MN - Zachary King, 7, mauled to death by pit bull, Minneapolis, 16 Aug 2007

[cheko1]

Chained pit bulls in a basement...sounds like he kept fighting dogs there. "Family pet" pitbull again!!!!

My understanding is this was not a fighting dog.......
The female had 4 pups thats the reason for all the dogs.

On the news they said the lDad & little boy were best of friends. Dad had to be hospitalized. They said the pit bull grabbed & bit the boy by the throat. Was a horrible mess.

 

[SadieMae]

Could you please give specifics or facts about pits that pass agression tests and then kill someone the next day. It doesn't happen. They were trained to fight other dogs and bulls and they were the only breed that could be pulled off another dog while in a fight and obey their owner and not bite them. Here is a link to the history of pits and how they have a low bite threshold for humans. The wrong kind of people own these dogs and it is ultimately hurting the breed.

http://dogs.about.com/cs/breedprofiles/a/pitbull_history.htm

A quality that was never bred into them was human aggression. Human “aggressive” (aggression may not be the most appropriate term, it is more likely that these dogs simply had a lower bite threshold) dogs were undesirable as these dogs required extensive handling prior and during their fights - most of theses dogs were also family pets so no human “aggression” was ever tolerated.

THAT IS THE PROBLEM! These are backyard bred dogs. The historical pit bull is not the same dogs being bred by irresponsible breeders. It's not only the wrong people OWNING them, idiots are continuously breeding the wrong traits into the dogs. Exactly right about human aggression was not tolerated. Those dogs were NOT bred.

 

[SadieMae]

My understanding is this was not a fighting dog.......
The female had 4 pups thats the reason for all the dogs.

On the news they said the lDad & little boy were best of friends. Dad had to be hospitalized. They said the pit bull grabbed & bit the boy by the throat. Was a horrible mess.

They had all the dogs most likely because they are irresponsible owners and backyard breeders. There's no reason to breed the dog or any family pet, other than for reasons of greed and to sell them off as fighters. I doubt the female was of AKC/champion bloodlines. People like them perpetuate the problem and the bad reputation of the dogs.

 

[cheko1]

Oh, MY! Isn't that an odd place to have a dog chained? In the basement? I wonder what purpose he had all those pits. Hmmmm...was he fighting them?

How horrific for that poor child to die such a vicious death because his father chose to ignore how dangerous it is to have those around children...IMO! I half expected to hear, "But the dog NEVER acted like this before or the dog was always such a sweetheart."

When will people finally get it? Take your pick...have your pits or have your kids.

I sincerely don't understand why the pit was chained in the basement.

Animal control took the female & the babies.

 

[cheko1]

They had all the dogs most likely because they are irresponsible owners and backyard breeders. There's no reason to breed the dog or any family pet, other than for reasons of greed and to sell them off as fighters.

Yes Sadie your correct........backyard breeders trying to make a fast buck.

That poor little boy died a horrendous death.

 

[SewingDeb]

OH OOPSSS!!! You meant the sweet healthy dog in cage 10??? I am so sorry I thought you said cages 11 - 26~~~
OOPS silly me!!
Problem solved

It does seem a shame to kill friendly dogs to make room for dogs who have been trained to fight and probably won't be adoptable.

 

[SadieMae]

It does seem a shame to kill friendly dogs to make room for dogs who have been trained to fight and probably won't be adoptable.

Many shelters do not even offer adoption of pit bulls or pitt mixes. If not claimed by the owners the dogs are euthanized.

 

[SewingDeb]

Many shelters do not even offer adoption of pit bulls or pitt mixes. If not claimed by the owners the dogs are euthanized.

I can understand why they wouldn't take a chance by adopting them out. Too many risks.

I think these were taken in because they were confiscated from dog fighting arrests. I don't know if the owners will ever be able to claim them. It seems a shame to euthanize dogs already at the shelter to make room for 15 pit bulls of dubious breeding.

 

[philamena]

Chained pit bulls in a basement...sounds like he kept fighting dogs there. "Family pet" pitbull again!!!!

That's exactly what it sounds like.

 

[imthemom]

I can understand why they wouldn't take a chance by adopting them out. Too many risks.

I think these were taken in because they were confiscated from dog fighting arrests. I don't know if the owners will ever be able to claim them. It seems a shame to euthanize dogs already at the shelter to make room for 15 pit bulls of dubious breeding.

I don't know why they haven't put them down already, if they are fighting dogs, they should be right away. I would like to have rescued a pit but we do have children and decided against it because we would not know where the dog came from and what it went through and they are very powerful dogs. Are new pup is registered and comes from champion bloodlines and we hope to show her some day.

 

[SadieMae]

I don't know why they haven't put them down already, if they are fighting dogs, they should be right away. I would like to have rescued a pit but we do have children and decided against it because we would not know where the dog came from and what it went through and they are very powerful dogs. Are new pup is registered and comes from champion bloodlines and we hope to show her some day.

Those are the right kind of pit bull to own. They have a history of temperament and a responsible breeder. As I have posted before, I have NEVER heard of a show qualitly or pitt bull bred to breed standards turning.

 

[cheko1]

I have a question for pit bull owners or those who did own pit bulls!

A friend of mine has a 1/2 pit bull the dog is very powerful / he jumped up on me & he is very strong & nearly knocked me over. Scared me to death.....they stated the dog was playing???

They have 4 other dogs & they can't leave all dogs out at one time because the 1/2 pit bull attacks the dogs. My friend bought a electric cow poke which shocks the dogs when they begin to fight. Has been about a yr since they had to use it.

In my estimation that is cruel to use. Wouldn't that make the 1/2 pit meaner? They claim she is the nicest, friendliest dog that ever was. I don't think so.

 

[JBean]

I have a question for pit bull owners or those who did own pit bulls!

A friend of mine has a 1/2 pit bull the dog is very powerful / he jumped up on me & he is very strong & nearly knocked me over. Scared me to death.....they stated the dog was playing???

They have 4 other dogs & they can't leave all dogs out at one time because the 1/2 pit bull attacks the dogs. My friend bought a electric cow poke which shocks the dogs when they begin to fight. Has been about a yr since they had to use it.

In my estimation that is cruel to use. Wouldn't that make the 1/2 pit meaner? They claim she is the nicest, friendliest dog that ever was. I don't think so.

Hey Cheko. For starters any dog that is allowed to jump on people is not well trained. Red Flag #1
Dogs that can't be left alone together are probably not a good household combination Red Flag #2
Electric Cow shock? red Flag #3
All ingredients for disaster; for any breed of dog,IMO

 

[SewingDeb]

I don't know why they haven't put them down already, if they are fighting dogs, they should be right away. I would like to have rescued a pit but we do have children and decided against it because we would not know where the dog came from and what it went through and they are very powerful dogs. Are new pup is registered and comes from champion bloodlines and we hope to show her some day.

I agree. I guess they are waiting for some reason though it seems like common sense to go ahead and put them down if they have been trained to fight.

I would be afraid to adopt an adult dog. It's better to start with a puppy if you are going to have one as a pet around children. You were smart to think twice.

 

[JBean]

Stray Attacks, Kills Family Dog At Party

Rottweiler Mauls Chihuahua, Remains On Loose


BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. -- A rottweiler remains on the loose near Fort Lauderdale after attacking and killing a family's Chihuahua during an outdoor birthday party, and now the owner of the deceased animal wants the stray dog caught.

"It's very big," Gabriel Carrera's wife said. "It looked like a horse and it's been wandering around the neighborhood. I'm afraid that the dog, you know, might bite someone."

In fact, the dog did bite someone

http://www.local10.com/news/13905100/detail.html

 

[JBean]

Man attacks ex-girlfriend's dog

NEW BEDFORD — A city man allegedly swung a metal pipe at his ex-girlfriend’s pit bull injuring the animal yesterday. Police said the man was following the woman.
Police charge that Brentwood Knowles, of 3748 Acushnet Ave., followed his ex-girlfriend in his green pickup truck. She was walking the dog near Cottage and Mill streets, police spokesman Lt. Jeffrey Silva said.
Mr. Knowles, arrested for cruelty to animals, allegedly exited his truck with a black metal pipe in hand. He then, walked up to the woman and struck the dog on the head with “excessive force,” Lt. Silva said.
The pit bull, which was bleeding from the mouth and nose, was taken to Capeway Veterinary Hospital in Fairhaven. The dog survived, but suffered a concussion, a laceration on its head, and a ripped tongue caused when the dog bit down after being hit.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070815/NEWS/70815003

 

[SadieMae]

I agree. I guess they are waiting for some reason though it seems like common sense to go ahead and put them down if they have been trained to fight.

I would be afraid to adopt an adult dog. It's better to start with a puppy if you are going to have one as a pet around children. You were smart to think twice.

Not always. All of my Danes were adult dogs when I adopted them. Because I know the breed. The ones I adopted from rescue are thoroughly tested around children, males & female humans, cats and other dogs. They are matched with families that suit the dogs temperament. Sometimes it's better to get a dog that way. You know what your getting. Getting a puppy doesn't guarantee the will grow into a dog that has the right temperament for the family. A lot has to do with the breed chosen as a pet. Some are just better dogs for children than others.

 

[SadieMae]

Hey Cheko. For starters any dog that is allowed to jump on people is not well trained. Red Flag #1
Dogs that can't be left alone together are probably not a good household combination Red Flag #2
Electric Cow shock? red Flag #3
All ingredients for disaster; for any breed of dog,IMO

I agree 100% with you JBean. A dog should never be allowed to jump on people especially uninvited. That shows major lack of training. Electric cow shock...that's abuse in my book. Dogs should be trained to obey verbal commands...that takes time and patience. I have never had to strike or hit any dog I've owned to train them.

 

[cheko1]

Hey Cheko. For starters any dog that is allowed to jump on people is not well trained. Red Flag #1
Dogs that can't be left alone together are probably not a good household combination Red Flag #2
Electric Cow shock? red Flag #3
All ingredients for disaster; for any breed of dog,IMO

Thanks JBean that was my sentiments & my friend thinks I'm nuts.
I love dogs but they my friend makes me feel like I'm nuts for not wanting to be around the pit bull. Her daughter always gets the pit out just to scare me & I get so :banghead:.

 

[cheko1]

I agree 100% with you JBean. A dog should never be allowed to jump on people especially uninvited. That shows major lack of training. Electric cow shock...that's abuse in my book. Dogs should be trained to obey verbal commands...that takes time and patience. I have never had to strike or hit any dog I've owned to train them.

Thanks Sadie, my dog is very wel mannered & would never jump uninvited on anyone. I agree the cow shock is as ignorant of a thing as I ever heard of & totally abusive.