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rox626 · 08-19-2006, 04:50 AM

I'm sure some pitbulls are sweet and you can blame who ever you want but it still doesn't change the fact that this woman and her dog were both the victims of this horrible attack. For those defending the the pitbulls, I'd like to see just how understanding and forgiving you would be if it was you and your yorkie that had been attacked.

paulapoo · 08-19-2006, 06:09 PM

Poor baby Dot. I've stopped walking my dogs in my neighborhood. I've seen an un-altered lab run around my house at least 10 times. He even jumped my neighbors fence into their back yard while their dogs were out. Her dogs were fine but she was frantically telling me to get mine in. (Mine are much smaller) I managed to scare him off before he jumped my fence. 2 girls were walking him without a leash. Ignorant. Also, a cocker down the street is always outside and unleased. 5 times in a row we've walked by on the other side of the sidewalk and the cocker runs aggresively across the street. I scoop my boys up quickly, but I've thought of calling the town to see how to file a complaint. It's a shame that I can't walk my sweet little dogs in my own neighborhood because people are so stupid. My yorkie LOVES to go on walks. Thank God I have a fenced in yard so they can at least run back there. I'm prayin for Dot!!
~Paula

Rae Rae · 08-21-2006, 11:36 AM

The poor baby! I'm glad the baby is recovering, that's soo sad.

Rae Rae · 08-21-2006, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiegirl2

I hope the woman sues the pants off the owners.
These types of dogs are dangerous.
They should be required to be enclosed properly and muzzled while in public places.
If a dog like this attacks the first time, it should be destroyed.
Because it will do it again and the next time it could be a child it attacks.
I have seen first hand what these dogs can do.
I also had a friend attacked by a pit/mix while walking her grand baby in the park.
The couple next door who has 2 small kids are talking about getting a pit.
I told him these dogs are a time bomb waiting to go off.
They won't insure you here if you own one of these dogs either.
If he get one of these dogs he had better keep it pinned up....away from my yard and my Yorkies.
Or he will have a dead dog.

Didn't the pitbull's owner already offer to pay the fines? He said when he can, so he probably doesn't have any money, and unfortunatly if he has no money, suing him won't do anything.

Also remember, not all pits are bad. Because of dogfighting, these dogs have the worst stereotype which is sad, many people hate these dogs and fear them. I found that any breed can be vicous, no matter how big or small. Hopefully if your neighbor gets a pit they will be responsibile with him and the pit will be friendly. But please don't judge a dog just on it's breed

Rae Rae · 08-21-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by paulapoo

Poor baby Dot. I've stopped walking my dogs in my neighborhood. I've seen an un-altered lab run around my house at least 10 times. He even jumped my neighbors fence into their back yard while their dogs were out. Her dogs were fine but she was frantically telling me to get mine in. (Mine are much smaller) I managed to scare him off before he jumped my fence. 2 girls were walking him without a leash. Ignorant. Also, a cocker down the street is always outside and unleased. 5 times in a row we've walked by on the other side of the sidewalk and the cocker runs aggresively across the street. I scoop my boys up quickly, but I've thought of calling the town to see how to file a complaint. It's a shame that I can't walk my sweet little dogs in my own neighborhood because people are so stupid. My yorkie LOVES to go on walks. Thank God I have a fenced in yard so they can at least run back there. I'm prayin for Dot!!
~Paula

I would file a complaint. Unleashed animals can be a huge pain in neighborhoods. People need to keep an eye on their pets, not just for the reason it might attack someone, but they can bother others by going potty in their yard, messing w/ people who don't like animals, tearing up peoples yards, etc. I never understood why people let their animals just roam around freely, unsupervised

erinmg0123 · 08-22-2006, 12:33 PM

Why the heck would you walk two pit bulls on long leashes? Gosh-viscous brutes...why don't they just go eat eachother!

nafretiri · 08-22-2006, 08:46 PM

I am new, and this was the first post I read. Poor baby, and mommy. I too have had an encounter with a pit, I had my pups in my 6' fenced yard, and the neighbors pit jumped the fence, there was a gate between the back and front yard, and it was trying to get to my pups, I was franticly gathering them in my arms and screaming. My hubby came out and chased the dog, it jumped back over the fence into its own yard. The neighbors are very responsible people, and they had him put down the next day. They have a lab that still barks through the fence, but has never jumped and tried to attack.

kristyrae77 · 08-22-2006, 09:47 PM

I hate hate hate to be judemental about the breed, but I did have a very scary experience of my own. I was walking home from the bus stop and there were 2 pitbulls and a malamut heading for me at full speed. I instantly panicked but hoped they were just playing with eachother. I started to cross the street but they did the same. The malamut just ran right past me but the 2 pits literally started circling me and growling. I was frozen with fear but some how made it into the street where some woman let me jump into her car. I honestly know that if I would have have Lyric or Emma with me it would have turned into an ugly awful mess. When I got home I called animal control and was told it took 4 patrol cars to get the dogs "in custody". I just thank God that my babies wern't with me. They are just so scary and powerful.

Julez · 08-23-2006, 07:53 AM

Maybe there are some pit bulls that aren't dangerous, but I don't think it's worth the risk to give them the benefit of the doubt. When they do attack, they can do more damage than other dogs because of their very strong jaws.

There are quite a few people in my neighborhood who walk their dogs without a leash, which I can't understand. Why take the risk of your dog running into the street to be hit by a car, or attacking another dog or person? Last week, two women were walking a big lab without a leash, and as soon as it saw my pup, it ran straight for us. I scooped Dolce up before the dog got to her, so she didn't get hurt. The owner just said, "Oh, she's friendly. Don't worry" while she was trying to get her dog under control. The lab wasn't listening to her at all. I think I'm going to start reporting these people to animal control. It just makes me angry that someone would risk harm coming to their dog or another dog or person, and for what? To demonstrate their control over their dog? Or because they're too lazy to teach their dog to walk properly on a leash?

Rae Rae · 08-23-2006, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by erinmg0123

Why the heck would you walk two pit bulls on long leashes? Gosh-viscous brutes...why don't they just go eat eachother!

I guess pitbulls shouldn't be walked then?

LullaBelle · 08-29-2006, 02:47 PM

[F]True any dog can be dangerous!!! Dogs have teeth!! Even our little babies we just don't hear about yorkies attacking as often as we hear about pit bulls attacking. That being said... the truth is its the owners responsibility to train and remain in control of any dog especially those of "aggressive" breeds. If a dog is aggressive its because of the owners. Dogs that have owners shouldn't be held accountable for their actions since its the owners responsibility to ensure that their dog isn't a threat. I feel sorry for those pits just like I feel bad for that little yorkie. The owners are the only ones who can and should be held responsible for their dogs action just like a parent is responsible for the actions of a child.[/FONT]

nafretiri · 08-29-2006, 08:36 PM

The owners are the only ones who can and should be held responsible for their dogs action just like a parent is responsible for the actions of a child.

I agree accept there are no laws on the books that make people pass a dog training coarse before they are able to obtain these larger, harder to handle dogs. So that leaves those of us out here who have had run ins with the dogs, to lean towards having negative feelings for the breed. I would be willing to bet that the number of pit owners who actually responsibly handle their dogs is very low... at least in my area of the nation.

Julez12 · 08-30-2006, 07:50 PM

My family just experienced a similar situation this past week. My sister-in-law was walking her dog, a maltese, and a pitbull attacked her dog. Unfortunately her dog died from massive internal injuries. It was traumatic for her to watch this attack, and the owner shows no remorse!

nafretiri · 08-30-2006, 07:57 PM

I am so sorry to hear that. Let her know there are prayers out here to help her through.

This is a perfect example of what I am trying to say.... I know it is not "the dogs fault" however 90% of the people who own these type of dogs, like the fact that they can be attack dogs and mean.... so they do not properly train them, so it leaves the rest of us no choice but to not want the "dogs" in our neighborhoods.

yougetthesmiles · 08-30-2006, 08:10 PM

OMG how aweful! that poor woman and her baby!
I just dont even know what to say, it just horrifies me to even think of such a thing!

08-19-2006, 06:09 PM	#32
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	Irresponsible owners Poor baby Dot. I've stopped walking my dogs in my neighborhood. I've seen an un-altered lab run around my house at least 10 times. He even jumped my neighbors fence into their back yard while their dogs were out. Her dogs were fine but she was frantically telling me to get mine in. (Mine are much smaller) I managed to scare him off before he jumped my fence. 2 girls were walking him without a leash. Ignorant. Also, a cocker down the street is always outside and unleased. 5 times in a row we've walked by on the other side of the sidewalk and the cocker runs aggresively across the street. I scoop my boys up quickly, but I've thought of calling the town to see how to file a complaint. It's a shame that I can't walk my sweet little dogs in my own neighborhood because people are so stupid. My yorkie LOVES to go on walks. Thank God I have a fenced in yard so they can at least run back there. I'm prayin for Dot!! ~Paula __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

08-22-2006, 12:33 PM	#36
erinmg0123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Grosse Pointe Posts: 61	Oh my Why the heck would you walk two pit bulls on long leashes? Gosh-viscous brutes...why don't they just go eat eachother!

08-22-2006, 09:47 PM	#38
kristyrae77 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 225	I hate hate hate to be judemental about the breed, but I did have a very scary experience of my own. I was walking home from the bus stop and there were 2 pitbulls and a malamut heading for me at full speed. I instantly panicked but hoped they were just playing with eachother. I started to cross the street but they did the same. The malamut just ran right past me but the 2 pits literally started circling me and growling. I was frozen with fear but some how made it into the street where some woman let me jump into her car. I honestly know that if I would have have Lyric or Emma with me it would have turned into an ugly awful mess. When I got home I called animal control and was told it took 4 patrol cars to get the dogs "in custody". I just thank God that my babies wern't with me. They are just so scary and powerful. __________________ Seary Love-My Butterfly baby You will be missed always!! ~May 22, 2005

08-29-2006, 02:47 PM	#41
LullaBelle YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ME Posts: 275 Blog Entries: 1	Its the owners falut a dog is aggressive!!!! [F]True any dog can be dangerous!!! Dogs have teeth!! Even our little babies we just don't hear about yorkies attacking as often as we hear about pit bulls attacking. That being said... the truth is its the owners responsibility to train and remain in control of any dog especially those of "aggressive" breeds. If a dog is aggressive its because of the owners. Dogs that have owners shouldn't be held accountable for their actions since its the owners responsibility to ensure that their dog isn't a threat. I feel sorry for those pits just like I feel bad for that little yorkie. The owners are the only ones who can and should be held responsible for their dogs action just like a parent is responsible for the actions of a child.[/FONT] __________________ LullaBelle's Mommy I love my Coastiewww.dogster.com/?410337

08-19-2006, 04:50 AM	#31
rox626 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 328	I'm sure some pitbulls are sweet and you can blame who ever you want but it still doesn't change the fact that this woman and her dog were both the victims of this horrible attack. For those defending the the pitbulls, I'd like to see just how understanding and forgiving you would be if it was you and your yorkie that had been attacked.

08-21-2006, 11:36 AM	#33
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	The poor baby! I'm glad the baby is recovering, that's soo sad.

08-22-2006, 08:46 PM	#37
nafretiri YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8	I am new, and this was the first post I read. Poor baby, and mommy. I too have had an encounter with a pit, I had my pups in my 6' fenced yard, and the neighbors pit jumped the fence, there was a gate between the back and front yard, and it was trying to get to my pups, I was franticly gathering them in my arms and screaming. My hubby came out and chased the dog, it jumped back over the fence into its own yard. The neighbors are very responsible people, and they had him put down the next day. They have a lab that still barks through the fence, but has never jumped and tried to attack.

08-23-2006, 07:53 AM	#39
Julez Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 39	Maybe there are some pit bulls that aren't dangerous, but I don't think it's worth the risk to give them the benefit of the doubt. When they do attack, they can do more damage than other dogs because of their very strong jaws. There are quite a few people in my neighborhood who walk their dogs without a leash, which I can't understand. Why take the risk of your dog running into the street to be hit by a car, or attacking another dog or person? Last week, two women were walking a big lab without a leash, and as soon as it saw my pup, it ran straight for us. I scooped Dolce up before the dog got to her, so she didn't get hurt. The owner just said, "Oh, she's friendly. Don't worry" while she was trying to get her dog under control. The lab wasn't listening to her at all. I think I'm going to start reporting these people to animal control. It just makes me angry that someone would risk harm coming to their dog or another dog or person, and for what? To demonstrate their control over their dog? Or because they're too lazy to teach their dog to walk properly on a leash?

08-29-2006, 08:36 PM	#42
nafretiri YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8	The owners are the only ones who can and should be held responsible for their dogs action just like a parent is responsible for the actions of a child. I agree accept there are no laws on the books that make people pass a dog training coarse before they are able to obtain these larger, harder to handle dogs. So that leaves those of us out here who have had run ins with the dogs, to lean towards having negative feelings for the breed. I would be willing to bet that the number of pit owners who actually responsibly handle their dogs is very low... at least in my area of the nation.

08-30-2006, 07:50 PM	#43
Julez12 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 2	My family just experienced a similar situation this past week. My sister-in-law was walking her dog, a maltese, and a pitbull attacked her dog. Unfortunately her dog died from massive internal injuries. It was traumatic for her to watch this attack, and the owner shows no remorse!

08-30-2006, 07:57 PM	#44
nafretiri YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8	I am so sorry to hear that. Let her know there are prayers out here to help her through. This is a perfect example of what I am trying to say.... I know it is not "the dogs fault" however 90% of the people who own these type of dogs, like the fact that they can be attack dogs and mean.... so they do not properly train them, so it leaves the rest of us no choice but to not want the "dogs" in our neighborhoods.

08-30-2006, 08:10 PM	#45
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	OMG how aweful! that poor woman and her baby! I just dont even know what to say, it just horrifies me to even think of such a thing!