While I'm not a big fan of pit bulls I have met a few sweet ones. That being said I still avoid them whenever possible.Definitly will not let my little ones around them, no matter how sweet.
Most of the time I blame the owner. If you can't or won't control such a powerful animal you have no business ever owning one. It's a shame to see so many in shelters, just like chihuhaua's but until there is a way of enforcing the law what can you do. Our county law requires us to neuter and spay and to microchip our dogs but if they get caught (the dogs) nobody claims them and very rarely can you prove who the belong to. They only go after the dog if it bites.The shelters say they havent't the manpower to go house to house but what of volunteers? I'm not advocating turning someone in for too many dogs as long as they're well cared for but why can't you just say "Hey, we just need to see your spay/neuter certificate. "
I do hope Lucy recovers and you get your vet bills paid. It's the right thing to do. Usually people respond when it hits their wallet. I have a 13 year old golden and know how precious they are. They deserve to live their last years pampered and in peace. |