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sabrinasmom · 01-09-2006, 03:51 PM

Here's the link http://www.wnep.com/Global/story.asp?S=4339532

txshopper73 · 01-09-2006, 03:55 PM

This is a shame!!!

Kari · 01-09-2006, 03:59 PM

Oh man i am so sorry for their loss but please people remember not all pit bulls are like this you don't have to fear every one you see. I was raised with them and they never even would glare at any other animal. It is all in their breeding, training, and home life. It is obvious there is something wrng with these dogs and something should be done, but THEY ARE NOT ALL BAD!

SWEETPEA · 01-09-2006, 04:01 PM

OMG!!! thats terrible its not only that the dogs need to be put down. but the owner of the pitts needs to get fined

the laws really suck sometimes

. if it was me i would make him go to jail. and maybe he will never own pitt bulls again. my exbofriend has a pitt but shes nothing like that, shes the sweetest thing. he never taught her to be aggressive.

cheryl000 · 01-09-2006, 04:23 PM

IMHO something just isn't wired right in the head with pittbulls. Last month my neighbor was petsitting a pit bull mix. The neighbor's kid opened the gate, I was on the other side of the yard with my yorkie. The pit jumped on my pug and bit his face. I screamed my head off and I couldn't get that dog off of my Bailey. I screamed for John and I'll admit I even tried to kick it even though I think I missed. She let go when she saw my husband. My husband said to bring him to the vet because he had two cuts.Thank god I was holding Brandy, if that dog had gotten hold of her it would have been worse. I believe that there is a certain responsiblity you have when you own a type of animal like that. One capable of killing. Brandy and Bailey can both nip, but they're not capable of killing.
This pitbull was very nice to people and when she was smaller she used to play with Bailey. I even had her in my house before. Now that she got bigger she just became agressive towards him. But she's okay with the neighbor's lab-mix. She is even owned by 2 small kids and is great with them and is a friendly dog. I honestly believe that something isn't wired right in their head and anything could set them off. I never had anything against pittbulls but now I do, I would never own one. That pittbull wasn't provoked, my pug is as friendly as pugs get. The dog wasn't raised to fight either so I think any pittbull is capable of turning. Again, these are just my opinions and my experience.

SWEETPEA · 01-09-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cheryl000

IMHO something just isn't wired right in the head with pittbulls. Last month my neighbor was petsitting a pit bull mix. The neighbor's kid opened the gate, I was on the other side of the yard with my yorkie. The pit jumped on my pug and bit his face. My husband said to bring him to the vet because he had two cuts. I screamed my head off and I couldn't get that dog off of my Bailey. I screamed for John and I'll admit I even tried to kick it even though I think I missed. She let go when she saw my husband. Thank god I was holding Brandy, if that dog had gotten hold of her it would have been worse. I believe that there is a certain responsiblity you have when you own a type of animal like that. One capable of killing. Brandy and Bailey can both nip, but they're not capable of killing.
This pitbull was very nice to people and when she was smaller she used to play with Bailey. I even had her in my house before. Now that she got bigger she just became agressive towards him. But she's okay with the neighbor's lab-mix. She is even owned by 2 small kids and is great with them and is a friendly dog. I honestly believe that something isn't wired right in their head and anything could set them off. I never had anything against pittbulls but now I do, I would never own one. That pittbull wasn't provoked, my pug is as friendly as pugs get. The dog wasn't raised to fight either so I think any pittbull is capable of turning. Again, these are just my opinions and my experience.

my ex
boyfriends
pitt is like 10 years old shes really different. but me personally i will never own a pit either. they are really agressive. he just got lucky.

My2Furbabies · 01-09-2006, 04:44 PM

What a sad story!

alisonJ · 01-09-2006, 05:00 PM

Every time I hear about a pit bull attacking another dog or a person, the owner usually says that "This dog has never done anything like this before." You never hear the owner say "Oh yes, this happens all the time--the dog is always attacking something. You should have know better." That's why I NEVER take a chance around pit bulls. Your Yorkie could be the first one.

MomToAria · 01-09-2006, 05:04 PM

That is horrible. I can only imagine the pain they are going through. How awful.

bosslady · 01-10-2006, 05:25 AM

Last week a 4 year old little boy was killed by a pitbull in a town about 20 miles from where I live. The dog belong to an Uncle of the little boy, I believe. He as supposed to have been a family pet and the boy had been around them numerous times. They showed a picture of the beautiful little child on TV. It just made me sick to think about it.

I agree with the other poster, I think pit bulls just have something in them that can snap. Too many times I have heard of people being killed by them and the owner always says what a good dog they were. I personally would not own one. A lady in the neighborhood where 2 of my grandchildren live (4 and 7 yrs old) has a pit bull on a chain not in a fenced in yard. I worry about my grandchildren and all of the other children who get on the school bus right by there.

Even if one of our little Yorkies went berserk and attacked someone they wouldn't kill them. Yea! for Yorkies

chachi · 01-10-2006, 05:40 AM

I dont trust pitbulls. I dont care how nice someone says they are. I wouldnt let one around My yorkies or My Daughter. All it takes is one time for something to happen and there have been too many attacks. We have several pitbulls in our neighborhood but the owners are pretty good about keeping them contained.

txshopper73 · 01-10-2006, 05:44 AM

We went to a BBQ last week and the owner had a pit. She was very friendly with the adults but I didn't like how she perked up her ears and stared at my son. My son stayed inside.

This same pit...hand raised and loving...broke through the wooden privacy fence to go "visit" the dog that lives behind them. Did not hurt their dog but broke through a freakin wooden fence...that in itself scares the bejesus out of me!

bettyeanne · 01-10-2006, 06:04 AM

That's horrible! I'm sure some of you remember recently my granddaughter's 14 yr. old cat, Spooky, was killed by a pit! The old cat [well over 15 lbs.] never wandered from their yard .... just laid in the sun waiting for Kayla and then spent the rest of the time in Kayla's room [Spooky's choice!] The dog just grabbed her by her chest and crushed it! The vet said he believed her death was instant. The pit will eventually die ... my biggest concern until that happens is that my tiny, 2 yr. old granddaughter plays right where poor Spooky died and there are several other small children in the neighborhood!! I personally think that these dogs should be banned!!!

centralnewyorki · 01-10-2006, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bettyeanne

That's horrible! I'm sure some of you remember recently my granddaughter's 14 yr. old cat, Spooky, was killed by a pit! The old cat [well over 15 lbs.] never wandered from their yard .... just laid in the sun waiting for Kayla and then spent the rest of the time in Kayla's room [Spooky's choice!] The dog just grabbed her by her chest and crushed it! The vet said he believed her death was instant. The pit will eventually die ... my biggest concern until that happens is that my tiny, 2 yr. old granddaughter plays right where poor Spooky died and there are several other small children in the neighborhood!! I personally think that these dogs should be banned!!!

That's awful! I missed that post. That dog obviously has agression problems and should not be allowed to roam freely in the neighborhood. I'm so sorry for your poor granddaughter.

I've only known one pit, and she was beautiful and loving. As a whole, though, I don't trust the breed and would never own one. I figure, with all of the stories I've heard of them attacking people and animals, I'm not willing to take a chance with this breed. If someone wants to own one, then fine, but I just hope that they don't live anywhere near me.

red98vett · 01-10-2006, 06:16 AM

How terrifying for that poor yorkie ! I hate seeing these stories and I know we only hear about a fraction of the deaths to small breeds from dog attacks....

I love all animals but would NEVER let a pitt bull around my girls - no matter what. sorry - but their rep is just TOO bad and why take the chance....Even if it were a friend or family members Pitt....NO WAY.

01-09-2006, 03:51 PM	#1
sabrinasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: texas Posts: 769	Another Yorkie killed by pit bull Here's the link http://www.wnep.com/Global/story.asp?S=4339532 __________________ Frankie (the MOM), Sabrina, and Elvira

01-09-2006, 03:55 PM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	This is a shame!!! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

01-09-2006, 03:59 PM	#3
Kari YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 257	Oh man i am so sorry for their loss but please people remember not all pit bulls are like this you don't have to fear every one you see. I was raised with them and they never even would glare at any other animal. It is all in their breeding, training, and home life. It is obvious there is something wrng with these dogs and something should be done, but THEY ARE NOT ALL BAD! __________________ Kari Willow Mia owns Me

01-09-2006, 04:01 PM	#4
SWEETPEA My Little Princess Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SUNNY,FLORIDA Posts: 2,764	OMG!!! thats terrible its not only that the dogs need to be put down. but the owner of the pitts needs to get fined the laws really suck sometimes . if it was me i would make him go to jail. and maybe he will never own pitt bulls again. my exbofriend has a pitt but shes nothing like that, shes the sweetest thing. he never taught her to be aggressive. __________________ RACHEL & MISTY

01-09-2006, 04:23 PM	#5
cheryl000 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: none Posts: 1,495	IMHO something just isn't wired right in the head with pittbulls. Last month my neighbor was petsitting a pit bull mix. The neighbor's kid opened the gate, I was on the other side of the yard with my yorkie. The pit jumped on my pug and bit his face. I screamed my head off and I couldn't get that dog off of my Bailey. I screamed for John and I'll admit I even tried to kick it even though I think I missed. She let go when she saw my husband. My husband said to bring him to the vet because he had two cuts.Thank god I was holding Brandy, if that dog had gotten hold of her it would have been worse. I believe that there is a certain responsiblity you have when you own a type of animal like that. One capable of killing. Brandy and Bailey can both nip, but they're not capable of killing. This pitbull was very nice to people and when she was smaller she used to play with Bailey. I even had her in my house before. Now that she got bigger she just became agressive towards him. But she's okay with the neighbor's lab-mix. She is even owned by 2 small kids and is great with them and is a friendly dog. I honestly believe that something isn't wired right in their head and anything could set them off. I never had anything against pittbulls but now I do, I would never own one. That pittbull wasn't provoked, my pug is as friendly as pugs get. The dog wasn't raised to fight either so I think any pittbull is capable of turning. Again, these are just my opinions and my experience. Last edited by cheryl000; 01-09-2006 at 04:25 PM.

01-09-2006, 04:44 PM	#7
My2Furbabies YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MS Posts: 6,247 Blog Entries: 1	What a sad story! __________________ Chloe & Stewie

01-09-2006, 05:00 PM	#8
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	Every time I hear about a pit bull attacking another dog or a person, the owner usually says that "This dog has never done anything like this before." You never hear the owner say "Oh yes, this happens all the time--the dog is always attacking something. You should have know better." That's why I NEVER take a chance around pit bulls. Your Yorkie could be the first one.

01-09-2006, 05:04 PM	#9
MomToAria Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 167	That is horrible. I can only imagine the pain they are going through. How awful. __________________ Lysha ~ Aria & Addaley's Momma

01-10-2006, 05:25 AM	#10
bosslady Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 223	Pitbull kills 4 year old Last week a 4 year old little boy was killed by a pitbull in a town about 20 miles from where I live. The dog belong to an Uncle of the little boy, I believe. He as supposed to have been a family pet and the boy had been around them numerous times. They showed a picture of the beautiful little child on TV. It just made me sick to think about it. I agree with the other poster, I think pit bulls just have something in them that can snap. Too many times I have heard of people being killed by them and the owner always says what a good dog they were. I personally would not own one. A lady in the neighborhood where 2 of my grandchildren live (4 and 7 yrs old) has a pit bull on a chain not in a fenced in yard. I worry about my grandchildren and all of the other children who get on the school bus right by there. Even if one of our little Yorkies went berserk and attacked someone they wouldn't kill them. Yea! for Yorkies

01-10-2006, 05:40 AM	#11
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I dont trust pitbulls. I dont care how nice someone says they are. I wouldnt let one around My yorkies or My Daughter. All it takes is one time for something to happen and there have been too many attacks. We have several pitbulls in our neighborhood but the owners are pretty good about keeping them contained. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-10-2006, 05:44 AM	#12
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	We went to a BBQ last week and the owner had a pit. She was very friendly with the adults but I didn't like how she perked up her ears and stared at my son. My son stayed inside. This same pit...hand raised and loving...broke through the wooden privacy fence to go "visit" the dog that lives behind them. Did not hurt their dog but broke through a freakin wooden fence...that in itself scares the bejesus out of me! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

01-10-2006, 06:04 AM	#13
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	That's horrible! I'm sure some of you remember recently my granddaughter's 14 yr. old cat, Spooky, was killed by a pit! The old cat [well over 15 lbs.] never wandered from their yard .... just laid in the sun waiting for Kayla and then spent the rest of the time in Kayla's room [Spooky's choice!] The dog just grabbed her by her chest and crushed it! The vet said he believed her death was instant. The pit will eventually die ... my biggest concern until that happens is that my tiny, 2 yr. old granddaughter plays right where poor Spooky died and there are several other small children in the neighborhood!! I personally think that these dogs should be banned!!! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

01-10-2006, 06:16 AM	#15
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	How terrifying for that poor yorkie ! I hate seeing these stories and I know we only hear about a fraction of the deaths to small breeds from dog attacks.... I love all animals but would NEVER let a pitt bull around my girls - no matter what. sorry - but their rep is just TOO bad and why take the chance....Even if it were a friend or family members Pitt....NO WAY. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!