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SJK1113 · 05-02-2007, 06:28 PM

Updated:2007-05-02 11:40:41
Terrier Dies Protecting Kids From Pit Bulls
AP

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (May 2) - A plucky Jack Russell terrier named George saved five children from two marauding pit bulls, but was so severely mauled in the fight that it had to be put down, its owner said Wednesday.

George was playing with the group of children as they returned home from buying sweets at a neighborhood shop in the small North Island town of Manaia last Sunday when the two pit bulls appeared and lunged toward them, Allan Gay said.

"George was brave - he took them on and he's not even a foot high," Gay told The Associated Press. "He jumped in on them, he tried to keep them off.

"If it wasn't for George, those kids would have copped it."

One of the children, Richard Rosewarne, 11, was quoted in the Taranaki Daily News on Wednesday as saying George fought with the pit bulls to keep them off his 4-year-old brother, Darryl.

"George tried to protect us by barking and rushing at them, but they started to bite him - one on the head and the other on the back," Rosewarne said. "We ran off crying and some people saw what was happening and rescued George."

But George was so badly mauled that a veterinarian had to put him down, Gay said.

South Taranaki District Council official Graham Young said the two pit bulls had been impounded, and likely would be put down because of the attack.

In New Zealand, owners of dogs judged to be too aggressive can be required to have them neutered and dogs involved in attacks are destroyed.

http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles...90001?cid=2359

Lopsi · 05-02-2007, 06:32 PM

Oh that makes me cry. I just want to give George a big hug and a bone and tell him thank you for being so loyal.

BlondieGirl87 · 05-02-2007, 06:41 PM

OMG! That is so sad!

joy and bella · 05-02-2007, 08:57 PM

wow...what a great dog that george was....that is sooo sad!!!!

Dougal&Little · 05-22-2007, 01:10 AM

This was so sad. We've got a huge problem with Pit Bulls here in New Zealand. Some owners even give their pit bulls methamphetamine to make them more aggressive! It's sickening!

George was given two post-humous medals for valour. One is usually reserved for humans and one is a purple heart. Here's a link to the article:
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/423466/1107891

The week before a woman had been killed by two dogs (pit bull crosses) in a small town here as well. They keep strengthening the laws to try to stop this but the people who let their dogs do things like this don't even register their dogs so responsible dog owners (like me) keep paying for them. Don't get me started!

Lopsi · 05-22-2007, 04:00 AM

He deserved the medals. Human or not, what he did was pure heroic.

OpheliaLoved · 05-22-2007, 04:05 AM

One of the reasons I love terriers is because they are little dogs with such big hearts. The memory of george should be honored, and his owner commended.
-O

cheyenne2000 · 05-22-2007, 09:04 AM

OMG if I wasn't at work I would cry. That brave little guy. I know he is in heaven.

Ida · 05-22-2007, 09:07 AM

God Bless you George.

AMD · 05-22-2007, 10:11 AM

aww, that is so sad....what a sweet heart he was.

Lexi Rae · 05-22-2007, 10:23 AM

god bless you george,,, i love you!!!!!!!!!!! rest in peace hero

milomlo · 05-22-2007, 01:01 PM

OH my I am sitting here crying. Poor George! What a wonderful little guy you were. God Bless

Sukoshi's Mom · 05-22-2007, 01:15 PM

What a sad story, and a great dog! You Go George!

Ashley V · 05-22-2007, 01:24 PM

Dogs are so smart. It's a bittersweet story. It's really sad that George died, but at the same time, if it hadn't been for him, it would have been those poor kid's lives at stake. The fact that he had the guts to stand up to not only one, but two, vicious pit bulls is heroic and he will be remembered.

windsor'smom · 05-22-2007, 01:53 PM

That poor baby, what a brave soul he was. This reminded me of my Cocker Spaniel Chelsea. We adopted a Golden Retriever from our local shelter and he was fine the first day but the next day he lunged at me and she jumped between us to stop him from biting me. It was terrifying, she was my little protector, neither of us was hurt but we had to take the G.R. back to the shelter (my children were small, to much of a risk). We found out that he was aggressive and the people who turned him in did not tell anyone because they were afraid he would not get adopted.

05-02-2007, 06:28 PM	#1
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	Terrier Dies Protecting Kids from Pit Bulls Updated:2007-05-02 11:40:41 Terrier Dies Protecting Kids From Pit Bulls AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand (May 2) - A plucky Jack Russell terrier named George saved five children from two marauding pit bulls, but was so severely mauled in the fight that it had to be put down, its owner said Wednesday. George was playing with the group of children as they returned home from buying sweets at a neighborhood shop in the small North Island town of Manaia last Sunday when the two pit bulls appeared and lunged toward them, Allan Gay said. "George was brave - he took them on and he's not even a foot high," Gay told The Associated Press. "He jumped in on them, he tried to keep them off. "If it wasn't for George, those kids would have copped it." One of the children, Richard Rosewarne, 11, was quoted in the Taranaki Daily News on Wednesday as saying George fought with the pit bulls to keep them off his 4-year-old brother, Darryl. "George tried to protect us by barking and rushing at them, but they started to bite him - one on the head and the other on the back," Rosewarne said. "We ran off crying and some people saw what was happening and rescued George." But George was so badly mauled that a veterinarian had to put him down, Gay said. South Taranaki District Council official Graham Young said the two pit bulls had been impounded, and likely would be put down because of the attack. In New Zealand, owners of dogs judged to be too aggressive can be required to have them neutered and dogs involved in attacks are destroyed. http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles...90001?cid=2359

05-02-2007, 06:32 PM	#2
Lopsi Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 875	Oh that makes me cry. I just want to give George a big hug and a bone and tell him thank you for being so loyal. __________________ ~Lopsi... and Pixie & Bogey; RIP Baby Caddo, 2/15/2007

05-02-2007, 08:57 PM	#4
joy and bella Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: florida Posts: 1,232	wow...what a great dog that george was....that is sooo sad!!!! __________________ I LOVE my baby girl Bella!!!! She is my world!!

05-22-2007, 01:10 AM	#5
Dougal&Little Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 944	This was so sad. We've got a huge problem with Pit Bulls here in New Zealand. Some owners even give their pit bulls methamphetamine to make them more aggressive! It's sickening! George was given two post-humous medals for valour. One is usually reserved for humans and one is a purple heart. Here's a link to the article: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/423466/1107891 The week before a woman had been killed by two dogs (pit bull crosses) in a small town here as well. They keep strengthening the laws to try to stop this but the people who let their dogs do things like this don't even register their dogs so responsible dog owners (like me) keep paying for them. Don't get me started! __________________ Dougal (card carrying member of the Teapot Club) & Dixie (aka Evil Wee) Dougal's Facebook Dixie's Facebook

05-22-2007, 04:00 AM	#6
Lopsi Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 875	He deserved the medals. Human or not, what he did was pure heroic. __________________ ~Lopsi... and Pixie & Bogey; RIP Baby Caddo, 2/15/2007

05-02-2007, 06:41 PM	#3
BlondieGirl87 No Longer A Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Big Friendly City :) Posts: 4,236	OMG! That is so sad!

05-22-2007, 04:05 AM	#7
OpheliaLoved YT Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 385	One of the reasons I love terriers is because they are little dogs with such big hearts. The memory of george should be honored, and his owner commended. -O __________________ "It aint what you sing, it's the way that you sing it" http://www.dogster.com/dogs/579953

05-22-2007, 09:04 AM	#8
cheyenne2000 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 65	OMG if I wasn't at work I would cry. That brave little guy. I know he is in heaven. __________________ Shooter and Emma

05-22-2007, 09:07 AM	#9
Ida YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York Posts: 280	God Bless you George.

05-22-2007, 10:11 AM	#10
AMD Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 8,986	aww, that is so sad....what a sweet heart he was.

05-22-2007, 10:23 AM	#11
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	god bless you george,,, i love you!!!!!!!!!!! rest in peace hero __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

05-22-2007, 01:01 PM	#12
milomlo YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 395	OH my I am sitting here crying. Poor George! What a wonderful little guy you were. God Bless __________________ Cody Izzy Tracy

05-22-2007, 01:15 PM	#13
Sukoshi's Mom I Love My Rugrats Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,578	What a sad story, and a great dog! You Go George! __________________ *Lisa* , Sukoshi, and Tanuki Sukoshi 's Diggy Sukoshi's 1st Birthday Party

05-22-2007, 01:24 PM	#14
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	Dogs are so smart. It's a bittersweet story. It's really sad that George died, but at the same time, if it hadn't been for him, it would have been those poor kid's lives at stake. The fact that he had the guts to stand up to not only one, but two, vicious pit bulls is heroic and he will be remembered. __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

05-22-2007, 01:53 PM	#15
windsor'smom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 554	That poor baby, what a brave soul he was. This reminded me of my Cocker Spaniel Chelsea. We adopted a Golden Retriever from our local shelter and he was fine the first day but the next day he lunged at me and she jumped between us to stop him from biting me. It was terrifying, she was my little protector, neither of us was hurt but we had to take the G.R. back to the shelter (my children were small, to much of a risk). We found out that he was aggressive and the people who turned him in did not tell anyone because they were afraid he would not get adopted. __________________ NOBODY CAN FULLY UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF LOVE UNLESS THEY'RE OWNED BY A DOG