Comments on: Attacked by a Pit Bull

By: David Drummond

David Drummond — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:49:32 +0000

With all due respect John, I left your comment and removed the link. Why?

I and my pets were attacked by one of these dogs, and if you read my story you know that was very close to a major disaster for me. I lost another dog due to these type dogs. I had family members who owned two of these and they got in a fight with each other and it looked like a multiple homicide stabbing scene in the house when they were done, and in fact it was. Nitpicking the particular DNA of the dog is just that, nitpicking. Several of the specific breeds in your link are all VERY similar and carry the same behavioral characteristics.

Shortly after I posted that story, in another small park only blocks from the one that happened to me at…a park that is fenced in all but a small 3 foot opening to get in… a park for little kids … a small child was attacked by one of these dogs and had to be rushed to the emergency room.

Nearly every week there is another story in the area of someone else or their pet that was attacked by one of these dogs. In nearly every case the owner looses their beloved pet. I saw a story just the other day of a toddler in Texas where the pit tore through the fence and killed him in his own backyard.

No, I’m not the least bit interested in “the good these dogs do”. Any good is far outweighed by the bad, at least in my area. The owners here that do try to keep control of them usually have to put them on log chains, even when the yard is fenced, because they rip the fences apart. My neighbors have 3, and those dogs have made it clear to me they intend to kill me the first chance they can get loose.

Other owners let them run free, and things like what happened to me end up taking place. As our local newspaper editor put it, if a pack of wolves or coyotes came in to town and started attacking our pets and children, we wouldn’t hesitate to grab a bunch of guns and hunt them down and kill them.

John, I am assuming you are probably a Pit owner, and consider yourself responsible. Every pit owner I ever met thinks they are. So why are they all opposed to some increased regulations at least to keep the irresponsible owners out of the picture?

I saw, at the very least, REQUIRE BY LAW, all of these particular type of dog MUST be microchipped. If the dog is found loose, a heavy fine is imposed on the owner the first time, the dog is removed from the owner the second time they fail to keep the dog in custody. If one is found without the microchip, it is removed from the owner. If the dog attacks and injures other pets and/or owners, the owner of the dog gets the felony charge. Currently, this law only applies to people in Texas.

After all, if you’re a responsible owner, it really shouldn’t be an issue for you, correct?

I’m curious, if a lot of people started keeping mountain lions for pets, and there were stories of them attacking and killing pets and people, would you be nitpicking that there are many breeds of lions and look at all the good they do in zoos and whatnot? I somehow doubt it.

By: john

john — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:31:31 +0000

pitbulls have a bad name just like dobermans did for such a long time now its all switched on the pitbulls. instead of trying to find all the bad things pitbulls do try looking up some of the great things they do the meida feeds off dog attacks and blame it on pitbulls and most of the time it isnt even a pitbull its a mut or a dog that favors a pitbulls. spot the pitbull

By: David Drummond

David Drummond — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:18:32 +0000

If you live in Texas it is a felony charge on the owner of the dog if it caused you injury. They would most likely put the pit bull down. Unfortunately this law does not apply if it was only your pet injured, but glad to hear you were able to save him! You could have some recourse in small claims court for damages as well.

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:53:46 +0000

My pug and I were attacked by a pitt mix yesterday in our neighborhood. Everytime I was able to rescue Buster from his grasp, the pitt would jump up and grab him out of my arms. I was bit in the process. I am happy to report that Buster is home today, after a long day at the Vet yesterday. Does anyone know what legal grounds I have for pursuing the owner for reimbursement of Buster’s and my medical expenses?

By: Sam Kennedy

Sam Kennedy — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:11:25 +0000

Wow I wouldn’t know what to do in that situation. I have a pug, and he would not stand a chance against a pit bull, its a good thing they are banned in the UK! However staffordshire bull terriers aren’t banned, there is one in our estate and it is aggressive towards other dogs, I guess if it tried to attack my dog I would just have to try and grab it by the scruff of its neck and pin it on the floor or against a wall. I’m glad the hear your alright though! Have you ever watched the dog whispered? It is quite an interesting show and teaches loads on how dogs behave.

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:43:20 +0000

Glad to hear your ok as well as your pets, David. I had the same problem with a pitbull mix leading a group of other dogs that kept coming into my yard and attacking our dog. After a hefty vet bill I talked to the chief of police of our small town. He gave me permission to handle it by any means possible as children were also in danger. 4 days later he came into the yard to fight and he was in my cross hairs….Problem solved..I dont trust that type of dog one bit, regardless of what people say. We come up on them every so often on EMS calls.

By: Chris Bradley

Chris Bradley — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:17:56 +0000

I just googled “pit bull terriers were bred” – the ensuing dichotomy is quite revealing, I think, and probably goes part way to explaining why these animals are still tolerated in society.
Any dog that is mistreated through neglect and bad training has the capability of turning vicious against humans so if laws were brought in to control Pit Bulls there would probably be several other breeds (if not all) that would have to be included too.
That being said, the seemingly regular occurrence of the attacks that David and his dogs had to endure should prompt the authorities to do something about this particular breed. I’m just glad that the situation didn’t end up as bad as it could have been.

By: Dewdrop

Dewdrop — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:44:20 +0000

David, I am so glad that the outcome wasn’t worse! You’re right, it could have been such a tragic outcome. I don’t know what’s wrong with people releasing such dangerous creatures without regard for the harm they might inflict on another animal or human being.

Something needs to be done about these vicious monsters.

By: Steve Miller TX

Steve Miller TX — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:36:15 +0000

Oh my!!! What a horrifying ordeal! It gave me chills reading about it. I’m certainly relieved that the conclusion wasn’t one of tragedy. I know how you feel about your dogs and having met them myself, they are such great little guys…especially Seal. I’m glad they weren’t seriously hurt.

On the other hand, I’m totally pissed that more isn’t done to outlaw this breed including the sale and breeding efforts. I am tired of hearing about all of the attacks and maulings with little done about it…especially to the owners. I am dumbfounded that such a serious threat to public safety is allowed to proliferate unchecked. When is enough…enough?

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:10:27 +0000

I am glad you and your pups are ok! After reading this I don’t think I want to ever take my kids to that park again! I can’t imagine if that had been me with my 4, 3 and 1 year old. Last year at the Alamo Dome park my kids had a soccer game and there was a pit across the street and it ran over and started chasing kids. Thank the Lord I already had my kids in the car before it got across the street. Scares me to death.