Yes, my heart does too. And it also goes out to the dogs. I think the type of dog you’re speaking of is likely to have come from a backyard breeder, or someone who is purposely trying to get a “game” dog, or a dog where something has gone wrong genetically.
The pitbull breeds (American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pitbull Terrier, Bull Terrier) are not innately vicious and unpredictable. That is not a normal dog. They’ve been a popular family dog for years and they rank high in temperament testing. I think that’s why we see so many pit mixes come into rescues and shelters – they are still popular with families. Regardless of breed, chaining a dog or keeping it separated from its family or pack only serves to make the dog more frustrated so that it will become aggressive. Dogs are pack animals, whether it’s pack is human, dog, cat, horse or whatever. Being separated from them is not the norm and it doesn’t work. That’s why so many communities are now working to get the word out to their people to stop chaining up dogs. I personally don’t think it’s only one or the other (dog or human). Just like practically everything in life it’s the combinations – most of the time they’re good – sometimes they’re very bad. Mary From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of sheila Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 12:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls That is really too bad Pam. From: Pam Dean <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls Yes..my heart goes out to anyone who has seen firsthand the damage this breed can do. You hear over and over it is because of the owner's irresponsibility that these tragedies happen. And that is part of it. The other half is the mentality of the people who buy and breed these dogs. Why would anyone deliberately choose to have an animal with this viscious, unpredictable temperament in their lives?? Yes you can take precautions..chain the dog..keep it separated..train it..etc. but they still maim and kill. Children, adults, pets, it doesn't seem to matter. They are like a ticking time bomb. I personally am participating and helping in any and all legislation and fund raising and petitions that will get these dogs out of residences so the public is not subjected to the horror they can cause. We are the victims until this is accomplished and have to live with the memories. _____ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 1:35 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls Dear Lisa How perfectly awful that you have had these experiences and are having to go through this S#@*T again !!! One thing I did a long time ago when a neighbor had a Pit that he bragged he paid $700 to get trained to be a 'guard' dog was we had a chain link fence between us and I poured concrete along the bottom of the fence to help block that merciless sucker. I would report to the police that those dogs are next to you so they are 'aware' and can get there in a hurry. Always keep your phone with you and carry a gun or mace spray. Not much will deter one of them when they go rampant but heck you have to try to do something to protect yourself ! Prayers for your safety and the safety of your pets and those you love. If anyone has a Pit out there in Chi land you have to turn your cheek this time as this is one person who can not tolerate vicious dogs ! Mare -------Original Message------- From: Yorkiluvr <mailto:[email protected]> Date: 4/26/2012 12:11:23 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] pit bulls My brother had a pit that he raised from a puppy & Petey listened & was well mannered & so I let my guard down around them. I blame their bad behavior on the owner. A few years ago I was visiting a friend & she had a shar/pit mix & a pit in her home. She said she fed them table food so when I finished eating I divided my food in half & gave it to them. The pit was on the sofa beside me & she looked up at me & bit me in the nose & I drove myself to the ER & got stitches on both sides of my nose outside, inside & on the inner septum. The police came & took a report. After that I would tell my boys that no matter what pets we had that they should never put their face in harms way. Now my next door neighbors have a fenced yard that divides my property from them & their 2 pits & poodle & occasionally the pits escape under the fence. Yesterday I was gardening & one of them charged at me barking ferociously & was ready to attack me. The fence was the only thing keeping me safe & I was on my knees pulling weeds & it scared the crap out of me & made me mad as well!! I would never harm any animal but I'm so fearful of these 2 pits that I am ready to contact animal control to see if any action can be taken to protect me & my pets. A few years ago they lived in a different home & had one pit & he killed a rott & they bragged about how they could hear the bones crunching as their dog refused to release his grip on the other dog which had to be put down at the vets office due to the severity of his injuries. I am pretty passive & try to let things slide, but I'm at the point now that I'm really, really, scared & something has to be done to protect my neighborhood, my pets & my family. I'd probably do something awful if their pits ever got one of my babies!! Lisa To know me is to LOVE me...:-)
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