Of all breeds to be off leash in a public area, I can't beleive someone would risk it with a Pit Bull. I personally don't have anything against the dogs individually if I know the owners, but historically they are responsible for more attacks then any other breed, followed by Rotties. I don't even trust my little tiny dogs off leash in public..I dont know how they would react to a small child that may come up suddenly and startle them. My initial response would be..my babies would never hurt anyone. I'm pretty sure thats what every irresponsible dog owner who walks a dog off leash in a non-specified area thinks too, until the worst happens. I agree that I would report to the Animal Control officer. Maybe a warning would be all it takes to end the problem.
PS, there was just a story yesterday about a Pit Bull mauling a small child in her own home. Owners previously thought the dog wouldn't hurt anyone. The dog snapped and severely injured a 3 yr old little girl. |