time to the dept of health pleading how dangerous this dog is to society and the next victim may be a child near by. The dept of health did not say much besides, they would observe the dog for 10 days if the dog has no sign of danger to human, it will be release to the owner like nothing happened! I am outragous that I am a human being who was severely bitten/attach and I can't do nothing to stop this tragedy to continue to happen. WHY must we take a chance to release a dog out into a crowded NYC street ( 54 St between 1 and 2 ave) just to see if this will happen again?

I am asking everyone for help to call the health dept to demand this dangerous pit bull to be put to sleep and not able to harm anyone or any dog.

Will you help?

04-29-2008, 06:56 PM	#61
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,756	I am so sorry for your friends loss I cannot imagine what she is going through. Please tell her she's in my prayers. I hope legal action is taken, and I'm pretty sure the lady walking the dog owns it. Who walks random dogs? Keep us updated as to what happens. __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

04-30-2008, 04:40 AM	#65
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hudson Posts: 3,950	How terrible What a tragedy! My heart and prayers go out to your friend. RIP sweet little Dior __________________ Mommy to Dexter & Fletcher Gentlemen's Club!!!

04-30-2008, 05:07 AM	#66
crystalsmom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stow, Oh Posts: 4,929	This pretty much tells the story I always wonder why with over 159 breeds to pick from?? __________________ Joan Last edited by Wylie's Mom; 04-30-2008 at 08:00 AM.

04-30-2008, 08:28 AM	#67
crystalsmom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stow, Oh Posts: 4,929	Thank you. __________________ Joan

04-30-2008, 09:56 AM	#68
Lula168 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 62	I am so so sorry for your friend. I wouldn't know what to do either...hopefully the owner of the pitbull comes forward to claim their dog and then you can go from there once the owner is found. __________________ Keri & Lula

04-30-2008, 02:11 PM	#69
Daywalker Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BROOKLYN Posts: 26	So very, very sorry Where is the dog locked up, the ASPCA or CACC? Keep calling them and stay on top of the case. Continue to ask for the status of the case!! This is a terrible, terrible tragedy. I feel that the lady is probally was the owner, and if the so call owner cannot be found she should be sued, speak to an attorney first, there are free online consultations sites, however I do not remember the web names anymore. A lady I know who owns a Yorkie was grabbed up in a Pit's mouth, [ the Yorkie I mean] It did not want to kill it just yet and she was able to beat the Pit over the head and it let go, she does not take her dog outside any more, this happened last summer. You or your friend call the local police pct. and get a copy of the police report, On Animal Planet 'Cops Precint' they have had situations like this, they work out of the ASPCA, carry guns and have full arrest status, the only way u can tell them from nypd is by thier insignia, most r retired cops. Tell your friend my prayers R with her and so R all of YT. -------and I mean that literally---dw-------------p.s.---if no police report was filed it is not to late.

04-30-2008, 02:14 PM	#70
Daywalker Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BROOKLYN Posts: 26	Since the so call real owner has not yet come foward I doubt that he/she will do so now.----------------dw

04-30-2008, 02:23 PM	#71
I Love Bailey I Love Angel too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Biggest Little City Posts: 1,274	This is such a terrible tragedy! I am so sorry!! I am sure the dog walker was the real owner, she most likely didn't want to have charges pressed against her & be held responsible for damages. Did the police get her name & information? I would keep calling the shelter & the police until I got answers and if need be get an attorney involved. __________________ Michele, Bailey & Angel Take the Pledge to Fight Animal Cruelty: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer...ge_landing_er3 Last edited by I Love Bailey; 04-30-2008 at 02:26 PM.

04-30-2008, 02:26 PM	#72
miss_marley Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 104	I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's yorkie. The walker obviously didn't have control over the pit bull and shouldn't have been walking it in the first place. __________________ Marley and Alex

04-30-2008, 03:19 PM	#73
slk77 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 39	Follow up I sincerely thank everyone for their inputs and condolences, This is the information that Ive been through the last 3 days. I pray that no one has to ever go through what Ive went through. Ive called : New York City Health Department (311) or (212)-NEW-YORK Animal Bite (212)676-2483 There is also a law , which Im looking into , which is called New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets 17th pct - for a aided report ( It is not a police report ) - Ive tried to make a police report, since the pitbull did injure me ( Emergency room summary "DOG BITE"), but they said, all I can do was the Aided Report. Ive so far gotten 2 rabies shot,(6 hrs in the er) and yesterday they gave me an extra shot, that will work right away. You get a bit dizzy after the shot.The physical pain is nothing compared to loosing Dior. From what Ive heard from the place where it holds the pitbull, they would put the pitbull under observation for 10 days.Then they will see if it can be released. What we can do ? We can check and see what their appeals process(es) are. My Main Concerns at this point, since the pitbull killed Dior and attacked me , Is, I never want that animal to hurt anyone or any other dog ever again. What else can I do? This post is still written by her friend.I will tell her about this website tonight. Last edited by slk77; 04-30-2008 at 03:21 PM. Reason: addtion

04-30-2008, 08:02 PM	#74
keokis mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 105	This is unbelievable!!! There has to be rights for your friend!!! I am so heartbroken for her!!! I wonder if you can call a news station or something and tell them your story if you feel like you have tried everything and are not getting significant results. I live in NYC and cannot believe that no one is doing anything( i.e. police, etc.) You are in my prayers and I am so, so sorry for you and Dior and I know the rest of YT is as well. I am going to ask around and see if I can get any info for you on what else you could do.

04-30-2008, 08:38 PM	#75
slk77 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 39	Thank you so much for your support My Friend had forwarded me all these overwhelming kindness from people who understands that a dog is not just a dog. My dior meant more to me than life itself. He was like a child to me and always been there for me when I felt down and he was always so unconditionally there for me. My heart is broken and I don't know how I can proceed on my days. He was a family memeber who I had to watched this horrible murder in front of me. The owner came forth with no remorse at the police station, she basically told me, she can't control one animal attack another and offered me to replace me dog! As if she just damage a purse of something. Her attitude was basically, take it or leave it and she'll get her dog back..... As I was crying uncontrollably talking to her, I realized ... i could and never allow this vicious animal to have a second chance to attack any dogs or anyone. I called numerous time to the dept of health pleading how dangerous this dog is to society and the next victim may be a child near by. The dept of health did not say much besides, they would observe the dog for 10 days if the dog has no sign of danger to human, it will be release to the owner like nothing happened! I am outragous that I am a human being who was severely bitten/attach and I can't do nothing to stop this tragedy to continue to happen. WHY must we take a chance to release a dog out into a crowded NYC street ( 54 St between 1 and 2 ave) just to see if this will happen again? I am asking everyone for help to call the health dept to demand this dangerous pit bull to be put to sleep and not able to harm anyone or any dog. Will you help?