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Posted: 5:03 PM Mar 25, 2008
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GRAYSON CO., TX -- A teenager is in serious condition following a pit bull attack. Her boyfriend told first responders he had to shoot the dog about five times before it released its grip on the girl.

First responders say it happened at a home in the 8100 block of FM 697 near Whitewright. They say a pit bull lunged and attacked a 16-year-old girl at her boyfriend's house.

Her boyfriend had to shoot the gun multiple times before the dog released its grip and died. The girl was flown to a Dallas hospital with injuries on her face and arm.

"This was an adult dog that was given to them by a friend,” says James Dixon, assistant Tom Bean fire chief. “They didn't have any history on the dog or its previous circumstance so they didn't know much about it at the time."

Animal control took the dog Tuesday. The Sheriff's Office says they are not investigating the case.
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Posted by: tayler skiles Location: powell oklahoma on Apr 19, 2008 at 09:19 PM
hello if your woundering why im writing this is becouse i got attacked by the 5 dogs in marshell county im fine but the storie i read about this girl is horrible i hope that she get better srry it happened to you
Posted by: Robert Tomlinson on Apr 14, 2008 at 01:00 PM
I'm sick of these pit bull owners saying, MY dog is sweet and gentle, prosecute the owners, not the breed. I am so wary of these dogs I will cross the street, or go the other way to avoid them. There is no reason for anyone to own these animals. They are too unpredictable, too powerful. Let's hear you defending your sweet pit bull after your face has been torn off.
Posted by: Sarah Location: Seminole on Apr 11, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Wow! The ignorance is overwhelming! Any living creature that is deprived of a loving and nurturing environment knows nothing but carnal instinct. If a child is raised in violence, more often than not, he will perpetuate that violence in his adult life. Animals are no different.To the person in Sherman, I am terribly sorry for your experience! I think the dog should have been put down and the owner held responsible, however I am not "full of it"! I am the proud owner of ten American Pit Bull Terriers. They are loved, disciplined, and rewarded just like children, only the dogs are more well behaved! We responsible owners are sick and tired of having to defend our loyal, loving pets because of the few bad owners! Furthermore, if you want to punish a biting dog then it had better be unilateral! Every freaking little ankle biting chihuahua that would gnaw off a limb if it could should punished the same way.
Posted by: David Location: West Virginia on Apr 5, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Those of you who promote killing pit bulls well maybe in my opinion those of you who promote it should be killed. It is all in how you raise them. I have a 5 year old pit that never once in his life has bit anyone or even attempted too.I would probably bite your butt to if you were provoking me. Way I look at it is if you get attacked by a pit bull then you had to do something to deserve it and if you don't like that then you know where you can go.
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Apr 2, 2008 at 12:53 PM
"I promote killing and eating dogs".....over the top and ridiculous. Your a troll.
Posted by: Gary Location: Ada, OK on Apr 1, 2008 at 08:58 AM
chad you have got to be the stupidest person on here. I promote killing and eating dogs. PETA does not like what I promote. They may side with me on lethal injection of biting dog owners but I dont know for sure. ha ha ha
Posted by: anti-mauler Location: SC on Apr 1, 2008 at 06:30 AM
Tufts university performed a study on Pit Bull owners and the techniques they use to deal with their chosen breed's outrageous safety record. Becoming a breed defender is one of the ways. It can be read here: http://www.dogsbite.org/dangerous-dogs-pitbull-owners.htm
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Mar 31, 2008 at 07:08 PM
"All dogs can bite, but some more than others".....All blacks can steal, but some more than others. Got it?
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Mar 31, 2008 at 05:59 PM
" Gary for the ethical treatment of humans. GETA".....Ahhh, now we get down to the bottom of Gary's ignorance. He's a PETA freak in disguise! We'll excuse you Gary.
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Mar 31, 2008 at 05:58 PM
""Short-sided person"... my goodness, what a well-educated bunch you all are. It's supposed to be "short-SIGHTED".....Gee, now we have the typo police coming out of the woodworks! Nice contribution to the debate LOL!!
Posted by: May Location: Durant on Mar 31, 2008 at 05:11 PM
Gary in Ada...what a sad childhood you must have had. I am sorry your parents didn't expose you to having pets that you care for. I like humans and I like animals and am happy to say that your attitude is one of the many reasons I will never have children and only pets.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Sherman on Mar 31, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Those of you who say that it is the way that pit bulls are raised that makes them attack are full of it! I'm sure that everyone thinks that there dog is incapable of attacking someone until it does. I was attacked by a pitbull that was someone's "baby". Well their baby attacked me in the middle of the road while I was walking (not running). He ran at least 50 yards to attack me. I live with scars both physically and emotionally. They still live with their "baby". All dogs can bite, but some more than others. To say that it is just the way they are raised, or they must have been provoked Is an insult to me and every other victim. The only ones who really care about your point of view are other pit owners.
Posted by: Terry Glance Location: sulphur on Mar 31, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Im glad that the man shot the dog.
Posted by: Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 30, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Oklahoma State representative Sally Kern (Republican) was supported by her republican cronies when she said gays are the biggest threat our nation has, even more so than terrorism. I say the bog lovers are the biggest threat our nation has, even more so than republicans and terrorism. The dog lovers think more of their dogs than human beings. War veterans, women and children live homeless in the streets of the usa. Kill all the dogs and the dog lovers may see the value in human life but I doubt it. That is why I say dog lovers are more of a threat to people than the terrorists. Their dogs commit more suffering on people than terrorists and the owners are free to have their dogs eat people and get away with it. Kill all dogs. In Ada the dog owners dogs have open season on the postal carriers and elderly ladies. Enough is enough! Kill all dogs and be done with it. Sweet Gary
Posted by: KING Location: GREENVILLE on Mar 30, 2008 at 02:42 PM
EVERYONE SHOULD COMMENT ON THIS MATTHER OR ANY OR MATTER THAT CONCERNS THE ABUSE OF A CHILD,BECAUSE ONE DAY THIS COULD BE YOU OR SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOU SO PRAY FOR THIS FAMILY BECAUSE ON DAY YOU WILL NEED THE SAME PRAYER
Posted by: SOMEONE WHO CARES Location: DALLAS on Mar 30, 2008 at 11:31 AM
WHY DON'T THEY JUST GIVE THE DOG TO ME,SO I CAN GIVE IT TO THE LADY I WORK WITH BECAUSE SHE LOVES PITT FAJITA'S WITH HOT SAUCE.
Posted by: Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 30, 2008 at 08:21 AM
I agree with the statement that many posts to this site are not getting printed. I think all posts should be printed because there is nothing more distasteful than getting eaten by some worthless dog. NO post can come close to the sickness and suffering of the victims of dog bites. I hate dogs that bite and their owners cause the owners are not responsible. That is why I advocate lethal injection to all dogs that bites humans and their owners. I honestly believe if a law was enacted that owners and their biting dogs gets lethal injection we would not have to suffer as many dog bites and read stories about these no good dogs and thier owners. If we kill all dogs then we will not have to suffer them and thier owners.Why should I (we) have to suffer dogs. Since I have to suffer your dogs I say you and your dogs suffer lethal injection if your dog bites a human period. Gary for the ethical treatment of humans. GETA
Posted by: stewmeat steve on Mar 29, 2008 at 09:58 PM
whats wrong with eatin' dogs. the plains indian did it and the phillipines consider it a delicatesat. when i ate one it tasted a whole lot like chicken..
Posted by: Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 29, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Ban all unregistered dogs! Then if a dog bites a human the dog and its owner gets lethal injection. The problems will be solved shortly with my final solution. Ban All Unregistered Dogs! Gary For President!
Posted by: David Location: Sherman on Mar 29, 2008 at 05:57 PM
Well I have had 4 pitts and never had any real trouble out of them.Only 1 of them ever did anything that I worried about, and there was a reason she did it..here is a link to a story that proves any dog can kill..(http://www.igorilla.com/gorilla/animal/2001/pomeranian.html ) a little 6 week old baby dies at the hands of a dog that ways less than 10 puonds....ANY DOG CAN KILL..If you treat a Pitt right and raise them correctly they are a great pet...If you treat them bad and abuse them, they will be mean..People need to figure out that dogs are like people, if they are raised in a good home and treated with love they turn out good, if they come from an abusive home and are mistreated they will be dangerous...If you look at the numbers of the people in prison look at the homes they come from and how they was raised ....most likely they came from a home with no love and abuse, I know I work in a prison and see it everyday..
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 29, 2008 at 10:25 AM
"Short-sided person"... my goodness, what a well-educated bunch you all are. It's supposed to be "short-SIGHTED"!
Posted by: ALL OF US Location: OKLAHOMA on Mar 29, 2008 at 09:28 AM
I HAVE RAISED PIT BULL'S IN THE PAST AND I NEVER HAD ANY TROUBLE WITH ANY OF MINE. ANY ANIMAL CAN BE MEAN, IT IS HOW THEY ARE TREATED. IF YOU CHAIN A BULLDOG UP PULLING A STUPID TIRE AROUND TO BUILD MUSCLE MASS, WELL YOUR STUPID. ALSO, DOGS BEHAVE THE WAY THEY ARE TREATED. THE BEST DOG I EVER HAD WAS A WHITE FEMAL PIT BULL, WHEN SHE WOULD HAVE A LITTER OF PUPPIES SHE ALWAYS WANTED ME THERE RIGHT BY HER SIDE. SHE WAS SUCH A GOOD MOTHER AND SHE WAS SO LOVING. BUT SHE WAS RAISED IN A LOVING HOME. GO FIGURE. BULLDOGS HAVE BAD REPS. BUT THE OWNER SHOULD BE THE ONE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENTS THAT HAPPEN BECAUSE AFTERALL THEY ARE THE ONES THAT HAS RAISED THEM.
Posted by: ANONYMOUS Location: sherman on Mar 29, 2008 at 08:41 AM
my question is to KXII. why are you people not posting my comments? it seems to me like you don't want to hear from people with real solutions to this problem. it seems to me you only want to hear from ignorant, violent rednecks. I have watched you guys for more than 20 years, but because of the way you have handled your posts, Ihave to say SO LONG TO KXII. You have lost another viewer.
Posted by: Becky Location: OKC, OK on Mar 29, 2008 at 07:30 AM
Gary, if you actually took time to read what other people say, I think you might realize you are wrong. I'd go on like the majority of people that think you are wrong, but alas, you are OLD and CRANKY and you wouldn't listen anyways. To those that stood up to this asshat: KUDOS!
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM
i love you master debater, you are my freind oh yea and you are right........
Posted by: sick of this on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:26 PM
how old are you people? why don't you all use this negativity in a positive way by emailing letters to your congressmen. everybody can agree on one thing... we all want to stay safe. it doesn't really matter if you are a hater or a lover... stop fighting each other and come together to find a solution...
Posted by: Big Bad Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 28, 2008 at 05:16 PM
Gary Bonham: You sound childish. What part of ban all dangerous dogs do you not comprehend? What is wrong with all biting dogs and their owners getting lethally injected? Looks to me like the sweet pitbulls and their sweet owners would like a law like that to get rid of the pitbull dogs and their owners that gives these dogs and owners bad names.
Posted by: gary Location: bonham on Mar 28, 2008 at 04:37 PM
to sweet gary from ada,,, does your mommy know you are on her computer? also does yor mom call your dad brother...think about it im sure you will figure it out. stop B.S.L. im sure you dont know what that means,but the people that do will get it.
Posted by: Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 28, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Karen: People make these and any other dogs mean. Whether it is hereditary or the environment that makes these dogs mean and bits people makes me no difference. I think all dogs that bites humans and their owners should get lethal injection period. Then the many stories of people getting bitten by bogs will be reduced and the dogs owners will have the responsibility of whether they and their dogs lives. Ban all dangerous dogs and incompetent owners for good.
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Mar 28, 2008 at 03:46 PM
"There jaws would lock".....I was just waiting until some moron threw this ridiculous myth out there. This proves everything I've been saying about ignorant individuals and the media.
Posted by: Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 28, 2008 at 03:22 PM
John in Ada. You ae the bitter lonely man who has nothing better to do than to promote dogs that sucked the joy out of the life of an elderly Ada lady. Ban all dangerous dogs and we can quit hearing of people getting eaten by your sweet dogs.
Posted by: KAREN Location: OKLAHOMA on Mar 28, 2008 at 03:20 PM
To Bubba Redneck in Sherman - you are wrong - according to http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/pete.php The first Pete was poisoned by an unknown assailant. His last film was A Tough Winter. One of his offsprint carried on beginning with the next film, Pups Is Pups. Currently lives in Dog Heaven. To Chad - I am behind you 100%. People make these, and any other dogs, mean. Nice to see Lisa can admit she has a ill-tempered little dog.
Posted by: John Location: Ada on Mar 28, 2008 at 03:05 PM
Gary in Ada, You seem like a bitter, lonely man who has nothing better to do than suck the joy out of other people's lives. "If trace the breed of pitbull back all the way to egypt where they were raised by pharos to hunt and kill bulls"..... where on earth did you receive your information??? The Pit Bull originated in England.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 28, 2008 at 01:29 PM
If trace the breed of pitbull back all the way to egypt where they were raised by pharos to hunt and kill bulls. The got the name pit bull from the way they attackedd they went to the pit the underside of the bull for the kll. There jaws would lock and they would tear the guts out of the bulls. These dogs are dangerous yes other dogs do attack people and cause damage but the pit bulls heve built a reputaion for do this. THe comment on teenagers having guns I guess we can thank GOD he had one of this young lady would be at a funeral and not in the hospital. The concern is the child not the dog he is just another dead pit bull they are dangerous to people and to livestock. I always wonder why people turn there pit bulls loose in the country maybe the are to dangerous to have around
Posted by: Sweet Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 28, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Hey Jason I would like to have those pitbull dogs too. I like dogs made into hot tamales with green chili. yummy I like your dogs that chase after and bark at my truck as I drive down public streets cause with just a little help they can catch my truck and I get to hear the sweet thumping sounds and see their bodies rolling over on the road after they get under my mudtires. Its a shame I dont get to eat them tho cause the meat is too burised. There was a elderly lady killed by pitbull dogs in the Ada area and I hated learning of it. I don't like your biting dogs and owners and I don't think you want me to stop after I run over your loose dog. Guess america has not changed much since the wild west days. So you dog owners keep you and your dogs out of my sight on my land and public property.
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Mar 28, 2008 at 12:11 PM
"If you defend the Pit Bull, then you my friend, have to be an ignorant, short-sided person".....and if you condemn and entire breed of dog your one gullible and misinformed individual. The media loves those types.
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Mar 28, 2008 at 12:08 PM
"any LARGE breed of dog".....the American Pit Bull Terrier is not a large breed of dog. The dogs are of medium stature weighing in at 25-50 pounds. More misinformation being projected.
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Mar 28, 2008 at 12:06 PM
"You will always have stubborn pitbull owners that assume since they don't have any trouble with their dog that the entire breed is innocent"......and you will have those that will assume the entire breed is bad based on the actions of a few. It goes both ways.
Posted by: JASON HEARDON Location: Powell Ok on Mar 28, 2008 at 11:06 AM
There is a a guy on my street I would like to give a few Pitbulls.
Posted by: Pit Bull Lovers on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:41 AM
John from Ada...If you defend the Pit Bull, then you my friend, have to be an ignorant, short-sided person.
Posted by: Robby Location: Dallas on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Hey John, Why do you wanna be such a Jerk? I have not jumped on the "kill them all" band wagon. Yes all dogs are capable of biting someone. The point you obviously missed in your stupid response is that "Pits" as well as any LARGE breed of dog should be handled like any other potentially deadly weapon. I made a choice to protect my children. I also made the choice I did in order to not irresponsibly cause any one else possible harm and prevent that dog from being abused by Jerks like you. The fact that you would say such a thing as putting that needle in my neck suggests you like the sort of violence that many associate with this breed. Live by the Sword Die by the Sword... Any way you're entitled to your opinion and choices as am I. Gotta love this country huh?
Posted by: master Location: debater on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:27 AM
The war wages onward. You will always have stubborn pitbull owners that assume since they don't have any trouble with their dog that the entire breed is innocent. They refuse to look at the facts on differences between pits and other dog breeds. The stats don't lie. Of course many pits can be great pets with proper care and training. The problem is that the majority of people do not provide animals with proper care and training. Yes that includes all dog owners. The difference with pits from other breeds is that small amounts of neglect don't lead to tragic dog attacks with most dogs but it does with pit bulls. It is in their blood and only extreme care and nuturing prevent it from surfacing. Even when you think you have one trained there can be events that trigger aggressive behavior. They are flat out dangerous animals and there needs to be special restrictions for pit bull owners.
Posted by: Sweet Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Hey John. I have been around pitbull dogs and I dont like them. I do agree with you and I do not discriminate against any dog, I say shoot them all and make stew out of them., They are pretty tasty. You bully dog owners think more of your dogs, cats, 4th of July fireworks, and christmas lights than you do people. Keep your worthless barking and biting dogs away from my sight if you want them around cause I sure dont. Your dogs have bit and killed too many people for my liking so I have no pity and only death for your barking and biting dogs. I prefer mine boiled and they sure skin out easy.
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Mar 28, 2008 at 09:45 AM
You need some serious help Gary. Do you really believe all of the BS that you write or are you just trying to stir the pot? Seriously, I have a hard time believing someone can be so uneducated and ignorant. Your exactly the target audience meida outlets love to pander to. You believe anything and everything you read or hear no matter how little knowledge you may have on the subject. It really is true, we tend to fear the things we are most ignorant of.
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Mar 28, 2008 at 09:41 AM
"they are genetically inborn killers!" Wow, now that's a classic. Someone once told me blacks are the same way. Must be true because someone said it was.
Posted by: John Location: Ada on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:16 AM
To Gary from Ada, you have to be THE most ignorant shortsided person I have ever heard. Have you ever owned a pit or been around one for that matter? If your going to shoot every dog that barks at you, you need to start with those ankle biting chihuaha's, and poodle's. I'm surprised you have the mental capacity to use a computer. I think we need to put you in a concentration camp so society does not have to deal with your ignorance. I feel terrible for the girl, and I pray that she makes a full recovery. Oh and Tommy, you have to train the dog to fight in a pit you idiot, do you think the dogs are born knowing how to do that? Were you born knowing how to talk???
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 28, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Why are people concerned about the teenage boy having a gun? It's a very good thing he DID have a gun! Gun control freaks don't want anyone to have guns, so I guess when other people are attacked by vicious animals (including the many aggressive strays in my area), we'll just have to sit there and watch.
Posted by: PRAYING FOR EVERYONE Location: VILLAGE OAKS on Mar 28, 2008 at 03:32 AM
WHAT WAS THE YOUNG LADY DOING WITH THE BOY,AT THE AGE OF 15?WAS SHE SUPPOSE TO BE IN SCHOOL?(PARENT ALERT)DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU'RE CHILDREN ARE?WELL IT'S TIME THAT WE KNOW THESE KIND OF THINGS,BECAUSE SO MUCH IS HAPPENING RATHER IT'S DOG KILLING PEOPLE,OR PEOPLE KILLING PEOPLE(---- HAPPENS).MAYBE THE DOG SAVED THE GIRL'S LIFE.IF YOU'RE SCHOOL MATERIAL YOU SHOULD BE IN SCHOOL LEARNING HOW TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY.
Posted by: MY OPINION Location: DALLAS on Mar 28, 2008 at 03:21 AM
AGGRESSIVE DOG JUNIOR , HAVE SEEN AGGRESSIVE DOG SENIOR ATTACK A HELPLESS YOUNG LADY AND GET AWAY WITH IT.NOW AGGRESSIVE DOG JUNIOR IS IN JAIL OR SOMEWHERE SOUND A SLEEP FROM BEING TOUGHT SOMETHING NEGATIVE.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Mom from Colbert, for one thing this dog is the probably she would not have gottne bit if he had not attacked her, she was not doing anything wrong but to pet this animal and he bit her on the face, I know one thing if that had been my daughter the dog would have been dead her boyfriend did a great thing if he had not been there she probably would not be alive today
Posted by: U KNOW Location: DALLAS on Mar 27, 2008 at 09:46 PM
FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT WANT VICIOUS DOGS,WHY WANT YOU GUYS TIE SOME OF YOUR VICIOUS HOMEBOYS UP AND TEACH THEM HOW TO HURT EACH OTHER INSTEAD OF FIGHTING THESE DOGS AND THEN TURNING THEM TO EAT THE PUBLIC AFTER THEY HAVE LOST A FIGHT.THEY SAID THAT DOGS ARE A MAN BEST FRIEND,I THINK DIFFERENT,I THINK DOGS ARE BETTER THAN MEN BECAUSE THEY ARE LIKE HUMANS,YOU HAVE TO RAISE THEM FROM A PUP AND IT DOES WHAT IS IS TRAINED TO DO INSTEAD OF BEING TAUGHT.THAT IS TO DO THE RIGHT THING IN A HELPFUL MANNER AND FORCE IF REALLY NEEDED.
Posted by: gary Location: bonham on Mar 27, 2008 at 06:44 PM
to fannin county ,what a good argument you make ...i mean really!!! try putting some thought into what you are saying,i mean you cant even get a direct quote right.I guess that says something about your intelligence so how can you expect anyone to take you serious , oh and the hahahaha that was a real mature touch.get a clue
Posted by: Christy Location: texas on Mar 27, 2008 at 06:10 PM
OMG,you guy's sound like a broken record,yes their are bad dog's bad people,bad cats,and badasses.,Just be the very best person you can be (like God intended).......... This isn't the first dog bite and it won't be the last. Everyone and even the dog lost in this.So calm down and pray for the young lady's healing and be glad she didn't die..GD you all are running this in the ground. From a Mom,and Dog lover..
Posted by: Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 27, 2008 at 05:52 PM
Is it illegal to kill every pitbull dog that I see? I am a real sweet person but I am getting old and cranky and I dont like dogs or people to growl, bark or look mean at me. I would like the same rights as pitbull dogs have. You cannot tell I am a sweet man tho because of the legal licensing of carrying firearms law. I sure can see how sweet your pitbull dogs are tho by their muscles and teeth. I am so sorry I want to be sweeter than your pitbull dogs and shoot every pitbull dog that looks at me. Aint I sweet.
Posted by: mom Location: colbert on Mar 27, 2008 at 05:41 PM
do you all have nothing better todo than make comments about dogs and more dogs and more dogs. a person human not dog was hurt who cares about dogs.. my prayers are with the girl and her family.
Posted by: Tommy Jasks Location: Cryerville on Mar 27, 2008 at 05:14 PM
Ever wonder why the call them PitBull Dogs. Reckon it has anything to do with them being bred to fight in a pit. Only and idiot would ever have them around the ones they love. Maybe they should try a Badger as a pet or even a Jackel.
Posted by: Chilli Bowl Location: Powell on Mar 27, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Want me to come by there and take care of the problem. I can.
Posted by: K Location: Texas on Mar 27, 2008 at 05:04 PM
First of all, I know many respectable people that own pit bulls. I know two doctors, a sheriff and my cousin who is a lawyer also has a pit bull. Not to mention, both of my parents are school teachers, and own one. It just happens to be the pit bull's time to be crucified by the media. Recenly a study was done in one U.S. city, and 2 dog attacks were analyzed- both were equal in severity- one was by a lab, and the other was by a pit bull (actually a mixed breed) the lab attack was only reported in 2 media outlets, the pit bull story ran in over 230 outlets including CNN. Like I said earlier, if it bleeds- it leads, and if it is controversial even better, and pits are controversial right now. The same negative media portrayal was done to dobermans and rotts, now its progressed onto pits. No single breed can be deemed bad or dangerous, just as no ethnic group or race can be.
Posted by: anonymous Location: sherman on Mar 27, 2008 at 05:01 PM
I agree with the dog trainer... let's do what we can to save the breed and the public by creating a law for everybody who wants to breed or own one of these dogs... Why is everyone bickering back and forth about this... even the good pitbull people don't want people to get hurt... just because they love this breed does not make them bad people... what is wrong with everyone? I am sure there are tons of people who own these dogs and are very responsible... it's the other people who are not that scares me...what does it matter what breed these tv dogs were... their owners were responsible and the dogs were trained...
Posted by: fannin county on Mar 27, 2008 at 04:54 PM
gary from bonham..u live in the meth capital of the world...and you have the audacity to say that it takes white trash to know it ?? hahhahah bottom line is this..pit bulls have no place in a home.
Posted by: bubba redneck Location: sherman on Mar 27, 2008 at 04:19 PM
just to let some of you know the dog from the Little Rascals was let go because he was old and to aggressive they got another dog to take his place that was much younger....what does that tell ya???
Posted by: Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:58 PM
I agree with opinion8ed. I am 50 years old and all the pit bull dogs and their owners that I have been around are mean people and mean dogs. Some of the people say they are sweet people and sweet dogs but I do not want them as neighbors. Keep your biting dogs away from me and public places. Lets put all the pitbull dogs and their owners in concentration camps away from society along with all the other barking and biting dogs. The sweet pit bull dogs and their sweet owners can live their sweet lives all together as one sweet family. But the majority of pit bull dog owners dont want to be around other peoples pit bull dogs either. ha ha ha
Posted by: Anonymous Location: denison on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:47 PM
to Opinion8ed... I agree... My question is ... Where did the boyfriend come up with a gun??? Teen's with guns at thier finger tips... There is an intersting topic.
Posted by: Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:40 PM
I see nothing wrong with enacting a law making registering your pit bulls and if it bites a person the pit bull and the owner gets lethal injection. Kill all unregistered pit bull dogs and fine their owners $25,000 and put them in prison for 25 years for not registering their pit bulls even if it is only part pit bull. It is an easy to understand law. I think th law should be applied to all biting dogs regardless of breed and their owners. I also think if a man dog barks at me I should have the right to shoot it dead right then and there and their owners too since they allowed their dog to bark at me and try to intimidate me. That is a good law I want enacted. To hell with all your biting dogs and their owners. If your dog dont bark at people and dont bite people I have no problem with you or your dog. Lets make a make my day law and open season on all barking and biting dogs and their owners.
Posted by: gary Location: bonham on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:40 PM
i think that all stupid people should be put to sleep or locked away from the public, this would include all you morons that are badmouthing pits the only thing i have learned from your comments is that you all know alot of thugs drug dealers and white trash so i guess you are probably in about the same class of people ,what is the old saying "takes one to know one" why dont you people get a life !!! your not going to change anything anyway , pitbulls are here to stay and i personally am glad of it!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:05 PM
To: Opinion8ed on Texhoma. Yes in fact my family doctor does own a pit bull. I have a cousin that is a lawyer who happens to own 2 pits. You need to open your eyes and realize the majority of people are not crack heads and drug dealers. The last time I checked Rachel Ray was not a drug dealer/addict. And to Chad in Gainesville, thank you!! i'm glad someone here knows what they are talking about!
Posted by: P Location: Oklahoma on Mar 27, 2008 at 02:53 PM
To the dog trainer Leigh, I know the difference between an american bulldog and an english bulldog!! But what does the average person look at one and think, A Pit Bull. Pit Bulls today are so cross bred btw every kind bulldog out there! It is rare to find an true pure bred pit, which are about 18-30 pounds and anwhere from 17-24 inches tall. The Pit Bull breed started out as a smaller breed of dog. So if you want to get technical about it, there are probably more attacks from American Bulldogs, and Staffordshire terriers than true blue Pit Bulls. Both of my grandfathers were Marines in WW2, and it WAS an American Pit Bull Terrier. Where do you get your information?????
Posted by: MySay Location: Texas on Mar 27, 2008 at 02:49 PM
I can't believe all this. Why are so many people obsessed with pit bulls? I think they are nothing but dogs waiting to go bad. There have been too many deaths where these dogs are involved. Yes, I believe the owners are partly to blame for how they raise their pet, but these dogs can go bad even when they are raised right because they are genetically inborn killers!
Posted by: Lorie Location: Sherman on Mar 27, 2008 at 01:56 PM
I absolute agree with you the dogs are out there hurting and killing people and these dogs needs to be banned but we also need to stop and think about his young lady and add her to all prayer list for a quick recovery
Posted by: Opinion8ed Location: on Texoma on Mar 27, 2008 at 01:42 PM
To: P in OK, You may be a responsible, decent pit owner. However, it is not from the news that I make the correlation between drug users/dealers and pit bull ownership. It is from the field visits I make doing my job to the homes of drug addicts/dealers and their pit bulls. Get real and take a good hard look at the vast majority of who owns pit bulls - Does your family doctor have one? your mayor or city councilman? Local police chief? Or the guy with a couple of felony convictions? Sure, there are exceptions to that stereotype, but I can honestly say that I do not PERSONALLY know a single reputable, hard working, honest citizen that owns one. Let me be perfectly clear -- I DO NOT PERSONALLY KNOW any respectable people that own pits, but I know LOTS of criminals that do.
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Mar 27, 2008 at 01:41 PM
"the dog from Little Rascals was also an American Bulldog".....Actually it was a purebred American Pit Bull Terrier and was one of the original dogs accepted in the AKC registry. Again we have individuals repeating misinformation on a subject they know nothing about. Not to mention most of you could not pick out a purebred American Pit Bull Terrier out of a lineup if you had to. They are TERRIERS first and foremost. Please go to the AKC website and read the definition of what a terrier is. Stop with the ignorant hysteria.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Sherman on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Lorie we should be worried about these dogs they are hurting people to the point where this young girl will or may have scars for life and all because of this dog, you people on here say oh its all how you raise them no its is not "defender of pitbulls" you are right these dogs are a waste of space
Posted by: Lorie Embry Location: Tom Bean on Mar 27, 2008 at 11:29 AM
I think everyone needs to stop worrying about the dogs and worry about the young girl and her family we should be worried about her and her medical needs instead of pointing fingers at the dogs.I do not like the dogs and yes I think they should be banned but that is only a opinion we should all stop and prya for this young lady and her family and be THANKFUL that her boyfriend was there to help her . If he would not have been there she might have been killed . BE STRONG YOUNG LADY AS WE ALL ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND YOUR BOYFRIEND AND HIS FAMILY AS WELL
Posted by: Rockinx Location: OK on Mar 27, 2008 at 11:21 AM
I guess we better kill all the lions and snakes before long too. I hope no one gets bit by another person....
Posted by: defenders of pitbulls on Mar 27, 2008 at 11:02 AM
You guys are absolutely nuts. Every pit bull attack always has a quote from the owner..."They were such sweet dogs. My kids always played with them. I don't know what happened. I just can't believed they mauled him/her." These dogs are a waste of space. You people who defend them make me sick.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 27, 2008 at 10:57 AM
A friend of mine had to get rid of their pit bull because they had small children they raised this pit bull as a baby and the older it got the meaner it was so you people on here please don't tell me they are good dogs, this dog would bit at the kids and the parents knew if they didn't do something quickly that their kids would really get hurt
Posted by: Dana Location: Pottsboro Tx. on Mar 27, 2008 at 10:13 AM
I know this sounds crazy but you really do need to let everyone know that pitbulls can be great I have 4 and I would never let anything happen to them its how the person treats them so if we didnt have all the cruel people in the world we would not have the cruel Pitbulls!! YOU NEED TO LET THE WORLD KNOW THAT!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Sherman on Mar 27, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Cindy,from denison, she bent down to pet the stupid dog and he bit her on the face for no reason, and adult dog like this the older they get the meaner they will become, you are not the smartest person on here and your comment is ridiculous
Posted by: Melanie Location: Denison on Mar 27, 2008 at 09:31 AM
I will start by saying that I am not a dog lover but my husband is. We got our pit from a very close friend of mine that breeds them. He was the best dog I have ever had. We got him when my children were 5 and 6. I had 2 cats. He was a member of our family. He never showed his teeth, growled, or barked at any of us. When family and friends would come over he would roll over on his back for a belly rub. The dogs are not bad dogs and the people that should be punhished are the ones that are raising them for fighting or mistreating them. ANY animal has the potential to be violent regardless of breed or size. We had him for about 5 years and lost him about 6 months ago when someone took him from our backyard in broad daylight. He was trained very well. We could leave the gate open and he would not step thru the gate without approval first. The person who took him would have had to pick him up and carry him out.
Posted by: Lisa Location: Durant on Mar 27, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Mom from OK - you need to check your facts before you start posting some thing like "you never hear of a 5 pound dog maiming or killing". check out this - http://archives.cnn.com/2000/US/10/09/pomeranian.kills.ap/ Also, I have a small dog - under two pounds. She is a hateful, *biting* dog. I believe she can and would hurt someone if we didn't keep a close eye on her.
Posted by: KAREN Location: OKLAHOMA on Mar 27, 2008 at 09:18 AM
There is a lot not said in this story. It is stated that the dog was given to the family. Why did the original owners give the dog away? Why was it on a chain- because it can get out of the yard - or...? Also, the dog moving from one home to another was under a lot of stress. If the girl was leaning over the dog to pet it - the dog could have taken that as a threat to itself. I am not taking up for the dog - understand, we need to know how to react to grown dogs in a new environment. They suffer stress - just like we do. I hope the young lady is OK mentatally & physically. karensopinion@gmail.com
Posted by: Lynn Location: Sherman on Mar 27, 2008 at 08:47 AM
I still stand by my statement about snakes and tigers. And I have a Lab, there is quite a bit of difference in temperament! I also agree it is how you raise pitts, they require training and proper containment. Unfortunately , this is not enforced.
Posted by: Liegh Location: sherman on Mar 27, 2008 at 07:47 AM
chance from homeward bound was not a pit, he was an American Bulldog, the dog from Little Rascals was also an American Bulldog, and the dog used in WWII was an english bulldog.... HUGE Differences!!! Where do you people get your information. I am a professional dog trainer and do love this breed, but I think there should be a law passed in order to protect this breed and the public from dangerous breeders. Breeders and pitbull handlers should be licensed and have a certain amount of experience raising this breed. Also anyone who plans on owning one should also take classes from a professional and be licensed. Let's get together and stamp out all these bad breeders and puppy mills out there! this comment to to the chihuahua... I personally have been viciously attacked by more chihuahuas and small breeds than I ever have pitbulls. Also more children are bitten every year by small breeds than large! Get your fact straight!
Posted by: Mork Location: Ork on Mar 27, 2008 at 07:28 AM
I need to warn the public that Pit Bull's are not the only dangerous dogs in our area. There is a pack of wild Dachshunds & Chihuahua running lose in Texomaland. Put your kids up & keep them off the streets. These weiner dogs have hurt & killed thousands. The Chihuahua's have been blamed for causing people to eat a Taco Bell and gain weight. It's not fair to single out the poor mis-understood Pit Bull. Where is the love people?
Posted by: Ralph Location: Denison on Mar 26, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Perhaps I can agree that the breed gets a bad rap, and at times agressive dogs have been misidentified as pit bulls. Nevertheless, they have acquired a reputation of being badassed dogs. Whether they are prue bred or a pit cross breed, ownership has become fashionable because of that badass reputation. As a result they have become increasingly popular among the thugs in our society. Even if 80% of the owners are responsible, there is that 20% who aren't. Additionally, that 20% are the very same owners who would pass on an overly agressive dog to someone who is unsuspecting or otherwise ill-prepared to care for such an animal. Serious injuries to humans have come at the jaws of many a breed, but even owners of sweet PB's attest to their inability to get their dog to "break" when they latch onto a target. Personally, I wouldn't get near one. Considering the breeds natural skills combined with the possibility of irresponsible ownership makes PB's a higher risk than most breeds.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 26, 2008 at 10:39 PM
i wonder how long it will take the pit bull lovers group to start posting like a thousand comments on here, from all over the world claiming that pits are great, and that they are smarter than humans, and other mumbo jumbo like they did the last time, when the three (pit bulls) killed the elderly lady.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 26, 2008 at 08:59 PM
CK location, for your information there were some schools out because of bad weather day and if her boyfriend had not shot the dog she probably wouldn't be alive today, you are such an idoit
Posted by: me Location: Sherman on Mar 26, 2008 at 08:15 PM
Cats are not rodents moron.
Posted by: cindy Location: denison on Mar 26, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Well i dont think the dog just bit her she must have done something to the dog they dont bite at all they love people they are like a little dog just want to be friends and love love everyone unless you beat them
Posted by: Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 26, 2008 at 07:38 PM
hey ignernt chad. Dont get me wrong. I say kill all dogs that bites people. Today many people think more of dogs than they do people. Your dogs are pampered and live rich lifestyles while American war veterans, women and children live homeless in the streets. You think more of your dogs, cats, 4th of July fireworks and christmas lights than you do people. I bet Jesus is so proud and happy of you taking such good care of your dogs and caring nothing for the poor in general and specifically the victims being bitten by your dogs.
Posted by: JD Location: Sherman on Mar 26, 2008 at 07:10 PM
I guess according to Okies, well shoot everybody needs a dagg-um pit bull.
Posted by: John Location: Oklahoma on Mar 26, 2008 at 06:44 PM
To the moron who had his pit bull put down because it killed stray cats: Pit Bulls were originally bred in Europe to kill rodents you moron!!!!! They should have stuck the needle in your neck!
Posted by: P Location: Oklahoma on Mar 26, 2008 at 06:41 PM
I am 24 years old, have a college education, and have owned my own brick home since I was 22, and have had a pit bull since I was 2. I have never sold drugs, and I do not live in a trailer park and go hog hunting every weekend. My Pit Bull has more sense in his tail! than the ignorant person who said pits are for drug dealers and white trash. Did no one watch the little rascals when they were kids?? Petey was a pit bull, Chance in Homeward Bound was also a pit bull. Pit Bulls were the symbol of courage for Marines in WW2. People who only believe what they see on TV and the news need to get a life. I guarantee anyone who is around my dog for 5 minutes would have a change of heart. Every breed of dog is like a gun, dangerous in the hands of idiots!
Posted by: eatenbylargedogs Location: itshouldend on Mar 26, 2008 at 06:17 PM
How many must get mauled by Pits before something is done? Ticking timebombs!!!
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Mar 26, 2008 at 06:16 PM
"I never have to hear of another innocent person getting biten by your pit bull dogs again".....so your ok with the other 4 million dog bites every year in this country? Your ok with dangerous dogs as long as it's anything other than a "pit bull"? Your comments are truly ignorant.
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Mar 26, 2008 at 05:35 PM
"pit bulls are for drug dealers and white trash..." So is it fair to say poodles are for homosexuals and old women? See how ignorant you sound.
Posted by: Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 26, 2008 at 05:32 PM
Like I said earlier. Keep your pit bull dogs and register them and if they bite a person then you the owner gets letal injection and the dog gets killed, and all unregistered pit bull dogs gets killed along with the owner if they dont like it and dont register their dogs. I think all you pit bull owners with your sweet harmless pit bull dogs should agree with this and the number of pit bulls biting people will drop drastically. But I think all pit bull dogs should be killed then I never have to hear of another innocent person getting biten by your pit bull dogs again. I am not like you, I think more of humans than I do dogs.
Posted by: Chad Location: Gainesville GA on Mar 26, 2008 at 05:31 PM
"I wouldn't blame a tiger or snake for doing what comes naturally" Possibly the most ignorant statement I've ever heard. You should be embarrassed by your stupidity.
Posted by: L Location: Oklahoma on Mar 26, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Your comment that pit bulls are for drug dealers and white trash is ridiculous. I am a pit bull owner, and I am not a drug dealer, nor am I white trash. I actually have a college degree, own my own home at the age of 23 and make and honest living. If you can't say anything nice, dont say it at all!
Posted by: Jer Location: Pa on Mar 26, 2008 at 05:08 PM
Pit Bulls are not human or dog aggressive by instinct. The name is not the American Pit Bull Man Eater. It is The American Pit Bull Terrier. Terriers by instinct kill rodents. If a dog, any dog is aggressive towards either humans or other dogs it is because of poor socialization as a puppy. This is not a comment, it is a fact.
Posted by: Katya Location: SF on Mar 26, 2008 at 05:04 PM
It is not how you raise them, people! It has nothing to do with "But I gave him all my love" and "They were my kids". It is how you HANDLE your dog on day to day basis. If you are responsible, and your dog knows you as a leader, protector and provider, your dog WILL NOT attack people. Dogs are not people, they don't reason or plot, or hold grudges. Handle your animals, safely contain them, TRAIN them, and we will have no more dog attack news.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 26, 2008 at 04:56 PM
pit bulls are for drug dealers and white trash...
Posted by: T Location: TX on Mar 26, 2008 at 04:48 PM
Here's a positive pit bull story- my parents own a pit bull and he is our family dog. He is the most patient, loyal dog in the world. He sleeps outside my sister's bedroom window and meets her at the backdoor every morning. He takes every step she takes. They have been inseparable since she was 4. We are from Texas, and rattlesnakes are prevalent. When my sister was 7, she was outside playing on the back patio and my mom looked up from doing dishes just in time to see our dog run at my sister and knock her down as she walked back toward the house- of course my mom rushed out and there my sister sat crying on the patio. The dog knocked her back to keep her away from a rattlesnake that was curled up by the patio step. He actually grabbed the snake and killed it, being bitten in the process. After the snake was dead and it was all over, the first thing he did was come over to my sister to see if she was ok. That's the pitbull that the public doesn't get the chance to hear about.
Posted by: K Location: Texas on Mar 26, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Before you start bashing the breed, you should learn the facts. Almost 70% of reported pit bull attacks are not pit bulls. The dog is identified as a pit bull to sensationalize the story- its the way the media works- if it bleeds-it leads and if it creates controversy, even better. And of course, no correction on the actual breed of the dog is given after the fact. I'm not saying the dog in this attack was not a pit bull, because it may have been. I just know stories like this give the entire breed a bad rap, and people who buy into the hype should educate themselves about the breed rather than letting headlines make up their minds. I happen to have two pit bulls who are the complete opposite of how the media would like you to believe they are. They are the sweetest dogs in the world and they are great with children. They were trained the right way and we are responsible owners. We did our research and got them from a responsible breeder. It really is all in the way they are raised.
Posted by: Julie Location: Sherman on Mar 26, 2008 at 04:39 PM
To Robby from Dallas: That was the best response to the pit bull issue I have ever heard! I couldn't have said it better. I myself have had 28 pit bulls in my life. The best one I ever had is the one that locked onto my arm. He got into a fight with the other male pit and there was no stopping them. We usually seperated them but one of them accidently got out of our house and the fight started in the yard, continued into the house. We had to shoot both of them before they would let go. It just goes to show you that all it takes is one accident!! They were the sweetest dogs but once they got around each other they turned into killers. I miss them a lot and I know that it was my fault for getting in the way, however, I will never own another again.
Posted by: gary Location: bonham on Mar 26, 2008 at 04:14 PM
all you pit haters,you people are hilarious,that was just the kind of responsces that i would expect from a bunch of uneducated people that dont even have the courage to put in their own name. why dont you all go hug a tree and pet your kittycats until you have the good sense to own a real dog. the real facts are that the pit is the fourth in line most likely to bite,fourth from the bottom that is. so go cry to someone else cause your opinion means nothing to me. let me help you get started waaaa waaa waa
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 26, 2008 at 03:11 PM
good boyfriend!!!
Posted by: CK Location: Grayson CO on Mar 26, 2008 at 03:08 PM
First of all, what was a 16 yr old doing out of school with a boy, no parents home, gun in the house, and something must have caused the dog to attack...
Posted by: Sammie Location: Ca on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:56 PM
http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/ By the way. This is a great site on the dog bite epidemic, the media, and mass hysteria if any one is ACTUALLY interested in FACTS.
Posted by: Sammie Location: Ca on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:51 PM
I LOVE MY PIT BULL!!! and no she doesn't deserve to die because of her looks. She will never hurt or maim because I am a responsible pet owner. If pits were so deadly we would be tripping over dead bodies because there are about 5 million pit bulls in the USA. And All pit bull haters, I bet you don't even know what a real American Pit BUll Terrier looks like. You would probably want every dog with short hair a square head and a muscular build killed. You would probably kill Mastiffs to bull dogges to jack russels just based on how they look. What about Labs!! Did you know they are often 2nd in bites frequency to PIt-Bull TYPE or ahead in some counties? What about the childern bitten by Labs!! Who cares about those kids??? http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2008/3/23/boy_2_attacked_by_family_dog.html http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2008/3/23/boy_2_attacked_by_family_dog.html Here are two lab attacks from this week
Posted by: Mom Location: Ok on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:47 PM
That is why I have a chihuahua. I never read about anybody being maimed or killed by a 5 pound dog. :)
Posted by: concerned Location: cartwright on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:38 PM
many years ago i owned a pit bull and she was the best dog no aggressive acts. i had her from weaning age until her death at 15 years old. Not all dogs are and it is not wise to take a grown dog of any breed unless you are very well aware of how that dog was raised. The pit that i owned was bred to be a sled pulling dog not to fight as so many are. She was never mistreated, never put on a chain and never introduced to any thing but love. i feel so sorry for people that are attacked by a pit bull because of the damage they do when they do attack. may God care for the teenager and may she not be to scarred physically or mentally.
Posted by: anonymous Location: TEXAS on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:31 PM
I knew a family that raised a pit bull and he was always good...well behaved....but as he got older he went bad. ...its just there nature I think to go bad...anyway, they had to get rid of it. Not sure what they did with it though.... Pit Bulls scare me just because of their history. It's not their fault they go bad...its just there nature. I think they should be outlawed.
Posted by: Gary Location: Ada, OK on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Pit bull dogs ought to be banned. They have no place in human society. Kill them all and we wont have to hear of these vicious dogs biting anyone again and again and again. Or enact a law that says if your pit bull bites someone you get lethal injection period. And kill all the pit bull dogs found on sight if no one claims the dog. I would rather kill all the pit bull dogs than have to hear of one person getting bitten again.
Posted by: Robby Location: Dallas on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:08 PM
Just a little more info. The only way I was ever able to get my Pit to let go of another animal once she locked on was to get her into a choke hold (not so easy to do with out getting bitten by the animal being killed by my Pit)and black her out. If the animal she had gotten locked on to was smaller it was usually too late. They are great at what they do best, Killing. I would not suggest a Gov. ban on them but I would suggest licenseing and stiff penalties for improper care and use of a deadly weapon.
Posted by: Robby Location: Dallas on Mar 26, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Owning a dog such as a Pit Bull comes (or should) with the same responsibility of owning a firearm, most of the time they are harmless if handled responsibly. The danger in these dogs is the potential for destitution that is there. These dogs are BREAD to be aggressive. It's in there genetics. Just because you have never seen your beloved Bruno be anything but a sweat heart around your kids does not mean that the ability of that dog to KILL your child is any less REAL. Would you leave a loaded gun in your child/teens bedroom? I owned a Pit Bull, raised her from a Pup around my kids. All though she was never aggressive towards them she was DEADLY to stray cats and dogs that got into our yard. My fear was that she could attack another animal while near one of my kids and they some how get caught up in the attack. I could not live with that so I had one of my most favorite dogs put down. I could not find a new home for her where they didn't have kids or cats or that would not have put her in a pit. My X wife chose to get another Pit Bull after we separated. Our son and his half brother both now live with scars on their faces from being attack by the same Pit Bull. They were lucky...
Posted by: jewels Location: denison on Mar 26, 2008 at 01:44 PM
Were I live it would be a good idea to be afraid of the pitbulls that are there it is not a very good area, but it is not really fair to label a bred, german shepards are big, rotts are big, pinchers are big they are just not in the news as much I agree make sure you know were your animal comes from, follow the laws as far as your animals go, but lets not label the bred that would be like labeling a ethnic group????????Am I right
Posted by: anonymous Location: denison on Mar 26, 2008 at 11:47 AM
i have a pit bull and we have had him since he was a puppy he is good around my kids and has never growled or snapped at anybody! it's all about how u raise them. if you make them mean when they are little and keep them chained up all the time that's their territory. on the other hand if you play with them when they are a puppy and take them on walks and stuff they don't turn out so mean!!!!
Posted by: Beverly Location: Texas on Mar 26, 2008 at 11:39 AM
i think it is how the dogs are raised. people use these poor dogs to fight. i do not have a pit, but i have been around them and the ones i have come in contact with have been very sweet. and i was a stranger to these dogs.
Posted by: Lynn Location: Sherman on Mar 26, 2008 at 11:13 AM
these dogs are bad! They should be outlawed. I don't blame the dog or have animosity towards it...the same way I wouldn't blame a tiger or snake for doing what comes naturally. would you want to live next door to a tiger in someone's backyard? Or to a tiger chained up? Not me, man! This young guy prob thought he was cool for getting a pit. Not so cool want it eats your girlfriends face and you have to shoot it
Posted by: hammer Location: ardmore on Mar 26, 2008 at 10:18 AM
death to pitbulls. period.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Sherman on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:54 AM
gary bond of bonham, it said nothing about the dog being chained up you need to read the story a little bit better and not all sixteen yr old girls are 5 feet tall and no there is no law to chain a dog up which you dont know if this dog had a chain on him or not so stop jumping the conclusion about this whole thing, I am glad her boyfriend shot this dog I would have killed him anyhow even if he didn't attack her I cannot stand pit bull dogs never have and never will
Posted by: Redneck Woman Location: Sherman on Mar 26, 2008 at 09:04 AM
This is so sad. I hope the girl recovers without any scars. That stupid dog! We have to be so careful with this breed. I don't think I would own one, especially with kids in the house.
Posted by: nan on Mar 26, 2008 at 08:08 AM
another innocent pit got shot! PLEASE! this is just another example of how dangerous these animals are.... good for the boy friend he shot the B*****D. I hope the girl is ok she and her family will be in my thoughts. Keep us posted on her condition. And recovery.
Posted by: curious Location: gainesville on Mar 26, 2008 at 07:47 AM
I am so sorry for that girl. You should never take a grown dog unless you know a little history. Why is it that the only dog you hear of attacking is a pitt. All dogs bite and all can hurt. I have two pitts that are the sweetest dogs in the world and would never hurt anyone.....
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 26, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Oh no, now this is going to turn into another stupid discussion about whether pits are good or bad...
Posted by: john Location: denison on Mar 26, 2008 at 06:42 AM
Well i guess all the pitbull fans will be on here saying how great the pitbull killers are and how they only kill bad people like kids
Posted by: me Location: sherman on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Let me guess the person who gave them this dog said " I 'm shocked it never acted aggressive before" sorry dog lovers its a pit bull why take chances? Bless this little girls heart hope shes ok. GOOD JOB to the young man who got the dog off of her.
Posted by: revolutiongirl Location: away from the pits! on Mar 25, 2008 at 09:59 PM
Put all of the pit bulls to sleep! Now! Just do it!
Posted by: Liegh Location: sherman on Mar 25, 2008 at 09:24 PM
All you bully lovers out there need to do your homework before you bring a dog into your home. We need to all work together to stamp out bad breeders and puppy mills. These people are destroying this breed and many others.!
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 25, 2008 at 08:34 PM
I'm very wary of people who are giving away animals for free (or selling them cheap), makes me wonder what is wrong with the animal that makes them so desperate to get rid of it.
Posted by: Shane Location: Taylor on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:53 PM
Oh but he seemed like such a nice dog. He was always friendly to neighbors and wagged his tail when we waved to him. He was quite most of the time and keep to himself though... until he tried to eat the girls face. People say these dogs have to be raised to be mean... yea like snakes and lions are taught to be killers... no, it is in their nature. These dogs are killers and mostly (not all but mostly) owned by thugs or want to be thugs then a nice couple gets the dog and it tries to kill the girl. Ban the Pit Bull like an automatic asault rifle. I despise these dogs. By the way good shot for the shooter. One less Pit in the world. That my 2 cents.
Posted by: Steve Location: Denison on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:08 PM
Good thing it didn't happen in Washington, D.C.
Posted by: gary bond Location: bonham on Mar 25, 2008 at 06:55 PM
I'm assuming that a sixteen year old girl is at least 5 feet tall. so how does a chained dog especially one as short as a pit jump up to bite the girl in the face,it would seem to me that the girl was down in the dogs face,a threatining gesture to be doing to a strange dog that they didnt know the history of.And by the way is it not some kind of law to chain a dog in the first place? maybe people should use a little common sense and these things could be avoided.
Posted by: JC Location: Denison on Mar 25, 2008 at 05:47 PM
The Second Amendment Wins again :)
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