Originally Posted by cataholic (Post 1963089)

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!!

Originally Posted by jrsygal37 (Post 1953804)

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

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 1968847)

What is BSL?

Originally Posted by DieselKane (Post 1972268)

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.

Originally Posted by slk77 (Post 1968477)

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.

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles (Post 1972319)

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!!! :thumbdown:thumbdown -- 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.

Originally Posted by slk77 (Post 1968388)

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.

Originally Posted by slk77 (Post 1991785)

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....