Yorkie Killed By PitBull in New York City

[yorkiesmiles]

Hun, you are not at fault. And even with your work schedule, it sounds like Dior knew how much you loved him. What a happy boy he sounds like. I wish I could give you a hug.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by cataholic

Just some interesting links:

Pit Bull Rescue Central

Punish the Deed, not the Breed!

Fatal Dog Attacks and The Pit Bull Placebo

I am against BSL!!

What is BSL?

[kuma]

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

THANK YOU FOR your post, i was actually not going to post anything and just let Diors mother know how sad i am for her loss, but was way to disgusted by some comments, im glad to see at least one post with common sense. its all about being a responsible dog owner!!

[Rae Rae]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

What is BSL?

Breed Specific Legislation, when certain breeds are banned

[DieselKane]

i'm sorry for what that pit bull did BUT you cant lump all pits together. I have on and off rescued pit bulls. I also have rottweilers for years. My dogs are gentle giants. I have some major health issues that I need a larger dog for help. Sometimes I cant get up on my own so I need help with it. I would trust any pit bull or rottie with my life. I Have been bite by a min pincher and a 4 labs. Pit bulls can be VERY sweet dogs. How can People want to ban a certain breed? Without my dogs I couldnt get up some days. I want ever have anything but rottweilers or pits. I am getting a yorkie as well.

[yorkiesmiles]

Originally Posted by DieselKane

i'm sorry for what that pit bull did BUT you cant lump all pits together. I have on and off rescued pit bulls. I also have rottweilers for years. My dogs are gentle giants. I have some major health issues that I need a larger dog for help. Sometimes I cant get up on my own so I need help with it. I would trust any pit bull or rottie with my life. I Have been bite by a min pincher and a 4 labs. Pit bulls can be VERY sweet dogs. How can People want to ban a certain breed? Without my dogs I couldnt get up some days. I want ever have anything but rottweilers or pits. I am getting a yorkie as well.

I am sorry, but this is not the place to voice your opinions about pit bulls or any other dog. And I realize your new here on YT, so I don't want to seem harsh or unwelcoming.

But this discussion of pit bulls is inappropriate here. This dear lady is grieving the loss of her precious Dior. This is what the thread is about.

All of you need to stop hijacking this thread!!! -- If you want to have this discussion, go start a new thread. This owner has not said one thing against the breed in general - that has been other posters.

I believe every single person who has taken this thread and turned it in to a discussion about violent dogs needs to apologize to Dior's owner and the OP.

To Dior's momma -- I am so sorry that you have to witness how unfeeling others can be about your loss. I am praying for you that you find a place of peace.

[Daywalker]

Dear Sandy, please believe me when I say my heart is broken for you. I want to apologize if my previous post did not convey the way I feel for you. I focused on my feelings more than I did on yours.I do not own a Yorkie as of yet [still resarching], however I have lost a beloved pet, [not to violence though]. Please, please, please believe me when I tell you I remember you in my prayers and I just said a quick one . Sandy I pray that you find peace in your grieving [it will take time] and to rember the good and loving times you have had with little precious Dior, prayerfully yours, dw

[Mizzrosa]

omg im so sorry for ur friends loss it is so tragic i cant even imagine anything like that

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by slk77

Its been 8 days since this terrible tragic incident happened and I want to thank everyone for responding to my cries with so much compassion and kindness. This has been the 8 longest days of my life and I don't think I have cried this much ever. I am very fortunate that a great friend post this incident on this site (I never knew it existed before), and so many people shown so much concerns who never even know me. I am forever grateful. So I want to thank you again from my very broken heart and if Dior can see this, he would be very comforted that so many people shared the pain with his mommy. Some one told me to write .... so I wrote and wanted to share.......

I wanted to share this story because it may help me to heal and also remind that the love of your life may not be around tomorrow. As I write this story the sorrow and heartache I feel is overwhelming. But I know if I don’t put these experiences in words I wouldn’t be able to go very far. As much as I like to pretend this regret didn’t happen but reality has its way to remind me that it’s not the case.

8 days ago, I was living a life that most people dream of. My family healthy, everyone I loved deeply safe and sound. The only issue I had was the difficulties at work. It consumed me a lot with all the issues and made me very unhappy. So unhappy I forgot to cherish the very beings around me. I traveled frequently for my job and haven’t been able to spend as much time as I would like with the love of my life. His name is Dior. He was a Yorkie with such a gentle spirit. I know all owners would say their dog is the best dog ever but Dior was a dream come true. He was my companion, my best friend, my baby, and most of all the love of my life. I always felt that I was so lucky to have a companion like him. He was there in my high and he was there for my low. He was there when I was happy and he was there when I cried. I don’t know if he understood how much he meant to me and how much I lean on him for comfort. He was the best listener anyone could ever ask for. He was so gentle and loving to those around him. There was no one who saw Dior didn’t love him. We traveled everywhere together, I often put him in his favorite doggie bag and we would roam around the streets of NY! We did the breast cancer walk together with friends and he never ever make any noise ( never barked) when we were out. I would sneak him in many places with me and no one ever noticed because he was always so quiet and gentle.

Then, it came without warning or preparation…. I still recalled that Saturday 4/26, I woke up from an afternoon nap. I haven’t walked Dior in 2 days and I felt bad. His birthday was on 4/23 which he turned 3. I wanted to take him out for an extra long walk to make him happy. We went through our normal route to the park where him and I sat on the bench and watch the water by the FDR. I loved those times I spent with my love. He sat on my lap and quietly just keeping me company. We then proceeded on buying him treats and food to properly celebrate his birthday. We were 2 minutes away from my apt when this pit bull came into sight…. We never made it home together. He was ripped out of my life so quickly and so cruel….. My heart is completely torn to pieces at the moment and I am not sure if it’ll ever recover. I keep wondering and blaming myself….. why didn’t I just take another street? Why did I just cross the street, why didn’t I just pick him up and put him in the bag? I don’t know when I will stop asking myself these questions and I don’t know when the pain will subside….. I just know I would give anything to have him back again.

This whole thread has been heartbreaking but this post brought tears to my eyes. I can not imagine the pain you are going through but I do understand the love you had for Dior and this forum is made up of people who understand how strong that love can be. I hope you can find a wonderful attorney to help you with the legal end but please know you can post here anytime to vent, cry, curse, remember and whatever you need to do and we will all understand completely and be there for you. RIP Dior.

[Baby Madeleine]

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

I am sorry, but this is not the place to voice your opinions about pit bulls or any other dog. And I realize your new here on YT, so I don't want to seem harsh or unwelcoming.

But this discussion of pit bulls is inappropriate here. This dear lady is grieving the loss of her precious Dior. This is what the thread is about.

All of you need to stop hijacking this thread!!! -- If you want to have this discussion, go start a new thread. This owner has not said one thing against the breed in general - that has been other posters.

I believe every single person who has taken this thread and turned it in to a discussion about violent dogs needs to apologize to Dior's owner and the OP.

To Dior's momma -- I am so sorry that you have to witness how unfeeling others can be about your loss. I am praying for you that you find a place of peace.

Good post

I am so sorry for your loss.

[ayn]

Originally Posted by slk77

I am so sorry to hear about Fee- Fee and heart broken that others have gone thru this nightmare as I have. Everytime I close my eyes I see the image of the pit bull attacking Dior and I would feel like I can't breathe. How did you cope with this tragic event? I am not doing so well.....

This is what I am so afraid of.... having that vicious pit bull out in my neighborhood at any moment, other unsuspected dogs or human would be the next target.

Sorry I didn't see this earlier, I don't check this board frequent enough. We were devastated after losing Fee-Fee, I started a thread at the RIP forum and the replies made me feel better. We felt so empty without a doggie around so we got a yorkie puppy from a breeder here, the new pup helped a lot. When you're ready you should definitely get another doggie.

[slk77]

All,
I am disgusted that the pit bull was release to the owner and I wasn't even notified by Dept of Health! I got a letter from my city council instead and all they did was that the dog is to walk with leash and muzzle in public! How is this justice? It attacked once in middle of busy street in NYC.. killed my Dior and bite me! I am just so davestated on this decision and I am just besides myself... HELP!
How can this vicious dog killed my dog and attack me ... all they do is return it to owner like nothing happened! i am about to have a nervous break down....

[Sloan]

Originally Posted by slk77

All,
I am disgusted that the pit bull was release to the owner and I wasn't even notified by Dept of Health! I got a letter from my city council instead and all they did was that the dog is to walk with leash and muzzle in public! How is this justice? It attacked once in middle of busy street in NYC.. killed my Dior and bite me! I am just so davestated on this decision and I am just besides myself... HELP!
How can this vicious dog killed my dog and attack me ... all they do is return it to owner like nothing happened! i am about to have a nervous break down....

I'm sure sorry that all of this happened. Again, my heart aches for your loss and for the pain you have been through. It just doesn't seem fair. We can only hope that the owner will exercise responsibility and keep the muzzle & leash on the dog from now on. I would be completely devistated too and although it is so difficult to move on after such a loss, I hope you feel some peace soon. I just think of how lucky the next yorkie will be that gets to come be your baby and be loved so much by you....that will be a very special puppy. I know that no puppy could ever replace Dior, but I hope with time, you will find a place in your heart for another puppy.

[yorkiesmiles]

how sad that they did not do more to help you or to notify you.

Who will make sure that the dog is muzzled? What happens if this dog does this again. Given the fact that this pit bull also bit you, I can't believe they didn't do anything about this menace.

I am still heartbroken for you over the loss of Dior

[xoxo Brooklyn]

i am sooo sorry for your loss i just dont understand how people can have dangerous dogs - they need to be WELL trained before getting them - regardless if that wasnt the owner who was walking him. he obviously wasnt trained.

im sooo sorry i cannot believe this.

do a lawsuit. find out the owner (thru the lady who was walking him) and have that dog put to sleep and pay for another dog (obv dior will never be replaced) but thats the least that they can do.

so sad.


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